I need a good mid-afternoon snack

AbstractAsterism

I work from 9-6, have breakfast when I get to work, lunch is at noon, and then I don't get home until about 6:30-6:45 at night, then I have to make dinner so there are nights I don't eat until after 7:30. So at around 3ish I start getting sluggish and hungry. What's a good snack I can get that will help me get through the day and not take up uber calories? I'm thinking carrot sticks but I can't do that every day. Thanks!

JenMc14

I like:

Granola bars/protein bars
Apples and cheese
Greek yogurt

Veggies and hummus would be great as well.

queenwildcat

One of my favorite snacks that tends to satisfy my hunger are apples (less than 100 calories). I also LOVE almonds (I count out serving sizes). Raw broccoli/cauliflower are filling and low calorie--you can even have some Greek yogurt or other kind of dip.

xRiverX

Protein powder just add water it helps you cut fat will keep you fuller till you get home,teaspoon of peanut butter 100% peanuts sorts craves out too or have both,great snack i find.

SezxyStef

I just had a serving of fat free cottage cheese and some grapes to tide me over.

Whatever you do don't choose an apple...I did that last week and almot knawed off my husbands arm when I walked through the door at 5pm cause I couldn't wait to eat.

tammietifanie

Apple and Natural peanut butter, It will give you energy plus the protein will keep you full filling... I also like to eat string cheese, almonds, yogurt, but the one I found that keeps me feeling full is a apple dipped into pb ...

spfldpam

I usually have a protein bar for my afternoon snack. Quest bars are great. Power Crunch are good too but Quest have more protein in them. Good luck!

KissMeImShtFaced

Cottage cheese and fruit/salsa/tomatoes/etc.

stepplax

I try to save a protein shake for that time. Not the most filling but better than carbs for my current macro!

ecka723

My afternoons were always on the run (going between work and evening classes!) so I always had shelf-stable snack with me or in my car. My favorites were lara bars (good protein and fiber in each bar), crackers and peanut butter, fruit and peanut butter, or most common, nuts and dried fruit.

I hope you find something that works for you!

Goalsat47

Non fat, plain greek yogurt with a ton of blueberries or rasberries. Soooo filling and tastes like a dessert.

bethfartman

My go-to snacks are:

15 Almonds
Apple
String Cheese
Yogurt
A couple slices of deli meat

I always try to stick to 100 cals for snacks unless I have a 15 hour day and instead of eating dinner I'll snack a bunch, then I'm less strict about that and will have a snack or two around 200 calories.

james6998

Protein powder just add water it helps you cut fat will keep you fuller till you get home,teaspoon of peanut butter 100% peanuts sorts craves out too or have both,great snack i find.

Its like your inside my head, exactly what i do.

mkwongh

My go to choices for snacks though out the day. It depends on how many calories/protein/tummy wants but i usually grab 1-2 of these items


FRUITS
Cantaloupe Melon 1 cup 53 calories
Apple 1 small 53 Calories
Banana 1 Med 72 calories
Watermelon 1 Cup 46 Calories
Strawberries 1 cup halves 49 calories
Blueberries 1 cup 83 Calories
Plum 1 small 30 Calories
Grapes 1 cup 62 Calories
Orange 1 orange 69 Calories

NUTS
pistachios ½ CUP 170 Calories
Almonds 16 170 calories -- or ready to go packs for 100 calories by planters


VEGGIES
Cucumber 1 cup slice 16 Calories
Carrots 1 cup 60 Calories
Edamame Soyabean Pods 1 frozen bag 140 Calories
Hummas (pres choice) 2 TBSP 70 Calories 2 1


Boiled Egg 1 78 Calories

adiostrasero

In addition to what others have said (my personal favorites are apples and almonds), I also love those Babybel minis that are only 30-60 calories.

helenmelon29

I like caramel rice cake with peanut butter. or on work days (3 days per week) I often have a chocolate bar and coffee - my treat for the day (as long as I don't go over on my daily calories). I have lunch at 12.30pm & supper at 7.30pm so usually have a snack about 4pm.

jfauci

I also have a protein bar around 3 PM. Keeps me full until I can eat dinner at about 7. Also, it fills me up so I eat a smaller dinner.

AbstractAsterism

Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the input! I'm going to look into a lot of these and try them out, see what works best. You all rock!

StacyReneO

My go to afternoon snacks...
Air popped popcorn (I pop it at home and make portion baggies)
Quest bar
Lara bar
Deli ham dipped in mustard
Hard boiled eggs

Factory_Reset

Food

something you like to eat

make it fit your day

InForBacon

Food

something you like to eat

make it fit your day

bacon

kr1stadee

My snack today:

My coffee (Homebrew with 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp French Vanilla creamer)
22.5g salted peanuts
Fibre 1 brownie

Some days, I throw in some fruit, sometimes a few crackers and cheese...

ktsimons

On Sunday evening, i measure out about 4 ounces of veggies in 5 ziplocs...Snow peas, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes...Then make dip using fat free greek yogurt...google for some ideas. My favorite flavor is chipolte chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and the juice of half a lime - a few shakes of each - then measure a third of a cup into 5 small containers. It is so easy to grab them and you can vary the "flavors", too.

Also, if you make your own dip flavors, you are skipping the MSG and sodium that can sometimes cause water retention.

dbmata

I work from 9-6, have breakfast when I get to work, lunch is at noon, and then I don't get home until about 6:30-6:45 at night, then I have to make dinner so there are nights I don't eat until after 7:30. So at around 3ish I start getting sluggish and hungry. What's a good snack I can get that will help me get through the day and not take up uber calories? I'm thinking carrot sticks but I can't do that every day. Thanks!

I'll take a chicken breast.

kmz13

I would go with plain greek yogurt that packs 18 g protein or a Quest Bar. They are delicious if anyone hasnt tried them yet! They have 17 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein and 160-200 calories depending on which flavor. They are seriously the best protein bars out there and have a natural line with is made with Stevia rather than sucralose

d2footballJRC

Almonds
Beef Jerky
Turkey Pepperoni
Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

shaunea0

I like celery with fat free peanut butter, or apple slices with fat free peanut butter.

arains89

protein shake, protein bar, and fruit, veggies and hummus, guacamole, salsa, greek yogurt, string cheese, nuts. This list goes on! I had breakfast before I left work work my mid morning snake today was a string cheese and greek yogurt. I had lunch already. My afternoon snack I have with me is a luna protein bar to hold me over until I get my kids get home and cook dinner. Good luck!!

Mainebikerchick

Food

something you like to eat

make it fit your day

bacon

Or Nutella!

InForBacon

Food

something you like to eat

make it fit your day

bacon

Or Nutella!

bacon dipped in nutella

MFPRat

I like walnuts or almonds. It takes the edge off.