What is something you eat that fills you as a snack?

BrieAbate

I am curious bc I fill up a lot of my calories on snacks, most are healthy but just not filling so I eat Too much. I could use some tips or some advice on what to snack on to make it easier (and less hunger inducing) to stay on track for my calories.

SuzanneC1l9zz

I take a little baggie to work with 2 sticks of Grimm's mini turkey pepperoni, a stick of string cheese and 6 crackers, usually either Triscuits or pita crackers. Protein, fat, fibre, keeps me full for several hours for 200-some calories (exact number depends on which crackers).

Chef_Barbell

I tend to eat bigger meals so I'm not hungry much between for snacks.
If I do need something I usually go for something with fat and/or protein like boiled eggs, cheese sticks or mini meat (I keep grilled meat on hand for quick bites and meals).

AnnPT77

It's going to vary person by person, because satiation is quite individual, based on what people report in posts here.

For me, things that are high volume but low calorie (such as raw veggies, even water or herb tea and other zero-calorie drinks sometimes) or protein-y are the most filling snacks.

Protein-y snacks I like are reduced fat cheese (the individual string cheese are a handy thing, or individual light Babybel cheese), hard boiled eggs, strongly-seasoned dry-roasted soybeans (strong seasoning helps me eat them more slowly). When I have a bit more calories, crispy broad beans or chickpeas are also good, for me.

It's a great idea to ask others for their ideas, but I'd suggest treating them as experiments, to see what works for you personally.

I don't know about you, but for me I've learned that it takes some time for satiation to "sink in" - like 20 minutes or more.

Often, if I felt snackish during weight loss, I'd try water/herb tea, mild exercise, or another distraction first. (Sometimes it wasn't really hunger, for me.) If I was still feeling hungry, then a small snack. Then I would try to wait (distract) for that 20 minutes or so before eating more, because I know that it takes time for satiation to register, for me. YMMV.

Other things that can help:

Making sure you're getting good nutrition across a day or few (enough protein, healthy fats, veggies/fruits for micros and fiber.) Sub-par nutrition can increase cravings, and the cravings won't necessarily be for the needed nutrients, because bodies are weird.

Sometimes even changing the timing or relative size of meals/snacks can result in better satiation. It's all quite individual, though.

Fatigue can cause cravings (because fatigue makes bodies seek energy, and food is energy). If your sleep quality/quantity is sub-ideal, sometimes improving that can work. On that front, working on stress management (other than via food) can sometimes help, because stress is fatiguing.

As a baseline, it also helps not to try to lose weight too fast. Sometimes targeting a pound a week weight loss (or even half a pound) results in getting to goal faster than targeting 2 pounds a week, because the latter triggers more slips, backtracks, maybe even giving up.

ldaltonbishop

I feel full for awhile after eating a whole carrot or a few ounces of sliced cucumber. They both have enough crunch to give my mouth a workout, but aren't so delicious that I crave more.

IAmTheGlue

Apple slices. They sell a big bag at the store for like $6 already cut up. The whole bag has maybe 5 or 6 servings at 80 calories a serving. I eat them on and off over a couple days and I just make sure to log the total number of servings that is in the bag over those few days.

Cheese sticks. They are 70-80 calorie depending on whichever ones you get. I try to eat one for a morning snack with the apple slices.

Strawberries. A huge bowl of strawberries is maybe 200 grams and that’s about 65 calories.

200 grams of cucumber slices is 30 calories and I eat that with my own homemade hummus (so simple and delicious) that will definitely be under 200 calories.

A packet of instant oats (160 cal) and a 7 grams of ground flax seeds (45 cal) will keep me full for about 3 hours.

invaderbree

I like putting a tablespoon of chia seeds in my yogurt and letting it sit in the fridge overnight (Does not need to be this long. Just until the chia seeds congeal). I would put less chia seeds and work your way up if you don't eat them regularly bc it's high in fiber. Peanut butter with fruit is another favorite.

lulalacroix

I'm another that doesn't snack much because I eat filling meals.

But, when I do snack it's usually something like hummus and chips or vegetables. Satiating for me.

neanderthin

I eat twice a day and if I feel hungry I'll generally eat a hard boiled egg or 2, which I always have available.

skelterhelter

Cottage cheese is very filling for me as a snack, and will often hold me over at work until I can get home and eat dinner. However, my new obsession is a sweet rice cake (can be chocolate, caramel, apple cinnamon, etc) topped with a tablespoon of nut butter and three squares of dark chocolate (been loving the Gatsby brand…only 60 calories a serving!) It’s amazing to bite into all that chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness!

COGypsy

Cheese and crackers are probably the most filling of my snack rotation. I eat a slice of extra sharp cheddar (or sometimes Swiss) cut up and eaten on 6 woven wheat crackers (aka Triscuits). Typically comes in a little over 200 calories.

nsk1951

I stumbled onto something this week from a mistake in the kitchen ... I was roasting a baking sheet of cut up veggies and had to run out for a couple of hours .. .so I turned off the oven and left the tray inside. When I returned, those roasted veggies had turned into dried veggie bits ... and OH MY GOSH they were SO GOOD. I ended up putting them into a glass lidded jar and storing them in the fridge to eat as snacks.

natpalit1

Light babybel are good. Plain cashews and raisins. (Weigh out) I can't do vegetables and dip as I struggle with portion control. If you're in the UK Lidl do protein oat and honey flapjacks.

HurtsDontIt

I like light cheese. Added bonus of it being able to sit in the fridge for a little while if you don’t feel the need to eat it (as opposed to something with a shorter date where you buy it in case you’re hungry and then either have to eat it/waste it).

Nut butters are good too but a bit too easy for me to overeat those. Sometimes just jars of beetroot/pickled onions for something low calorie which again you don’t need to necessarily eat straight away (goes well with the cheese too).

HoneyBadger302

For me, understanding the macro ratio that kept me the most satiated overall was a key element to choosing the best snacks.

So in my case, I am the most satiated on a lower carb diet (~150 net carbs or less). Therefore, my snacks support that profile - cheese, meat slices, eggs, olives (so many to choose from!), nuts, fresh veggies. I also keep pickles on hand as a negligible calorie munchie that doesn't cost much either. While I sometimes include fruit, I don't find fruit particularly satisfying and it generally seems to leave me hungry.

GinLee61

The go to snack that fills me up is fresh raw veggies with a couple tbsp of hummus.

sarah7591

Baby carrots are my go to for snacking.

jje1967

Personally, I eat watermelon, cantaloupe and fruit cocktail in natural juices (not in syrup). Or I grab a bag of Skinny Pop. Sometines I eat whole wheat Triscuits or Wheat Thins. If I'm really hungry I might grab a bowl of original Cheerios with unsweetened almond milk.

dannytrees1

Green bell pepper with red pepper hummus dip

xdinoduck

I’ve learned my healthy cholesterol is very low, so I am trying to be conscious of this as well with my eating habits. I get very tired of nuts and there is only so many things I can put avocado on through the day before I go crazy and stop eating it.

Best snack I’ve found that satisfies me and is really good on my cholesterol is 180 snacks nut and seed crunch!

Contains sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pecans with a rice syrup. I found a recipe to make it at home once my bag is done, too!

mfp_sucks

I eat 2 large eggs without the yolk, and 1 bar of Cabot white sharp cheddar cheese.

vegabay

A serving or a half of serving of Skinny Pop popcorn. Baby Carrots. A rice cake or a couple of mini rice cakes.

ninerbuff

Beef jerky

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ccrdragon

Cheerios - pour them in a cup and eat them like popcorn (no milk).
Veggies
Cheese sticks

ehju0901

Daisy cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes! Can always add some dill or cucumbers too.

ktilton70130

almonds, boiled eggs, protein shake , watermelon

natajane

Greek yoghurt fills me up. Add apple, blueberries, raspberries - whatever fruit you have around.

Kupla71

I second Greek yogurt with fruit and ground flax seeds. I use plain Greek yogurt I add a drizzle of maple syrup.

ONUnicorn

Whatever you eat as a snack, pair it with hot tea. I have found that if I eat or drink something hot (tea, soup, etc.) I feel more satiated than if I only eat or drink cold or room temperature foods.

Often if I want a snack I'll have some tea and yogurt with nuts, or tea with fruit and nuts, or veggies and cheese.

The keys are something hot, protien, and fiber. Those three things together are filling and satisfying.

Rickimariefit

I love white cheddar popcorn. Only about 60 calories per cup. Veggies are always a go too. I love fruit so pears and pineapples for me! For candy if I absolutely want something candy I’ll eat one of those little cinnamon discs. They are like 15 calories.

themommie

I love hot tea with a splash of creamer and 1 mini biscotti or skinny pop popcorn, pea crisps or fresh fruit popsicles