Low calorie savory snacks?

azn785 · December 2013

Hi MFP!

So far in my weight loss journey, I've noticed that I will get these hardcore cravings for something savory - even when I'm not hungry. What I used to do in the past would be to heat up whatever would satiate the craving or look to chips and salsa or yellow rice or ramen or whatever flavorful, salty thing I could muster, but this would often put me out 400 - 800 calories for the day. And this happens often. So much so, that I've noticed a pattern and have decided to arm myself with better choices for when I crave sodium and flavor.

What are the low-calorie savory food hacks you guys use?

So far, I've turned to two cups of spinach and either sriracha or buffalo sauce (only ~30 calories for two tablespoons!), or individually wrapped light Baybel cheese, but these don't always do the trick. Got any other suggestions?

Thanks!

CaMeRaGrL · December 2013

vegetable thins light 16 crackers 90 cal

SquidVonBob · December 2013

Roasted seaweed. 10 cal a sheet.

juniperfox · December 2013

Kale chips.

edit: They taste like cheez-its but are so good for you. Bonus points if homemade.

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nutritional-value-baked-kale-chips-2057.html

krista2131 · December 2013

Kale chips are a good one. Very healthy and fill you up

hotmomma0612 · December 2013

Babybell cheeses

aubyshortcake · December 2013

100 calorie bag of microwave popcorn

Mischievous_Rascal · December 2013

Hummus or salsa with crackers is awesome. I also find (for some strange reason) that I can grab a handful of Kashi Cinnamon Crunch - without milk, of course - when I'm out of potato chips and that will satisfy my craving, too. I think it may be because it's more spicy than sweet.

Wenchiness · December 2013

I gnaw on 'shrooms and grape tomatoes. Sometimes with Hummus

ThatLadyFromMN · December 2013

I like to eat whole wheat pita chips and tzatziki hummus... nummers!

or just pita chips, that have a little bit of a salty taste. Delicious!

Sandytoes71 · December 2013

Bump to see responses.

Ke11er · December 2013

Do you like beef jerky?

SailorKnightWing · December 2013

Ritz Roasted Vegetable crackers. 16 calories per cracker and a whole lot of flavor.

blackberrymuffintop · December 2013

Sargento light mozzarella cheese sticks are fifty calories and six grams of protein

HappyMeLovely · December 2013

I am a savory craver, too. Usually I go to: mini sweet peppers with a tablespoon of Chipotle Ranch dressing (crunchy/sweet/spicy/savory), thinly sliced jicama with lemon juice and chilipowder/salt/pepper, pistachios (must eat in moderation though), kale chips, "popcorn" cauliflower, spaghetti squash with a little butter/garlic (to substitute your ramen fix), air popped popcorn with butter spray and nutritional yeast, sliced cucumber and carrots with some sort of dressing, baked parsnips with a little kosher salt & cayenne pepper, roasted asparagus, boiled eggs or just the white with pepper, 50 calories Joseph's flax&oat bran pita with an egg & cheese (totals around 175 calories for 1 pita, 1 egg, and 1/6 cup cheese)....

MSeel1984 · December 2013

Pop a bag of popcorn and spray it LIGHTLY with olive oil (or pam), sprinkle with taco seasoning and pop in the oven for just a couple minutes until warm.

Lettuce wraps:

tuna mixed with 1 tsp spicy mustard, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice and salt/pepper to taste
Iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves.

Fill lettuce leaves with tuna, sliced tomatoes and cucumber slices.