Not so healthy low cal snacks

suzcain

So, I know most people here are all about healthy snacking - nuts and yogurt and such. I'm not that person. I like that kind of thing, and I will eat it, but I'm looking for ideas for "junk food" that I can work into my calorie counts. My usual suspects are sugar free Jell-O, sugar free pudding cups and anything gummy. And pickles if I want something not sweet. What are your go to junk food type snacks? I'm especially looking for something crunchy to replace chips (but pretty please don't suggest rice cakes or popcorn cakes - you may love them, but they make my mouth want to spit them out). But any junky type snack suggestions are welcome.

jymmeh

Fruit Gushers, low in fat, and 90 calories
Fruit roll ups, low in fat, 50 calories
Skinny Sticks (My fave are sweet onion ones, taste just like fun-yons) 120 calories for 3 oz I think
Cant think of anything else at the moment.

mandasalem

Regular popcorn (not popcorn cakes) is good, but I'm a popcorn junkie. I'm a sucker for 100-calorie snack packs because it's junky food but pre-portioned for me. They make pretzel chips in a billion flavors these days, too.

jymmeh

Skinny pop, I dont remember the calories but its low for like 4 cups, I like original and parmesan garlic.

maz504

they make my mouth want to spit them out

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I like you!

eganita

My big thing lately are these (also in mint flavor):
https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-items/aldi-brands/fit-active/frozen-foods/frozen-foods-detail/ps/p/fit-active-cookies-cream-ice-cream-sandwiches/

I think they're quite good, and for only 150 calories, not too shabby!! Also at Aldi are these orange sorbet bars... sooo good! I would think that if you don't have an Aldi nearby, there are probably similar items at another store too.

Honestly some chocolate protein bars also help satisfy my chocolate cravings (though that really depends on the brand... some brands are not so tasty).. so maybe something like that would work for you also. I also do like some of the Fiber 1 products (for example, the chocolate chip brownie ones actually do taste good), but they do sometimes wreak havoc on my stomach...

jymmeh

Skinny cow ice cream bars, sandwichs. They are low calories and really good
Laughing Cow spreadable cheese, only like 35 calories and wedge

mandasalem

Skinny pop, I dont remember the calories but its low for like 4 cups, I like original and parmesan garlic.

I had my heart set on that for an afternoon snack today and the convenience store in my office building had none on the shelves. WHAT?! Unacceptable!

budobo

I like toasted seaweed for when I have munchies. You can buy them at Costco, although I buy packs at Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's also has a wasabi coated version which is incredibly spicy but also very satisfying for I think only 60 cal. a pack. Beware the Costco brand because they can be up to 100 cal a pack (they're more oily). Crunchy, salty, and yummy assuming you don't hate seaweed.

When I have a sweet tooth I like Werther's Hard Candy (caramel). They're 25 cal each but last a long time, and one pretty much satisfies my cravings for the afternoon.

If I'm looking for something very filling, I go for a nonfat sugar free vanilla latte. They're very filling and ~140 cal for a large. Plus you get to sip it over a long period of time, so I'm full for quite a while!

sfbaumgarten

I really like the Special K cracker chips and Fiber One brownies.

MarliQQ

I love the Nabisco 100 cal snack packs, most notably the chocolate covered pretzels.

andielyn

http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/junk-food-thats-good-you?cm_mmc=ETNTNL-_-1660412-_-04162014-_-JunkFoodthatsGoodforYou-hed

Katiemarie4488

Special K multi grain crackers with - salsa or humus or guacamole........ Mmmmmmm....

Kashi granola bars

http://www.somersaultsnackco.com/ <--- the chocolate ones are yummy

Quest Bars

Celery with peanut butter

...... anyting with peanut butter lol

Mangopickle

Slim Jim minis!! Jordan Almonds 180 cals for 15 and you have to eat them slowly or you will damage your teeth...I should know.

sdonovan96

Skinny pop, I dont remember the calories but its low for like 4 cups, I like original and parmesan garlic.

148 calories for 4 cups of skinnypop.

almostplenty

Pretzel M&M's 150 calories for the small bag.
100 Grand bar- 190 calories
Fruit snacks, usally 80-90 calories per small bag.
String cheese- 80 calories (not sure if you consider that junkie or not?)
Caribou Coffee's Iced Northern Lite Lattes- medium is about 50 calories
Fiber One brownies- 90 cals
Peanut Butter Crunch cereal- 110 calories
Snapea Crisps: 110 calories if you can stop yourself from eating the whole bag!

wolfsbayne

Rice Krispy Treats. 150 cals per bar

weird_me2

I like:

-Cheez-its
-6-8 pepperoncini that I stuff with 1 oz sharp cheddar
-4-6 jumbo marshmallows, toasted (burnt a bit)
-homemade potato chips (google microwave potato chips)
-homemade tortilla chips with lime (I buy extra thin corn tortillas, rub them with a lime wedge, spray with olive oil spray, sprinkle with kosher or sea salt, cut in to 6 pieces each and bake)
-oven roasted potatoes - new red potatoes, cut in to 1/2" cubes, tossed with a bit of olive oil and seasoning
-Lance brand cheese and peanut butter crackers
-flavored hummus with toasted pita bread (or veggies, if you can cut it)
-homemade guacamole with carrot sticks (generally don't like the idea of veggies + dip, but this one's not bad)

As you can tell, I generally prefer salty and often crunchy snacks. Most of these you can get a good sized portion for 150 calories or less, if need be.

laineybz

Chupa cup lollies - 46 cals each, Freddo Frogs chocolate - 95 cals each. LOVE them.