Healthy Snacks

Rianxlaura
Rianxlaura Posts: 12
in Food and Nutrition
To my surprise, I noticed that the amount I usually eat on a daily basis is normally under 1200 calories which I know isn't a healthy number taking into account the exercise I do daily.
Even though I haven't been feeling hungry, I do get cravings for chocolate in the evenings so I've been using this as an excuse to make up my calories by having a snack (usually a nutri grain or various other 'cereal bar'). I know this is better than reaching for a bar of chocolate but I'm also aware cereal bars aren't as healthy as people think they are...

So basically, I'm looking for healthy alternatives for an evening snack which don't take much time to prepare.
I know the typical fruit, celery with dips etc options but would love to know if anyone has more interesting ideas to keep my diet diversified.
Thanks :)

(Also pretty new to this and need friends, so feel free to add)

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  • Bianca42
    Bianca42 Posts: 310 Member
    Frozen mixed berries curbed my ice cream habbit. I'll pour some into a bowl frozen and munch on them while I'm watching TV. They take a while to eat because they are frozen. I can usually make a small bowl last for a 30 minute show or most of a 60 minute show.
  • CrescentCityGirl
    CrescentCityGirl Posts: 123 Member
    I enjoy the Lindt chocolate with 85% cocoa. I eat one square 1/4 of a serving a day.
  • BonworthVonFattyPants
    BonworthVonFattyPants Posts: 49 Member
    Different snacks I've had in the last month or so that come in around 75-200 calories.

    - Pistachios (in shells so the take more time to eat)
    - Homemade guacamole with carrots or celery (yeah - you said you knew celery with dip - but the key here is to make your own guac not using store bought)
    - Raspberries in cottage cheese
    - 100 calorie yogurt ice cream sandwiches
    - Grilled Brussel sprouts (halve them and grill them for about 8-12 minutes then serve with lightly smoked sea salt)
    - Cream of wheat with blueberries
  • CitizenXVIII
    CitizenXVIII Posts: 117 Member
    Turkey Jerky
    No-fat Greek yogurt (w/fruit, dip mix, etc.)
    Nuts
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    Bowl of Greek yogurt with 2 tsp sugar free Torani caramel syrup blended in with sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
    2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks
    Cajun Boiled peanuts
    Simple 7 quinoa chips, 9 g of protein per oz and only 130 cals
    Celery with yogurt dip
    Edamame

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