Crunchy-sweet snacks?

jennievh

I've found lately that I crave crunchy and sweet in the afternoons.

I've also found that if I try to substitute just plain sweet (like diet soda, or a piece of fruit), I'm not satisfied, and still crave something more.

Anyone else dealing with this?

Some things I've found that help are

-a lowfat Graham cracker
-a measured serving of Kashi GoLean Crunch

If I chew slowly, that also helps get rid of the craving completely.

I searched for "crunchy" and found lots of crunchy ideas but not a lot with a sweet angle. One person suggested celery, and I'm thinking I could make some "ants on a log" and that could be a good solution, too.

Do you have other ideas to share? Thanks!

petithamu

I found a new addiction...Snack a Jack caramel rice cake...it's 50kcal per rice cake and it has just the right amount of crunch and sweetness I need when i'm munchy!

sportsqueen32

try chocolate chunk rice cakes (the big ones) by Quaker, sometimes I spread sugar free jello dark chocolate pudding on them for more sweet, for 2 rice cakes plus the pudding is only 180 calories.

Charrisse

Wellllll my new thing - air popped popcorn and this caramel topping and a little salt - like kettle corn without the guilt lol

http://www.amazon.com/Kernel-Seasons-Popcorn-Seasoning-Caramel/dp/B000ILK9UM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297117481&sr=8-1

SparkleShine

I like sliced apples or sliced bell peppers

jamie1888

Yogurt topped with sliced almonds.

jeebsah

Try dry cereal...i really like the chocolate chex kind...to me it makes a great low fat, sweet, and crunchy snack. Makes a good movie theater snack too.

kafff

What about sweet roasted chickpeas. Here is the recipe for you to try. Delish!

http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.5105873/k.AB60/Recipes__Roasted_chickpeas_8211_three_ways.htm

jenniecustodio09

honey wheat pretzels from Trader Joes dipped in peanut butter! Yum!

mamagooskie

I like the 100 calorie packs of yogurt covered pretzels.

ajbeans

My new fave is a sliced apple with an ounce of cream cheese. I like the slightly tart apples like jonathans, but whatever you like would work.

I also dig cinnamon graham crackers with a little peanut butter smushed between them like a sandwich.

RocknnRobin

ooooh sweet pickles--if you like them, are awesome. Gerkins and Bread and Butter Chips are my favorites. I've found sugar-free versions of both.

jennievh

Wow, roasted chickpeas 3 ways! I have just recently found a LOT of canned chickpeas in my cupboards.

Thanks!

MzBug

Baby carrots! Cucumber slices with a little sweet italian dressing. Kettlecorn style popcorn. Apple cinnamon rice cakes.

Jess3Loves

Awesome ideas!

uptonia

I love the Blue Diamond flavored almonds. I have Mint Dark Chocolate, DArk Chocolate, and Butter Toffee

Jess3Loves

I love the Blue Diamond flavored almonds. I have Mint Dark Chocolate, DArk Chocolate, and Butter Toffee

Butter toffee? Oh I must find those!

time2move

Baby carrots! I use light ranch with a teensy bit of chipotle stirred in.

fantm

I am loving the Trader Joes Cinnamon Almonds. A 1/4 cup is only 150 calories. YUM!

leslielove

I like doing almonds or walnuts with craisins or raisins. Gets crunchy, sweet, omega 3's, and fruit

Just be careful to measure your serving sizes of each.. its easy to get out of control with!

busub

I mix up raw almonds and dried fruits (especially cranberries/blueberries from Trader Joes). However, the dried fruit is packed w/ sugar, so try to have more almonds.