Healthy snacks to help reach my calorie goal

ClioGayton

Hi all,

I'm fairly new to this site. Its been really helpful, but I'm struggling to reach my calorie goal. Are there any healthy snacks I can eat so I'm not always under? I've been getting the starvation mode message every day for nearly week now,and I don't want my weightloss to slow down becuase of this.

Thanks

Clio

lambertj

Fat free greek yogurt is my a.m. snack. It took some trial and error to find one I like but I love Oikos. Veggie and yogurt dip is a new one i've been munching on. 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds, or you can do almonds or walnuts if you prefer. I'm also addicted to Trident gum for those times i'm not really hungry but want to chew. Good luck to you

ClioGayton

Thank you. That's really helpful.

lynnjunior

My all time favorite snack is Jolly Time 100 calorie paks of Healthy Pop Kettle Corn - it's sweet and salty - I can't get enough of it!!

sammys1girly

Tribe Hummus makes great hummus and especially the roasted red pepper is low cal. I eat with pretzels or tortilla chips but if I liked raw veggies, I'd eat it with them instead to save on calories.

sammys1girly

My all time favorite snack is Jolly Time 100 calorie paks of Healthy Pop Kettle Corn - it's sweet and salty - I can't get enough of it!!

Just found the 100 cal packs last week! Love it!!!

lissamok

Sometime a handful of almonds (unsalted) can do the trick.

Dtrmnd86

I love cottage cheese. In a half cup serving there is 120 calories and some decent protein. Almonds, avocados, bananas, are also great snack ideas. I make sure to grab a 6oz greek yogurt after my workouts. The plain is 100 cals but the fruit ones are about 140.

floweringcurrant

Avocado, almonds, any nut butter, coconut - basically any healthy, high fat, high calorie snack.
If I am under my calorie goal I will eat a tablespoon or two of almond butter, a half an avocado, 16 almonds...
You can also make more of a meal out of it, for example, a piece of toast with banana slices and almond butter.
It is really not that hard once you get the hang of it!

RunnerD9000

most pieces of fruit are in the 80 calorie range. so are 25 pistacchio nuts.
a little bottle of kefir is good protein and about 140 cal. some of the kashi bars are pretty good too.
i also like the little snackpacks of bolthouse carrots.

most of these can tide you over for an hour or two and add some nutitrition without any bad ingredients.

LilacDreamer

If i could bathe in a tub of Sabra Sun dried tomato hummus i probably would.

I love it with baby carrots.

therealangd

100 Healthy Snack Ideas (from sixsisters.com)


1. Frozen Grapes (I used to eat these in college all the time- they are amazing)
2. String Cheese
3. Banana
4. Frozen Banana (peel it first, stick in the freezer overnight- it's like a yummy popsicle)
5. Low-fat Yogurt
6. Sugar-free or fat-free pudding
7. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter (or spread peanut butter on top of apple slice and top with pecans . . . so good!)
8. 100-calorie bag of popcorn
9. Applesauce
10. Raw veggies with hummus (my new favorite!)
11. Almonds
12. Apple
13. Skinny S'more (two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate)
14. Smoked Beef Jerky (about 1 oz- look for low-sodium!)
15. Chocolate Milk
16. Hard Boiled Egg
17. Sunflower Seeds
18. Cottage Cheese
19. Sliced Cantaloupe
20. Raisins
21. Pita Bread and Hummus
22. Rice Cakes
23. Sugar-free Jello
24. Dried Fruits
25. Frozen Yoplait Whips Yogurt (these seriously taste like ice cream when they are frozen!)
26. Air-Popped Popcorn
27. Pistachios
28. Clementines (we call them Cuties or Clemmies)
29. Fruit Smoothie (or Kristen's Green Smoothie- it's actually delicious!) 30. Handful of olives
31. Pickles
32. Handful of blueberries with 2 tablespoons fat-free Cool-Whip
33. Ants on a Log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
34. 1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
35. Peanut Butter and Bananas on whole wheat bread
36. Trail Mix (make your own! Throw in dried fruit, sunflower seeds, nuts, low-sugar cereals, and even the occasional piece of candy for something sweet.)
37. Orange Slices
38. Cherry Tomatoes
39. Graham Crackers
40. Small Green Salad with light dressing
41. Mango smoothie (frozen mango, mango Greek Yogurt, and a small amount of orange juice)
42. Kabobs (thread low-fat meat, low-fat cheese, pineapple and cherry tomatoes onto a stick- my kids love anything on a stick!)
43. Half of a Cinnamon-Raisin topped with peanut butter and banana slices
44. Grilled Pineapple (throw them on the grill or a skillet on med. heat for two minutes or until golden)
45. Baked Apples (one tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender)
46. Animal Crackers
47. Strawberries dipped in fat-free Cool Whip
48. Low-fat tortilla topped with egg salad, shredded carrots and cucumber slices
49. Parfait (build your own with Greek yogurt or plain yogurt, fruit, and granola)
50. Bowl of bran flakes with 1/2 cup skim milk and berries
51. Guacamole with veggies
52. Triscuit's Thin Crisps dipped in cottage cheese or hummus
53. Cashews
54. Pretzels
55. Sun Chips (portion control! Read the serving amount on the side!)
56. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
57. Sugar Snap Peas
58. Steamed Veggies (steam non-starchy vegetables in a microwave safe bag and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pasta sauce)
59. Apricots
60. Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
61. Any 100 calorie pack
62. Snack/Granola bar (around 150 calories or less, like Kellogg's All-Bran, Kashi TLC Trail Mix, or Fiber one Bar)
63. Baked chips (about 7-10) with salsa
64. Soy Chips
65. Protein Bar
66. Sweet Potato Fries (one light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes)
67. Wrap (I like a slice of turkey, Swiss cheese, baby spinach leaves, and cranberry relish wrapped up in a tortilla)
68. Pumpkin Seeds (2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt on top)
69. Bean Salad
70. Broccoli Florets
71. Peaches and Cottage Cheese
72. Chopped Red Peppers (dipped in fat free ranch)
73. V8 Vegetable Juice
74. Tuna with Triscuit crackers
75. Cooked and Cubed Chicken Breast
76. Homemade Popsicles (puree watermelon, strawberries, mango, banana, etc and freeze in popsicle molds)
77. Dates with almond butter or rolled in coconut
78. Quesadilla (whole wheat (or corn) tortillas w/cheese (or not) melted in microwave - adding on tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, avocado or guacamole or whatever sounds good)
79. Watermelon
80. Cubed Apples and Cubed Cheese (this was my husband's favorite after-school snack when he was little)
81. Craisins (I love to eat these with almonds- it's a good combo)
82. Goldfish Crackers
83. Edamame
84. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus (four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°)
85. Turkey Roll-Ups (Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard)
86. Strawberry Salad (1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic)
87. Oatmeal
88. Banana Smoothie (½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth)
89. Lime Sherbet (1/2 cup serving) with sliced kiwi
90. Apple Chips (dehydrated apples- they are so good!)
91. Black Beans (mix 1/4 cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt for an added twist!)
92. Lettuce wrap (try two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf)
93. Pecans (try five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
94. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (dip 5 strawberries in 2 squares of dark chocolate- that is still good for you, right?!)
95. Honeyed Yogurt (½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey)
96. Blackberries (so good mixed with plain yogurt)
97. Frozen Mangos
98. Tropical Juice Smoothie (¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice)
99. Healthier Banana Bread
100. Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip with fresh fruit

bavery22

Fiber One 90 Cal brownies from Costco, I also sometimes grab a Fiber One Oats and Chocolate (140 cal) before a workout.

Snjlowe

Chips and salsa, pretzels, granny smith apples, glass of oj, frozen grapes.

MasonMelissa

My all time favorite snack is Jolly Time 100 calorie paks of Healthy Pop Kettle Corn - it's sweet and salty - I can't get enough of it!!

Just found the 100 cal packs last week! Love it!!!

I love the 100 cal packs of popcorn only because it feels like more food then the chips

jonaswik77

I would suggest investing in some protein powder. Many people are under the misconception that protein is just for bodybuilders, when the truth is really that most of us do not get the recommended amount of protein from our daily foods. Yes, fruits are good snacks, however contain mainly sugars and water which do not aid in achieving fullness.

toadiejones

Bumping for the great snack list!