Healthy, SIMPLE, satisfying snacks???

2

Replies

  • eig6
    eig6 Posts: 249 Member
    Almonds-blue diamond has ones that are flavored the same way chips are like bbq, salt&vinegar, etc. I also love cucumber with lime and salt, it sounds weird but its good. Also, I really enjoy flavored nori, they sell it at Safeway and online- wasabi is my favorite.
  • Angiehanzen1013
    Angiehanzen1013 Posts: 25 Member
    BUMP for later! I LOVE THE LISTS:) Will end up taking this grocery shopping with me;)
  • acting101girl
    acting101girl Posts: 19
    Bagel thin (110 cals)
    Laughing cow cream cheese (45 cals)
    A great satisfying snack;)
  • dotti1121
    dotti1121 Posts: 751 Member
    but I'm much more interested in salty things. One thing I love is garbanzo beans (chick peas) roasted with garlic and a little bit of salt. They get crispy and brown on the outside and are still a little soft on the inside.

    LOVE these! I use red cayenne pepper on mine! ;)
  • dotti1121
    dotti1121 Posts: 751 Member
    Is popcorn considered a healthly snack. Always wondered. I used to eat it with my old diet before having my son.

    Air-popped popcorn is a VERY healthy snack....
  • xerotolerance
    xerotolerance Posts: 58
    veggies with a yogurt/cilantro dip (google for clean recipe :] )
    watermelon chunks
    spinach & arugula salad with sliced strawberries and nuts or seeds of your choice (light dressing or just lemon)
    frozen dark berries heated up in the microwave
    1/2 cup frozen peaches + 1 cup water in a saucepan (med-high heat) till the water softens the peaches and it reduces, add cinnamon and stevia for a yummy cobbler taste
    egg whites with veggies and salsa
    sliced raw almonds with any fruit
    banana slices rolled in cocoa powder with coconut flakes on top
    cottage cheese with blueberries and sweetener of your choice
    hardboiled eggs and fruit/nuts
    sliced red, yellow,green or orange peppers & hummus (or dip of your choice)

    &the list goes on! definitely get creative with it :)
  • mamaomefo
    mamaomefo Posts: 418 Member
    Wasa crispbreads
  • pagingdoctork
    pagingdoctork Posts: 40 Member
    Seconding edamame for sure.

    Other ideas: roasted seaweed with brown rice, healthy choice soup (1/2 can) with carrots, Kim's magic pops spread with nutella, apple slices with peanut butter, a smoothie made from frozen fruit (any kind!) and water (plus low fat yogurt if you want it thicker/richer)
  • blasiansrus
    blasiansrus Posts: 151
    -apples, bananas, celery, baby carrots, pears, or asian pears with peanut/almond/coconut/whatever other kind of nut butter
    -any of ^^^those by themselves
    -watermelon
    -honeydew melon
    -cantaloupe
    -air popped popcorn
    -wheat thins
    -a pb&j on a bagel thin
    -bagel thins with low fat cream cheese
    -yogurt
    -cottage cheese w/pineapples or any berries
    -dry roasted edamame
  • vgailj
    vgailj Posts: 4
    but I'm much more interested in salty things. One thing I love is garbanzo beans (chick peas) roasted with garlic and a little bit of salt. They get crispy and brown on the outside and are still a little soft on the inside.

    LOVE these! I use red cayenne pepper on mine! ;)

    Have to try that!
  • DarkFlutter
    DarkFlutter Posts: 336 Member
    Nature Valley Protein Bars are my new go-to snack.
    Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter :0)

    I also enjoy Pepperidge Farm Parmesan Goldfish crackers...60 fish in 1 serving!
  • Sylv93
    Sylv93 Posts: 28 Member
    I haven't tried this before (actually put some bananas in the freezer today for precisely this purpose!) but I heard on here that if you freeze a banana then blend it in the blender it tastes just like soft serve ice-cream but is way less calories/fat/bad stuff-hope that helps, I'm a guilty snacker myself!
  • Tender78
    Tender78 Posts: 119 Member
    bump
  • mrdrange
    mrdrange Posts: 1
    Guacamole-hummus
    Ingredients:
    • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
    • 1 or 2 Chile (optional)
    • 1 (15 oz.) can of chickpeas, drained
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
    • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
    • 2 Tbsp. tahini (optional)
    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1 tsp. cumin
    • 1/4 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
    Method:
    Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add in a few extra tablespoons of water to thin out the consistency if you’d like.
  • SuzyMcClary
    SuzyMcClary Posts: 9
    I have 600 calories left to eat. Most is carbs. Almost all of my protien & fat are done. Help. What can I eat??
  • SuzyMcClary
    SuzyMcClary Posts: 9
    Another great banana treat is: cut banana in half. If you wish put the stick in the "cut" end. Roll the banana in ground cinnamon until covered. Put in the freezer for a couple hours. Great treat.:wink::wink:
  • lbmore33
    lbmore33 Posts: 1,013 Member
    Riceworks - Gourmet Brown Rice Crisp Salsa Fresca
  • ciaobellaxo
    ciaobellaxo Posts: 52
    Heres a list: http://greatist.com/health/88-unexpected-snacks-under-100-calories/

    This is my go to!
  • leslie55518
    leslie55518 Posts: 3
    Popcorn
    Soy Nuts
    Almonds
    Walnuts
    Cucumbers & hummus
    Bacon... Just kidding wanted to see if you were reading..
    Carrotts
    Greek Yogurt
    Tuna in water

    Funny!!! made me smile, thanks!
  • jwillie76
    jwillie76 Posts: 65 Member
    Will have to try this! Bump
  • jwillie76
    jwillie76 Posts: 65 Member
    Bump!
  • funicello
    funicello Posts: 21 Member
    For the banana "soft serve" - you could add a bit of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa powder for a more decadent treat. Puree some nuts or nut butter with it too if you like.
  • Lightbulb1088
    Lightbulb1088 Posts: 189 Member
    bump
  • mrsRhughes
    mrsRhughes Posts: 122
    There are lots!! ( I saw you're allergic to nuts, so here's a few of my other favorites!! )

    -- Greek yogurt mixed with fruit & chia seeds, or granola

    -- watermelon, cherries, blueberries

    -- carrots / bell peppers / hummus

    -- protein shakes

    If you REALLY actually love to sit and "snack" (I'm guilty of it sometimes!!) I LOVE veggie straws / chips! There's a brand called Fresh Finds that I get at Big Lots (of all places!) the veggies straws are super good and satisfy that need to "sit and snack" :)
  • mom2mozart
    mom2mozart Posts: 307 Member
    Celery with light cream cheese
    Cheese with fresh fruit
    Cucumbers or bell pepper strips with hummus
  • mvilleneuve
    mvilleneuve Posts: 1 Member
    My recent fav is Multigrain Light Wasa crackers (20 cal each) with a spread of hummus, or thin slice of cheese. SO GOOD!
  • his_kid1
    his_kid1 Posts: 177 Member
    Want to check back tomorrow for ideas, thanks.
  • ewai05
    ewai05 Posts: 31 Member
    Frozen bananas
  • Iectica
    Iectica Posts: 2
    I love apples dipped in peanut butter. Cheese slices. Cucumber slices topped with blue cheese crumbles and fat free balsmic vinegrette
  • helen0616
    helen0616 Posts: 97
    Just yesterday I made a batch of hummus (search allrecipes.com for hummus, mine was the curried hummus, also the smoky chipotle is SUPER delicious) and did the math to see what what a reasonable portion. I divided it into 6 portions and went ahead and put them into small containers. I cut up 2 whole bell peppers, bagged them, and threw them back in the drawer. It maybe took 15 minutes but I have 6 snacks ready to take when I am otherwise without time.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories