Low Cal Snacks

raph123

So, basically I was wondering what are some good low cal-ish snacks that I can nibble on while I'm watching something tonight which lasts about 3 hours.

Something cheepish that I can get at my local co-op.

I know I shouldn't really be snacking while I'm watching tv although I have around 700 cals stored up from going gym and eating light.

Thanks

helen0616

What kind of stuff do you like? Ever tried quinoa?

I like quinoa cooked with broth or water, mix in some salsa, and eat it with raw peppers and other veggies like a dip. Makes me feel like I'm eating chips and dip kind of.

As far as something you can snack on for 3 hours... that's a lot of time to eat mindlessly. Maybe make yourself a few little things and finish one, wait 30 min, have another, etc?

Sweet or salty? Spicy? how much time do you want to invest into preparing it?

raph123

What kind of stuff do you like? Ever tried quinoa?

I like quinoa cooked with broth or water, mix in some salsa, and eat it with raw peppers and other veggies like a dip. Makes me feel like I'm eating chips and dip kind of.

As far as something you can snack on for 3 hours... that's a lot of time to eat mindlessly. Maybe make yourself a few little things and finish one, wait 30 min, have another, etc?

Sweet or salty? Spicy? how much time do you want to invest into preparing it?

I've got a sweet tooth - and yeah it's a long program. So basically imagine I'd be at a movie in a cinema.

And I'd prefer not to have to prepare it.

helen0616

No prep, sweet, and lasts 3 hours.
I'm afraid I'll be useless on this one.
What about buying a container of pre-cut fruit from the produce area/ That's a lot of sugar though...

fabandfunat51

How about a couple of lollipops? In between them, have some sugar free gum.

Good Luck!

Discogirl15

what about air popped pop-corn? no salt, tiny bit of butter. Just put 1/4 cup unpopped pop corn in a brown bag, fold over once, tape shut, place in microwave with flap side up, and microwave for about 4 minutes. and viola! :drinker:

smnassise

Personally, I love watermellon. It's filling and satisfies my sweet cravings much of the time. But if you have a SERIOUS sweet tooth, like a 'if I don't have an eight inch brownie sundae right now I'm going to pass out" kind of sweet tooth, perhaps try a sugary cereal. It's not the healthiest choice, but, for example a small, single serving box of Fruit Loops (1 cup) is 110 calories.

CM9178

Not sure what a "local co-op" means, and 700 is enough calories for a large meal, let alone a small snack.
Eat light popcorn, tiny pretzels, fruit, veggies with yogurt dip, mini rice cakes (flavors). There are tons of "cheepish" options.