low cal BUT DELICIOUS snack ideas?

spark409

Hey everyone
Ive found that Ive been depriving myself too much so that I go on a 3000-4000 calorie binge on the weekends.


So as hard and counter intuitive it is for me
Im making an effort to stop dieting too extreme and eat little treats throughout the week so I dont lose control on the weekends.

So far Ive found brown rice cakes and maria gullon biscuits. (4 cookies = 100 cal WOW)

So what are some of YOUR fav snacks that are pref lower than 200 cal?
(Please dont say fruit, carrots and hummus or nuts etc...)
eating carrot sticks all week is the reason why I eat 3 packs of chips on the weekend
obviously I want relatively healthy snacks not loaded with trans fats and sugar.
maria cookies are really good.
choc chip and short bread 'check them out guys !!

anyways... ideas anyone?

fallonrhea

Maybe give greek yogurt a try?

You can sweeten plain greek yogurt with something like truvia and add dark chocolate chips to it That should be pretty low cal but also give you a sweet kick!

lbarns86

I usually cut up some strawberries and banana or strawberries and kiwi fruit, and if I'm craving a sweet kick particularly badly ill add some honey and cinnamon. If I want to feel a little less healthy and a bit more 'treat-like' I'll have some greek yoghurt too. It sounds boring and healthy, but it really satisfies sugar cravings and is delicious! Obviously any fruit will work, those are just my favourites at the moment! (Melon works wonderfully too!)

If your part of the world doesn't have fresh berries, the frozen kind are fine, just put them into a container and defrost them for a few hours so they're ready to go! Sprinkle a little cocoa powder, milo or similar on top for a chocolate hit, too!

I think the trick about this snack is that it actually takes preparation, so it makes it more worthwhile when you eat it. Keeping your hands busy keeps your mind off other unhealthy treats, and you don't have the anger and regret you have after a binge (I should know!).

hopsywopsy

Hi

I would love to see what other people say too.

I can only do this long term if I feel I am not depriving myself, so I try to have a small treat daily like you are.

For sweet treats I usually have either 1-2 squares of dark chocolate (most days at the end, as a reward for sticking to my cals), or an ice-lollie (I found some kids ones made with fruit juice, and they are only 31 cals), yoghurt or for a bigger treat an affogato (1 small scoop vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso on top).

For savoury - which seems to be what you are craving - I have breadsticks (I have a rosemary and onion, sesame or plain), or some seed mix, a few nuts or melon & slice of parma ham.

I found this online: http://www.mensfitness.co.uk/nutrition/nutrition_advice/1870/50_snacks_for_under_100_calories.html

Also, I watched a programme which suggested the following to help you reduce your intake / make you eat more consciously:
- try to eat with the opposite hand to usual. I.e. if you are right handed, use your left handed. I
- make sure all snacks are out of view
- use smaller plates/bowls - for snacks maybe measure out your "allowed amount" into a small bowl.

Eupho

If I want a 'naughty' snack.. I get two (or 3 if I'm feeling reeeeally piggy) .. Gluten Free (or not).. plain rice crackers.. I spread no added sugar Peanut butter on them.. and chop some banana on top. .

they taste sooooooooooo naughty! ..

Hmmm.. I'm going to have some later! :laugh:

Eupho

Oh... and for savoury munchies..

I have WW Oat and Herb Crackers (4 in a pack) .. and spread an extra light Laughing cow cheese triangle (or 2 sometimes) .. on them.

74 cals in the 4 crackers.. and 20 in a LC triangle. .. maaaybe (or not) chomp with 5 green olives.. (25cals)

Eupho

as an evening 'treat' sometimes I have a handful of frozen (thawed!) Summer Berries.. 150g of Total (Fage) % yoghurt (high protein!) .. and a sprinkling of cinnamon.. (and sometimes a dash of chilli flakes LOL)

YUMMY!!

chestnutbrown

nakd bars - they're totally yummy and really handy for just keeping in your bag or desk for a quick and easy snack that's fairly healthy but hits the spot more than carrot sticks! www.eatnakd.com - lots of lovely flavours - cocoa orange and berry delight are my favourites!

shyeban

Popcorn:
Savoury/Spicy: Oil pop, then add chili powder (the kind that has all sorts of different spices)
Sweet: Oil pop, then add sugar & cinnamon

Eupho

Oh another I use!!

a few rice cakes.. get some protein powder (chocolate is best for this) .. and make it with a TINY amount of water.. so it's almost a chocolate paste/spread.

Spread it on the cracker.. and add something on top of you want to.. mine is usually ole faithful.. Banana & Cinnamon.

misssarahd

Fruit! Munching on as much fruit as I like has really helped me tackle binge eating. Especially blueberries because it feels like you're eating lots when really if you end up eating millions it's only 25 calories per 100g

I realise you said not fruit. But honestly it's the only thing that works for me. Try it if you have a sweet tooth

twinmom1993

peanut butter apple bites:
2 thin slices of apple
2 teaspoon peanut butter
1/4 banana thin sliced
1/8 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
14 blueberries (optional)

place apples on flat surface spread with pb, top with banana, sprinkle sugar,cinnamon, and blue berries if your desire... ENJOY 95 calories

twinmom1993

smoked ham pita:
1/2 reduced carb pita bread
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 ounce of smoked ham
1/2 leaf of romaine lettuce
2 thin slices tomato
1 thin slice red onion

100 calorie!!!!

twinmom1993

root beer float:

1 can (12oz) diet root beer
1/3 cup skim milk
ice

28 calories!!!

caba7

i like to eat soda crackers with peanut butter. it seems to hold me over most of the time in between meals when i'm at work.

LivingtheLeanDream

Try Rivita fruit crunch with thin layer of Philidelphia = 60 cals for one slice - and its filling as well as yummy :-D

GmeB

can't beat popcorn,94 percent fat free,1 whole bag to munch on throughout the day!also baby carrots and fat free ranch dressing

twinmom1993

100 calories (each)

7 whole almonds
3 1/2 brazil nuts
11 cashews
11 hazelnuts
5 macadamia nuts
16 peanuts
5 whole pecans
25 pistachios
4 whole walnuts

esteeetee

100g strawberries and weight watchers yoghurt about .69cals!

Ryvita fruit one and half tablespoon choc spread about 100 calls!

theultimatecontrol

Cauliflower crusts/cakes! I recently found the recipe on tumblr. I haven't tried them yet, but they look super yummy! Shredded cauliflower and carrots, parsley, and a couple eggs mixed together then cooked in a pan with a bit of olive oil. You can top them with whatever veggies you like and a bit of cheese, too, and still keep it healthy. You can also make fruit smoothies with a splash of soy milk rather than regular dairy milk.

MySunshine76

To get my chocolate fix I have 2 things I use. 1. Yoplait whips the chocolate one yum! 2. TCBY frozen yogurt chocolate chocolate, even yummier! This is my fave because it is chocolate frozen yogurt with pieces of chocolate mixed in. OMG I'm drooling These 2 are not exactly healthy, but they do help me to stay on my diet.

noahsmommie

Frozen Greek yogurt bars (usually 10 grams of sugar) and 110 calories. Low sugar fudgesicle at 40 carlories each. Fig Newton Thins at 140 calories and 7 grams of sugar for three. Not "clean" eating, but all low cal, real treats.

MySunshine76

If I'm craving a soda, I get the sugar-free grape crush mix and any flavor sparkling water I want and mix the 2 together.And voila you have a 5 calorie soda. Yummy!

sabgoe

These homemade granola bars are very easy to make, absolutely delicious and healthy. I have made them with dried cranberries, dried dates, mixed dried fruit, peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, cooked quinoa, flax seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, dark chocolate chips and much more. You can create so many different flavors.

Recipe:

3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
3 cups "whatever" (nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, dried fruit, peanut butter, etc.)

Mix everything really well. Spread it in a 13x9 pan that is lined with foil and greased. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 min, depending on how crispy you like your granola bars. Let cool for 5 min and cut in squares with a pizza cutter. Usually, I end up with 24 bars. Cool completely. They keep quite a while in the pantry. Calories depend on the size of the bar and the "whatever" you mix in. Mine are usually between 120-180 cal.

MySunshine76

Oooh OOOh! I also get the 100 calorie snack packs, like Cheez-Its and Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies. What has been the most difficult for me isn't finding low calorie snacks, it's eating the small portions and not wanting more.

m16shane

These brands all have low calorie snacks:

Weight watchers
Skinny cow
Snack wells
Special k

The snacks range from 80 - 200 calories. There is everything from mini carrot cakes, brownies, fudge drizzled pop corn, cookies, candy bars, etc Just go under the food section of my fitness pal and type one of those in. You will see a ton of different things you can eat. Its not "clean" eating but its low calorie and should help with binge eating. Good luck

marmatt13

I've been on a frozen yogurt kick lately. 110 Cal for 1/2 cup serving.

Sugar content is a little high, but I enjoy it in the evening as a sweet, low cal snack before bed.

sherisse69

Cauliflower crusts/cakes! I recently found the recipe on tumblr. I haven't tried them yet, but they look super yummy! Shredded cauliflower and carrots, parsley, and a couple eggs mixed together then cooked in a pan with a bit of olive oil. You can top them with whatever veggies you like and a bit of cheese, too, and still keep it healthy. You can also make fruit smoothies with a splash of soy milk rather than regular dairy milk.

The cauliflower cakes are so good! I add a bunch of veggies, onion and lots of garlic. Real parmesean! Eat them with some greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) or salsa, or both! Yummy!

alpine1994

Salty: Kale chips! I make mine with a little EVOO, low sodium Lawry's seasoning salt and pepper. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 for about 15 minutes. Perfection! It really does the trick.

Sweet: sugar free fudgsicles (40 cals), sugar free jello pudding cups (my fave is dolce de leche for 60 cals)

Salty and sweet: 1/2 of a wheat and flax pita (30 cals) toasted, and 1tbsp natural PB inside (85 cal). The PB gets all melty and delish, and it fits in well with the day's cals since it's only 115 total. I have one like 3 or 4 times a week before bed.

myfitnessisavirtue

I eat a serving of ice cream. ONE serving = 1/2 cup. I put it in a toddler bowl and sometimes use a smaller spoon.

Quaker chewy granola bars are 90-120 calories each

Most things aren't that bad if you just have one serving and not 3-4.

Edited to add: if potato chips are your downfall, try pita chips and hummus. Surprisingly filling and satifies my salt craving with one serving of pita chips and half a serving of hummus.

I also like frozen simply go-gurt. 70 calories per tube. Also some Popsicles are 50 calories but have no nutritional value.

RozsGurl

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