Healthy meal and snack ideas?

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  • Kaylaef
    Kaylaef Posts: 194 Member
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    I found these on WebMD and use them all the time. All of them are under 100 calories! and are a great munch!

    1/2 Cup Slow-Churned Ice Cream
    Surprise! Ice cream tops our list of low-calorie snacks. The key is to look for slow-churned or double-churned varieties. This refers to a process that reduces fat and calories while retaining the creamy texture of full-fat varieties, so 1/2 cup has just 100 calories. As a bonus, you’ll get some protein and calcium.
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    • Sodium: 45 mg
    • Cholesterol: 20 mg
    • Carbs: 15 g
    6 Cups Microwave Popcorn
    When you want a large snack with a small calorie count, popcorn delivers. Some microwave brands have just 100 calories in 6 cups. "You have to chew it, so it's satisfying," says Joan Salge Blake, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. It's also high in fiber, which can help you stay full longer.
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
    • Sodium: 220 mg
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg
    • Carbs: 24 g
    Mini Quesadilla
    You may not expect cheese quesadillas to make a list of low-calorie snacks, but try this recipe: sprinkle an ounce of grated low-fat cheddar cheese over a corn tortilla. Fold in half and microwave for 20 seconds. This quick and tasty snack has only 100 calories and 1.3 g of saturated fat.
    • Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
    • Sodium: 182 mg
    • Cholesterol: 6 mg
    Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe
    Cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse, with 1/2 cup delivering 14 g. Like fiber, protein can help you stay full longer. Enjoy low-fat cottage cheese plain or with a side of fruit. A small wedge of cantaloupe brings the total calories to 100.
    • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
    • Sodium: 468 mg
    • Cholesterol: 5 mg
    Three Crackers With Cheese
    Choosing whole-grain crackers is the key to this classic snack. The fiber will keep you feeling full between meals, and the cheese provides protein and calcium. To stay under 100 calories, cut up one slice of low-fat cheese and split it over three crackers.
    • Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
    • Sodium: 397 mg
    • Cholesterol: 7 mg
    Fourteen Almonds
    When the munchies strike while you're on the go, there are few things more convenient than nuts. You can eat 14 almonds without hitting the 100-calorie mark. Plus, they're rich in fiber and protein, which help keep hunger at bay. "They're a great snack when you're stuck in traffic," Blake adds.
    • Saturated Fat: 0.63 g
    • Sodium: 0 mg
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg
    Six Whole-Grain Pretzel Sticks
    For those who don't like nuts, pretzels are just as convenient when you're on the move. To stay under 100 calories, stick to six whole-grain pretzel sticks. This snack is cholesterol-free, low in fat and sugar, and provides more than 3 g of fiber to help tide you over.
    • Saturated Fat: 0.4g
    • Sodium: 257mg
    • Cholesterol: 0 m
    Baked Apple
    Apples are still one of the healthiest snacks around, and there are plenty of ways to put a twist on this old standby. Blake recommends enjoying baked apples – they taste like dessert but provide the same vitamins and fiber as their fresh counterparts. You can even sprinkle cinnamon on top without adding calories.
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
    • Sodium: 2 mg
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg
    Cheese-Stuffed Pita Pocket
    Here's one that's easy to make and gives you the satisfaction of biting into a sandwich. Grab a whole-grain pita pocket and stuff it with 1/2 ounce part-skim ricotta cheese. The fiber and protein will help fill you up, and the whole snack has less than a gram of saturated fat.
    • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
    • Sodium: 149 mg
    • Cholesterol: 4 mg
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
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    meals:
    oatmeal with unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon, a stevia packet to sweeten
    bagel thin with egg whites and veggie as a sandwich
    "pancakes" (2/3 a banana mixed with 1/3 cup egg whites, cook like pancakes)
    protein smoothie with pb2, frozen banana, coconut milk and water
    oatmeal with half scoop choc protein powder and pb2
    greek tortellini salad
    chickpea salad
    chickpea soup
    greek omelette
    seitan wraps
    shirataki noodle stir fry
    spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms and spaghetti squash with homemade sauce
    shepherds pie
    meatless tacos
    stroganoff
    quinoa risotto
    quinoa with chili
    stuffed shells
    pesto pizza
    penne with pesto and meatless chicken or real chicken
    mexican lasagna
    lasagna rolls
    baked ziti
    pierogis with veggies and sauce
    ravioli with white sauce and spinach
    portobella mushroom burgers
    eggplant parm
    pizzadilla

    snacks:
    sunflower seeds (munching on them right now!)
    watermelon and banana
    apple with pb2
    rice cakes with apple butter
    pears
    nectarines
    fiber one bars
    granola bars
    trail mix
    banana "ice cream"
    cottage cheese with salt and pepper or with fruit
    frozen greek yogurt
    frozen grapes
    veggie strips with hummus

    message me if you would like any of the recipes

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