Snack Idea's Needed

ScruffyPants

I'm looking for filling snack idea's for 120-150 calories. Yoghurt just isn't cutting it. Any help would be appreciated

lisamarie1780

I find nuts are good... walnuts, almonds... or dried fruit like rasins
Make sure you weigh them though so you know how much you're eating as they are calorie rich :happy:

tyresank

I love Hummus with Carrotts, usually about 70 cals for 2 TBSP of Hummus and whatever for the carrotts depending on how many ounces, typically under 150 for me, and I love this. You can use Celery or mini bell peppers too with the Hummus whatever you might like. Obviously using Pita Chips will take that Cals much higher so I use veggies.

ChelseaSStevens

Fresh fruit. I always take a banana along with me to work for a mid afternoon snack. If I feel like I have the calories to spare, I'll take an apple and some peanut butter.

juleszephyr

It depends how healthy / labour intensive you want to get...

There are plenty of portion controlled low cal snacks in the supermarkets but if you are up for a bit of planning then Pinterest has some fantastic healthy low cal recipes for things like brownies, granola and flapjack bars, cupcakes etc...

Or stick to fruits and veggies with healthy dips...

Mmmmona

mix salad with low fat dressing or no dressing

mix raw vegetables

mix plate of fruit

baked potato

Bride2Be_122713

I'm enjoying string cheese and stick cheeses from weight watchers...I actually found it in the grocery store where the shredded and block cheeses were. They vary between 50-70 calories so you can eat more than one! Also baby carrots are I think 35 calories a cup, if you can find yourself a good light ranch dressing to dip them in that would be a good idea. An avocado is high in calories, but you get a lot of nutritional benefits from it. You can probably find a small avocado for under 150 calories as a snack. Bananas are a good snack...I think close to 95 calories. Just go to your produce section in the grocery store. The majority of fruits and veggies are low calorie and you get a ton of nutrition from it, your body will be happy you did it. If your having trouble with not being "full" enough between meals, and one snack is just not keeping your hunger at bay, one good idea would be to eat a low calorie snack every 1-2 hours. Like baby carrots without ranch, weight-watchers sting cheese, and an apple. That's what I've been doing and snacking regularly with small things instead of one snack helps me a lot! Just some tips that have been helping me. I have lost 12 lbs in about a month (and I only have this thing set to lose 1 calorie a day) so something I'm doing must be working! Just some tips!

Brandilynnrose

I like one of the following for a snack:
Sargento's light string cheese (50 calories) and fruit
hummus with carrot and celery sticks
Fiber One granola bar (90-120 calories)
Almonds

bigbear167

frozen bluberrys.yummy!

Willowana

Bump for ideas!

graceylou222

raw broccoli and light ranch
carrots and three pepper spicy hummus!
bananas and pb
special k or fiber one protein bars are pretty good if you crave something sweet!
strawberries/blueberries and light cool whip! (light cool whip is 20 calories and 1g of sugar for 2 tsp!)
homemade guacamole is yummy too (I just eat it by the spoon full! lol)
cottage cheese and pineapples or tomatoes!

I could go on forever lol

momo9128706

Kellogg cereal bars are only 100 calories! I eat the Special K pastry chips (100 cal), jello sensations (100-140 cal), laughing cow cheese wedges with a few mini keebler crackers (100 cal) , protein shakes (200 cal)

simplythebaz

I love Hummus with Carrotts, usually about 70 cals for 2 TBSP of Hummus and whatever for the carrotts depending on how many ounces, typically under 150 for me, and I love this. You can use Celery or mini bell peppers too with the Hummus whatever you might like. Obviously using Pita Chips will take that Cals much higher so I use veggies.

LOL I saw your profile pic and read that as "Humans with Carrots"!!!

biggjenn

I've been eating roasted garbanzo beans. Carb heavy, but they have protein and fiber. I figure that's better than Cheetos. :-)

jqh23

luna bar (180 calories)
hummus & veggies
pb & apple
string cheese & apple
15 almonds
1-2 cups of popcorn, no added butter
greek yogurt (more filling than plain yogurt)
avocado (great source of protein to fill you up)

roman109

I enjoy frozen grapes

lisahewitt22

Nuts are good, trail mix, grapes, pretzels?, cottage cheese, apple slices, celery with peanut butter

whitmars106

A low-cal ranch dip recipe: 1 Chobani plain non-fat Greek yogurt (6 oz.) and 1 packet Hidden Valley originial ranch seasoning. It's 180 calories for all 6 oz. or 30 calories for 2 tablespoons. And unless you just absolutely LOVE ranch, you won't need more than the 2 tablespoons.

unmitigatedbadassery

Protein is your friend. Nuts (almonds, walnuts - NOT peanuts) or meat. Yeah, I said meat. I grill a few chicken breasts, split each one into 2 small baggies and have several 2oz(ish) snacks action packed with protein and yum.

annied4

i just had a clementine and 2 tbsp of pumpkin seeds/ roasted sunflower seeds - 149 claories and very satisfying!
or an apple and a wedge of laughing cow cheese - 120 claories
I try to drink at least 4 cups of water before 10 am. I am thirsty and think I am hungry!

Joreanasaurous

At work I keep with me nuts, string cheese, hummus and veggies, and I get mini bellpeppers and fill them with tuna. Or if I'm feeling wild and have the time tuna salad. Apple slices and nut butter is a good one too.

cicisiam

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emartin17

emerald nuts has these awesome roasted almonds rolled in cocoa powder. they are great when you need a double fix!

airen123

Air popped popcorn is like 25 cals per cup popped. I throw in half a cup kernels in a paper bag and pop for 2.5 mins in a microwave, spray on no-calorie olive oil, parmesan, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. mm.

duffmama

Try edamame. Sea Point farms edamame snack packs have 90 calories and have a good amount of protein.

jqh23

Just ate 8 honey wheat pretzel twists and 2 tbsp of hummus for a snack - 170 cals

sadiebrawl

If you're looking for something sweet, I just tried the cool whip thing I got from here and man was it friggin good. I'm glad I didn't make a bunch.
You take 4 graham cracker square, dollop a bit of lite or fat free cool whip in between to make 2 square sandwiches. wrap and freeze.

so so so good!!! I'm going to try adding a few choc chips or strawberries next time.

130 calories

airen123

Just ate 8 honey wheat pretzel twists and 2 tbsp of hummus for a snack - 170 cals

God bless, that's a lot of cals for just 8 pretzels, that wouldn't fill me up. I go for volume with air popped popcorn or red bell pepper strips.

BanffJasper

1) Baby carrots with FF sour cream & Trader Joe chunky salsa dip.

2) Sensible Portions Veggie Straws. 38 straws 130 calories.

3) Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip. 2 TBSP 60 calories with either of the above.

I find 2 & 3 @ Costco.

lorig_2000

Elevate My Breakfast Bars - 90 calories quite a few flavours. I LOVE the Mango-Papaya-Coconut.

bambishealth

Wasa crackers with salsa and cucumber is always a good little tasty. Also a few saltines with laughing cow wedge spread on them is good too.