What are some good vegetable "snacks"?

brooshie
brooshie Posts: 141 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I need more snacks in my life! I could eat more greens, but I'm just not exactly a huge fan of them. I was hoping that you all had some ideas on vegetable snacks that I could have (and that i could also EASILY calculate the calories & nutritional value).

Kinda like nuts. All I do is buy them in bulk and separate them by serving, easy way to calculate. I'm looking for something similar to that in vegetables. I just want something I can munch on while I'm on the go

And please, no white condiments (unless you feel brave), there's not a single white condiment i've tasted that i've enjoyed.
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  • leojsivad
    leojsivad Posts: 124 Member
    Sugar snap peas are awesome.
    Baby carrots
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    I eat cans of no sodium added veggies when I get "behind".

    But that's me.
  • RMT2012
    RMT2012 Posts: 1
    what about grapes? Small and round and easy to pop in your mouth like nuts.
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
    I absolutely love baby carrots dipped in fat free french dressing!
  • zophiel67
    zophiel67 Posts: 181
    I eat cans of no sodium added veggies when I get "behind".

    But that's me.
    I do that, too. But I state below that I'm a little weird.

    Celery sticks
    Grape tomatoes (technically a fruit)
    Raw cauliflower (can be a hassle to prep)
    Raw broccoli (same thing)
    Slices of just about any type of raw squash
    Artichoke leaves

    My family is a little strange- I can sit down and eat a whole tomato like an apple, so that is an at-home snack option if you like 'em.

    The biggest downside to veggies is storage. Most of them do best in the fridge and some you need to be careful of squishing. So not quite as easy as nuts for transporting, but good for snacking.

    You could also try edamame or soy beans. Dried edamame may be your best bet for a nut-like veggie.
  • lmshaugs
    lmshaugs Posts: 1
    This isn't an "on the go" veggie snack, but I like roasted kale. You just cut out the ribs, rips into chip size, braise with olive oil and maybe Italian seasoning, and roast gently at 375 or so until they crisp up. Keep an eye on them while they're cooking--they take a while to get going but then -- poof-- you've got char instead of kale. It's like potato chips...that are nothing like potato chips at all, but are still yummy and nutritious. My husband will even eat them and he hates veggies.

    I like green beans for veggie snacking.
  • momtokx2
    momtokx2 Posts: 37 Member
    I like sliced up bell peppers, cucumbers, broccoli and LOVE carrots and celery. I eat all of these raw and without any dressing. My husband snacks on tomato slices with salt and pepper.
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
    today I had some "carrot chips" (like reg carrots shaped as chips! for dippin) and I mixed 1/4 cup of fat free greek yogurt and 1tbsp of lipton french onion (dry ) soup mix!.. (like onion dip but greek yog vs sour cream) and that with 3oz serving of 'carrot chips' is under a 100 calories! and GOOD...(cant taste the GY cuz of onion dip mix!) i like the lipton sour onion cuz more strong flav/chunky)...
  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    Baby carrots
    Celery
    Cucumber
    Red bell pepper
    snow peas

    All in my fridge right now for my snacking pleasure.
  • zophiel67
    zophiel67 Posts: 181
    Oh, mini bell peppers! Awesome for snacks.
  • MichelleLydia
    MichelleLydia Posts: 224 Member
    Not really "on the go" but I love asparagus, dipped in egg white and breaded with either ww panko, or Italian breadcrumbs and baked til crispy.
  • brendddda
    brendddda Posts: 33
    sliced bell peppers, baby carrots or carrot sticks, fresh sweet peas, cauliflower (an alternative to broccoli),grape tomatoes, cucumber slices...

    If you get tired of them, try dipping them in hummus or fat free ranch dressing (:
  • hannahamay
    hannahamay Posts: 77 Member
    I know this sounds weird but I like to saute sliced carrots, broccoli, and fresh green beans in a skillet with a little bit of olive oil, garlic, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. It seriously tastes so good and I put it on crackers. Depending on the crackers you use it can easily be around 100 to 150 calories. You can omit the cheese all together but a little goes a long way and it makes the snack taste really good.

    I know it's not an "on the go" snack but you can prepare it before you leave and heat it up in the microwave, or just eat it cold.
  • kcoftx
    kcoftx Posts: 765 Member
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  • SamanthaAnnM
    SamanthaAnnM Posts: 143 Member
    I like grape tomatoes! And green, yellow, and orange bell peppers.
  • Shannota
    Shannota Posts: 308 Member
    Had baby carrots and hummus today...yummy. And I don't really like raw carrots, normally.
  • Fenestra13
    Fenestra13 Posts: 30 Member
    what about grapes? Small and round and easy to pop in your mouth like nuts.

    i heard these are delicious frozen, and this helps them keep. Especially refreshing on a hot day. I know it sounds weird, but they were really good when my friend gave me some frozen grapes at her house.
  • grossbg
    grossbg Posts: 2
    I chop up raw broccoli, cucumbers, and baby carrots and like you I pack them in snack size ziplocs. It's not really on the go, but I like to dip them in hummas. I have purchase individual hummas packs though.
  • Fenestra13
    Fenestra13 Posts: 30 Member
    for truly on the go, I agree with both baby carrots and sugar snap peas. I eat them without anything extra, but they are both also really good with a ginger miso dressing (they carry one at Whole Foods, or you could make one). I also find cucumber slices easy to bring with me. And celery with peanut butter is yummy too.

    i don't like them, but radishes are very portable, and don't really get wilty. And have that bite!

    Not really as portable but not requiring heating up is roasted brussel sprouts or asparagus that are chilled and eaten cold. If you cook them in olive oil, salt and pepper either on the grill or under the broiler, they taste pretty good cold.
  • HealthFreak1967
    HealthFreak1967 Posts: 116 Member
    make a big green smoothie in the morning and portion it out according to snacks/meals. very easy way to get more greens in, while allowing your body to get a nutrient-dense source of energy with minimal digestion, thus getting the vitamins and minerals quickly to your cells.
  • SlvrStarr
    SlvrStarr Posts: 47
    Red or Yellow bell pepper with hummus.
    Green or Wax beans
    Marinated cucumber slices with in diluted vinegar with a couple slices of onion or garlic.
  • thescrumisfun
    thescrumisfun Posts: 355
    Kale chips! Super delicious, and to me they taste better than potato chips. Wash/dry kale, pop them in the oven till they're crispy. Add a little olive oil/salt to taste and voila!
  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Edamame - frozen or not
  • earthtoemilyy
    earthtoemilyy Posts: 66
    kale chips. amazing to snack on in front of the tv and not feel guilty about!
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    carrots and celery with hummus
  • waffleflavoredtea
    waffleflavoredtea Posts: 235 Member
    My favorite ever - you can microwave your favorite veggies with pasta sauce for 4 minutes and top with a little feta cheese and it's so flavorful and so satisfying when you need something filling between meals! You can try chopped/shredded cabbage, sliced mushrooms, chopped/sliced tomatoes, grated zucchini (makes it taste and seem like pasta noodles!), and onion.
    Before putting into a to go container, add 1/3 cup of your favorite brand of low sugar pasta sauce (adds in even more veggies!) and then it's ready to microwave when you need it. I use Ragu homestyle pasta sauce but there are even meat flavored ones that will really make your veggies tasty!

    You can mash up an avocado with guac seasoning and bring a baggy of crackers to eat it with.

    You can thinly slice then season butternut squash and make crunchy 'chips' out of them! No refrigeration needed. If you want to make these it's really easy to search Google for the recipe.

    If you have the funds, I've also been wishing I could get my own dehydrator so I could dehydrate my favorite veggies and fruits so I could easily munch on them during work.

    Good luck, I hope I could help!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Baby carrots and mustard.
    Or Cauliflower, or Broccoli.
    Cucumber home "pickles" marinated in vinegar, sea salt, fresh cracked pepper and a little stevia for that sweet/sour flavor.
  • sthrnchick
    sthrnchick Posts: 771
    I love sugar snaps...crunchy goodness!
  • cowgirlashlee
    cowgirlashlee Posts: 301 Member
    Fresh green peppers...I could eat them like candy! I also like any form of dill pickle to snack on. I don't eat any dressing on any of my veggies. I think it ruins the taste.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    visit Emily Bites blog and find the recipe for zucchini tots, i also do fresh fruit and all of the "cupcakes"she has are to die, ive made em all plus!!!

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