At work snacks

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  • hkulbacki
    hkulbacki Posts: 187 Member
    the almonds are good, but do get old after awhile. How about walnuts, cashews, raisins, golden raisins... mixed together or when you finish a container of one, swap it out for another on the list
  • seamatt
    seamatt Posts: 199 Member
    I weigh out 30 grams of Macadamia nuts and put them in a bag. Not the lowest cals but very tasty and I believe pretty good for you.
  • tessiscruisen
    tessiscruisen Posts: 84 Member
    I bring a small insulated cooler everyday that includes everything for

    Breakfast
    Morning Snack (mozzerella cheese stick - low fat)
    Lunch
    Afternoon Snack (peanut butter & half a whole wheat sandwich thin
    Beverages (usually a low-sodium V8 & water bottle)

    I keep snack size apple sauce, cinnamon (vitamins that I open), peanut butter and a small container of oatmeal at my desk.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    I take an insulated lunch bag and you can buy the re-freezable blue ice packs.

    I take my breakfast, lunch and two snacks...some of my snacks:

    *** All snacks are 75-120 calories

    1 cup strawberries (halved) + 1 low fat mozzarella string cheese

    1/2 large celery stalk + 1/2 small apple + 1 oz 2% cheddar cheese

    1 oz low sodium sliced turkey breast + 1/2 oz 2% shredded cheddar cheese + 2 lettuce leaves (red leaf or green leaf lettuce works best) + 1 TBSP light salad dressing (split the turkey and cheese evenly onto the two lettuce leaves, drizzle w/ dressing & roll up)

    2 Celery stalks + 1 1/2 oz low sodium sliced ham (I use canadian bacon) + 1 1/2 tsp low fat cream cheese

    1 oz sliced roast beef + 2 tsp low fat mayo + 2 tomato slices + 1 flat bread (I use WASA)

    1/2 cup low fat plain or sugar free yogurt + 1 TBSP sliced almonds + 1 TBSP Wheat Germ (I sometimes sub with flax seed)

    1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese + 1/2 cup fruit cocktail in its own juice + 8 unsalted roasted peanuts

    1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese + 1/3 cup red or green grapes + 1 TBSP sliced almonds

    1 1/2 oz sliced roast beef + 1/2 mini (4 inch) pita pocked + 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard + 5 Whole Almonds

    1/4 cup of low fat, plain or sugar free yogurt + 1/4 cup fresh berries + 4 whole almonds

    1/2 oz low sodium, baked tortilla chips + 1 1/4 oz low fat, low sodium shredded cheddar cheese + 2 spanish stuffed olives

    10 baby carrots + 1 TBSP hummus (any flavor) + 1 oz low fat, low sodium shredded cheddar cheese (sometimes I skip the cheese and just do 2 TBSP of hummus)

    1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese + 8 baby carrots + 2 Tomato slices + 6 spanish stuffed olives

    1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese + 2/3 cup melon + 1 TBSP sliced almonds
  • MelisMusing
    MelisMusing Posts: 421 Member
    Get one of those little insulated cooler lunch bags, they work great when there isn't a fridge handy.

    My go to snacks: tuna, boiled eggs, cheese sticks, veggies with hummus, deli roll ups (turkey with a slice of cheese) avocado, or a chocolate protein shake if I want something sweet.
  • skinnynerd
    skinnynerd Posts: 110
    invest in ice packs so you can bring cold foods. the investment is worth it.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    Fruit - I mix it up a lot so I don't get bored.

    Carrots and celery with low-fat humous (or home-made)

    Seafood sticks

    Zuchinni tots

    One of my more recent favourites is toasted chickpeas! Wash them, remove the skins and roll them around in a bit of oil (I use the cooking spray - much lower in cals) then roast them for about 20 mins (make sure they don't burn). When they come out sprinkle salt and whatever seasoning you like (I prefer cajun) and then I eat them cold the next day. They are lovely and low in cals :)
  • yannuzzi
    yannuzzi Posts: 35
    Does anyone have suggestions for some at work snacks? I don't have a refrigerator and the never ending box/can of almonds is getting a little bit old. Anyone else have some good healthy snack ideas?

    G
  • yannuzzi
    yannuzzi Posts: 35
    sorry for posting error......I have a thermal lunch box. I bring greek yogurt and small banana for breakfast, mid morning snack of 3 five inch celery stalks with four pepper hummus (2 tbsp), lunch is liveactive yogurt and no sugar added fruit cup and a small pack of baby carrots, afternoon snack is large gala apple and string cheese stick. Dinner, at home, after bootcamp is a smoothie and I always have enough calories for a yummo snack/dessert afterwards later in the eve. Enjoy!!!
  • gypsyrose64
    gypsyrose64 Posts: 271 Member
    I keep some Fiber One 90 cal chewy bars in my desk for when the carb cravings hit me. Also like my fruit, nuts, yogurt, jello, etc.
  • moseler
    moseler Posts: 224 Member
    What about a small lunch bag with an ice pack? I often take greek yogurt, granola, bananas, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, fiber one brownies or premier protein shakes.
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    nitrite free turkey jerky! you can get it at trader joe's or whole foods.. and I randomly came across a brand at a gas station called perky jerky.

    soynuts.

    those little snack cans or pouches of flavored tuna or chicken salad .. I eat them plain or on celery.

    uummm

    luna bars or protein bars are okay on occasion but I try to stay away from too much added sugar/processed food.

    homemade guacamole, or just slices of avocado on crackers.
  • danimal5867
    danimal5867 Posts: 390
    I work on the go from my car for 10 -12 hours per day. I leave the house each morning with a handful of Clif bars, Larabars, Fiber One bars, and various other quick food options. Because my job takes me to several grocery stores each day, I usually pick up Chobani Greek yogurt at one of them as well.
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    i recently discovered doctor kracker pumpkin seed cheddar chrsipbreads. found them at walmart (of all places). 1 large cracker is 100 calories, 4 grams fat, 1.5 saturated, 190 sodium, 4g fiber, 0 sugar, 5g protein and less than 5g cholesterol. it's organic and made in a peanut free bakery. okay i have the box in front of me. they have other flavors but my walmart only carries the pumpkin seed. other flavors are: klassic 3 seed, seeded spelt, seedlander and whole wheat.

    another non refrigerated snacks: oatmeal packets
  • tararocks
    tararocks Posts: 287 Member
    veggie wraps-corn tortillas (usually 40 calories a piece)+ a luaghing cow cheese wedge (I use the queso or garlic)+diced up veggies or broccoli slaw. spread the wedge on one or two tortillas depending on your preference and top with diced carrots, broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, or the broccoli slaw, roll up and dice into low cal but delicious pinwheels...for one its less than 100 calories-2 is about 150.

    veggies and hummus-or if not a hummus fan get a low fat dressing for dipping-try new veggies you might be surprised...carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, zuccini/yellow squash strips, radishes, etc.

    laughing cow wedges with kashi pita chips

    popcorn-skinny pop or boom chicka pop is my fave, 35 calories per cup

    fruit salsa either with a few cinnamon pita crisps, or i also like to eat it on whole grain toast...take madarin oranges (no sugar added), crushed pineapple, diced kiwis, diced strawberries, and diced peaches(no sugar added if using canned) or magos...its delicious

    small side salad-lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, black beans, corn, with a light dressing if you prefer or i add taco sauce to mine (great low cal substitute and gives it a bite) its like a little mexican salad, i usually do about 1.5 cup salad-the beans add protein and fill me up.

    old stand bys (which occur more than any of the others)-fiber one bars, special k bars, apple slices, grapes, etc.

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