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100-200 Calorie Snacks

Keffy24
Keffy24 Posts: 7
edited January 4 in Food and Nutrition
I was hoping I could get some more ideas for some snacks I can pack with me to work. I am trying to stay away from granola bars and I'm getting a little bored of apples. I usually have a boiled egg and whole grain toast for breakfast and a salad with a protein for lunch... just to give an idea of what I'm already eating.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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  • Roxymama29
    Roxymama29 Posts: 8
    i dont know if you like olives..but olives are low calories and are suppose to help you burn calories too
  • risenonlytofall
    risenonlytofall Posts: 74
    Dried fruit, nuts, pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Carrot, celery or zucchini sticks with hummus. Snap peas. Bananas or citrus fruits like tangerines or oranges.
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    almonds
    dried fruit
    greek yogurt
    pb filled pretzels
    2T hummus and veggies
  • Keffy24
    Keffy24 Posts: 7
    almonds
    dried fruit
    greek yogurt
    pb filled pretzels
    2T hummus and veggies

    Ah, I always forget about hummus!
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    I like a couple of Ryvita PUMPKIN SEEDS & OATS CRISPBREAD(approx 44 cal each) with a few"The laughing cow" wedges (approx 25 cal each)...
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    my #1 go to snacks are almonds and dried fruit because I can keep them in my office and they won't spoil so they are always on hand. I also like yogurt and on days when I know I have a strenuous workout coming after work I'll snack on a Luna bar (they're usually around 200 ish calories).

    Laughing cow cheese is an excellent snack too. :)
  • CarmenLynn75
    CarmenLynn75 Posts: 118 Member
    Fibre One bars are way healthier and honestly- far better tasting than granola bars!
    I like to mix up cheerios, dried cranberries and peanuts in a bowl or bag as well.. The dried cherry infused cranberries are awesome!!
  • Namaste1983
    Namaste1983 Posts: 603 Member
    LOW SODIUM RICE CAKES
    PEANUT BUTTER
    OATMEAL
    BANANA
    TRAIL MIX
    POPCORN
    FRUIT
    VEGGIES
    I KEEP THOSE IN MY LOCKER
    IN THE FRIDGE I LOVE TO HAVE COTTAGE CHEESE AND TOMATO SLICES :)
    80 CALORIE YOGURT CUPS
    100 CAL GREEK YOGURT IS AWESOME :)
  • stephaniern21
    stephaniern21 Posts: 51
    Cottage cheese
    Yogurt
    Popcorn
    I also like to take baby carrots in a microwave container, add water- cook for like a minute and 15 or 30 seconds, drain the water, and sprinkle with cinnamon... soo yummy!
  • sandyjeffery
    sandyjeffery Posts: 140
    Mini bags of popcorn, Fiber one Brownies, carrot sticks and ranch dip, Nature valley granola thins, grapes. These are some of my faves.
  • cici1028
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
    Mini bags of popcorn (with salt and pepper of course!), cocoa roasted almonds if you want something sweet, a small cup of trail mix with more nuts than chocolate, rice cakes, fruit, carrot sticks, celery sticks...
  • elainecroft
    elainecroft Posts: 595 Member
    cheese sticks!
  • live2love2012
    live2love2012 Posts: 66
    My new favorite snack is Air Popped Popcorn.....3 cups popped is only 60 calories and I add Ranch popcorn seasoning for only 2 calories a 1/4tsp......It's a great snack for when I want something salty, but low in cal :smile:
  • GCAsMom
    GCAsMom Posts: 120 Member
    The five (non-fresh fruit) snacks I eat the most:

    strawberry greek yogurt -- 120 cals
    peanut butter on low cal wheat -- 160 cals
    1/4 cup cottage cheese and two pineapple rings -- 120 cals
    reduced cal wheat english muffin w/ sugar free blackberry jam -- 90 cals
    1oz of mixed nuts -- 160 cals
  • 120weeks
    120weeks Posts: 242 Member
    A trick I learned from MFP is to remove the yolk from hard boiled eggs and replace with hummus. It is very good with a side of some veggies. My snacks usually mean "break-time" so today, I had a Pure Protein bar with coffee/cream for 220 cals and this afternoon, I am having a Luna bar with hot tea for 190 calories.

    My other snack is usually greek yogurt with fruit or with pistachios...sometimes with honey.
  • Keffy24
    Keffy24 Posts: 7
    I like a couple of Ryvita PUMPKIN SEEDS & OATS CRISPBREAD(approx 44 cal each) with a few"The laughing cow" wedges (approx 25 cal each)...

    That sounds delicious :)!
  • Keffy24
    Keffy24 Posts: 7
    Great suggestions everyone, thank you! Popcorn sounds like a great snack, I love salty snack and this can be healthier :)
  • SavageFeast
    SavageFeast Posts: 325 Member
    You can have two fun-size Snickers bars for 160 calories.
  • PeriwinklePineapple
    PeriwinklePineapple Posts: 31 Member
    I just made these oatmeal bars, and I really liked them. No added sugar. I substituted the skim milk with almond/coconut milk, and used dates and bananas instead of just dried fruit. http://www.katheats.com/favorite-foods/baked-oatmeal-snack-bars
  • bluelena
    bluelena Posts: 304 Member
    A trick I learned from MFP is to remove the yolk from hard boiled eggs and replace with hummus. It is very good with a side of some veggies. My snacks usually mean "break-time" so today, I had a Pure Protein bar with coffee/cream for 220 cals and this afternoon, I am having a Luna bar with hot tea for 190 calories.

    My other snack is usually greek yogurt with fruit or with pistachios...sometimes with honey.

    TOTALLY going to try the boiled egg whilte/hummus combo. MMMM.
  • cindybowcut
    cindybowcut Posts: 250 Member
    banana with peanut butter
    100 calorie greek yogurt
    celery sticks and laughing cow cheese
    string cheese
  • smedlund
    smedlund Posts: 117 Member
    I've been on a dry roasted peanut kick lately. Right now I have five alarm chili flavored ones. 160 cal/per serving (39 nuts).
  • seashell99z
    seashell99z Posts: 113 Member
    V8 and 5 crackers = 85 calories
    Fold Over slice of low cal bread and 2 teaspoons of peanut butter = 103 calories
    4 Rolos from co-workers desk = 100 cal (stupid rolos!) <---- I don't recommend...who can stop at just 4!
    5 crackers and melted slice of 2% velvetta cheese = 50+35 = 85 calories
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Roasted, salted Soy nuts (113 calories to a quarter cup)
  • stbrad6896
    stbrad6896 Posts: 135
    Cheese is a good snack. Or you could do chicken or tuna salad (make it yourself with light mayo and fresh celery/onions/bell peppers then you know exactly how to portion and what the nutrition info is) - mix with lettuce or put on crackers. I like those laughing cow cheese wedges. 35 cals each and enough to spread on half a bagel. the french onion is so good. Half a bagel with one wedge of laughing cow is under 200. You could also put it on crackers or wasa or whatever.... and I know apples can get old but theres lots of other fruits... carrot sticks with dip, or make a low cal spinach dip. Light mayo, diced onions and tomatoes, plenty of spinach and a pack of dried soup or spinach dip mix. Sometimes I just spread that on a piece of rye bread its delicious. Do popcorn or a small serving of chex and toss it in different seasonings - parmesan, italian seasoning, garlic powder/salt, cinnamon sugar, chili powder.... i'm always trying to think of diff snack ideas = ) be creative
  • 2abnorth
    2abnorth Posts: 59 Member
    I use a lot of these as I'm limited as to what I can have at my desk. Try this link - hope it works!

    www.greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable/

    HTH!
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    the banana is my "go to" snack. 105 calories, lots of Potassium. filling and good for your heart.
  • Findingmyathlete
    Findingmyathlete Posts: 57 Member
    A trick I learned from MFP is to remove the yolk from hard boiled eggs and replace with hummus. It is very good with a side of some veggies.

    That is brilliant! Must try it :)
  • BeSophisticate
    BeSophisticate Posts: 132
    I was going to suggest homemade granola bars, as they are my current go-to snack for work and carry me all the way from mid-afternoon, through my post-work workout, to dinner.

    I've got nothing else lol. So, I'm snooping to see what others have to say.
  • melinda200208
    melinda200208 Posts: 525 Member
    I just had fresh pomegrante seeds the other day. They are awesome! The pomegrantes are only seasonal. They are in season right now. I dont know the calories but they are a healthy snack
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