My snack drawer at work is getting low. Ideas? :)

katekross
katekross Posts: 463 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Good morning/evening... depending :)

My snack drawer at work is getting very low. What are some snacks you like to put into your snack drawer if you have one?

Rude comments can stay out... I am pre-diabetic and need to eat every few hours. So I need a stash. :)
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  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Why not replenish it with stuff you enjoy eating?
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    Why not replenish it with stuff you enjoy eating?

    Because that would be Oreos and Reese's PB cups :)
  • orangelobster
    orangelobster Posts: 151
    almonds, dates, raisins, dry breakfast cereal, dried cranberries, carob chips

    I have mine all mixed in mini bags.
  • skinnyforhi
    skinnyforhi Posts: 340 Member
    Trail mix--peanuts, almonds, cashews, raisins, m&m's....provided you can have raisins and m&m's (sugar content?). Make sure to bring a 1/4 cup measuring cup so you only have one serving at a time.

    I also always have granola bars in yummy flavors (I choose ones that are 140 calories or less and made with all-natural ingredients).


    I don't keep anything in my snack drawer that is in a big bag or box like chips, pretzels, crackers...I don't need to be left to by guestimating devices!
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    Beef/Turkey Jerky, Almonds, Low Glycemic/Low Sugar Granola Bars, Low Sugar Protein Bars.

    That's pretty much what I have in mine on a regular basis (mine have sugar though, as I'm not diabetic). I eat every 2-3 hours just because I like to! :laugh:
  • TheUnwritten
    TheUnwritten Posts: 158 Member
    I prefer nuts, pretzel rods or even some cookies. You can eat anything you want just make them fit into your calorie intake.
  • UsaJewels05
    UsaJewels05 Posts: 229 Member
    I have Zesty Salsa Wheat Thins, 100 Calorie Popcorn, Snackwells Pretzels, Stila Oats, yogurt and cranberry clusters, along with apples and oranges.
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    I love the Emerald Brown Sugar Cinnamon almonds. They make them without oil so it's barely more calories than plain almonds and extra tasty.

    I also keep Wasa crackers (the light rye ones) in a gallon ziploc in my desk and then keep laughing cow light cheese wedges in the fridge.

    Other than that, I usually bring in cut up fruit, yogurt, string cheese, etc.
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    I have smoked almonds, dark chocolate kisses (for the occasional sweet tooth) and granola bars. My office director regularly brings in fruit to share as well.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,268 Member
    For a second I thought it said smack drawer......obviously I need a snack.:laugh:
  • SyStEmPhReAk
    SyStEmPhReAk Posts: 330 Member
    Peanuts, almonds, beef jerky, rice cakes, protein bars... just to name a few...
  • elainecroft
    elainecroft Posts: 595 Member
    Mini-oranges, individual servings of nuts and trail mix, and cheese sticks (although you have to keep them in the fridge) are my go-to
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Oatcakes, almonds, rice pudding or custard in a tub (unsure of your diabetic requirements, I realise they might be high in sugars), rice cakes, dried fruit, olives, cheese triangles (they don't all have to be refrigerated, read the labels), sun dried tomatoes.

    I'm hungry now, need food :grumble:
  • hellraisedfire
    hellraisedfire Posts: 403 Member
    wasa and kavli crackers with babybell cheeses!

    you can make your own trail mix with nuts, mini dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries.

    pumpkin seeds.
  • Countryboy_
    Countryboy_ Posts: 618
    I keep peanut butter, beef jerky, fig newtons, trail mix, and occasionally York peppermint patties, to soothe the stomach and cleanse the palate.......
  • Gizziemoto
    Gizziemoto Posts: 430 Member
    I have 100 calorie walnut/almond packs, Kashi Dark Mocha bars, and trying Nature Valley Protein bars.
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    I don't want people thinking that I am an airhead... I just like new ideas. I get bored with the same old sometimes and like to hear what other people like to eat too :)
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    I have 100 calorie walnut/almond packs, Kashi Dark Mocha bars, and trying Nature Valley Protein bars.

    That puppy makes me smile :)
  • Chinadorian
    Chinadorian Posts: 200 Member
    rice cakes and almond butter.
    trail mix, but go easy on the dried fruits in it bc they really bring up the sugar
    nuts
    veggie sticks (SNyders of Hanovers makes good ones)
    Calbees snapea crisps. they are freaking good!!
  • sujenwujen
    sujenwujen Posts: 43 Member
    Raisins or yogurt-covered raisins, granola bars (Kashi Dark Chocolate Coconut -- mmm....), almonds & mixed nuts (Emerald Sweet & Salty Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter flavor mixed nuts -- mmm....), Skinny Cow Clusters & chocolate wafer bars Stacy's Pita Chips (variety of flavors), roasted soy nuts from Publix, Archer Farms (Target) freeze-dried Salted Edamame.

    The "real" roasted soy nuts & the freeze-dried Salted Edamame (sounds totally weird, I know) totally satisfy my salt cravings, and they're soybeans, so really high protein, which is good, too!
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    You guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    100 calorie packs of popcorn.
  • PixieGoddess
    PixieGoddess Posts: 1,833 Member
    I keep a jar of peanut butter and some spoons in my snack drawer :glasses:

    Also some packets of instant miso soup, grits, and oatmeal; plus regular snack stuff like granola bars, popcorn, and cheese/cracker packs. Yes, the ones with the red stick :flowerforyou:
  • christina_theresa
    christina_theresa Posts: 290 Member
    I keep bread and peanut butter at my desk. The days I am really hungry between meals a 1/2 sandwhich goes far! Usually about 210-220 calories and a good source of protein and carbs and fats!
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    I keep a jar of peanut butter and some spoons in my snack drawer :glasses:

    Also some packets of instant miso soup, grits, and oatmeal; plus regular snack stuff like granola bars, popcorn, and cheese/cracker packs. Yes, the ones with the red stick :flowerforyou:

    Oh the peanut butter... awesome :)
  • sujenwujen
    sujenwujen Posts: 43 Member
    Both Emerald & Blue Diamond almonds in the tall container (as opposed to a can of nuts) have lids that are 1/4 cup, for easy measuring. Blue Diamond also has marks on the side to show 1 oz. servings. But that's the same as the 1/4 cup lid.
  • skinnybitchbarbie27
    skinnybitchbarbie27 Posts: 306 Member
    I totally have a snack stash at my work. On my lifestyle change I snack all the time. I am not diabetic (So obviously kick out the things you can't have) but here are some things I personally keep in my stash:

    -Rice cakes (either plain or apple/cinnamon kind)
    -Small jar of Peanut Butter
    -Fiber one bars (sometimes all I need is a little chocolate)
    -Ghiradhelli dark chocolate squares
    -Greek yogurt
    -Apples
    -Bananas
    -Raw nuts (no salt) like almonds, walnuts, pecans
    -Protein powder (that I can mix with water)

    This is just some stuff I keep around. I work 8hrs a day and I am a manager of a small business so I do not get an actual "lunch" time and we do not have a microwave so I find myself doing most of my snacking during the daytime then having lunch after I get home at 2. It works out :) I just make sure to have things around me that will keep me full.
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    I totally have a snack stash at my work. On my lifestyle change I snack all the time. I am not diabetic (So obviously kick out the things you can't have) but here are some things I personally keep in my stash:

    -Rice cakes (either plain or apple/cinnamon kind)
    -Small jar of Peanut Butter
    -Fiber one bars (sometimes all I need is a little chocolate)
    -Ghiradhelli dark chocolate squares
    -Greek yogurt
    -Apples
    -Bananas
    -Raw nuts (no salt) like almonds, walnuts, pecans
    -Protein powder (that I can mix with water)

    This is just some stuff I keep around. I work 8hrs a day and I am a manager of a small business so I do not get an actual "lunch" time and we do not have a microwave so I find myself doing most of my snacking during the daytime then having lunch after I get home at 2. It works out :) I just make sure to have things around me that will keep me full.
    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
  • ravengirl1611
    ravengirl1611 Posts: 285 Member
    I usually just have yoghurt & cheese and fruit with me every day to nibble on as I feel nibbly - but I also usually have something in the desk for those days Im a little extra nibbly - last week it was popcorn and pistachios - I have a little bowl that holds between 1/4 & 1/2 a cup so I just fill it and put the rest away - right now all that's left is some single serving applesauce's, some crackers (parmesan triscuits) and a bit of chocolate that Im pretty sure wont last till the end of day now that I noticed it. Anything that can go into a container or is sealed so it wont spoil would work.
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    Granola Bars, if you don't want to keep a jar of Peanut Butter I love those single portions. They are also quick on the go food to keep in your purse etc. Buying prepacked snacks are expensive so I put snacks in Ziplock bags and count the amount and write down the calories right on the bag for easy logging. It is so easy to get lost in snacks so I can actually keep track. Pudding cups also they sell sugar free or just eat the regular kind they are not too high in calories and it will kill the chocolate crave plus it is a comfort food.

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