QUIET snacks

Hoosier96
Hoosier96 Posts: 118 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I work in a small office. Any obnoxious crunching and munching drives people crazy (doesn't help to try to chew quietly, the walls are all glass and there is an open area...every noise travels). Is there such a thing as a quiet healthy snack? Whenever I bring raw veggies, nuts or apples I feel bad, because it's all anyone can hear, lol. There's yogurt I suppose. I am trying to stay away from cheese. Ideas?
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  • Vehicon
    Vehicon Posts: 22
    Some kind of berry might not be too bad since they tend to be rather soft. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries maybe? Cherry tomatoes are quite good, too.
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Peanut butter sandwich
    Any other type of sandwich, really, with no crunchy things added: Chicken salad, turkey, ham, BLT, etc.
    Eggs - boiled/scrambled/however
    Oatmeal
    Soup
    Berries
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
    Chicken. Seriously. I know nomming on chicken as a snack sounds nuts. Follow me here:

    Grill several boneless chicken breasts (season how you like) and cut them in to bite-sized pieces. Divide each chicken breast into 2 (two) portions and put it in a zip-lock. Now you have a 2-3oz(ish) high protein snack that doesn't sound like a rock crusher.
  • esballet
    esballet Posts: 51 Member
    Berries are a good idea. There's also unsweetened applesauce, no sugar added fruit cups or dried fruit.
  • fattyfoodie
    fattyfoodie Posts: 232 Member
    What about Greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs (pre-peeled, of course) or cottage cheese?
  • Anna800
    Anna800 Posts: 639 Member
    Are nuts really that loud? I snack on cashews daily but only bring about 20 cashews in so I eat them fast.
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Lara bars. It's just nuts and dried fruit but they're not crunchy. You can even make them yourself using a food processor.
  • tasharock
    tasharock Posts: 136 Member
    Wish my cubicle co-workers were even half as concerned about this as you are...
  • SunshineCharm
    SunshineCharm Posts: 15
    I would do a banana with reduced calorie peanut butter for a snack. You also have turkey links, hard boiled eggs, pouches of tuna, etc etc Remember, your body has to burn through sugar to get to fat. I know sugar is broken down differently in fruit; however, nonetheless, it is a content of sugar. I recommend most women avoid fruit after around 2pm.
  • GatorGirl0890
    GatorGirl0890 Posts: 41 Member
    Lara bars. It's just nuts and dried fruit but they're not crunchy. You can even make them yourself using a food processor.

    I second this. Larabars are amazing.
  • sdbart
    sdbart Posts: 189 Member
    I LOVE the chicken idea someone suggested. You can also drink your snack. Some pre-made smoothies that need little to no refrigeration would be a great idea.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Are nuts really that loud? I snack on cashews daily but only bring about 20 cashews in so I eat them fast.

    That's what I was thinking, but I eat roasted almonds. OP, do you tend to chew with your mouth open? That exacerbates chewing noises so close it if you do.
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    Lots of great suggestions. Anything that you would regularly eat can be portioned down to a snack size. I like oatmeal, and cottage cheese, dried fruits, hard boiled eggs, even bacon I make ahead of time.
  • Brandilynnrose
    Brandilynnrose Posts: 121
    Hummus with whole grain pita

    Granola bars

    Banana, strawberries, melon, mango, kiwi (etc...there are tons of softer fruits)

    Avocado
  • Vehicon
    Vehicon Posts: 22
    Are nuts really that loud? I snack on cashews daily but only bring about 20 cashews in so I eat them fast.

    That's what I was thinking, but I eat roasted almonds. OP, do you tend to chew with your mouth open? That exacerbates chewing noises so close it if you do.

    Especially if you make smacking noises with your mouth - that certainly doesn't help.
  • nminden
    nminden Posts: 55 Member
    You can suck the nuts ( I can't think of a better way to say this - sorry! :) )Seriously though - I did it a retreat once - one nut at a time. It gets very soft and lasts forever. Very Very Zen!
  • anarjackson
    anarjackson Posts: 79 Member
    String cheese, hummus with not so crunchy veggies, unsweetened apple sauce, strawberries, banana with low fat peanut butter.
  • karenb3336
    karenb3336 Posts: 1 Member
    Have you tried berries? There must be a kitchen area of some kind there. You could bring a small blender and make a smoothie with mixed berries, almond milk, and protein powder.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    People really complain about crunchy snacks, really? Over sensitive people
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Are nuts really that loud? I snack on cashews daily but only bring about 20 cashews in so I eat them fast.

    That's what I was thinking, but I eat roasted almonds. OP, do you tend to chew with your mouth open? That exacerbates chewing noises so close it if you do.
    ^this.

    I don't tihnk it's an issue, that's just how life is... but if this is the hill you want to die on. Dates. Mushy, quiet. Same with mashed potatoes, bread soaked in milk, and baby food.

    The chicken is a good idea, a 4oz grilled chicken breast is about 240 calories, which makes it a great snack.
  • dawningr
    dawningr Posts: 387 Member
    Wish my cubicle co-workers were even half as concerned about this as you are...

    Ditto..
  • Hoosier96
    Hoosier96 Posts: 118 Member
    Are nuts really that loud? I snack on cashews daily but only bring about 20 cashews in so I eat them fast.

    That's what I was thinking, but I eat roasted almonds. OP, do you tend to chew with your mouth open? That exacerbates chewing noises so close it if you do.
    No, haha!! Maybe it just sounds louder to me than it is (glass office and the fishbowl effect). All I know is when anyone else snacks, it drives me crazy. I can only assume I do the same to them.
  • Hoosier96
    Hoosier96 Posts: 118 Member
    loud chewing and slurping is my #1 pet peeve. it is revolting to me. I wouldn't do well in Japan.
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    OMG I thought maybe my husband posted this.... he is ALWAYS getting onto me about "crunching" as If I can help the fact that carrots are crunchy?

    Some fruit is nice and soft like bananas.... and orange (if you peal it instead of slicing it - cause then you'll have some slurping). Raisins.... soft nuts like cashews.... peaches... baked apples.... a sandwich....
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    People really complain about crunchy snacks, really? Over sensitive people

    DAILY. I have been married to my husband for 5 years... 4.5 of those years I have had to endure the stink eye and constant lectures about "crunching". And we're not talking like i'm eating with my mouth half open imitating a cow chewing cud. Carrots... apples... popcorn... it all crunches naturally when you eat it. I have literally had to eat outside so my husband would STHU about it.
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Are nuts really that loud? I snack on cashews daily but only bring about 20 cashews in so I eat them fast.

    That's what I was thinking, but I eat roasted almonds. OP, do you tend to chew with your mouth open? That exacerbates chewing noises so close it if you do.
    No, haha!! Maybe it just sounds louder to me than it is (glass office and the fishbowl effect). All I know is when anyone else snacks, it drives me crazy. I can only assume I do the same to them.



    I must say, that is very considerate of you. If others were snacking loudly, then I'd probably crunch away with them! I had someone years ago in a library tell me that I was eating an apple too loudly. It hasn't stopped me from bringing apples (I'm a writer, so I still do work in the library) and eating them as loudly as I want. Clearly you're more considerate than I am! :)
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Sweet:

    Raisins
    Sounds weird but...candied flowers..if you can find them...quite interestingly fun to eat.
    Candied Ginger
    Dried Apple slices
    Dried Banana slices

    Savory:

    Dried and salted coconut slices...chewy and delicious
    Nori sheets...they are..crinkly but not loud
    Spicy "chips" made with chickpea flour and mixed spices...then baked...they crunch just one time when you bite ..then they are soft:tongue:
  • Saucy_lil_Minx
    Saucy_lil_Minx Posts: 3,302 Member
    What about carrot chips. Not as thick so not as loud. I totally don't get what you are so worried about do others in the office worry when they smack on chips? At least yours is a healthy crunch, and not a mindless snack. Try nitrate-free lunch meat slices. Salad with dark greens. I love the one guys chicken idea, and I do something similar. I try to have 2oz. of protein, as much veggies I want, and in the afternoon since I workout after work I include a carb. I work in a tiny office, and no of us worry about sound....now smells thats another story....lol. Try a stuffed portabella mushroom cap. Zuchinni boat stuffed with rice and tomato, basil. Sprinkle a little parm if you want (i know you said you are avoiding cheese, or is it dairy you are avoiding?) Avocado half shell stuffed with avocado chicken salad...yum! Half tomato scooped out and filled with tuna salad (made with avocado instead of mayo, or Follow your heart veganaise {my kids love this better than mayo}) topped with watercress. Nitrate-free smoked salmon on cucumber rounds, sprinkle with fresh dill.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Chicken. Seriously. I know nomming on chicken as a snack sounds nuts. Follow me here:

    Grill several boneless chicken breasts (season how you like) and cut them in to bite-sized pieces. Divide each chicken breast into 2 (two) portions and put it in a zip-lock. Now you have a 2-3oz(ish) high protein snack that doesn't sound like a rock crusher.

    LOVE THIS!!!!
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    How is grapes not mentioned??? Love love grapes mmmmmmmm

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