Looking for snack i can throw in my bag/purse

maureensimmons92
maureensimmons92 Posts: 9
in Recipes
Hello All,

Im finding that i get very hungry throughout the day and im looking for some simple snack ideas. I would prefer something below 200 calories that would be okay in my purse if I forgot about it for a few days (so fruit isnt an option). I have been eating cliff bars, but those take up more than half my sugar for the day so im trying to shy away from those.

Thanks!:glasses:

Replies

  • MIM49
    MIM49 Posts: 255 Member
    Have you checked quest bars--a lot have only 170 cals with 1 gram of sugar. Also almonds--lots of flavored kind like cocoa or cinnamon
  • sunnycrisv
    sunnycrisv Posts: 19 Member
    Popcorn - 3 c. of plain popcorn, sprinkle with 2 tbsp parmesan and 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper (or less), mix well. It's tasty and around 160 calories.
  • JennBona
    JennBona Posts: 255 Member
    Handful of natural almonds or walnuts
    cheesestring
    atkins protein bar

    Just a few examples of snacks I usually carry
  • fShaw86
    fShaw86 Posts: 878 Member
    Low-salt pretzels
    Low-fat gummies??
    Wheat Thins
    Trail Mix
    Chex Mix, obviously the low-fat option lol
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    Luna Bars!

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQE2e2p-38Z3v01W1pVo6wLZ9yipF7K11G05vA9POYaNggKIJQF

    They are a dollar each and oh so yummy! THey are usually under 180 calories and a lot of the bars are vegan friendly.
  • meglynne1987
    meglynne1987 Posts: 382 Member
    a cup of cherrios is 100 calories - that's my snack of choice.
  • javajunco
    javajunco Posts: 81
    I love these. https://solbites.com/solbites-products
    The one with honey is my favorite, but it's got 240 cals. The peanut/strawberry jam one is really yummy, too. It's got 210. I haven't actually tried the chocolate/strawberry, but it doesn't appeal to me. That one is 200 cals.
  • dellaquilaa
    dellaquilaa Posts: 230 Member
    I keep a canister of nuts nearby - I have one in my car, and one in my desk (right now one is raw, unsalted almonds and the other is lightly salted cashews).
    I usually end up going over my sugar allowance for the day - so nuts are great because they're pretty much just protein & fat
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Nakd pressed fruit and nut bars.
  • frugalafterfifty
    frugalafterfifty Posts: 240 Member
    Small ziplock bags of the above.

    I snack on plain fiber one cereal, almonds, crackers. I'll count out the portion and put them in small ziplocks.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    pretzel sticks
    100 cal cokkie/cracker packs
    fruit snacks
  • sunshyncatra
    sunshyncatra Posts: 598 Member
    Homemade trail mix baggies: Nuts, dried fruit, cereal
  • maureensimmons92
    maureensimmons92 Posts: 9
    Thanks everyone for your imput. Ill definatly check out some of your suggestions! :flowerforyou:
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I keep baggies of pre-portioned nuts and trail mix in a box beside me keys so that I can grab them on the way out the door. I just find a little time on the weekend to weigh and portion them and write the calorie info on the bag so I don't have to remember it.

    Also pre-portioned peanut butter to-go cups are delicious.
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
    sausages are a convenient size - high protein!
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    I like keeping a protein bar handy
  • fionahay
    fionahay Posts: 44
    I used to always carry around an apple and a quest bar!
  • WifeofPJ
    WifeofPJ Posts: 312
    Nuts
    Dried Fruit (with no added sugars)
    Trail Mix
    Seeds (Sunflower, Pumpkin)
  • MzzFaith
    MzzFaith Posts: 337 Member
    Almonds, carrots, celery, raisins, granola bars & fruit. I have the munchies real bad
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    I buy the Trader Joe's "Just a Handfull" packs, they cost a little bit more but for me worth it since they are always ready to go and you won't have to worry about anything opening in your purse :smile:
  • endoftheside
    endoftheside Posts: 568 Member
    Not sure what your sugar cut-off is, but in the 5-11g range are a lot of the Larabar Uber, Kind Plus, and Kind Nuts and Spices.
  • shikiwiki13
    shikiwiki13 Posts: 16
    Luna bars, kind bars, apples, baby carrots, larabars

Categories