Hungry Girl...Do it yourself 100 cal snacks

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From the Hungry Girl....


Guilt-free, portion-controlled snacks ROCK... but they can be pricey. Save cash -- DO IT YOURSELF! Here's the 411 on exactly how many/how much of some of our favorite treats are equal to 100 calories, plus a few fantastic 100-cal combos!




14 almonds
PER SERVING (about 14 whole unsalted nuts): 100 calories, 9g fat, 0mg sodium, 3g carbs, 2g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 3.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

25 pistachios
PER SERVING (about 25 dry-roasted unsalted nuts): 100 calories, 8g fat, 0mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1.75g fiber, 1g sugars, 3.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

16 Popchips
PER SERVING (about 16 chips, average of all flavors): 100 calories, 3.25g fat, 235mg sodium, 16g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

15 Guiltless Gourmet Tortilla Chips
PER SERVING (about 15 chips, average of all flavors): 100 calories, 2g fat, 156mg sodium, 17.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 0g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

12 hard pretzel sticks (not rods)
PER SERVING (about 12 small plain sticks, average): 100 calories, 0g fat, 460mg sodium, 23g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

19 hard pretzel twists
PER SERVING (about 19 mini twists, average): 100 calories, <0.5g fat, 400mg sodium, 20.5g carbs, <1g fiber, <0.5g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

5 cups 94% fat-free microwave popcorn
PER SERVING (about 5 cups popped corn, average): 100 calories, 0.5g fat, 204mg sodium, 22g carbs, 4g fiber, 0g sugars, 2.5g protein -- POINTS® value 1*

13 Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks
PER SERVING (about 13 mini cakes, average of all flavors): 100 calories, 2g fat, 223mg sodium, 19.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

4 Hershey's Milk Chocolate Kisses
PER SERVING (about 4 pieces): 100 calories, 5.5g fat, 15mg sodium, 10.5g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 9g sugars, 1g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

4 teaspoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
PER SERVING (about 4 tsp., average): 100 calories, 5.25g fat, 5mg sodium, 12g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 1g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

27 Reese's Pieces
PER SERVING (about 27 pieces): 100 calories, 4.75g fat, 38mg sodium, 12g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 10g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

45 mini marshmallows
PER SERVING (about 45 mini marshmallows, average): 100 calories, 0g fat, 25mg sodium, 25.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 18g sugars, 0.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
PER SERVING (about 1/4 cup, average): 100 calories, <0.5g fat, 1mg sodium, 26.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 21.5g sugars, 0g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

25 jelly beans (like Jelly Belly)
PER SERVING (about 25 small jelly beans, average): 100 calories, 0g fat, 14mg sodium, 25g carbs, 0g fiber, 20g sugars, 0g protein -- POINTS® value 2*


HG's Super 100-Cal Snack Mixes!
Using your newfound knowledge, make your own mixes! Or try out ours...
Jelly Bean 'Stach Snack
PER SERVING (10 small jelly beans + 15 pistachios): 100 calories, 4.75g fat, 7mg sodium, 13g carbs, 1g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

Candy 'Mallow Popcorn
PER SERVING (9 Reese's Pieces + 8 mini marshmallows + 2 1/2 cups 94% fat-free microwave popped corn): 100 calories, 1.5g fat, 120mg sodium, 19.5g carbs, 2g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Mix
PER SERVING (2 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips + 6 Quaker Caramel Corn Quakes): 100 calories, 2.5g fat, 130mg sodium, 17g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 1g protein -- POINTS® value 2*


Berry Nutty Twist Mix
PER SERVING (1 1/2 tbsp. sweetened dried cranberries + 5 almonds + 5 mini pretzel twists): 100 calories, 3g fat, 105mg sodium, 16g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
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  • disnyfan
    disnyfan Posts: 39 Member
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    thanks for this!
  • kcurtis05
    kcurtis05 Posts: 530 Member
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    thanks! Bump
  • coolstacey6
    coolstacey6 Posts: 83 Member
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    Thank You, bump
  • Alysgrma
    Alysgrma Posts: 365 Member
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    bump :)
  • catsdogsandkids
    catsdogsandkids Posts: 21 Member
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    This is a fabulous not just for us mfp peeps but for kid after school snacks, when we are on the go. Going to get some baggies and go to town this weekend. Thanks
  • PixieGoddess
    PixieGoddess Posts: 1,833 Member
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    Mmmmm, Reese's pieces, mini marshmallows, and popcorn just got added to the grocery list....
  • scrappymel
    scrappymel Posts: 107 Member
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    thanks!
  • maryann73
    maryann73 Posts: 763 Member
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    I'm with pixie! Any reason to eat reese's pieces! Thanks!
  • Maggie1960
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    I'm with pixie! Any reason to eat reese's pieces! Thanks!

    Okay I give in - what on earth are Reese's Pieces? I'm intrigued!
  • nursee67
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    I'm with pixie! Any reason to eat reese's pieces! Thanks!

    Okay I give in - what on earth are Reese's Pieces? I'm intrigued!


    Reeses Pieces are like M&M's...except with peanut butter inside. Became popular in the movie ET. Love those little candies!
  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
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    this is very helpful. My husband and I manage a mexican restaurant and I have to pack healthy munchies to keep us away from all the greasy chips!
  • starheart24
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    thanks so much!
  • Maggie1960
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    I'm with pixie! Any reason to eat reese's pieces! Thanks!

    Okay I give in - what on earth are Reese's Pieces? I'm intrigued!


    Reeses Pieces are like M&M's...except with peanut butter inside. Became popular in the movie ET. Love those little candies!

    Ooooh I wonder if I can buy them in the UK? :laugh:
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
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    thanks so much!!! good to know!! =)
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
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    I like almonds, pecan, and few cranberries mix. Good and tasty food. Thank you for the post!
  • KerryB1977
    KerryB1977 Posts: 86 Member
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    Thanks! Also try jello pudding pops(90 cals.) or fudgescicle low cal. fudge pop(100 cals) for the ice cream lover like me LOL :bigsmile:
  • nelsaphine
    nelsaphine Posts: 212 Member
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    Thank you so much!!! They all sound great...can't wait to try some (especially the chocolate kisses)!!!
  • jbuffan218
    jbuffan218 Posts: 275 Member
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    Lots of great ideas.
    I needed this, thank you .
  • upsadaisy22
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    Thanks for those!

    I was going to post that I really crave chocolate in the afternoons, and I love milk chocolate, and you can have 13 chocolate chips and only 80 calories!