I need a good mid-afternoon snack

AbstractAsterism
AbstractAsterism Posts: 153 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I work from 9-6, have breakfast when I get to work, lunch is at noon, and then I don't get home until about 6:30-6:45 at night, then I have to make dinner so there are nights I don't eat until after 7:30. So at around 3ish I start getting sluggish and hungry. What's a good snack I can get that will help me get through the day and not take up uber calories? I'm thinking carrot sticks but I can't do that every day. Thanks!
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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I like:

    Granola bars/protein bars
    Apples and cheese
    Greek yogurt

    Veggies and hummus would be great as well.
  • queenwildcat
    queenwildcat Posts: 38
    One of my favorite snacks that tends to satisfy my hunger are apples (less than 100 calories). I also LOVE almonds (I count out serving sizes). Raw broccoli/cauliflower are filling and low calorie--you can even have some Greek yogurt or other kind of dip. :)
  • xRiverX
    xRiverX Posts: 149 Member
    Protein powder just add water it helps you cut fat will keep you fuller till you get home,teaspoon of peanut butter 100% peanuts sorts craves out too or have both,great snack i find.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I just had a serving of fat free cottage cheese and some grapes to tide me over.

    Whatever you do don't choose an apple...I did that last week and almot knawed off my husbands arm when I walked through the door at 5pm cause I couldn't wait to eat.
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    Apple and Natural peanut butter, It will give you energy plus the protein will keep you full filling... I also like to eat string cheese, almonds, yogurt, but the one I found that keeps me feeling full is a apple dipped into pb ...
  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    I usually have a protein bar for my afternoon snack. Quest bars are great. Power Crunch are good too but Quest have more protein in them. Good luck!
  • KissMeImShtFaced
    KissMeImShtFaced Posts: 85
    Cottage cheese and fruit/salsa/tomatoes/etc.
  • stepplax
    stepplax Posts: 26
    I try to save a protein shake for that time. Not the most filling but better than carbs for my current macro!
  • ecka723
    ecka723 Posts: 148 Member
    My afternoons were always on the run (going between work and evening classes!) so I always had shelf-stable snack with me or in my car. My favorites were lara bars (good protein and fiber in each bar), crackers and peanut butter, fruit and peanut butter, or most common, nuts and dried fruit.

    I hope you find something that works for you!
  • Goalsat47
    Goalsat47 Posts: 74 Member
    Non fat, plain greek yogurt with a ton of blueberries or rasberries. Soooo filling and tastes like a dessert.
  • bethfartman
    bethfartman Posts: 363 Member
    My go-to snacks are:

    15 Almonds
    Apple
    String Cheese
    Yogurt
    A couple slices of deli meat

    I always try to stick to 100 cals for snacks unless I have a 15 hour day and instead of eating dinner I'll snack a bunch, then I'm less strict about that and will have a snack or two around 200 calories.
  • james6998
    james6998 Posts: 743 Member
    Protein powder just add water it helps you cut fat will keep you fuller till you get home,teaspoon of peanut butter 100% peanuts sorts craves out too or have both,great snack i find.

    Its like your inside my head, exactly what i do.
  • mkwongh
    mkwongh Posts: 279 Member
    My go to choices for snacks though out the day. It depends on how many calories/protein/tummy wants but i usually grab 1-2 of these items


    FRUITS
    Cantaloupe Melon 1 cup 53 calories
    Apple 1 small 53 Calories
    Banana 1 Med 72 calories
    Watermelon 1 Cup 46 Calories
    Strawberries 1 cup halves 49 calories
    Blueberries 1 cup 83 Calories
    Plum 1 small 30 Calories
    Grapes 1 cup 62 Calories
    Orange 1 orange 69 Calories

    NUTS
    pistachios ½ CUP 170 Calories
    Almonds 16 170 calories -- or ready to go packs for 100 calories by planters


    VEGGIES
    Cucumber 1 cup slice 16 Calories
    Carrots 1 cup 60 Calories
    Edamame Soyabean Pods 1 frozen bag 140 Calories
    Hummas (pres choice) 2 TBSP 70 Calories 2 1


    Boiled Egg 1 78 Calories
  • adiostrasero
    adiostrasero Posts: 127 Member
    In addition to what others have said (my personal favorites are apples and almonds), I also love those Babybel minis that are only 30-60 calories.
  • helenmelon29
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    I like caramel rice cake with peanut butter. or on work days (3 days per week) I often have a chocolate bar and coffee - my treat for the day (as long as I don't go over on my daily calories). I have lunch at 12.30pm & supper at 7.30pm so usually have a snack about 4pm.
  • jfauci
    jfauci Posts: 531 Member
    I also have a protein bar around 3 PM. Keeps me full until I can eat dinner at about 7. Also, it fills me up so I eat a smaller dinner.
  • AbstractAsterism
    AbstractAsterism Posts: 153 Member
    Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the input! :) I'm going to look into a lot of these and try them out, see what works best. You all rock!
  • StacyReneO
    StacyReneO Posts: 317 Member
    My go to afternoon snacks...
    Air popped popcorn (I pop it at home and make portion baggies)
    Quest bar
    Lara bar
    Deli ham dipped in mustard
    Hard boiled eggs
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Food

    something you like to eat

    make it fit your day
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    Food

    something you like to eat

    make it fit your day
    bacon
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    My snack today:

    My coffee (Homebrew with 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp French Vanilla creamer)
    22.5g salted peanuts
    Fibre 1 brownie

    Some days, I throw in some fruit, sometimes a few crackers and cheese...
  • ktsimons
    ktsimons Posts: 294 Member
    On Sunday evening, i measure out about 4 ounces of veggies in 5 ziplocs...Snow peas, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes...Then make dip using fat free greek yogurt...google for some ideas. My favorite flavor is chipolte chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and the juice of half a lime - a few shakes of each - then measure a third of a cup into 5 small containers. It is so easy to grab them and you can vary the "flavors", too.

    Also, if you make your own dip flavors, you are skipping the MSG and sodium that can sometimes cause water retention.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I work from 9-6, have breakfast when I get to work, lunch is at noon, and then I don't get home until about 6:30-6:45 at night, then I have to make dinner so there are nights I don't eat until after 7:30. So at around 3ish I start getting sluggish and hungry. What's a good snack I can get that will help me get through the day and not take up uber calories? I'm thinking carrot sticks but I can't do that every day. Thanks!

    I'll take a chicken breast.
  • kmz13
    kmz13 Posts: 3 Member
    I would go with plain greek yogurt that packs 18 g protein or a Quest Bar. They are delicious if anyone hasnt tried them yet! They have 17 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein and 160-200 calories depending on which flavor. They are seriously the best protein bars out there and have a natural line with is made with Stevia rather than sucralose
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Almonds
    Beef Jerky
    Turkey Pepperoni
    Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
  • shaunea0
    shaunea0 Posts: 1
    I like celery with fat free peanut butter, or apple slices with fat free peanut butter.
  • arains89
    arains89 Posts: 442 Member
    protein shake, protein bar, and fruit, veggies and hummus, guacamole, salsa, greek yogurt, string cheese, nuts. This list goes on! I had breakfast before I left work work my mid morning snake today was a string cheese and greek yogurt. I had lunch already. My afternoon snack I have with me is a luna protein bar to hold me over until I get my kids get home and cook dinner. Good luck!!
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    Food

    something you like to eat

    make it fit your day
    bacon

    Or Nutella!
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    Food

    something you like to eat

    make it fit your day
    bacon

    Or Nutella!
    bacon dipped in nutella
  • MFPRat
    MFPRat Posts: 201 Member
    I like walnuts or almonds. It takes the edge off.

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