I want crunchy snacks!

greekfatty
greekfatty Posts: 11
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Hello, I'd like your suggestions about healthy snacks.

Sometimes when i'm not quite hungry I want something to chew (like a dog), besides gums and homemade pop corn do you have any ideas? I know you do, you guys are great!!
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  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    I've been making up my own snack packs lately with a variety of things. Lately using Great Grains cranberry almond cereal, Fiber One Honey Squares and FO chocolate Squares (all cereals) and throw in some Chocolate Yogurt covered raisins. I just make sure I'm within my carb and calories allowance. Gives me crunchy and sweet. If I want some salty as well, I substitute sesame sticks for some of the cereal.
  • greekfatty
    greekfatty Posts: 11
    I've been making up my own snack packs lately with a variety of things. Lately using Great Grains cranberry almond cereal, Fiber One Honey Squares and FO chocolate Squares (all cereals) and throw in some Chocolate Yogurt covered raisins. I just make sure I'm within my carb and calories allowance. Gives me crunchy and sweet. If I want some salty as well, I substitute sesame sticks for some of the cereal.

    How much calories are they?
    Sesame sticks sounds good.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,996 Member
    Split pea channah: http://www.massachuseats.com/2012/02/make-it-split-pea-crisps.html

    Turkey salami, microwaved to a crisp are around 90 cals for 3 slices. Wrap in paper towels.

    Korean grilled seaweed snacks.

    Boiled or microwaved salted edamame in the shell. I get these in the freezer section of the asian grocers.

    Baked wonton wrappers: http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2009/04/baked-wonton-chips/
  • Bookaholic88
    Bookaholic88 Posts: 106 Member
    Roasted chick peas are a great crunchy snack. Just open the can, drain, rinse, dry, add 1 teaspoon of oil and your favourite spices (i suggest curry or taco seasoning) and roast in the oven until crunchy
  • QuilterInVA
    QuilterInVA Posts: 672 Member
    baby carrots and celery are both crunch and low calorie..Dip in light ranch dressing.
  • greekfatty
    greekfatty Posts: 11
    Split pea channah: http://www.massachuseats.com/2012/02/make-it-split-pea-crisps.html

    Turkey salami, microwaved to a crisp are around 90 cals for 3 slices. Wrap in paper towels.

    Korean grilled seaweed snacks.

    Boiled or microwaved salted edamame in the shell. I get these in the freezer section of the asian grocers.

    Baked wonton wrappers: http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2009/04/baked-wonton-chips/


    Thanks that's really what i'm looking for !!
    Roasted chick peas are a great crunchy snack. Just open the can, drain, rinse, dry, add 1 teaspoon of oil and your favourite spices (i suggest curry or taco seasoning) and roast in the oven until crunchy


    Niceee thanks a lot!!!!
    baby carrots and celery are both crunch and low calorie..Dip in light ranch dressing.

    Oh I love carrots and cucumber excelent idea! I don't really like celery alone I'm used to it as an ingridient. Thanks allot!!
  • Docpremie
    Docpremie Posts: 228 Member
    I love New York Bagel Crisps in the Sea Salt flavor when I want a crunchy snack--130 calories for 6 bagel crisps. They crunchy, salty & yummy!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Kale chips
    Pumpkin Seeds
    Celery and peanut butter
    Dried Edamame
  • orapronobis
    orapronobis Posts: 460 Member
    Roasted edaname or roasted chick peas.
  • Hegemone
    Hegemone Posts: 12 Member
    A slice of cheddar cheese microwaved on a piece of parchment paper for a minute or so becomes this airy, crispy, crunchy snack. It's weird and awesome!
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    Sugar snap peas!
  • AleciaG724
    AleciaG724 Posts: 705 Member
    Celery and Laughing Cow Light wedge ~45 cals

    2 cups lightly salted air-popped popcorn ~60 cals

    Sliced apple 1/2 dipped in 1/4 c. Greek yogurt ~75 cals

    6" Corn tortilla cut into wedges and baked, dipped in 1/4 c. salsa ~75 calories
  • TheMrsWantsCandy
    TheMrsWantsCandy Posts: 1
    Sugar snap peas
    Safeway has "Popped Crisps" and "Wafer Thins" both really low on calories\
    Carrot sticks
    Celery sticks
    Trader Joe's Vanilla Meringue cookies
    Puffed rice cakes
    cottage cheese w granola
  • AngelicaL702
    AngelicaL702 Posts: 1
    One of my favorite snacks is cucumbers cut up any way you like them and a fresh mango cut up the same way. Squeeze one lime over it all and then sprinkle with Chile powder the brand I use is called Tajin.

    Baby bell peppers are awesome along with carrot sticks. I dip them in this Greek yogurt I get from Costco it's called skotidakis. They have a dill or jalapeno flavor that are just amazing!!!

    I have also heard about freezing grapes.
  • Veglady12
    Veglady12 Posts: 8 Member
    Measure out nuts. Great for you and keep you satisfied. High if fat, but good fats, but you must measure. Costco sells 100 calorie almond packs already measured for you. Great to eat around 4pm!
  • bernied262
    bernied262 Posts: 882 Member
    some great ideas here, thanks!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    If you want to really chew something, beef jerky is great.
  • bingefreeaubree
    bingefreeaubree Posts: 220 Member
    Sorry if I repeat things that have already been listed, but I don't have time to read thru all the posts already. :P

    Processed crunchy snacks I can think of that are rather low cal and delicious-
    Special K Cracker Chips and Special K Popcorn Chips.
    Chocolate Rice Cakes (60 calories)
    Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes (50 calories)
    Original Rice Cakes w/ SF Jam (~45 calories)
    1 c. Dry cereal like Rice Chex (100 calories)

    Not so processed crunchy snacks-
    Almonds (~7 calories each)
    Pistachios (~4 calories each)
    Carrots
    Sugar Snap Peas
    SeaSnax (Seaweed chips basically. I find them repulsive but some people like them)
    Fresh Apples (Honey Crisp and Empire have awesome crispiness to them)
  • TigerBite
    TigerBite Posts: 611 Member
    baby carrots, almonds ...
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,996 Member
    I second all the raw veg ideas, such as snow peas, green beens, peppers, carrots and celery (though I think it is a type of pllywood rather than food), fennel (marginallly better).

    They are nice dipped in hummous, tzaziki, or low fat ranch.
  • Spaghetti_Bender
    Spaghetti_Bender Posts: 509 Member
    I'm a big big fan of raw almonds, and plain rice cakes with peanut butter.
  • blurppp
    blurppp Posts: 9
    baby carrots and celery are both crunch and low calorie..Dip in light ranch dressing.

    Oh I love carrots and cucumber excelent idea! I don't really like celery alone I'm used to it as an ingridient. Thanks allot!!
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    You can also use Laughing Cow cheese or PB in place of ranch. =d
  • maryann9wood
    maryann9wood Posts: 75 Member
    Pop-corners chips
    Pretzel thins and hummus
    Really good apple (like honey-crisp) sliced thin
    100 calorie granola bars
    Brookside chocolate covered pomegranate - 6-12 pieces (well, not crunchy, but I was on a roll...)
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    Hello, I'd like your suggestions about healthy snacks.

    Sometimes when i'm not quite hungry I want something to chew (like a dog), besides gums and homemade pop corn do you have any ideas?

    Besan (Chick Pea Flour) and Semolina Flour Crackers: http://gourmetlab.blogspot.com/2010/04/besan-chickpea-flour-crackers.html
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    Serves: 4 (31g)
    Calories: 111

    Sheffa Zesty Snack Mix: http://www.sheffafoods.com/products/zesty-snack-mix/
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    Calories per ounce =28g (each bag contains 6oz): 118

    Brad's Raw Veggie Chips ~ Beet: http://www.bradsrawchips.com/our-products/brads-raw-chips-beet/
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    Serving: 28g
    Calories: 128

    Brad's Raw Veggie Chips ~ Hot Red Bell Pepper: http://www.bradsrawchips.com/our-products/brads-raw-chips-hot-red-bell-pepper/
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    Serving:28g
    Calories: 120

    Brad's Raw Veggie Chips ~ Sun Dried Tomatoes : http://www.bradsrawchips.com/our-products/brads-raw-chips-sun-dried-tomato/
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    Serving: 28g
    Calories: 110

    I love Raw Chippies ~ I could post the whole product list. lol

    Jicama: Delicious with a dash of Cayenne Pepper and a squeeze of lemons served with slices of mangoes. You could add it to any salad both fruit or veggie based. Nice Crunch.
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    Serving: 1 medium - 659g
    Calories: 250

    Baked carrots, Beans, Parsnips: http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/exclusives/nutrition/thanksgiving-recipes/roasted-carrot-or-parsnip-chips/
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    Serving:10 chips
    Calories: 40

    ETA: Added pic of Jicama

    I love Spanakopita, so here is a low calorie option: http://www.slenderkitchen.com/skinny-spanakopita/#
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    Serving: 3 skinny Spanakopitas
    Calories: 86.1
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    Roasted chick peas are a great crunchy snack. Just open the can, drain, rinse, dry, add 1 teaspoon of oil and your favourite spices (i suggest curry or taco seasoning) and roast in the oven until crunchy

    now that sounds like a good snack
  • Smileydietgirl
    Smileydietgirl Posts: 5
    Cheerios. You can have a whole cup (which is a lot of little os) for only 100 calories
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    Has nobody said beef jerky yet??
  • xmysterix
    xmysterix Posts: 114 Member
    My kid is crunch-obsessed so we do maple popcorn, spicy roasted chickpeas, kale chips w/ nutritional yeast (cheese crunch!), super-thin (like peeling thin) slices of carrot roasted up crispy w/ cinnamon, crunchy garlic-roasted cauliflower, baked sweet potato and white potato chips, and I'm always on the hunt for new healthy/crunchy/yummy snacks hehe.
  • Goldie2u2
    Goldie2u2 Posts: 40 Member
    Lately my krunchy snacks have been low sodium dill pickles...bold yum and really kicks a crunch craving..and others have said carrots/cucumbers but i make a dip using fat-free greek plain yogurt mixed with a hidden valley ranch dip packet (find near salad dressings)...makes a yummy good for you dip!
  • Rebekah718
    Rebekah718 Posts: 134 Member
    I get shipments from the nature box with monthly snacks

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