Naughty but Nice Snacks - Ideas?

NatashaZoee
NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi All.

I was wondering whether anyone had any ideas for any snacks I can have at work (office job) that mentally feel like they are a naughty treat but in reality are quite healthy/good for me?

I am not a fan of any fruit (except apples) which makes this quite difficult for me.

I've been living for my apple with a tbsp of peanut butter every day since my health kick started a mere week ago & I am worried that I will soon get bored & be tempted to snack on something that is actually naughty..

Thanks!
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Protein bars.
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    Protein bars.

    Thanks! Are there any in particular that you would recommend?
  • Healthy_Hunnie
    Healthy_Hunnie Posts: 60 Member
    I like luna bars. They have a lot of different flavors, pack about 9g of protein, and taste like a treat :)
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Rice cakes with humous
    oat cakes with spready cheese
    crab sticks
    hard boiled egg
    nuts
    roast broad beans/ wasabi peas
  • aao117
    aao117 Posts: 1
    Fiber 1 Brownie Bars are my favorite chocolate snack, someone recommended them to me and I love them.

    Another great one for me has been whole grain melba toasts. 60 calories/4crackers and I usually top them with a light baby bell cheese. 110 calories and really delicious .
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    I like luna bars. They have a lot of different flavors, pack about 9g of protein, and taste like a treat :)

    I have just looked these up on Google - some of them look amazing! Thanks :smile:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    Ooh that sounds good! I do have a soft spot for cheese so it's win/win :smile:
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    dark chocolate.

    Trader Joe Espresso beans. :D

    coffee- it's nice- because if I don't' have it I'm very naughty.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Hi All.

    I was wondering whether anyone had any ideas for any snacks I can have at work (office job) that mentally feel like they are a naughty treat but in reality are quite healthy/good for me?

    I am not a fan of any fruit (except apples) which makes this quite difficult for me.

    I've been living for my apple with a tbsp of peanut butter every day since my health kick started a mere week ago & I am worried that I will soon get bored & be tempted to snack on something that is actually naughty..

    Thanks!

    If you have a freezer to store things in, ice cream/gelato
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    If you have a freezer to store things in, ice cream/gelato

    I wish I had a freezer at work! Just a standard fridge unfortunately :cry:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    dark chocolate.

    Trader Joe Espresso beans. :D

    coffee- it's nice- because if I don't' have it I'm very naughty.

    Dark chocolate could be a good idea - I think I would be less inclined to eat an entire bar in one go & more likely to have just a square or two as it is very rich.
  • 1pettis2
    1pettis2 Posts: 11
    Bake your apple with a lil butter/coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg... tastes like apple pie. Dehydrate them to make chips. Use almond or cashew butter for some variety. Make homemade applesauce. Some of these recipes may work for you http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipes.asp?food=apples&a=
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Quest bars!

    ETA- Candied bacon!
  • russellbrand69
    russellbrand69 Posts: 132 Member
    Do you like dried fruit? I didn't used to but I gave it a chance and, now I love it teamed with nuts.
    I often have about 6 almonds and one of those little 14g packets of raisins.
    About 100 calories, easy to stash in work, and it takes a while to eat, so you're getting good value for your 100 calories.
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    Bake your apple with a lil butter/coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg... tastes like apple pie. Dehydrate them to make chips. Use almond or cashew butter for some variety. Make homemade applesauce. Some of these recipes may work for you http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipes.asp?food=apples&a=

    This looks fantastic! Thank you so much :smile:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    Do you like dried fruit? I didn't used to but I gave it a chance and, now I love it teamed with nuts.
    I often have about 6 almonds and one of those little 14g packets of raisins.
    About 100 calories, easy to stash in work, and it takes a while to eat, so you're getting good value for your 100 calories.

    I have never tried it to be honest - I have always been put off by my dislike of regular fruit. I'll definitely give it a shot though.

    I do quite like the idea of storing a few variety of nuts in my desk for when I fancy something different - I am just never sure of which ones are the best ones to have?
  • srenea9
    srenea9 Posts: 142
    I have an apple almost everyday also, I eat mine with PB2 chocolate (try it! a lot less calories then regular PB.
    Luna bars are a good option, but they are a little high in sugar so be careful.
    Hummus with carrots or crackers.
    Special K chips
    Snapea Crisps (These are amazing!! They have different flavors.)
    Nutritional shake
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    For protein bars I recommend Quest bars, no junk, 20g of protein. Lunar bars are delicious but with 9g of protein I put it in the same category as granola bars - not so great, but better than a candy bar, lol.

    If you have a fridge, Greek yogurt comes in a lot of flavors and is delicious.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Mix plain greek yogurt with powdered ranch dressing mix and a little salsa, eat as a dip for carrots, raw broccoli, peppers, etc.
  • valuq
    valuq Posts: 5
    VEGGIE CHIPS!!! So good to snack on !!!! The green beans are surprisingly sweet too!!!! Yum Yum Yum....:love:
  • aerochic42
    aerochic42 Posts: 843 Member
    i like to freeze my greek or lowfat yogurt which makes it kind of like ice cream; just shake it in the container prior to freezing to premix. I think you said fridge but no freezer, so you could freeze overnight and put in the fridge and it will thaw enough to eat with a spoon by lunch or afternoon snack time. If it's really frozen, it will take longer to eat and so it feels more filling as well. be aware of the containers where the top is smaller than the bottom (Yoplait i think) as that will need to soften more in order to get the frozen yogurt.
  • KaraLee69
    KaraLee69 Posts: 57 Member
    I am a Luna bar girl, but after seeing about Quest bars and the calories are just as low, I will be checking them out at the Vitamin Shoppe! Thanks!
  • cuinboston2014
    cuinboston2014 Posts: 848 Member
    Air pop popcorn. 30 calories in a cup of it. I do put popcorn seasoning on it and spray a little spray butter to make it stick but it's so good. I bring it almost daily as then I get fiber, a little protein, and a whole morning/afternoon of snacking as I eat it slowly.

    I also love cucumbers with hot sauce.

    Pistachios - they are a little higher in calories but have good fat and will keep you going. plus, opening the shell keeps your hands busy and you can't eat them in seconds!
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    I have an apple almost everyday also, I eat mine with PB2 chocolate (try it! a lot less calories then regular PB.
    Luna bars are a good option, but they are a little high in sugar so be careful.
    Hummus with carrots or crackers.
    Special K chips
    Snapea Crisps (These are amazing!! They have different flavors.)
    Nutritional shake

    What is PB2 chocolate?
    I want to avoid high sugar levels so thank you for letting me know.
    You have just reminded me of my LOVE for the Special K Crisps - Thai Sweet Chilli flavour is delicious so thank you so much!
    I'll look into Snapea Crisps as I am very curious as to what these are :smile:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    For protein bars I recommend Quest bars, no junk, 20g of protein. Lunar bars are delicious but with 9g of protein I put it in the same category as granola bars - not so great, but better than a candy bar, lol.

    If you have a fridge, Greek yogurt comes in a lot of flavors and is delicious.

    Thank you so much. I'll look at Quest bars - they sound good! I've never really been into yoghurt but I need to learn to change my ways & not be afraid of new things :smile:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    Mix plain greek yogurt with powdered ranch dressing mix and a little salsa, eat as a dip for carrots, raw broccoli, peppers, etc.

    I've never met someone else who ate raw broccoli! Everyone I know looks at me like I am crazy when I do it but it is my favourite! :laugh:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    VEGGIE CHIPS!!! So good to snack on !!!! The green beans are surprisingly sweet too!!!! Yum Yum Yum....:love:

    These sound good! I do love anything vegetable. Are these home made or a particular brand etc.??
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    i like to freeze my greek or lowfat yogurt which makes it kind of like ice cream; just shake it in the container prior to freezing to premix. I think you said fridge but no freezer, so you could freeze overnight and put in the fridge and it will thaw enough to eat with a spoon by lunch or afternoon snack time. If it's really frozen, it will take longer to eat and so it feels more filling as well. be aware of the containers where the top is smaller than the bottom (Yoplait i think) as that will need to soften more in order to get the frozen yogurt.

    Thank you! This will be good for the summer! Fingers crossed I can stick to this until then :laugh:
  • NatashaZoee
    NatashaZoee Posts: 24 Member
    Air pop popcorn. 30 calories in a cup of it. I do put popcorn seasoning on it and spray a little spray butter to make it stick but it's so good. I bring it almost daily as then I get fiber, a little protein, and a whole morning/afternoon of snacking as I eat it slowly.

    I also love cucumbers with hot sauce.

    Pistachios - they are a little higher in calories but have good fat and will keep you going. plus, opening the shell keeps your hands busy and you can't eat them in seconds!

    I don't want to sounds dumb here - but what is air pop popcorn? I love popcorn so this would be fantastic for me but I have only ever seen the standard shop bought salted/sweet microwave popcorn?

    The pistachio/hand busy/longer to eat is a great idea! Thanks a lot :happy:
  • CleanScience
    CleanScience Posts: 4
    Do you like dried fruit? I didn't used to but I gave it a chance and, now I love it teamed with nuts.
    I often have about 6 almonds and one of those little 14g packets of raisins.
    About 100 calories, easy to stash in work, and it takes a while to eat, so you're getting good value for your 100 calories.

    I have never tried it to be honest - I have always been put off by my dislike of regular fruit. I'll definitely give it a shot though.

    I do quite like the idea of storing a few variety of nuts in my desk for when I fancy something different - I am just never sure of which ones are the best ones to have?
    The "Best" nuts to eat are Almonds. Peanuts are arguably the worst. Walnuts, pecans, pistachio, and macadamia are all ok. Cashews are not the best. If you have the time and money, I would make a blend of 50% almonds, 30% walnuts, and 20% your choice. I would keep peanuts less then 5%.

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