Need snack ideas!

leigh4244
leigh4244 Posts: 16
in Food and Nutrition
Hi I'm wondering if anyone has any snack ideas?
I work at a desk and really it needs to be something I can pre prepare (ideally in bulk or night before)
I work in a solicitors so as you can understand having loads of food and containers on my desk is frowned upon! Haha
I'm grateful for any ideas you all may have :)

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  • SLN2591
    SLN2591 Posts: 16 Member
    Snack a Jacks
    Cup a soup
    Rivita's
    Fruit salad.

    Im not very good with snacks myself so would be nice to see other ideas x
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Have you tried just sticking to three bigger meals a day? It would make the work situation easier, and mean less prep for you!
  • jasper186
    jasper186 Posts: 134 Member
    I found this on MFP a while back, they are YUMMY. I usually double the recipe to make larger muffins. I bake a batch every weekend and freeze them. :smile:

    Ingredients:
    1 cup mashed banana (usually 2 small VERY VERY ripe bananas)
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 cup flour
    1/2 cup old fashioned oats
    3 tablespoons all while liquid egg whites, or 1 large egg white
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/4 cup cinnamon applesauce
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/4 cup of sugar
  • WhiskyMania
    WhiskyMania Posts: 27 Member
    I'm a snacker, cherry tomatoes, peppers, carrots and celery all cut up, dipped in hummes or salsa.

    Dried fruit is good and not so messy, I also like pistachios and almonds.

    Morrisons do smal snack bags, they're 2 for £1 and I take them to work. My faves are the seed mix, cranberries and macademia nuts and pistachio. They are quite high calorie, but much healthier than the crisps which I crave.
  • alechua
    alechua Posts: 224 Member
    sliced fruits
    yogurt
    nuts
    coconut water
    :))
  • Kaylyn221
    Kaylyn221 Posts: 123
    Apples
    Banana
    Apples & Peanut Butter
    Celery Stick & Peanut Butter
    Celery Sticks and Tuna
    Trail Mix {almonds, sunflower seeds, raisins etc...}
    Grapes
    Green or Red {Bell} Peppers and some dipping sauce {I usually use a Light Italian dressing}
    Granola
    Protein Bars {I like Luna Bars}
    Cucumber Slices and dipping sauce {same as with the peppers}
    Cucumber Slices with just some seasonings sprinkled on them {pepper, garlic, parsley... etc}
    Carrot Sticks and dipping sauce
    Cheese Sticks
    Hard Boiled Eggs
    Kiwi and Pineapple
    Tomato Slices w/fresh sliced mozzarella cheese {pepper to taste}
    Zucchini Chips {slice up Zucchini in thin slices and bake them before hand}
    Kale Chips {same as Zucchini Chips}
    Banana/Apple Chips
    Jerky {healthier if you make your own}
    Greek Yogurt w/Granola or fresh Berries {or both}

    These are just some of the things I bring with me for work to snack on.
  • msheridan83
    msheridan83 Posts: 8
    I do fruit cups of red grapefruit, bought at the store, pre-packaged. I also like the 100 calorie snacks and Special K snacks. Small bags, no mess, no fuss, easy if you are in a hurry and have no time to prep. But on days when I have time to prep, I do the bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots with fat free ranch or italian dressing.
  • jayjrf
    jayjrf Posts: 25
    Bento Box
  • JJMaritz
    JJMaritz Posts: 46 Member
    I make my own protein bars. The Internet is full of ideas for homemade protein bars and it takes about 10 minutes to make a batch that will last a week.

    You can add your own ingredients to fit your taste.
  • elmr34
    elmr34 Posts: 32 Member
    Protein bars (since these are packaged nicely and never really get old I always keep them around for when I am suddenly starving, have to work through lunch, or have to work late)
    Mixed nuts & dry fruit & pumpkins seeds
    Granola (extra good if you can keep some yogurt in the work fridge and mix them together)
    Fruit + Peanut Butter (i like apples or bananas and peanut butter- yum)
    Veggies + Hummus
  • CarlingSB
    CarlingSB Posts: 11 Member
    I love cutting up bananas and putting peanut butter between them. Like a miny sandwich. Grapes, almonds, cashews, I have even eaten a pre packed egg before lol. Hope it helps.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I bring two oranges, apple and two hard boiled eggs.
  • leigh4244
    leigh4244 Posts: 16
    I love the banana and peanut butter idea! Sound delicious! Xx
  • leigh4244
    leigh4244 Posts: 16
    Thank you for the ideas everyone! Really appreciate it xx
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    - Buy nuts, seeds, and dried fruit (no sugar added - I like cranberries) in bulk and make your own healthy Trail Mix
    - fruit (apples, bananas, clementines, etc)
    - yogurt
    - apple or banana with peanut butter

    Good luck!
  • Edwin_S
    Edwin_S Posts: 440 Member
    Chia or hemp seeds are good, drink water with though.
  • astronut96
    astronut96 Posts: 73 Member
    Homemade hummus ... It's really simple and cheap to make & you can alter endlessly to suit your own taste. Dip with raw veggies or whole wheat crackers.
  • debilee12
    debilee12 Posts: 19 Member
    I make dehydrated apples weekly and mix with nuts. A good homemade trail mix is not only packed with protein, but will fill you up. Also, perhaps cheese sticks would be filling for you.
  • healtheehappee
    healtheehappee Posts: 32 Member
    This sounds amazing. Will have to try this
  • damilcho
    damilcho Posts: 2
    omg thanks for writing all these!! great help for variety
  • Billybegood
    Billybegood Posts: 32 Member
    Graze boxes
    Banana
    Greek yoghurt
    Popcorn
    Packet of 100 calorie or less crisps - but only on a Tuesday/Friday and if it fits into my calorie allowance ;-)
  • EyeoftheTiger566
    EyeoftheTiger566 Posts: 6
    Dried fruit or trail mix is a good choice they are healthy and fill you up fast :)
  • Krustpie
    Krustpie Posts: 25
    I make up healthy versions of these and freeze them
    rice balls with wasabi rolled in sesame seeds
    Dried fruit bites
    Falafel
    cereal bars
  • shoppingdiva2011
    shoppingdiva2011 Posts: 127 Member
    Apples
    Banana
    Apples & Peanut Butter
    Celery Stick & Peanut Butter
    Celery Sticks and Tuna
    Trail Mix {almonds, sunflower seeds, raisins etc...}
    Grapes
    Green or Red {Bell} Peppers and some dipping sauce {I usually use a Light Italian dressing}
    Granola
    Protein Bars {I like Luna Bars}
    Cucumber Slices and dipping sauce {same as with the peppers}
    Cucumber Slices with just some seasonings sprinkled on them {pepper, garlic, parsley... etc}
    Carrot Sticks and dipping sauce
    Cheese Sticks
    Hard Boiled Eggs
    Kiwi and Pineapple
    Tomato Slices w/fresh sliced mozzarella cheese {pepper to taste}
    Zucchini Chips {slice up Zucchini in thin slices and bake them before hand}
    Kale Chips {same as Zucchini Chips}
    Banana/Apple Chips
    Jerky {healthier if you make your own}
    Greek Yogurt w/Granola or fresh Berries {or both}

    These are just some of the things I bring with me for work to snack on.
  • palmirana
    palmirana Posts: 34 Member
    Greek yoghurt
    Oatmeal
    Protein powder shake
    A cup of wholegrain cheerios (100 calories)
    Cottage cheese
    Raw nuts (1/4 cup from trader joe's)
    Fruit

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