Write in your favorite "snack"

MarySunshine70
MarySunshine70 Posts: 118
edited September 26 in Food and Nutrition
Some days I really have the munchies, but I don't want to sabotage all my diet work. Please post your favorite snack ideas that are 150 calories or less.
Here's a couple of my favorites:
1T. flax seeds = 45 calories They are odd to eat, but give me a lot of "chewing" time & they soak up water.
Fresh spinach leaves 2c. = 30 calories. Again, a lot of chewing and sooooo filling. This also gives me an energy boost.

I really like the "non-traditional" snacks, too.
So, tell us what works for you!

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  • Slavic_Spice
    Slavic_Spice Posts: 78 Member
    Sugar snap peas... I had to take a break from baby carrots. I find it satisfying to crunch on the peas at my desk.
  • AMYJ7
    AMYJ7 Posts: 15 Member
    100 Calorie Almonds by Emerald, Special K Chocolaty Pretzel (90 calories I think). These are great to keep in my desk at work when I need a pick me up!
  • jojowink
    jojowink Posts: 189 Member
    apple or the nature valley granola bars (they are 190 calories)
  • karo224
    karo224 Posts: 292
    mine is traditional.....lite string cheese.....they are filling and only 50 cals each!
  • TurboJenn
    TurboJenn Posts: 64 Member
    Cottage cheese with cut up tomato and fresh torn basil leaves and a lil black pepper yummmmmoooooo
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    greek yogurt when I am craving sweet and creamy. It may not be the lowest calorie snack, but it is much better than the other snacks that fill that craving!
  • BTB806
    BTB806 Posts: 4
    1/4 cup of edamame (dry roasted soybeans). Only 150 calories with 5g of fiber and 11g of protein, so it quites the hunger monster!
  • SaraEWrig
    SaraEWrig Posts: 88 Member
    Sugar Snap Peas -

    Or - steamed edamame with sea salt!
  • dawgmaven
    dawgmaven Posts: 10 Member
    Arrowhead Mills puffed kamut cereal -- it's only 50 calories a cup and has protein, no sugar. It satisfies my reach and crunch cravings.
  • Sweetcheeks278
    Sweetcheeks278 Posts: 356
    Edamame - you can buy them in 8 oz bags and throw them in the microwave. Take the leftover and chill them in the fridge for another "snack" time. 1 serving is 90 calories and good source of protein. I like them bc you have to work for it so you eat slower and feel full sooner. :)
  • BamBam1113
    BamBam1113 Posts: 542 Member
    4 Tablespoons Marzettis Fat Free Ranch Veggie Dip = 60 calories
    6 oz raw baby carrots = 70 calories
  • swimmermama
    swimmermama Posts: 526 Member
    String cheese and apple - my favorite string cheese is 70 calories and a gala apple is about 80 calories

    Nonfat or lowfat greek yogurt or cottage cheese and fruit like pineapple, strawberries, or blueberries

    Plain popcorn - you can eat a ton for 150 calories

    Roasted veggies and goat cheese - cut up some veggies, stick in the oven for a bit, and then top with crumbled goat cheese
  • Red13
    Red13 Posts: 287 Member
    lowfat ricotta cheese. It has less fat and sodium than cottage cheese and more protein. Can mix it with unlimited things!
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
    I'm addicted to fiber one oat and chocolate bars. 140 calories a piece and I'm full off of 1 bar for 2 hours.
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    OK--this one is sinful...kinda. I love Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. 140 cals to keep me sane.
  • jhughes74
    jhughes74 Posts: 1
    Large Rice cake with tsp of Almond butter and tsp jam (raspberry is good!). Nice and easy to make, just need to use a spoon to make sure you are not overdoing the AB and Jam.
  • MarySunshine70
    MarySunshine70 Posts: 118
    Hey thanks! I needed some fresh ideas!
  • kbanzhaf
    kbanzhaf Posts: 601 Member
    Fruits in general, especially strawberries, bananas, and apples. In the summer, I love to snack on frozen red grapes. They may be higher in natural sugars, but they are so good when it is hot outside.
    Kaye
  • clw_888
    clw_888 Posts: 157 Member
    Lite String Cheese
    Banana
    Special K Chocolatey Pretzel Bar
    Fudgesicle Low Fat Fudge Bar - 60 cals and no artificial sweeteners!
    Spearmint Tea
  • MarySunshine70
    MarySunshine70 Posts: 118
    1/4 cup of edamame (dry roasted soybeans). Only 150 calories with 5g of fiber and 11g of protein, so it quites the hunger monster!
    Thanks! I'll try this. I've not heard of dry roasted. What's the brand?
  • up2me2lose20
    up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
    Raw almonds
    Greek yogurt
    Granola
    Banana
    Apple


    There are other things I like, but I usually keep these in stock.
  • KTNemo
    KTNemo Posts: 100
    I slice of light whole wheat breat (Sara Lee has 45 calories) with 1/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese spread on top (50 calories), and then topped with 1/4 cup diced mango. Total: 145 calories.
  • jperrysunlover
    jperrysunlover Posts: 96 Member
    Greek yogurt
    Raw Almonds
    Melba Toast
  • mjersh
    mjersh Posts: 46
    2 tbsp of hummus with 20 grape tomatoes and 6 baby carrots..

    pretzel sticks 52 of them for 110 calories

    goldfish 42 of them for 120 calories

    string cheese light with a small apple
  • Tracie7974
    Tracie7974 Posts: 4
    I love Chobani Greek Yogurt...the lemon is my favorite. 0 fat, 20 g carbs, 15 g protein...
    I also just saw a recipe for Kale Chips...I want to try that.

    Directions

    1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    2. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
    3. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

    The recipe that I saw on tv, you sprayed with Pam...and just lightly salted...
  • LJV1031
    LJV1031 Posts: 502 Member
    Special K Cereal Bars. (Strawberry, Chocolatey Drizzle, Vanilla Crisp) Each is 90 calories. =)
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