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Something to go with a sandwich

westj15
westj15 Posts: 20
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
HEY MFP WORLD!
Anyone have any ideas of something to go with a sandwich. Don't want to eat chips...
It's got to be something easy to eat seeing as I munch on my dinner during work.

Any ideas?

Replies

  • a_stronger_steph
    a_stronger_steph Posts: 434 Member
    Soup? About as easy to eat as a sandwich is (or easier!).
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    carrot/celery sticks?
    or if you still want something "chip like" have some crispy minis-only 90 cals a serving.
  • westj15
    westj15 Posts: 20
    what's a crispy mini....?
  • rjvt006
    rjvt006 Posts: 146 Member
    baby carrots, almonds, trail mix, grapes anything like that really
  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    I like carrots or any other crunchy veggie to give the crunch that would usually be chips. Yogurt is also good. a small side salad. a cut up apple. string cheese, small bowl of soup, wheat crackers (Special K ones r my fav right now), grapes... those have been my go to sides to a sandwich lately.
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    Apple slices, yogurt, salad, soup. Pretty much what ever one else said!
  • westj15
    westj15 Posts: 20
    Thanks for the extra ideas. I have done the carrots and celery bit....just like switching it up! Definitely loving the trail mix idea. Homemade trail mix, for the win!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    if you want chips, pop chips are awesome and low cal!

    If you don't, hummus and baby carrots is my favorite.
  • Tzavush
    Tzavush Posts: 389 Member
    what's a crispy mini....?
    Flavoured Rice Cakes
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    Cottage Cheese - they have a new lower salt variety if
    sodium is an issue. I also like apple slices / or a juicy pear.
  • joannbuist23
    joannbuist23 Posts: 127 Member
    If you like chips make your own using corn tortillas, much healthier than store bought ones.
  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
    I usually cut up and apple into fry like strips, for an extra treat I toss it in a little bit (like half or a half a teaspoon) of sugar or stevia and a dash of cinnamon.
  • nicolvt
    nicolvt Posts: 3
    I know you don't want chips but POP chips are the best! Sugar free Jello 10 calories! Or Special K new 90 calories/17crackers-they are amazing!
  • Vixxta
    Vixxta Posts: 31
    cole slaw, light dressing

    radish salad

    thin slices of raw kohlrabi

    or my favorite, cherry tomatoes
  • Ping_A1C2U
    Ping_A1C2U Posts: 91
    I'm a pretty big fan of sliced cucumber and salsa or queso dip, or a little pepper, or a little fat free dressing...
  • thumper44
    thumper44 Posts: 1,464 Member
    broccoli cauliflower, baby carrots, celery, with Hummus.
  • achampionsheart
    achampionsheart Posts: 1,020 Member
    i eat sun chips....they re multigrain chips....but i also eat light applesauce, or a fruit cup or soup
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    My favorite is podded snap peas. I can only take carrot sticks for so long, but snap peas are amazing. You can eat them plain or with a dip like hummus.
  • nicoledenae
    nicoledenae Posts: 17
    if you dont want chips just because theyre bad for you, you could try a healthy alternative called Pop Chips. about 100 cal per bag. and the bbq flavored ones are less in sodium.
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Special k cracker chips are good. Or cut up veggies, baby carrots, cottage cheese.
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    I like to eat a piece of fruit for something sweet and something low cal and crunchy with my sandwiches. For crunchy I like Soy Crisps or mini rice cakes or veggies (green peppers and cucumbers are my faves). For fruit on the go I peel and section my oranges at home, and slice my apples and let soak briefly in a bowl of water with some lemon juice in it. Drain and bag and your apples won't go brown.
  • westcoastSW
    westcoastSW Posts: 320 Member
    Snap-pea crisps -- I find them in Safeway/Ralph's/regular grocery stores by the salad ingredients :)
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    Snap-pea crisps -- I find them in Safeway/Ralph's/regular grocery stores by the salad ingredients :)

    Love those! They have them at Trader Joe's too.
  • tobitude
    tobitude Posts: 89 Member
    I absolutely love Veggie chips and Veggie straws, I get them at wal-mart and the are 110 calories for 38 of them!!!! I usually eat those with a sandwich.
  • firepixie
    firepixie Posts: 65
    Roasted chickpeas...
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