Afternoon snacks - ideas!?!?

rigby619
rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
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Hi all,

Looking for ideas - low calorie snacks for mid afternoon... I am toning and trying to lose Body fat...

I have fruit with peanut butter around 10am so looking for different ideas? That are quick!

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  • catch_me_ifu_can
    catch_me_ifu_can Posts: 20 Member
    I make a batch of these on the weekend and freeze for snacks when I'm getting bored. They are a little work but are so delicious.

    http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/03/cauliflower-pizza-bites/

    I rotate through celery/carrot sticks, blueberries, raw almonds, miso soup, chopped cucumber with olives and yoghurt with some frozen berries for something quick to grab :)
  • bluefish86
    bluefish86 Posts: 842 Member
    Right now (and because they're in season) I'm really into having a bit of cheese with a few cherries, apricots or strawberries. I'm also a big fan of hard boiled eggs because they are so satiating. Also, plain Greek yogurt (with a light dusting of cinnamon if you like) is delicious, and it has a decent amount of protein.
  • kimw91
    kimw91 Posts: 355 Member
    A bowl of (flavored) yoghurt, a protein bar, rice cakes with hummus/cottage cheese and honey/jam/avocado/egg, a piece of (homemade) banana bread.
  • tombainbridge10
    tombainbridge10 Posts: 2 Member
    Subway turkey breast
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Nakd raw fruit and nut bars are a handy afternoon snack. Greek yoghurt is also a go-to of mine.
  • rigby619
    rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
    Thanks all, might have to try Greek Yogurt with some fruit maybe and the banana loaf!v
  • thecookingnurse
    thecookingnurse Posts: 5 Member
    I am loving uncooked sugar snap peas right now.
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    I just had vanilla greek yogurt (yoplait, 100 calories) with 1 Tbs PB2 mixed in (22 +/- cals) ~ yummy! appx 122 calories for a filling afternoon snack :)
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    luna or cliff bars,caramel rice cakes,hummus & chopped veggies,nuts & dates
  • edwardetr
    edwardetr Posts: 140 Member
    rigby619 wrote: »
    Thanks all, might have to try Greek Yogurt with some fruit maybe and the banana loaf!v
    Greek yogurt is a great snack. I just finished a cup with Walden Farms calorie free syrup. Loaded with protein.

  • rigby619
    rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
    I have some Greek yogurt with grapes and almond nuts to try today.

    Will give some of the other idea a go throughout the week... especially the sugar snap peas! :-)
  • kirstens1984
    kirstens1984 Posts: 96 Member
    I always have greek yogurt topped with a few pecans and a drizzle of honey :)

    Houmous with chopped veggies also good.

    I have also made roasted chickpeas a few times - they are actually pretty good. From memory, drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then add a drizzle of oil and whatever spices you like. I have experimented with chilli flakes, paprika, curry powder etc. Mix well, then pour onto a lined baking tray and pop in the oven for about 40 mins. They keep for a day or so in a paper bag (but I like them best when still warm and crunchy). Great healthy alternative to crisps with the benefit of healthy protein from the chickpeas.
  • kirstens1984
    kirstens1984 Posts: 96 Member
    another recipe which I love for a snack is peanut butter brownie cake. I make it once every few weeks then chop into 16 slices and it can keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (it never lasts that long in my house!)

    - 250g peanut butter
    - 125g chopped hazelnuts
    - 250g chopped and pitted medjool dates (or any soft dates would do)
    - 25g coconut oil
    - 2 tbsp. honey
    - 5 tbsp. raw cacao (could replace with cocoa powder but may have to use more?)

    Put everything into a food processor, until you get a brownie consistency (you may have to add ingredients slowly).
    Place mixture into a cake tin and press down, then cover and freeze for 2 hours. Remove from freezer, slice up and keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
    1/16 cake is approx. 200 calories.

    Really quick and simple, yummy too!
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Whole Foods demos had this fruit paste table one day and they were offering samples with cheese. It was delicious! I threw out the package wrap so I don't remember what the brand was, but I cut little pieces and make a plate with some cheese. It's very satisfying. - sweet and protein (Oh, I also discovered "Skinny" cheese brand - 35calories/ounce; higher protein than regular cheese. It's quite tasty)
  • MaraAraLara
    MaraAraLara Posts: 10 Member
    No Fat Greek yogurt & Quinoa with Watermelon, Nut butter boats (almond butter on celery with raisins dotted on!) Almonds & Blueberries. Turkey slices and Sweet potato (I cook up a weeks worth at a time) Green/Fruit Tea, Black Coffee, Drink lots of water - sometimes we think we need a snack and we are just hungry! Air popped popcorn (31 cals a cup!) with a little salt. I also make paleo dark chocolates at home for a sweet treat from time to time and they vary from about 43 to 67 calories each (depending on what I add in). Hope you find something useful there! :)
  • rigby619
    rigby619 Posts: 28 Member
    Oh I love the idea peanut butter brownie cakes I'll be giving that a go!! :-)
  • gianasmommy0205
    gianasmommy0205 Posts: 4 Member
    I take 1 ounce avocado and whip it together with one tablespoon part skim ricotta - use that on one WASA rye cracker... Sprinkle with a little dry Italian seasoning and squeeze a couple drops of fresh lime juice.
  • Electromyrmex
    Electromyrmex Posts: 1 Member
    I like Greek yogurt (Chobani vanilla is only 120 calories).

    Also in the yogurt aisle is one called Elli Quark, which I think is better than Greek yogurt and is only 80 calories.

    Bare Organic Fuji Apple chips are great (and only 90 calories a serving).

    I like Plentils (especially the garlic parmesan flavor) if I'm craving chips
    (130 calories a serving)

    Lately I've been eating low fat crackers (or flax seed crackers) w/ hummus

    Also Inka Sweet Plantain chips are delicious (I think 130 calories for 20 chips)

    Beef jerky/ turkey jerky (I like Divine Bovine brand)

    McCanns Irish Oatmeal packet (160 calories I think)

    You can make cookie w/ bananas, quick cook oats, and chocolate chips/nuts/etc (I got the recipe off Pintrest, just those three things nothing else!)

    I've also been on a cantaloupe phase lately.
  • AloneWolf4
    AloneWolf4 Posts: 2 Member
    rigby619 wrote: »
    Thanks all, might have to try Greek Yogurt with some fruit maybe and the banana loaf!v

    Yes, Greek Yogurt (200g) with teaspoon of honey! ..about 173 cal o:)
  • AloneWolf4
    AloneWolf4 Posts: 2 Member
    Cucumber and dried pork ham sticks!
    Cucumber - 100g - 14 cal
    Dried pork ham sticks - 13g - 38 cal
  • Ruatine
    Ruatine Posts: 3,424 Member
    edited July 2015
    I love Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt! Vanilla flavor with a handful of strawberries is delish, and only about 130 calories (80 from yogurt, 50 from fruit). In the same vein, for the past week or so, I've been bringing an apple & mini Babybel light cheese for my morning snack, which is about 150 calories (appx. 100 for the apple depending on size and 50 for the cheese).

    I've also been having Graze boxes delivered at work for an afternoon snack. I found that making sure I have healthy snacks at work keeps me from eating the less-than-healthy snacks coworkers are always bringing. $6.99 a box for 4 pre-packaged, one serving snack packs, and I've found them very enjoyable and filling.
  • arogers_1979
    arogers_1979 Posts: 1 Member
    I just had a 1/2 cup of friendship 1% cottage cheese with raw green peppers stirred in.
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited July 2015
    I like those almond/cheese/apple platters they have at big gas stations. I always try to grab one before work. You can make em at home, too.
    And roasted chickpeas with cajun seasonings.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Here's my list.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jgnatca/view/mid-day-snacks-722504

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