Healthy Snack Suggestions

serendipity22
serendipity22 Posts: 248 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
I'm doing really well on preparing healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have trouble switching to healthy snacks. I used to eat cookies and chips but I don't want all those calories. Can anyone suggest some healthier things to snack on between meals? I don't want all of my calories to go towards snacks.

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  • motherinme
    motherinme Posts: 38 Member
    BUMP - interested in this myself :)
  • ruenectar
    ruenectar Posts: 25
    The difficult part is not in finding healthy snacks, but finding healthy "filler" snacks. Popcorn is a great solution, as long as you dont over season, or dont add to the healthy pre-seasoned.

    Here's some info from bellybites.com on popcorn:

    Smart Balance Light Butter
    Smart Balance's buttery flavor makes you feel like you're at the movies -- without the grease and guilt. WIth no hydrogenated oils or trans fats, just 100 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat and 85 milligrams of sodium per serving (4 popped cups).

    Newman's Own Organics Pop's Corn, Light Butter
    Newman's short ingredient list is all organic, with no hydrogenated oils. It is not quite as buttery as the Smart Balance Light Butter, but is great if you are in the mood for something that tastes less intense. Each serving (3.5 cups popped) has 140 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat and 130 milligrams of sodium.

    Jolly Time 100-Calorie Mini Bags, Healthy Pop Butter Flavor
    There is a small amount of partially hydrogenated soybean oil in this brand, but the 100-calorie bag is still great for nights alone with a good movie. The whopping 5-fluffy-cup serving has 100 calories, 2 grams of fat, no saturated fat and 200 milligrams of sodium

    Newman's Own Organics Pop's Corn 94-percent Fat Free Unsalted
    If you prefer all natural popcorn, or dressing it up with your own flavorings, this is the bare-bones pick for you. Like the Newman's Own, this one has no partially hydrogenated oils and is organic. Each serving (3.5 cups) has 120 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, and 30mg of sodium. Pop it up, add just a pinch of salt, and you have the perfect snack


    I find sunflower seed are great...especially if you like to crack the shells...long snak over time, minimal on the impact. I eat the SPITZ branded Smokey BBQ.

    Also, mix in fruit and nuts. just be careful if your more concerned on calorie counting that overall food impact. Nuts are awesome for the healthy side, but negative on the filling. Most servings are but a hnadful (1/4 Cup),

    Subbing in a protein shake make work too!
  • BettyMargaret
    BettyMargaret Posts: 407 Member
    Well, I love the crunch of an apple! I know it's not the same as chips, but it's good! Pretzels are better than potato chips!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Fat Free pudding and a low fat grahm cracker crushed up in it.
    Veggies and 1 tbls low fat dressing
    Fruit (Grapes, Blueberries, Cherries)
    Pistacio nuts or any nuts
    Jolly Time 100 cal mini bag of popcorn
    Sugar Free Jello
    Wheat thins with 1 oz of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese or Hummus.
    Baked Tostitos with 2 tbls Salsa
    pick one that fits into your goal for the day. I eat Grapes and Popcorn every night before bed. I leave enough stats from the day so I can have my snack before bed every night. I don't believe you can't eat after 8. I eat when I want as long as I have the numbers.
    WATCH PORTIONS!
  • BettyMargaret
    BettyMargaret Posts: 407 Member
    Hahaha... and now I'm adding POPCORN to my snack list!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Mine are usually

    1/2 cup cottage cheese with strawberries
    greek yogurt
    1/2 - 1oz almonds
    sugar free dark chocolate pudding
    apple or other fruit
    string cheese
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Mine are usually

    1/2 cup cottage cheese with strawberries
    greek yogurt
    1/2 - 1oz almonds
    sugar free dark chocolate pudding
    apple or other fruit
    string cheese
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    I find things with Protein and some Fat

    :flowerforyou:
  • JulieF11
    JulieF11 Posts: 387 Member
    Some of my favorites:
    1. unsweetened apple sauce
    2. frozen individual bags of edamame beans (microwave them)
    3. Green Giant individual servings of cheese broccoli or cheese cauliflower
    4. sugar free Popsicle
    5. sugar free jello
    6. Caffeine free coffee with a little milk and two splenda (well it's yummy!)
    7. Take leftover coffee and make it into an iced splenda coffee.
    8. Roasted mini sweet peppers (lightly salted)... they get super sweet!
    9. there are these mini lunch size packets with carrots and hummus, that are only 60 calories (I get them at WalMart Superstore)
    10. Natures Own 100 calorie multigrain sandwich round (toasted) with lettuce, tomato, and light mayo
    11. Progresso Light soups
    12. 60 calorie light string cheese sticks
    13. sliced cucumber and red onion with dash of Splenda, and equal mix of Rice Wine Vinegar and Water, dash of salt.
    14. Dukan Diet pancake (egg white, splenda, oat bran mixed and made into pancake)
    15. Handful of ready cooked shrimp (frozen) thrown into the microwave with a little spray butter.
    16. roasted asparagus (I roast it in the toaster oven)
    17. Quaker mini Rice Cakes (sweet chili flavor)
    18. Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich
    19. Egg drop soup (make my own from packet found at Food Lion, double the water to lower the sodium, and use only egg whites, added onion tooi)
    20. Watermelon cubes, or strawberry diced and mixed with blueberries.
  • GaveUp
    GaveUp Posts: 308
    Nuts, fruit, veggies and sf jello
  • cmg2008
    cmg2008 Posts: 139
    bump ... I would like to read more bout this also
  • mommyoftwins05
    mommyoftwins05 Posts: 645 Member
    Great suggestions
  • cudrea
    cudrea Posts: 1
    Hi..Of course we know the obvious, carrots, celery, cucumbers etc all which could be doused in chili pepper, Yum But other cool alternatives are: frozen grapes, washed before freezing-they taste like tiny ice-creams, soy bean in their pods are delicious and you have to work a little which satisfies that craving, as well as an artichoke with nothing on it except a little olive oil and spices, hummus dips are great with any veggie. These are some of my favorites and satisfying too Enjoy...Good Luck!! Andrea :)
  • jezirus
    jezirus Posts: 33 Member
    My new-found snack favorite is Wasa Sesame crisp flatbreads: http://www.wasaflatbread.com/
    spread with 1/2 TBSP of Krema natural peanut butter and 1/2 TBSP of Smuckers All Fruit strawberry spread.
    Because the crackers are so thin, that small amount of PB&J are the perfect amount, and the crunch is fabulous!! I think it comes in at around 140 calories, 18 g. carbs, 6g fat, and 5g. protein.
  • jezirus
    jezirus Posts: 33 Member
    oh, and another favorite is black bean corn chips with hummus and 5 or 6 grape tomatoes.
  • flukes9
    flukes9 Posts: 78 Member
    Right now my favorite snack is Larabars...they come in so many flavors, you won't get bored and they are delicious!!! They're filling too, since it's made from fruit and nuts only. My favorite is apple pie, but peanut butter cookie, key lime pie, lemon are tasty too.
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    celery with Laughing Cow cheese in it
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    oops--double post
  • ivansmomma
    ivansmomma Posts: 500
    Mine are string cheese, fruit, veggies (especially with salsa - low cal), ff potato chips (in moderation), organic pretzels. Someone mentioned the dark chocolate sugar-free pudding - add a little reddi-whip, which is only 5 calories a serving, for a treat. Love all of these suggestions the others have posted here.
  • hillview2
    hillview2 Posts: 212 Member
    Greek yogurt with berries
    Cottage cheese with pineapple or berries
    Veggies (carrots and bell peppers) with hummus
    Egg whites with avocado
    Almonds
  • tammykoon
    tammykoon Posts: 298 Member
    Skinny cow ice cream sandwichs
    an apple with a little sea salt (sweet and salty with a little crunch)
    half of a Joseph's pita with a wedge of laughing cow cheese
    sugar snap peas raw
  • MummyDB
    MummyDB Posts: 106 Member
    snap peas. Buy the huge bag at Costco. Going thru one bag a week. My kids love them too. So yummy.
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