and don't you dare say celery...

katie_rn
katie_rn Posts: 40
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
What is your favorite guilt-less snack??
Hello!! I'm looking for high protein snack ideas at approximately <200 calories, that I could incorporate into my daily meal planning. Currently, my favorite is a half portion of the Speical K Multigrain crackers (thats 12 crackers at 60 calories) and 2 tablespoons of light cream cheese (70 calories). I'm rarely ever close to meeting my fat intake limit, so I'm not worried about that so much as something high in protein which I am typically under on. I'm also not big into protein supplements, I'd rather savor every bite of calories I get in a day. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
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  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    A boiled egg is one of my favorite filling snacks... and low carb! Eggs are also super nutritious...
  • sharidiane
    sharidiane Posts: 212 Member
    I really like the Triscuit Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil with a slice of sharp cheddar and a slice of lunch meat. Probably right around 200 calories.
  • CaptainMFP
    CaptainMFP Posts: 440 Member
    I love raw almonds! (Admittedly it's summer so I can buy them from the local Farmer's Market!). 1/4 cup (or about 28 g) is 160 calories, 6 g of carbohydrates, 14 g of fat, 6 g protein, 0 cholesterol, and (if raw) 0 sodium. This is my absolute favorite post-workout snack or a hold-over between meals. (Plus it can be mixed with fruit and yogurt to make a higher calorie snack when needed!) Keep in mind it's a healthy nut so those 14 g of fat are mostly good fats!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Fat free Philly strawberry cream cheese and Zesta whole wheat crackers.
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    Special K cracker chips are 27 chips at 110 calories. Cures my chip cravings. :)

    Plain greek yogurt with Hidden Valley Harvest Dill dry mix for an awesome low cal veggie dip. Good protein source too.
  • EmilyAnn89
    EmilyAnn89 Posts: 564 Member
    string cheese, almonds, peanut butter/other nut butters, cottage cheese!
  • Runnermadre
    Runnermadre Posts: 267 Member
    A boiled egg is one of my favorite filling snacks... and low carb! Eggs are also super nutritious...

    I agree, and I also like to keep string cheese on hand for a quick and easy snack. :-)
  • Nut thin crackers and low fat cottage cheese. Blue diamond makes thee crackers, they are rice/almond cracker. nice and crisp.
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    A boiled egg is one of my favorite filling snacks... and low carb! Eggs are also super nutritious...

    I agree, and I also like to keep string cheese on hand for a quick and easy snack. :-)

    Eggs & Cheese... hard to beat :)
  • beesareyellow
    beesareyellow Posts: 335 Member
    I LOVE natural almond butter in my oatmeal. For a snack, I have become addicted to Greek yogurt with fresh berries, lots of protein plus fiber. It keeps me full for hours:)
  • bella8282
    bella8282 Posts: 188 Member
    fruit and dried fruit is my treat..... just coz its yummy and sweet :)
  • ladyhawk00
    ladyhawk00 Posts: 2,457 Member
    I love raw almonds! (Admittedly it's summer so I can buy them from the local Farmer's Market!). 1/4 cup (or about 28 g) is 160 calories, 6 g of carbohydrates, 14 g of fat, 6 g protein, 0 cholesterol, and (if raw) 0 sodium. This is my absolute favorite post-workout snack or a hold-over between meals. (Plus it can be mixed with fruit and yogurt to make a higher calorie snack when needed!) Keep in mind it's a healthy nut so those 14 g of fat are mostly good fats!

    This...and I like to have em with a little yogurt or cottage cheese (cottage cheese is better for protein, but higher in sodium).
  • A can of tuna!! Only 160 calories + 15g of protein! Yummy!!
  • oh good lord those triscuts she mentioned like that are really good, i used to have them with cheese and summer sausage on them but that could be too much fat now. eggs are great idea too. cottage cheese with fruit is good. tuna is great, and also beef jerky!! but you may have a hard time finding one without too much salt, a health food place might carry one with less salt.. peanut butter is also good when i was working out pb on 1 mini bagel after workouts filled me up and had me lasting until dinner time
  • dmest
    dmest Posts: 98 Member
    I like a high fiber mini banana muffin and 1 tsp of organic peanut butter. I also like to mix peanuts or almonds with a few dark chocolate covered raisins.
  • mytime60
    mytime60 Posts: 176 Member
    Emerald Cocoa Roasted Almonds 150 calories per ounce (about 28 almonds). Protein and takes care of the sweet tooth too!
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Greek Gods Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt.

    10 calories per ounce. I love that if I have 100 calories left I get TEN ounces of this stuff. Soooo good. Goes with EVERYTHING.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    Celery...:wink:
  • TeenaMarina
    TeenaMarina Posts: 420 Member
    100 calorie popcorn bags, Laughing cowcheese with a couple of Wasa Rye Crispbreads.
  • nananie2
    nananie2 Posts: 272 Member
    Baba ganouj (or hummus) with baby carrots. Could eat this all day long... :-)
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Celery...:wink:

    It had to be someone. I'm glad it was you.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Yes to the boiled egg!
    I also like an apple + quaker granola bar. Together, they are about 200 cal, depending on apple size and if bar is dipped. Also very portable.

    Beesareyellow, love your profile pic/ticker pic. The Doctor rules and Torchwood is awesome!
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Emerald Cocoa Roasted Almonds 150 calories per ounce (about 28 almonds). Protein and takes care of the sweet tooth too!

    I LOVE these!

    And Vita-tops too... the double chocolate has only 100 calories and NINE grams of fiber!!!
  • Replace your crackers with a few ounces of turkey, and make turkey roll ups with cream cheese in the middle!

    Lots of people will write this as a reply, but greek yogurt is one of the best high protein, low calorie snacks out there. It will seriously keep you full for hours, especially if you put a little fruit in it. My boyfriend eats it with pine nuts and honey. I like it with pears, mango, berries, almonds, anything. A cup of it is usually about 140 calories, but you could easily have half a cup of it with a mix-in and be very satisfied.

    Since I'm a low glycemic eater, I experiment with flax meal and almond meal. I've made muffins, cakes and cookies out of these materials with splenda instead of sugar, and they make really filling snacks because these kinds of flour substitutes are high in protein and fiber.
  • Seasidedebbie
    Seasidedebbie Posts: 85 Member
    Laughing cow cheese - love the light swiss at 35 calories a wedge
    Put on Special K whole grain crackers
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Hint of Salt Trisquits and Emerald Chocolate Roasted Almonds.
  • sduralia
    sduralia Posts: 7 Member
    I keep frozen shrimp on hand and will defrost 2-4 ounces then dip them in either sriracha sauce(spicey) or greek yogurt mixed with lemon pepper. Yummy, high in protein, and low in calories.
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    I keep frozen shrimp on hand and will defrost 2-4 ounces then dip them in either sriracha sauce(spicey) or greek yogurt mixed with lemon pepper. Yummy, high in protein, and low in calories.

    That sounds great! I'll have to try this...
  • katie_rn
    katie_rn Posts: 40
    awesome suggestions from everyone!! thank you all for the replies!!! i now have lots of new ideas to mix up my menu :)
  • dustyhockeymom
    dustyhockeymom Posts: 537 Member
    I love the Special K multigrain crackers. There are 24 in a serving for 120 ( I think I can't remember exactly but it is close to that) and I eat a wedge of laughing cow with them. It is so good.

    I also like string cheese, any kind of fruits, beef jerky (if I haven't had a lot of sodium on other meals) and a tablespoon of peanut butter on half of a toasted thin bun.
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