Any full filling healthy power snacks I can incorporate more in my diet?

karmaefit86
karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
edited December 1 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been trying to do banana, peanut butter smoothies with plain Greek yogurt, (it's helped me stay full and it's only about 80 Calories per serving, can't beat that. I've also incorporated nuts in my diet, but there's got to be more power foods out there. Anyone? Help? Thanks

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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    edited May 2016
    I have a pb banana muffin recipe that mixes all those things they are delicious, satisfying and only 130 calories per if you like peanutbutter and banana :p
  • janetennet
    janetennet Posts: 143 Member
    These are what I try stick to:
    - Hummus and carrot sticks (or any other veggie)
    - Whole wheat crackers and cottage cheese
    - Crackers and cheddar
    - Fruit/ veg

    Friends of mine swear by a "fake" cheesecake using crushed pineapple, cottage cheese and a touch of cinnamon.
  • janetennet
    janetennet Posts: 143 Member
    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    I have a pb banana muffin recipe that mixes all those things they are delicious, satisfying and only 130 calories per if you like peanutbutter and banana :p
    Please post the recipe - they sound delish!
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    I have a pb banana muffin recipe that mixes all those things they are delicious, satisfying and only 130 calories per if you like peanutbutter and banana :p

    Plz shaaaaaaare! Agh!
  • hhazzouri
    hhazzouri Posts: 103 Member
    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    I have a pb banana muffin recipe that mixes all those things they are delicious, satisfying and only 130 calories per if you like peanutbutter and banana :p

    Might even ditch low carb for this
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    janetennet wrote: »
    These are what I try stick to:
    - Hummus and carrot sticks (or any other veggie)
    - Whole wheat crackers and cottage cheese
    - Crackers and cheddar
    - Fruit/ veg

    Friends of mine swear by a "fake" cheesecake using crushed pineapple, cottage cheese and a touch of cinnamon.

    Omg yes yes hummus is a must! Veggie dips great idea! Wow thanks! Awesome!! Lol on the cheesecake!
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    edited May 2016
    sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/09/18/skinny-peanut-butter-banana-muffins/

    I added in some protein powder and didn't add the salt (not that it makes a difference its a tiny amount) made with honey and 1% milk. I made a double batch they freeze awesomely, Packed in freezer bags in packs of 4 and keep some in my fridge always :) be careful if you try this and put the recipe in right from the site, The optional peanut butter on top and chocolate chips make them actually alot more calories if you forget to remove that bit XD They come out super moist even after dethawing. Its a good recipe to play around with, You can definately add stuff to it no problem for a little extra nutrition. I wouldn't suggest skipping out on any of the honey/brown sugar, They come out good sized and good calories. Not worth cutting out XD

    I kind of want to try to add in some chia seeds on top and maybe some nuts in it. But even as is they satisfy my sweet tooth, Their so sweet.
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    edited May 2016
    A lot of recent studies are showing that eating nuts is actually great for weight loss, despite their seeming high caloric nature. I've been watching some Dr. Michael Greger of nutritionfacts.org about this on the youtube. He's a fairly big cheese in the vegan world.
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/09/18/skinny-peanut-butter-banana-muffins/

    I added in some protein powder and didn't add the salt (not that it makes a difference its a tiny amount) made with honey and 1% milk. I made a double batch they freeze awesomely, Packed in freezer bags in packs of 4 and keep some in my fridge always :) be careful if you try this and put the recipe in right from the site, The optional peanut butter on top and chocolate chips make them actually alot more calories if you forget to remove that bit XD They come out super moist even after dethawing. Its a good recipe to play around with, You can definately add stuff to it no problem for a little extra nutrition. I wouldn't suggest skipping out on any of the honey/brown sugar, They come out good sized and good calories. Not worth cutting out XD

    I kind of want to try to add in some chia seeds on top and maybe some nuts in it. But even as is they satisfy my sweet tooth, Their so sweet.

    Thanks! Woohoo!
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    85Cardinals wrote: »
    A lot of recent studies are showing that eating nuts is actually great for weight loss, despite their seeming high caloric nature. I've been watching some Dr. Michael Greger of nutritionfacts.org about this on the youtube. He's a fairly big cheese in the vegan world.[/quoi will

    I will def be checking him out! Awesome! Thnx much!
  • ElJefePerron
    ElJefePerron Posts: 88 Member
    The blog section posts a lot of yummy recipes. I made the recently posted strawberry banana bread and its delish. Like another user posted, I added a scoop of protein powder to my recipe.

    Lots of no bake power bars too.
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