High Cal Nuts?

andreacord
andreacord Posts: 928
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone,

Some days I have trouble getting my calories up to where they need to be, and just can't eat any more. I use peanut butter a lot of the time, but what are some high calorie nuts that I can have in a small portion to up my calories? Or any other healthy, high calorie foods.. I don't want to go out and eat a chocolate bar or some chips just because I'm under my calories.

Thanks!
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  • wanttogetskinny
    wanttogetskinny Posts: 194
    Unsalted cashews are pretty high in calories.
  • RoanneRed
    RoanneRed Posts: 429 Member
    Brazil Nuts - good fats and also the micronutrient Selenium - 1 unsalted nut contains 33 cals
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Any nuts will do, they're pretty similar in calorie counts. Pick your favourite!

    Avocado is another healthy high-ish cal easy to eat food.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Most nuts are high in calories. The ones that are particularly nutrient dense would be peanuts, almonds, and walnuts.
  • clrrrr
    clrrrr Posts: 261 Member
    Cashews are particularly fatty so they have more calories than your average nut...but almonds and walnuts are higher in omega-3s. I'd say get a cocktail mix (if you're not watching your salt) so you get the best of both worlds!
  • Johnsweaver
    Johnsweaver Posts: 46 Member
    An ounce of almonds is 170 cals. How about full fat or low fat cottage cheese or yogurt? Although that's more filling.

    I've found that the almonds are the perfect way to exactly dial in my calories at the end of day...usually eaten with a bowl of cottage cheese.
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    Almonds are my very favorite, and I prefer them raw. 160 calories for 1 ounce. Pretty normal for nuts, but almonds are praised by the medical professionals for some reason.

    (and almonds are DELICIOUS on oatmeal)
  • sharoniballoni
    sharoniballoni Posts: 163 Member
    Agreed with any nuts doing it. But if you're not hungry and trying to meet a minimum calorie goal, you might want to consider flax seed oil. It's super healthy, but caloric (I think about 120 for a tbsp). You can add it to anything (not cooking, though), like smoothies, soups, oatmeal maybe.
  • TrishJimenez
    TrishJimenez Posts: 561 Member
    Any nuts will do, they're pretty similar in calorie counts. Pick your favourite!

    Avocado is another healthy high-ish cal easy to eat food.

    avacados are awesome! I agree and you can add them to alot of the foods you already eat thru the day to pump up your calories, you dont have to eat them plain. Add half of one to your sandwich at lunch, add it to your salad, or dice one over your omletts or eggs in the morning. Make homemade guaq and that can go on just about anything that you are eating.
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    Hi everyone,

    Some days I have trouble getting my calories up to where they need to be, and just can't eat any more. I use peanut butter a lot of the time, but what are some high calorie nuts that I can have in a small portion to up my calories? Or any other healthy, high calorie foods.. I don't want to go out and eat a chocolate bar or some chips just because I'm under my calories.

    Thanks!

    macadamia nuts are great and they have a very nice omega-3 to omega-6 ratio (most other nuts are pretty high in omega-6) If you like dark chocolate Lindt 85% cocoa bar is great. It has 5g of sugar per serving (almost half the bar!) And it's so rich you can't eat a lot at once. Very calorie dense, too.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Pecans!!
  • chridow
    chridow Posts: 178
    i am IN LOVE with elmerald's sweet & salty nut mix. 1oz is 150cals. granted its sugary, salty happiness that shld be consumed in moderation..but still i :heart: it
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    I always have some walnuts and almonds handy..... Olives is another good "high cal" option to have in store...
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    My favorite, is almond butter.
  • darconnor
    darconnor Posts: 49
    An ounce or two of a great <real> cheese (I like pretty much anything from Italy), with some fruit like strawberries or grapes. Yum! Sometimes I will boil an egg. And like everyone has shared...nuts and nut butters! All great options.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    My favorite, is almond butter.

    I LOVE homemade nut butters. They taste more pure or something. I also like that you can control the texture better.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I have made this. It's delicious! I like it better when it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Not chunky like, say, cashew butter.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I never tried, nor thought of it. I'd have to get my hands on some Kona nuts first before I can make some.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I have made this. It's delicious! I like it better when it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Not chunky like, say, cashew butter.

    What's your method of keeping a smooth, creamy texture? I've heard a lot of people get frustrated trying to work the nuts in with some kind of oil, or whatever it is they use, to get it just right. Then they kind of just crap out at the end and let it be as it comes out.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I have made this. It's delicious! I like it better when it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Not chunky like, say, cashew butter.

    What's your method of keeping a smooth, creamy texture? I've heard a lot of people get frustrated trying to work the nuts in with some kind of oil, or whatever it is they use, to get it just right. Then they kind of just crap out at the end and let it be as it comes out.

    I find that the natural oils in the nuts are enough to make the nut butter smooth. You just have to be patient and keep pulsing the nuts until you are satisfied with the texture.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I have made this. It's delicious! I like it better when it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Not chunky like, say, cashew butter.

    What's your method of keeping a smooth, creamy texture? I've heard a lot of people get frustrated trying to work the nuts in with some kind of oil, or whatever it is they use, to get it just right. Then they kind of just crap out at the end and let it be as it comes out.

    I find that the natural oils in the nuts are enough to make the nut butter smooth. You just have to be patient and keep pulsing the nuts until you are satisfied with the texture.

    So true about pulsing. If you just go non-stop it can get too hot and burn out your machine. I made this mistake once.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I have made this. It's delicious! I like it better when it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Not chunky like, say, cashew butter.

    What's your method of keeping a smooth, creamy texture? I've heard a lot of people get frustrated trying to work the nuts in with some kind of oil, or whatever it is they use, to get it just right. Then they kind of just crap out at the end and let it be as it comes out.

    I find that the natural oils in the nuts are enough to make the nut butter smooth. You just have to be patient and keep pulsing the nuts until you are satisfied with the texture.

    So true about pulsing. If you just go non-stop it can get too hot and burn out your machine. I made this mistake once.

    Well, if you are serious about making your own nut butter, you really have to invest in a decent machine and like I said, pulse. If you put the machine on, say, liquify and just let it run and run, you will definitely burn it out. Patience is key.
  • nguyenedward
    nguyenedward Posts: 54 Member
    As many have already stated. I think nuts are the best way to go if you can't get in enough calories. As for me, I love Planters dry roasted peanuts. I eat them as a snack but sometimes I get carried away at how many I eat. So, I count the serving size and put them into a zip lock bag. Good luck!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Since you like peanut butter, you might enjoy other kinds of nut butters.

    I love nut butters. I make some homemade sometimes.


    Is it stored in a plastic cup?

    ....


    *And then we wait*

    No, I find little mason jars are better. It preserves the freshness and keeps the nut butter's flavor longer.

    I agree. Sometimes the plastic makes the nut butter a bit too pungent. Besides, it's always about the flavor in the end.

    Sometimes a little pineapple juice helps. Not too much though, you'll ruin it.

    Have you tried making a Kona nut butter? A coffee flavored nut butter sounds enticing.

    I have made this. It's delicious! I like it better when it has a smooth and creamy consistency. Not chunky like, say, cashew butter.

    What's your method of keeping a smooth, creamy texture? I've heard a lot of people get frustrated trying to work the nuts in with some kind of oil, or whatever it is they use, to get it just right. Then they kind of just crap out at the end and let it be as it comes out.

    I find that the natural oils in the nuts are enough to make the nut butter smooth. You just have to be patient and keep pulsing the nuts until you are satisfied with the texture.

    So true about pulsing. If you just go non-stop it can get too hot and burn out your machine. I made this mistake once.

    So, pretty much there's a rhythm to it... interesting. Are there people that try to make nut butters by hand? I imagine it would be much more strenuous.
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