Cheap Calorie Snack Ideas

roodrallec
roodrallec Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2018 in Food and Nutrition
Something that doesn't need prep work, really low calorie, to just munch on between meals and quiet my stomach. And something a little more flavourful than celery. Thoughts?

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  • DaisyHamilton
    DaisyHamilton Posts: 575 Member
    popcorn, gum, any other veggie. Sometimes I'll have one of those crystal light packets or the hawaiian punch ones for 10cal. sunflower seeds keep me busy so they help too.
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    Pretzels?
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    edited November 2018
    Yves Veggie Dogs in the family pack are 45 calories each. (The smaller packs have larger dogs that go 60-80 calories.) I pay attention to protein and iron and each dog give me 8g protein and 15% of my iron RDA.

    String cheese is 80 calories apiece.

    Fiber One bars are 90.

    I sometimes snack on dry cereal too. Mostly for the iron. Quaker Corn Squares is 110 calories and 30% of my iron RDA for 30 grams. It's not sugary, but it's sweetish.
  • MaggieGirl135
    MaggieGirl135 Posts: 1,030 Member
    Red bell pepper strips. They required no more prep than celery and much more flavorful. And they are very low in calories.
  • katijjaa
    katijjaa Posts: 34 Member
    I second seaweed. I also recently discovered these healthy meringues with 2 calories each with many flavors. I think you will find it in healthy stores.
  • wilson10102018
    wilson10102018 Posts: 1,306 Member
    Driscoll's raspberries. 52 calories per cup.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,239 Member
    It's on the sweet side, but sometimes with my cup of tea I adore having an unsalted rice cake (40 cals) with a tablespoon of fruit butter (20 cals). Right now I'm making my way through a jar of rhubarb butter and it is so satisfying!
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Vegetables with herbs and vinegar or plain
    Cottage cheese
    Yogurt
    Fruit
    Cheese
    Hard boiled eggs
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    jerky
  • wilson10102018
    wilson10102018 Posts: 1,306 Member
    I am a massive fan of popcorn. The stove top Whirleypop will pop every kernel of 50g serving with 4 grams of peanut oil and not taste like styrofoam air pop. 186 cal for about 6 cups popped.
  • sw99
    sw99 Posts: 2 Member
    I get a bag of radishes and slice them up thin. They're crunchy and low cal and aren't celery so they've been great to snack on. If it fits with your diet you can salt them too.
  • Phoebe5164
    Phoebe5164 Posts: 79 Member
    edited November 2018
    Pickles, baby carrots, gum, water with ice, frozen grapes ,

    I’m a big fan of fat bombs ( I’m not a keto fan), I find the good fat is very satisfying. The lemon/creamcheese ones I have on the freezer are fantastic 😊
  • CoffeenSquats
    CoffeenSquats Posts: 982 Member
    Sugar free Jello with a little hit of light Reddi Whip is one of my favorites. The Jello (which honestly does not taste sugar free!) is 10 calories and the Reddi Whip is 5 calories for 2 tbsp. I just seen almond and coconut milk Reddi Whip at Walmart the other day, too, if you're looking for something more health conscious, but I haven't tried them so I don't know what they taste like.
  • Sunshine_And_Sand
    Sunshine_And_Sand Posts: 1,320 Member
    Popcorn for me. You can get the smaller bags that have around 100 calories. They are just the right size for one person and allow you to eat the whole bag.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Rye cracker bread and a smear of whipped peanut butter.
    Pears or apples and a bit of cheese or some cashews or walnuts.
    A banana.
    Boiled egg with some S&P.
    Those mozarella and prosciutto roll ups.
  • amy19355
    amy19355 Posts: 805 Member
    i like a date stuffed with one of the nut butters (almond, cashew or pistachio)
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I find the calorie count of dates fairly insulting :D
    Add nut butter to it and it's like a meal's worth of calories.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Sugar free Jell-o snack cups (5 calories) and roasted seaweed (20 calories per 5 grams).
  • allarounddice
    allarounddice Posts: 39 Member
    a glass of skim milk
  • amy19355
    amy19355 Posts: 805 Member
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    I find the calorie count of dates fairly insulting :D
    Add nut butter to it and it's like a meal's worth of calories.

    Interesting characterization of insulting!

    One date + 1 tsp of almond butter = 143 calories by my reckoning.

    My typical meal can be as much as 500 calories. Sounds like your meals are very different.

    To each their own!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Tuna packets (70-90 cals) and single serving microwave popcorn (100-150 cals) are my go to's usually
  • Kupla71
    Kupla71 Posts: 1,490 Member
    Yes pickles! Also white cheddar rice cakes. Sometimes I just need to taste something sweet or tangy so I snack on pomegranate seeds.
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
    Tea. Add sweetener of your choice if you'd like. I have about a dozen different teas at work and they're great for when you want something but aren't actually hungry.

    Many individually wrapped chocolates are in the neighborhood of 50 calories each. I think Ghirardelli squares are a nice, satisfying size.

    Jerky (meat or meatless) is great if protein helps you feel full, as is a light cheese like Babybel, Laughing Cow, or string cheese.

    I will also vouch for the roasted seaweed.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    Rice cakes with Laughing Cow cheese wedges. Lots of flavors of both.
    Turkey jerky.
    Raw veggies. There’s prep time (I prep once a week) few calories and a lot of chew time.

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