When you come in from work what’s your go to snack?
juststartedrunningagain
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Exactly as the title asks! I’ve had some great responses to my other question so now taking advantage and asking another. When I get in from work I prepare kids meals at six pm up at 6am so I’m usually finding it hard not to resist something. I used to eat bread - and too much but no longer. I like a treat and I know it’s bad but I need something to look forward to- husband isn’t gone until 8 pm and likes us to eat together. In another life I would go to the gym but now I have little people.
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I hear you! I've always snacked while I've made dinner and It's a terrible habit, when I sit down with family to eat....I've already eaten. >_< I honestly try not to snack but, whatever. I still find myself shoving food in my face.
I really really really like having pickles around for this exact moment. They are crunchy, salty, yummy. Basically my requirements for any and all snacks. I do not worry about popping a couple (or a lot, let's be honest) in my mouth while I'm making dinner.
I can mindlessly eat these and not feel bad physically or mentally about my mindless eating.1 -
My go-to snack when I get home is lunchmeat and cheese rollups.
If I start trying to cook dinner without a snack, then I'm going to end up with a glass of wine or a beer in my hand.1 -
pickles and string cheese1
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Nuts and nori.1
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tcunbeliever wrote: »My go-to snack when I get home is lunchmeat and cheese rollups.
If I start trying to cook dinner without a snack, then I'm going to end up with a glass of wine or a beer in my hand.
This is so me! I can't tell you how many times while cooking dinner I go to take a sip of wine... and there isn't any! LOL
Today's go-to snack was turkey deli meat rolled up with a pickle spear and a little cream cheese.2 -
I often have a snack of a tin of sardines or some string cheese.0
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tcunbeliever wrote: »My go-to snack when I get home is lunchmeat and cheese rollups.
If I start trying to cook dinner without a snack, then I'm going to end up with a glass of wine or a beer in my hand.
I tend to grab a pepperoni or some cheese too.1 -
I will have a cheese stick, slim Jim (wrap the slim Jim with a slice of cheese or wrap the cheese stick with a slice of deli ham), beef jerky....0
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Pickles, cheese, pepperoni, beef jerky. I like nuts, but they're too easy to overdo. The other items are easier to portion and stick to.
I've heard some folks keep hard boiled eggs on hand for quick snacks. Now I'm thinking about making some now since dinner is done but I'm farther under my calorie and protein goals than I'd prefer.1 -
I get home from work at 7pm and eat my dinner straight away so no need for me to snack but when I do I have hard boiled eggs, jerky, nuts, cheese, olives, something light.1
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A plate of scrambled eggs.2
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“Whisps” - crunchy Parmesan cheese crisps!2
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Cheese or pickled eggs.
I usually eat too much cheese if I choose it after work (coming in from shift at 5:30 AM) and my tummy isn't exactly happy if I eat that just before I head to bed (asleep by 6 AM). Pickled eggs work a bit better as I don't overdo it with them. I just do it the lazy way: hard boil eggs, peel, stick in ex-pickle jar (juice left after the pickles are gone) along with some whole peppercorns, extra dill and thinly sliced onion if you like, and top off with extra vinegar. Don't touch for at least 1 week - then they are perfect.
Yummier with extra pink salt in your hand to lick up as you eat them.12 -
canadjineh wrote: »I hard boil eggs, peel, stick in ex-pickle jar (juice left after the pickles are gone) along with some whole peppercorns, extra dill and thinly sliced onion if you like, and top off with extra vinegar. Don't touch for at least 1 week - then they are perfect.
Yummier with extra pink salt in your hand to lick up as you eat them.
WHAT. Holy crap I'm a little too excited to try this. I need a mind blown emoji on here.
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Pocket meat, cheese stick, or protein shake0
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Cheese or almonds are my go to snack.0
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Walnuts.0
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Dill pickles, ultimate garlic. Pickled eggs. Thin slices salami...0
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Chai tea with cream or a couple of spoonfuls of plain Greek yogurt to hold me until dinner. Boring. I know.1
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canadjineh wrote: »Cheese or pickled eggs.
I usually eat too much cheese if I choose it after work (coming in from shift at 5:30 AM) and my tummy isn't exactly happy if I eat that just before I head to bed (asleep by 6 AM). Pickled eggs work a bit better as I don't overdo it with them. I just do it the lazy way: hard boil eggs, peel, stick in ex-pickle jar (juice left after the pickles are gone) along with some whole peppercorns, extra dill and thinly sliced onion if you like, and top off with extra vinegar. Don't touch for at least 1 week - then they are perfect.
Yummier with extra pink salt in your hand to lick up as you eat them.
wow, mind blown here too! I have 3 jars of pickles in the fridge now. Can't wait to try this!3 -
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We have tins of smoked oysters. Love them. We buy them by the flat (pack of 10 tins)! Walmart sells Reese brand, best we've found and their large or colossal are the best! They sell them near the canned tuna.
I LOVE the "pickled" egg idea! Going to totally gross out my boyfriend with that one next time I finish a jar, heh!
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Nuts or cheese, appreciating every bite. I do have to count them out before I start though.1
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I will have to try the pickled eggs too! I keep the big jars of pickles mainly for the pickle juice to help with occasional headaches and leg cramps, but will be willing to use some for this!0
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I do nuts. I count out 5 almonds and 5 pecans.
I've been making pickled eggs in leftover pickle brine for years!1 -
canadjineh wrote: »Cheese or pickled eggs.
I usually eat too much cheese if I choose it after work (coming in from shift at 5:30 AM) and my tummy isn't exactly happy if I eat that just before I head to bed (asleep by 6 AM). Pickled eggs work a bit better as I don't overdo it with them. I just do it the lazy way: hard boil eggs, peel, stick in ex-pickle jar (juice left after the pickles are gone) along with some whole peppercorns, extra dill and thinly sliced onion if you like, and top off with extra vinegar. Don't touch for at least 1 week - then they are perfect.
Yummier with extra pink salt in your hand to lick up as you eat them.
wow, I am making these this weekend! thanks @canadjineh0 -
I'm all about shortcuts. If you want really interesting pickled eggs pack them fairly tight in the jar and fill in brine level with very good old balsamic. You will get amazing spotted eggs with a lovely rich brown color and white spots where they've been pressed against the glass or each other. If I find a picture I took of mine a while ago, I'll post it here again. They look and taste so neat.2
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