When you come in from work what’s your go to snack?

juststartedrunningagain
juststartedrunningagain Posts: 168 Member
edited December 19 in Social Groups
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.

Help! X

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  • mmultanen
    mmultanen Posts: 1,029 Member
    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.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    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.
  • gdaydreamer
    gdaydreamer Posts: 56 Member
    pickles and string cheese
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Nuts and nori.
  • JaimeLaRae
    JaimeLaRae Posts: 279 Member
    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.
  • 2t9nty
    2t9nty Posts: 1,630 Member
    I often have a snack of a tin of sardines or some string cheese.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    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.
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    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....
  • gcminton
    gcminton Posts: 170 Member
    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.
  • ironmaidenchick
    ironmaidenchick Posts: 213 Member
    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.
  • CarolynRSB
    CarolynRSB Posts: 84 Member
    A plate of scrambled eggs.
  • THachAb
    THachAb Posts: 63 Member
    “Whisps” - crunchy Parmesan cheese crisps!
  • Citrislazer
    Citrislazer Posts: 312 Member
    Pocket meat, cheese stick, or protein shake
  • ahale160
    ahale160 Posts: 3 Member
    Cheese or almonds are my go to snack.
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Walnuts.
  • IronGiant0
    IronGiant0 Posts: 48 Member
    Dill pickles, ultimate garlic. Pickled eggs. Thin slices salami...
  • alffmfp
    alffmfp Posts: 24 Member
    Chai tea with cream or a couple of spoonfuls of plain Greek yogurt to hold me until dinner. Boring. I know.
  • rich41n
    rich41n Posts: 25 Member
    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!
  • keezo1
    keezo1 Posts: 204 Member
    Pickles or cheese
  • NicoleL874
    NicoleL874 Posts: 675 Member
    Pocket meat, cheese stick, or protein shake
    What is pocket meat?

  • NicoleL874
    NicoleL874 Posts: 675 Member
    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!

  • tierrafuego
    tierrafuego Posts: 34 Member
    Nuts or cheese, appreciating every bite. I do have to count them out before I start though.
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    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!
  • dkginger
    dkginger Posts: 167 Member
    I do nuts. I count out 5 almonds and 5 pecans.
    I've been making pickled eggs in leftover pickle brine for years!
  • camtosh
    camtosh Posts: 898 Member
    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 @canadjineh
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    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.
  • maddog1769
    maddog1769 Posts: 34 Member
    Chicharrones
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