Overtime snack ideas

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martinh78
martinh78 Posts: 601
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Hi all,

I'm looking for something that i can store, doesn't require water, won't go off too quickly etc, that I can keep in a locker or toolbox at work for days when we run over and I don't have enough food etc.

Alpen cereal bars are nice enough but just don't fill me up or seem to offer me any energy boost.

I have loads of fruit during my normal days and plan my packed lunch ahead, but I'm after "emergency" stashes that I can grab on the way out of the door and eat en-route to a call-out for example. Obviously I am not going to make loads of extra packed lunch just in case we work late, but know I can't go from 2:30pm until 7pm without something...

I don't mind if it's homemade, but it has to last for ages (so I'll make a large batch every so often), needs to be a bar or bisuit or something. I'm a bit stuck.

Cheers, Martin

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  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
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    NUTS! They sell mini packs, but it is easy to just buy them in the bulk section and dole out a serving size into bags to store in your desk or anywhere else.

    I just had another idea. It is kind of weird-- I snack on 1/2 a cup of beans sometimes. They are full of protein and fiber, and keep me pretty full. 100 cals per half cup, depending on what kind of bean. Just store a can of them and a can opener somewhere.
  • potuschris
    potuschris Posts: 23
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    I'm a big fan of fiber bars. I tend to have a smaller 90 calorie one as a morning snack, but when I was taking night classes, I would often have one has a late afternoon snack to get me through class. I also really like the High Energy Trail Mix from Wal-Mart.
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 765 Member
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    Hi, someone on here suggested taking in 25g bags of mixed fruit and nuts in, protein and enough cals to tide you over (one saved me today) lol
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    I keep nuts and Kashi granola bars (the ones that are lower in sugar) in my desk for the very same reason. I find that one bar and a handful of nuts can keep me going for another 1-2 hrs.
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
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    They have small cans of tuna in water. You can keep a couple of those around and some crackers? Other than that - Fiber One bars are my go to for a good shelf life.
  • lawtechie
    lawtechie Posts: 708 Member
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    I like the Special K meal replacement bars. They have chocolately chip, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate caramel and other flavors. My local walmart sells a 6-pack for just under $6. On average it is 170 calories, 10 g protein, 5 g fiber, 6 g fat.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
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    Beef jerky
    Nuts
    Dried fruit
    Dry cereal (high fiber/protein)
    Apple chips (baked not fried)
    Canned beans
    :)
  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
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    In the UK we have "fridge raiders" (pieces of chicken in a bag for snacking) or "pepperami" or "cheese strings". Great for snacking.
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
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    Did I mention I don't like nuts...

    lol.

    I'll try some different ones as I know there are loads of types. Good idea, and one I may have thought of if I liked nuts lol.


    Any canned goods, tuna etc aren't an option, anything that requires spoons etc is no good. Must be in a bag or wrapper I can bin on the go.

    Nuts or maybe the granola/special k bars seem the best ideas so far. Thanks. Might try making a trail mix of nuts and rasins and maybe dried fruit?
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
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    In the UK we have "fridge raiders" (pieces of chicken in a bag for snacking) or "pepperami" or "cheese strings". Great for snacking.

    I am in the UK, will have a look at those. I make my own chicken bag snacks for the day actaully, with left over chicken, but they don't keep for long.

    I haven't had cheese for 6 weeks....I daren't, I'll crack and and up ordering pizza!
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
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    Just another thought, maybe a protein shake but a ready made/330ml bottle. Need to check if they keep out of the fridge.
  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
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    http://www.mattessons.co.uk/?page_id=212

    Fridge Raiders.. :)

    They do a range of flavours - piri piri, southern fried, tikka

    They are handy little bags. :)
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
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    http://www.mattessons.co.uk/?page_id=212

    Fridge Raiders.. :)

    They do a range of flavours - piri piri, southern fried, tikka

    They are handy little bags. :)

    They look good actually, you'd expect them to be worse for the ingredients etc. Should be able to keep them in a fridge at work and remember to grab them before leaving. Thanks.

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