Is there a snack that I can feel good about?

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  • mea9
    mea9 Posts: 561 Member
    diet jello with Whipped cream when you know you're going to binge...

    anything else when you know you've got enough control to have a small portion and enjoy the flavor


    Enjoy :)

    Hmm commercially prepared animal collagen topped with any kind of sweetened cream (and bought whip often containing additives) does not seem like a healthy snack to me!

    Wow. I had a look at Jazzalea's profile and it looks like she's done a lot really well. I might have to try this one!
  • bobbin1
    bobbin1 Posts: 60
    I like to snack on pistachio nuts.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Definitely plain non-fat greek yogurt with about 5-10 natural almonds. It's super high in protein and very filling, for not too many calories. Mix some honey, if you want to go natural or some splenda to make it sweeter.

    Try hard boiled eggs as well. High protein.

    I think it's important to have snacks be high in protein.

    I have a very weird snack I like to have... chick peas with fat free feta cheese mixed with some balsamic vinegar for flavoring, lol. It's very high protein. I love chick peas so...this works for me but it's not something I would recommend to people as it's pretty odd.
    I often wonder how much is to much, why do you think it's important to have high protein? The "it makes me feel full" aspect, the "it helps me repair if I'm exercising" aspect or other?

    And actually, that sounds really good...I love balsamic vinegar. Sometimes I put it on salad as is (but if people are around I add olive oil and dressing-like-things so I don't look odd lol
  • bobbin1
    bobbin1 Posts: 60
    I like to snack on pistachio nuts.
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I freeze a lot of fruit...that way I can always make a quick snack that feels like a treat.

    This morning for example I took half a cup of frozen fruit and warmed it up on the stove so it turned into more of a sauce and put it over my home made waffles. This is better than syrup and it tastes fabulous!!!

    Or, you can just purée the fruit and add cream cheese, non-fat whipped cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, to taste. This is a great and healthier dip! :)

    Slushies! Purée frozen fruit with some water...yum!

    You can add frozen berries or other fruit to sugar free white grape juice, and freeze in popsicle molds. Or place berries in ice cube trays. Cover with water or juice, and freeze. Use instead of ice cubes in your water to add a little flavor....

    Also, every Sunday I slice up all my veggies and individually pack baggies. That way I can just grab and go...and if I get in the mood to snack I have some readily available instead of reaching for chips or candy...lol
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    This morning for example I took half a cup of frozen fruit and warmed it up on the stove so it turned into more of a sauce and put it over my home made waffles. This is better than syrup and it tastes fabulous!!!

    Yum!
  • jenbooks
    jenbooks Posts: 55 Member
    Put 2T of cool whip on 1 square of graham cracker, top with other square and freeze. For Weight Watchers it is 1 point, otherwise I am not sure of the break down. However, it is a great alternative to Ice Cream Sandwiches.

    Oh. My. I'ma have to try that. :D

    One thing I've done is angel food cake, fat free cool whip, and a little drizzle of chocolate syrup. Small chunks, of course: I think I was using like 1" squares of the cake. Super sweet to hit that sweet craving.
  • bgp6
    bgp6 Posts: 6 Member
    I will definitely have to try them! :)
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Sure, but anyone who really read her request would know not to suggest something like Cool Whip. I'd be frustrated too.

    Thanks, I still apologized (thread and personally) just in case that particular person felt like I was attacking them specifically even though there were no complaints from the person who said it. Some people can get upset easily, I try to respect that and didn't think me attacking a food would. Little did I know! Some people stick up for their snacks, and perhaps rightfully so! :P
  • karenhs2
    karenhs2 Posts: 197
    Definitely plain non-fat greek yogurt with about 5-10 natural almonds. It's super high in protein and very filling, for not too many calories. Mix some honey, if you want to go natural or some splenda to make it sweeter.

    Try hard boiled eggs as well. High protein.

    I think it's important to have snacks be high in protein.

    I have a very weird snack I like to have... chick peas with fat free feta cheese mixed with some balsamic vinegar for flavoring, lol. It's very high protein. I love chick peas so...this works for me but it's not something I would recommend to people as it's pretty odd.
    I often wonder how much is to much, why do you think it's important to have high protein? The "it makes me feel full" aspect, the "it helps me repair if I'm exercising" aspect or other?

    It is both for me. Snacks with significant amounts of protein do stay with me longer and, since I am doing some weight training, are part of my protocol to help my body repair itself. I have also found that it staves off sugar cravings and depression for me.
  • LaurieP3
    LaurieP3 Posts: 3
    I'm new at this, but yesterday I found that roasted, lightly salted pumpkin seeds were very good. (I like seeds and nuts) I snack at work all the time so needed something that was relatively good for me. The serving size is 1/4 cup so I roughed it, all the time thinking that it wasn't very much and I was wasting calories...well the 1/4 cup was fine. I felt good after and it killed whatever craving I was having and I was good to go until dinner.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    It is both for me. Snacks with significant amounts of protein do stay with me longer and, since I am doing some weight training, are part of my protocol to help my body repair itself. I have also found that it staves off sugar cravings and depression for me.

    Interesting, I never even thought of the last part but it's so true. I start eating more and more quick sugar snacks during exams, it never helps me feel better! Thanks.
  • lizbudd55
    lizbudd55 Posts: 7 Member
    There's one snack that I love that I haven't seen mentioned: frozen seedless red grapes. They have a bit of crunch, and they're very sweet. Try them - they're very satisfying!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I'm new at this, but yesterday I found that roasted, lightly salted pumpkin seeds were very good. (I like seeds and nuts) I snack at work all the time so needed something that was relatively good for me. The serving size is 1/4 cup so I roughed it, all the time thinking that it wasn't very much and I was wasting calories...well the 1/4 cup was fine. I felt good after and it killed whatever craving I was having and I was good to go until dinner.

    Where do you buy pumpkin seeds? That reminds me pine nuts done in the oven for a few minutes until they're golden are delicious (especially in salads)
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I was asked by one of our MFP family members to re enter my post.

    For anyone who is interested.

    http://www.canadianparents.com/article/100-family-snacks-under-100-calories
  • inlander
    inlander Posts: 339 Member
    Do you mean "snack" as in, something to eat between meals when you're feeling nibbly, or something that is sweet and naughty but is still healthy?

    For the former, I agree with the celery and peanut butter (or even cream cheese) and cheese sticks.
    For the latter, I consider berries and greek yogurt to be one of the best sweet-tooth fixes I've ever had.
  • richardholt2011
    richardholt2011 Posts: 118 Member
    cherry tomatoes
  • nathan6878
    nathan6878 Posts: 115 Member
    I love Costco's UTZ Pub mix, that really fills me up, I am doing a combo of this plan and Weight Watchers and point's wise it is only three points for a half cup.
  • Alexdur85
    Alexdur85 Posts: 255 Member
    I like Pita chips and hummus, bananas and peanut butter.
  • ablykins
    ablykins Posts: 200 Member
    Dry roasted edamame- super tasty, crunchy and lots of healthy protein as well as fiber!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Good point. I more or less meant something I could grab quickly that have ingredients in it, and not preservatives/additives. I also find it hard to grab something that's not grains, though I didn't want to say that because someone did end up putting up a yummy recipe with food ingredients in it.
  • jlnk
    jlnk Posts: 188 Member
    For salty cravings, I love pistachios. 1/2 cup is only 160 calories and packs 6 grams of protein.

    For sweet, nothing beats peanut butter (natural) and apples for me.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Dry roasted edamame- super tasty, crunchy and lots of healthy protein as well as fiber!
    Do you do that yourself? Or can you buy them somewhere? I didn't even know what that was until this post
  • I_get_fit
    I_get_fit Posts: 145 Member
    apple and nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, or coconut butter)

    babybell cheese

    greek yogurt, berries, and nuts

    veggies and hummus

    popcorn in the microwave (season it with cinnamon, parmesan, taco seasoning, or whatever sounds good)

    banana sliced down the middle - filled with peanut butter or coconut butter

    smoothie (frozen fruit, milk of choice, yogurt, etc)

    trailmix (nuts, dried fruit, unsweetened coconut flakes,and a small amount of high quality dark chocolate)
  • sycarroll
    sycarroll Posts: 14 Member
    A snack i like is mixture of dried fruit and nuts.Mix 2x 1/3 cup of nut mix with 1/3 cup dried fruit. There 3 serving in that all you need do is separate them out
  • cowgirlslikeus86
    cowgirlslikeus86 Posts: 597 Member
    To kill a sweets craving, I eat Chobani 0%, low cal frozen yogurt or Nallys Oats n' Honey granola bars.
    For substance I eat clementines or I make my own greek salad (cherry tomatoes halved, feta cheese,cukes,low cal balsamic dressing and sometimes Calamatas). I have also found tuna with red apple chopped up, fresh ground peper and hellmans dijonaise on melba toast or wasa to be satisfactory.:bigsmile:
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    I keep boiled eggs in my fridge and less-salt nuts in my cupboard. Both are a good, quick snack with plenty of protein (nice thing about the egg is that it's already portioned :laugh: ) Also, canned tuna or salmon, not a sandwich and def no mayo, is a good protein snack.

    For sweet snacks, we keep a bowl of apples and oranges on the counter. There's enough of us in the house that they don't go bad, but if you keep them in the fridge they last longer. Also, red bell peppers are sweet and crunchy.

    I will admit, sometimes a Snickers hits the spot more than anything! I just account for calories and eat a lighter dinner. Not too often, but once in a while I hafta have some chocolate! :laugh: :laugh:
  • lvpthemvp
    lvpthemvp Posts: 266 Member
    sunflower seeds in the shell
  • trixylewis
    trixylewis Posts: 197 Member
    bump to write down a couple of these!
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    eating a lot of jello. not healthy but it helps. salsa?

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