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Need some new snack ideas

emalbright
emalbright Posts: 45 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
I have been eating basically the same snacks for the last month or so and I am ready for something new!
Give me some ideas! (mine recently have been turkey pepperoni with a string cheese, apple and peanut butter, cottage cheese)

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  • amoffatt
    amoffatt Posts: 674 Member
    Greek yogurt with granola (or I like to use Go Kashi lean)
    Protein shake (this is if I am near a blender)
    Bagel thin with Laughing Cow cheese wedge
    Light popcorn
    Frozen grapes
  • emalbright
    emalbright Posts: 45 Member
    Oh I love froen grapes!
    and laughing cow cheese!!
    Thanks! my brain is fried today for some reason...
  • Denjo060
    Denjo060 Posts: 1,008
    laughing cow cheese with pretzels
    an orange
    dry cereal ( like Kashi go lean)
  • Brittany3914
    Brittany3914 Posts: 258 Member
    One can of Starkist chunk light tuna in water (100 calories for the entire can). I heat that up in a pan for a few minutes (no butter, oils, or sprays). Sometimes I add red pepper flakes, or cherry tomatoes, or any veggies I have on hand. It's also good on bread for a quick sandwich!
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    Kale chips ! !!

    Easy to make & will satisfy your crunch needs.
    Wash and thoroughly dry , then tear leaves into small pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with your choice of seasoning salt/kosher salt/sea salt . Bake at 350 until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • teachparents
    teachparents Posts: 225 Member
    low fat crackers with hummus

    i've also seen chick peas roasted and seasoned but never tried them! google it!
  • bergsangel
    bergsangel Posts: 131
    I really like the Kashi Go Lean Crunchy Bars...sweet and salty.
  • callmeBAM
    callmeBAM Posts: 445 Member
    EAT SOME NUTS!
  • rrcaudill
    rrcaudill Posts: 87
    Sugar snap peas...raw right out of the bag...YUM!!!
    Grape tomatoes
    berries
    nuts
  • Astacia74
    Astacia74 Posts: 166 Member
    Veggies or pita chips with hummus!
  • embersfallen
    embersfallen Posts: 534 Member
    bump
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    Protein shake with strawberries (just had one)
    Almonds
    Pure Protein Bars
    1 Hershey's Dark chocolate square
  • Mehagon
    Mehagon Posts: 83
    Some of my favorite snacks:
    *Rice cakes with a light smearing of peanut butter and sugar free preserves
    *If you don't mind a little cooking one hour a week: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=218543
    - I usually add banana slices into it or some cinnamon or sugar free preserves to add a flavor. :) They are very moist, and
    great as snacks!
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    Parmesean Crisps - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/parmesan-crisps-recipe/index.html

    Ingredients
    3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano
    Freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, or cayenne, optional

    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

    Grate cheese on the small hole side of a 4-sided box grater into a small bowl. Using a tablespoon measure, place cheese in mounds onto a nonstick silicone pad or greased parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten out mounds with the back of a spoon, making sure mounds are at least 4 inches apart. Season with pepper, paprika, or cayenne, if desired. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden.
  • udallmom101
    udallmom101 Posts: 564 Member
    apple with some natural peanut butter, I also like Greek yogurt with some granola, but one of my favorite snacks is cottage cheese with peaches.
  • Mom0fTwo
    Mom0fTwo Posts: 326 Member
    an orange and some almonds
    strawberry Greek yogurt
    roasted red pepper hummus and baby carrots
    hard-boiled egg and an apple
  • amzasmommy
    amzasmommy Posts: 26 Member
    Kale chips ! !!

    Easy to make & will satisfy your crunch needs.
    Wash and thoroughly dry , then tear leaves into small pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with your choice of seasoning salt/kosher salt/sea salt . Bake at 350 until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

    How long do these keep for? I'm wondering if I can make a bunch and then snack on them at work for a few days.
  • wells0707
    wells0707 Posts: 251 Member
    weight watchers has a raspberry cheesecake ice cream bar that is only 80 calories and is absolutely delicious! If you are looking for a decent sweet treat :)
  • schmoozie26
    schmoozie26 Posts: 63 Member
    cottage cheese
    greek yougurt
    any fresh fruit or veggies
    raw almonds
    boiled egg
    apple and peanut butter
  • Eshades
    Eshades Posts: 30 Member
    Bump
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    When I worked out at camp, I was pretty limited and pretty lazy.

    I'd toss some almonds in a pan and franks hot sauce, cook them til the sauce dries on, and you have spicy almonds.

    I think I'd also toss a little butter in a pan with cheerios, cinnamon and sweetner, then cook that til it dried on. Not a bad snack either.

    I used to religiously eat a cup of cottage cheese with cinnamon+ sweetner, and if i was feelin frisky, a few raisins and slivered almonds.


    ;)
  • slightner
    slightner Posts: 61 Member
    Rold Gold cheddar cheese pretzels, 20 pretzels is 110 cal
    Sensible Portions Veggie Straws, 38 straws is 120 cal
  • drellbell
    drellbell Posts: 23
    [How long do these keep for? I'm wondering if I can make a bunch and then snack on them at work for a few days.
    [/quote]

    they keep for a couple days, but you have to use an airtight container, I placed mine in a ziplock bag and they lost their crunch
  • turbophoenix
    turbophoenix Posts: 152
    These are some of my favorites:

    1. A sliced apple with peanut or almond butter.
    2. Yogurt with fruit and/or granola.
    3. Baby carrots and hummus (I add some sriracha for extra kick!)
    4. Bagel thin with peanut butter.
    5. Laughing Cow cheese with whole wheat crackers.
  • Dovely2
    Dovely2 Posts: 6
    I've bought Terra Brand products. They have very low sodium (10mg) and Vitamin A of at least 25%. I really enjoy the Sweets (sweet potatoes) & Beets. Terra gives me the feeling like I'm eating potato chips when I'm not and 15 chips is 160 calories, where as my banana is 105 or my orange at 90.
  • CapsFan17
    CapsFan17 Posts: 198
    I like quaker chewy lowfat granola bars; they have a bunch of flavors for 90 cal.
  • kychica718
    kychica718 Posts: 7
    -Pistachios.

    -Greek yogurt (Fage is my favorite brand. I think the plain with a little sugar or Splenda is very filling and around 100 calories).

    -Two *corn* tortillas (taco size) sprinkled with some shredded Mexican blend cheese and heated in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Fold it in half, or roll it up and dip in some salsa (looks for Herdez brand in the international aisle of your supermarket).

    -Vitatops (vitalicious.com or available in frozen section of supermarkets)

    -Barbara's Puffins cereals (I snack on them dry)--found in the "health food section" of the grocery store. All the flavors are good, but especially the peanut butter.

    -pretzal M & M when you need chocolate :)
  • valleyofbaca
    valleyofbaca Posts: 4 Member
    I eat mostly vegan and am incorporating more raw food into my diet. The snack of the moment is:

    Large organic carrot (shredded)
    Grapefruit sections (1/2, skins & pith removed)
    2 Tablespoons Health Starts Here Tangarine Vinaigrette (from Whole Foods)

    Shred carrot, toss grapefruit & vinaigrette.

    Refreshing, light, tasty. :smile:
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