Need low calorie snack food ideas, please!

Ronni

Ronni

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I tend to eat the same things for my between meal snacks, and I'm getting really bored. I don't eat a lot of carbs, though I don't keep track of counts, just try to focus primarily on fruits and veggies, protein and dairy. I might have a piece of dave's killer bread toast in the morning, or occasionally have pasta for dinner, but don't consume a lot of crackers, breads, potatoes etc.

I'll have grapes or other fruit like apple or orange, a mozzarella cheese stick or 0 fat greek yogurt. I'll munch on a cup of sugar snap peas or mini peppers, occasionally some hummus and carrots, very occasionally a handful of crackers or popcorn.

Any ideas for something different? I don't mind cooking or prepping in advance so I've got stuff for the week, I'm just out of ideas as to what to make. I usually have 2-3 snacks a day, 1 between breakfast and lunch, and 1 or sometimes 2 between lunch and dinner, depending on how late we eat. I don't eat after dinner.

All suggestions welcomed!
 

I do a thing called over night oats. You can buy it premade online but they're expensive and I think aimed at kids.
I use four OZ's of oat milk with one third cup of Organic steel cut oats., a little dark brown sugar (organic), cinnamon and some type of dried fruit (organic) or roasted pecan. shake and let it sit over night. I eat it cold, but you can nuke it for warm.
One of my favorites since I was a kid is celery and peanut butter. Organic of course.
Once in a while I have Cliff bar. It stays with me for a goodly amount of time.
Just a suggestion to break it up.
 
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Hard boiled egg
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RadishRose said:
small Caprese salad
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Hard boiled egg
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Oh man I totally forgot about caprese salad!!! I have fresh basil growing in my garden and I always have grape tomatoes on hand. Usually I buy the stick mozzarella for convenience, but I absolutely love the Bellagiolioso soft mozzarella which is the best! A drizzle of balsamic and it’s a delicious snack! Thanks @RadishRose ❤️
 
1/2 cup of a plain breakfast cereal with skim milk or plant milk.

A smoothie with a banana or frozen berries and milk.

Peanut butter on toast with a small glass of milk.

A small serving of fruit and cheese or nuts.

My diabetic ‘coach’ says that snacks should consist of at least two food groups.
 
Dulse makes a nice snack if you're looking for something to nibble on, Full of numerous nutrients:
Dulse contains significant levels of calcium and potassium which help your bones strengthen and become more resilient. Benefits of dulse also include helping to lower your blood pressure, improve your eye sight and improve the health of your thyroid gland.

It is a bit of an acquired taste though.
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I just bought a BIG bag of Blue Diamond almonds flavored with wasabi and soy sauce (mildly). 20 nuts are 170 calories, 6 grams carbohydrates and lots of fiber. yum!
I got them on Amazon and it is a 25 ounce bag
 
I haven't eaten this recently but when I was doing weight watchers I used to buy a variety of odd (to me) vegetables (like that one that tastes a little licorice-like) and cut them up and roast them on a cookie sheet (sprayed with Pam).

When I was college age I liked sliced sweet onions roasted in the oven with paprika on them.

My favorite snack now is Edamame in pods. Usually Walmart sells the snack size (tho not here in Buffalo, have to buy regular size bag here and split up) and they microwave in 3 to 5 minutes. They are 90 calories and have protein and taste good.
 
HoneyNut said:
I haven't eaten this recently but when I was doing weight watchers I used to buy a variety of odd (to me) vegetables (like that one that tastes a little licorice-like) and cut them up and roast them on a cookie sheet (sprayed with Pam).
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That would be fennel. I love it sliced raw in salads, braised, or roasted. You can find it year round in the grocery store. 🙂

Viola Family: Difference Between Anise And Fennel
Bella ✌️
 
MrPants said:
Dulse makes a nice snack if you're looking for something to nibble on, Full of numerous nutrients:
Dulse contains significant levels of calcium and potassium which help your bones strengthen and become more resilient. Benefits of dulse also include helping to lower your blood pressure, improve your eye sight and improve the health of your thyroid gland.

It is a bit of an acquired taste though.
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I can't quite make out what that is, but I'm going to look it up.
It sounds really good for you though.
 
HoneyNut said:
I haven't eaten this recently but when I was doing weight watchers I used to buy a variety of odd (to me) vegetables (like that one that tastes a little licorice-like) and cut them up and roast them on a cookie sheet (sprayed with Pam).

When I was college age I liked sliced sweet onions roasted in the oven with paprika on them.

My favorite snack now is Edamame in pods. Usually Walmart sells the snack size (tho not here in Buffalo, have to buy regular size bag here and split up) and they microwave in 3 to 5 minutes. They are 90 calories and have protein and taste good.
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Next time you make your edaname, add some oil and salt to them.
They're addicting like that.

And, I love sauteed fennel. Oil, S+P

ETA: to answer Ronni's question.....jicama
 
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