Remember last weeks healthier snack ideas? Did you make any of them? Did you love them?
I just wanted to share a few more good snack ideas that I learned from that meeting. It is always good, for me at least, to have a few quick HEALTHY "go-to's" in the pantry, otherwise, my quick "go-to's" aren't so much as healthy as they should be! So let's dish this out, shall we?
This first list is for the calorie counters. Just some ideas. I like reading lists like this because it sparks my creativity. I may not like some of the things on the list, but it makes me think of something I would like.
100 CALORIE SNACK IDEAS
- 1 c. Sliced Bananas and Fresh Raspberries
- 2 c. Carrots
- 3 1/2 c Air Popped Popcorn
- 5 Melba Toast Crackers, Rye or Pumpernickel
- 2 T of Peanuts
- 2 Domino Size Slices of low-fat Colby or Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Fat Free Pudding Cup
- 1/2 c of Sugar-Free Gelatin, any flavor, and 2 T low fat Whipped Topping
- 15 Chocolate Covered Raisins
- 6 Animal Crackers
- Add 1/4 of fat-free Ranch Dressing to 1 c of mixed Fresh Veggies such as Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper, Celery, Carrot Sticks and Cherry Tomatoes
- Either 6 Saltine Crackers or Two Graham Cracker squares with 2 tsp of Peanut Butter or Fruit Jam
- One 1/2 c of Fat-Free Ice Cream
- A luscious Parfait: 1/2 c of Low-Fat Pudding layered into a parfait glass, alternating with two crumbled vanilla wafers and a dollop of Low Fat Whipped Topping to Garnish the top
- Spoon 1/2 c of Salsa and 2 T of Non-Fat Sour Cream over a small Baked Potato
- Place a Marshmallow on top of a Graham Cracker and microwave until gooey, drizzle with a tsp of Chocolate syrup
- Cut half an apple into slices and spread with 2 t Peanut Butter
- 1/2 c of Applesauce and 1 piece of toast cut into 4 sticks for Dipping
- 10 Dry Roasted Cashews or 12-15 Natural Almonds
- 26 Grapes
- 1 two inch slice of Angel Food Cake
- 1 Hard Boiled Egg
- 4 Hershey's Kisses
- 2 T Hummus with 12 Grape Tomatoes
This next list was an idea they gave at the class. This is a "build-your-own" type of list for snacks and lunches. It's a list to keep handy so we can combine different portions to keep portions and calories under control.
BREAD, CEREAL, RICE & PASTA CALORIES
1/2 c plain cooked instant oatmeal 80
1 oz Cheerios Cereal 110
1 c Cooked Tender Macaroni Noodles 115
1 Twisted Dutch Pretzel 65
1 Slice French Bread 100
1 oz Shredded Wheat Cereal 100
FRUITS
1 c Fresh Blueberries 80
1/2 Cantaloupe Melon 95
1 c Unsweetened Applesauce 105
1 medium size Banana or Pear 105
VEGETABLES
1 c Mixed Veggies, Cooked 105
1 Ear Corn on the Cob 85
1 c Squash (baked acorn or butternut) 100
1 Sweet Potato Baked/Broiled and Peeled 115
1/2 c Frozen Broccoli with Cheese Sauce 116
MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, EGGS and NUTS
1 Fried Egg 90
1/4 c Frozen Egg Substitute 30
1 Roasted Chicken Drumstick (1.5 oz) 75
1 T Peanut Butter 95
5 oz Turkey Breast (roasted, no skin) 115
12-15 Almonds 110
2 T Pistachios (25) 92
DAIRY, MILK, YOGURT and CHEESE
1 c Skim Milk 90
1 oz Bleu Cheese 100
1 oz Cheddar or Swiss Cheese 115
3 Fl oz Fat Free Vanilla Ice Cream 100
SWEET TREATS
1 3.5 oz Brownie (from box mix) 160
1 c Hot Cocoa (from powdered mix) 100
1 oz Hard Candy or Jelly Beans 100
FATS, OILS and SUGARS
1 T Olive or Canola Oil 120
1 T Whipped Butter 80
1 T Regular Mayo 99
1 T Light Mayo 44
10 French Fries 110
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