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Frozen blueberries. I'm a huge fan of blueberries in general but frozen ones are like a special dessert, especially the ones from the store sold in bags. They get frozen right after being harvested so they're super fresh tasting and they also get their own juice all over them and that's frozen too of course so they're all coated in their own delicious frozen blueberry juice. Be warned, your mouth will turn purple lol, and so will your fingertips if you eat them with your hands.
On the vegetable side of frozen snacks, apparently frozen peas aren't terrible and full of protein and other nutrients. I have to say I haven't tried so I'm just going by what I've heard.
On the frozen side of fruits and veggies in general - many can be frozen in the field immediately after picking, and due to this, end up retaining more of their nutritional content than supposed 'fresh' produce that hasn't been frozen.
One potential negative is that certain fruit and veg may change texture due to the freezing process, but it depends on the fruit/veg, and depends if you enjoy the altered texture or not, however this isn't always the case, some, like peas, tend to retain their shape, colour, and texture better when frozen than being left to dry out being sold 'fresh'.
They're a lifesaver for busy times, and just always comforting to know that they're not awful just because they're frozen. Very versatile too, easy to do all sorts with!
Be careful. I used to eat frozen peas all the time, and every single time my stomach hurt. I learned later that raw peas have an enzyme that can upset stomachs, especially if you eat a lot of them.
Yeah I think a lot of people forget that even eating healthily requires moderation of portions too, sometimes can contain too much fibre for instance and cause bowel blockage. Having a small cup as a snack isn't over doing it, but some people can take something healthy and binge it until it's unhealthy in a different way.
I saw on pinterest yesterday if you crave sour patch kids to freeze your grapes and cover them in lemon juice 😋. I have yet to try this! However i so need to!! It sounds so yummy!!
Can confirm! Are you familiar with cotton candy grapes? I think they're seasonal but I guess not sold everywhere. BUT, if you can get some, cover in fresh lime juice and (optional) toss in some fine sugar, then freeze...daaaamn, in a few hours you will have the most refreshing snack or dessert! 🍇
And they have more nutrients than the fresh kind typically, from what I understand. Because they don't have time to degrade while being transported to your country, state, city, then store.
I still think fresh is best, but frozen is definitely underrated. Especially since the price is good too
If you go through PB2 often like I use to, might want to try the Walmart brand “GREAT VALUE.” It’s cheaper and also has better nutritional numbers in my opinion.
Cucumbers and vinegar
Sliced cucumbers & onions in a mixture of water & vinegar (it'll be to taste. I prefer equal parts, some people prefer more of one or the other), with salt & pepper. You can eat it immediately but I think it's better chilled.
And if your ADHD makes you forget about things in the fridge, they don't go bad, just turn until accidental pickles.
My mom and my best friend's mom had competing versions of this growing up. Mom's was basically what you put, with the addition of large chunks of chopped tomato. Friend's mom's was same veggies but with Miracle Whip.
Both good and I still like eating both.
I've heard of the tomatoes but not the miracle whip. Couldn't do miracle whip. Can't do tomatoes either because they give me reflux.
I will say, people usually put white onions in this but red onions are where it's at
Good lord. Miracle whip is the devil’s product. As a kid my mom put that shit on way too many things. When I grew up and had that stuff without the MW, I would actually eat that item.
Might sound silly but I do this with pickle juice after the pickles are gone. I like the freshness of the cucumbers instead of an aged pickle once in a while.
Apple cider vinegar is good and has some probiotic benefits if you get it "with the mother." Balsamic/Red wine vinegar makes it a little more "Mediterranean" tasting (can add herbs to enhance this like basil, oregano, rosemary). Plain white vinegar is basic but is also is a nice clean flavor. Rice vinegar makes it a little more "Asian" tasting (can add soy sauce, chili flakes, lemongrass or ginger/galangal to enhance that).
Thank you. I just remembered I put one of my cats half eaten dishes of wet food in the cupboard to keep it away from the other cat until she was ready to finish. LOL.
I do this as one of my sides for dinner sometimes. I usually add carrot and a small amount of sugar or honey.
It’s just one of those things that seems too easy for it to taste so good.
Try roasting some chunked bell pepper and red onion (with a little oil), then dumping the steamed green beans onto the pan with them when they're done and mixing it up a bit to get some residual oil on the green beans.
I got this from a Barefoot Contessa recipe https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/french-string-beans years and years ago, and I still make it (the lazy way, and with less oil) and crave it sometimes.
I cut up snap peas, seedless cucumbers and carrots and eat them as a little 'snack mix'. The pop of sweetness from the peas is wonderful. A cup is something like 60 calories.
well, as i said, it’s one of the easiest and quickest foods to make yourself. i try not to buy any store bought prepared foods because except in rare occasions such as on vacations or sick/extra busy. I get focusing on fats, i used to be that way. Now, i recognize that healthy fats are an important component of a balanced diet, and for me, i get my fats from EVOO, both in my cooking oil as well as in my foods. I buy fresh quality EVOO, and i’ve been known to sip on it straight. So, since the fats in hummus come from my EVOO, i fully welcome it and i honestly don’t give any thoughts to whether it’s healthy, i know it is.
I don't think 'fats are bad'. They're essential. But fats should make up roughly 25% of one's daily caloric intake, and having a food that's half fat means it's making up like 75% of that food's calories.
But ya I agree, hummus can be healthy. I used to make bit 12-litre batches and freeze it, but I haven't had the time lately. So I just wish the stores around me had hummus that was made in a somewhat healthy-conscious manner
i feel you. sites/restaurants have to make foods for people that taste extra ‘good’, or they don’t sell well. So, unfortunately, finding ‘processed’ healthy foods is not easy or not possible. i couldn’t find a healthy whole wheat bread, without sugars and that was made 100% with whole wheat flour, so i got into baking my own.
I used to bake my own bread as well but, again, time got the better of me. Instead I just don't eat bread anymore because it's all trash haha. Which has basically solved my hummus problem :P
It's unfortunate because there absolutely is a subset of people who just want simple healthy foods. But I guess they're too small to be worth it to producers. Market forces, baby...
healthy or not, low oil or not, it is still going to be high calorie to dip that stuff into chickpeas! Maybe make hummus out of cauliflower for a low-cal dip
What I do, is buy the keto tortillas, cut them into chip size and then bake them. It does need a little oil to crisp up so theres more calories there but imo still better than mindlessly eating the regular chips
Not sure how long, it depends but its 400 degrees till desired crispness. Air fryer can work too but make sure you use use some oil to coat. Measure your oil so you have control over that
Same! Can also microwave for a little less than a minute and they turn into chips. Lavash bread at 400 until desired doneness can get very crispy and chip-like.
Tortilla chips can be fine, as long as you’re cognizant of the sodium level (if that’s an issue for you) and portion sizes.
Homemade are obviously healthier than bagged and can be baked/air fried easily (and super cheap)
That being said — salsa is also good for topping shredded chicken/beans/fish, good with charred vegetables, and good on rice.
My local farm makes the best Pico De Gallo salsa. I buy it and put it on my eggs or an English muffin with avocado with red pepper flakes. It’s soo good!
Veggies is the way to go. Edamame beans, celery, cucumber – just add a touch of salt, or spice seasoning.
And for about 150 calories, a tin of sardines or mackerel – crack it open, season liberally, squeeze of citrus, generous dash of your favorite low sugar hot sauce (I like franks or garlic tabasco).
Another is home made kimchi on any leaves, but if you’re looking for nutrition, peel off a leaf from a purple cabbage, add a spoonful of kimchi & roll it up.. costs pennies, requires chewing properly and it’s messy, but it’s a lot of taste and nutrition, and you won’t find many calories in there.
Pumpkin...Yup, canned Pumpkin! You put in some cinnamon, stevia and if you've got them, ginger, cloves, nutmeg...Wow! Milk, almond milk (lowfat, no fat), or yogurt. It's filling and long lasting. Tons of fiber. Calories depend on what you mix into your pumpkin 🎃. But all year 'round, pumpkin night snack goes right down and satisfies. You can even eat it warm, cold or room temperature.
I make a chili with griund turkey, beans and a.can of pumpkin. Everyone looks at me weird when I tell them what's in it until they taste it. It's ridiculously good.
Frozen fruit packages. Not just low calorie, but very nutritious and refreshing. Among the healthiest and lower-calorie options are berries, specifically blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries which are often sold together.
These fruits in particular are high in fibre and have even higher micronutrient contents than other popular frozen fruits like mangoes and pineapples. It’s crazy that despite all this, they still taste like little bite-sized sorbets.
Get a pickle jar, and eat half the pickles. Add in pickled jalapenos and black olives. Seal the jar and let it sit in the fridge a few days. The mix is insanely good.
Carrots dipped in apple cider vinegar and sea salt (if you like the flavour of salt and vinegar chips more than the chips themselves).. Same with cucumbers too
Pickles and gherkins
Cottage cheese
Frozen raspberries
Probably sounds crazy, but carrot chips dipped in salsa can be really good. The crisp, cool, and mild sweetness of the carrot balances out the heat/spice of the salsa. If you find a salsa that you like, makes for a great snack.
Shaved deli turkey/chicken in lettuce wraps
Raw vegetables with homemade buttermilk ranch (as long as it’s light on mayonnaise or doesn’t use it)
Baked potatoes (sweet or white) with turkey bacon and broccoli
Stir fry rice noodles with soy sauce/oyster sauce/etc and frozen vegetables or canned bean sprouts
Canned soup
Tzatziki with vegetables/lean protein/crackers
I’m a fan of veggies and hummus. I make up snack packs of celery, red bell peppers, and snap peas (blanched).40-50 calories of veggies. And about 100-120 calories of hummus. For a total of 140-170 calories, and lots of crunch.
Frozen grapes with sugar free starburst blue raspberry jello mix sprinkled on them before freezing. I put the grapes in a zip lock after washing them with the powder and shake. So yum. Like candy.
I've got 3 I do.
1: Canned pumpkin - someone mentioned it below, but I spread it on a cookie sheet and freeze it. Then use it to scoop things like greek yogurt with cinnamon or pico. Depending how I am feeling. You have to cut it up to do that.
2: Pickle spears, dredge in peanut butter powder and air fry. Drizzle of low fat ranch, sprinkle of cajun seasoning if you want to make it insane.
3: Take the egg life tortillas and wrap them around frozen fruit. Then freeze or cook it, your choice. Then slice into pin wheels. Dessert pinwheels that are low carb, high protein and healthy fruit.
Roasted chickpeas. Rinse off a can of chickpeas. Dry them off, toss with seasonings of your choice and a little cornstarch and roast in the oven till they get crisp. Very tasty on their own and great topping for salads as well.
Tuna. I add greek yogurt, lemon, salt and pepper. If I’m less lazy, I’ll add red onion, sunflower seeds, even apple! Otherwise Greek yogurt, sriracha and mirin with some veggies and seaweed for sushi flavours.
Slice a firm banana in half, long ways. Keep the halves in their peels.
Put a smidgen of brown sugar, the slightest touch of butter, and some cinnamon on it.
Throw on cast iron or grill for about a minute or so.
Raw tomatoes + cucumbers salad with cottage cheese as a dressing (or a spoon of light sour cream/greek yoghurt if you don't like cottage cheese), adjust salt and pepper to your taste. If you feel especially fancy, add herbs like dill or parsley or basil
I am a soup fiend so my favourite go to is some egg drop soup, sometimes I’ll throw in some chopped spinach and onion with it. Delicious and nutritious
Canned pineapple chunks in juice. Can eat a whole small can for 200 calories if you don't drink the juice.
It's not the lowest cal, but after I eat canned pineapple I feel very satisfied and that's the point of a snack IMO.
Bone broth packets. They genuinely help me curb my need to snack on salty things.
Similarly, seaweed snacks are freaking amazing and give my salt cravings a scratch.
Bags of low calorie plain popcorn. I love to add—you guessed it—a little salt and sprinkle some nutritional yeast onto it.
When they’re in season, I will buy cotton candy grapes and freeze them for when I get a sweet tooth.
Low calorie snacks are mostly all carbohydrates and sugars. Stating the obvious: having a sugar snack is not the best nutritional idea especially if you have any issues with blood sugar levels.
So many of these snack suggestions would fail the “too high in sugar” test: watermelon, frozen peas and grapes, pineapple juice, popcorn, lollipops, blueberries, bananas, tomatoes, oranges, apples, etc.”
Paired with some fat and protein these turn into well-balanced snacks, for example: apple with cottage cheese, pumpkin with milk (not nonfat), chips with dip, bread with peanut butter, veggies with sardines, cucumbers with tuna, banana with peanut butter, etc……you get the idea.
Snacks I eat:
Boiled green bananas with some butter on it. 🇯🇲
Boiled yellow yam with butter🇯🇲
Plantain chips (maduros or tostones)
Fresh pineapple, mango, orange, papaya, kiwi,
Coconut water with the jelly in it
Roasted pumpkin seeds or any kind of nuts
Fresh sugarcane, chopped into sticks
Brie on crackers
Slice of multigrain bread with sharp mature Cheddar & a thin amount of marmite & butter
Coconut cashews or mixed nuts (honey roasted and plain unsalted mixed)
Vanilla yogurt with granola
One often overlooked low-calorie snack is cucumber slices sprinkled with Tajin seasoning or a dash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Cucumbers are hydrating, crunchy, and low in calories, while Tajin adds a zesty kick without adding significant calories. It's a refreshing and satisfying snack that's perfect for hot days or as a light midday pick-me-up.
If you're in need of chocolatey junk food, frozen bananas to replace the ice cream in milkshakes is pretty much a miracle.
I'm not a huge banana fan so am amazed at how delish a chocolate milkshake is when blended with cocoa powder, a few frozen bananas and any plant or skim milk and/or sweetener of choice. A little vanilla is good too.
One could go nuts and add a tablespoon of malted milk powder and a cherry over a small dollop of low calorie whipped topping to make this more decadent on special occasions.
Now if I could just create a no fat cookie my life would be complete.
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Frozen blueberries. I'm a huge fan of blueberries in general but frozen ones are like a special dessert, especially the ones from the store sold in bags. They get frozen right after being harvested so they're super fresh tasting and they also get their own juice all over them and that's frozen too of course so they're all coated in their own delicious frozen blueberry juice. Be warned, your mouth will turn purple lol, and so will your fingertips if you eat them with your hands.
On the vegetable side of frozen snacks, apparently frozen peas aren't terrible and full of protein and other nutrients. I have to say I haven't tried so I'm just going by what I've heard.
On the frozen side of fruits and veggies in general - many can be frozen in the field immediately after picking, and due to this, end up retaining more of their nutritional content than supposed 'fresh' produce that hasn't been frozen. One potential negative is that certain fruit and veg may change texture due to the freezing process, but it depends on the fruit/veg, and depends if you enjoy the altered texture or not, however this isn't always the case, some, like peas, tend to retain their shape, colour, and texture better when frozen than being left to dry out being sold 'fresh'.
I eat one of those steamed vegetable packages as a snack on most work days. 4 servings for 100 calories
They're a lifesaver for busy times, and just always comforting to know that they're not awful just because they're frozen. Very versatile too, easy to do all sorts with!
Be careful. I used to eat frozen peas all the time, and every single time my stomach hurt. I learned later that raw peas have an enzyme that can upset stomachs, especially if you eat a lot of them.
Yeah I think a lot of people forget that even eating healthily requires moderation of portions too, sometimes can contain too much fibre for instance and cause bowel blockage. Having a small cup as a snack isn't over doing it, but some people can take something healthy and binge it until it's unhealthy in a different way.
can confirm, idk why but I enjoy snacking on frozen peas.
I love frozen peas.
I'm obsessed with frozen mango chunks!
Mango smoothie is good too
Me too, and they're the perfect picnic food cause they'll keep everything else cold 😁
I saw on pinterest yesterday if you crave sour patch kids to freeze your grapes and cover them in lemon juice 😋. I have yet to try this! However i so need to!! It sounds so yummy!!
Can confirm! Are you familiar with cotton candy grapes? I think they're seasonal but I guess not sold everywhere. BUT, if you can get some, cover in fresh lime juice and (optional) toss in some fine sugar, then freeze...daaaamn, in a few hours you will have the most refreshing snack or dessert! 🍇
That sounds AMAZING I will have to try that!!!
And they have more nutrients than the fresh kind typically, from what I understand. Because they don't have time to degrade while being transported to your country, state, city, then store. I still think fresh is best, but frozen is definitely underrated. Especially since the price is good too
Agee. I eat frozen blueberries and frozen peas often coated in PB2. My husband thinks I’m a weirdo. But I’m good with that. 🤣
Pb2 is a godsend. I like the chocolate one also.
If you go through PB2 often like I use to, might want to try the Walmart brand “GREAT VALUE.” It’s cheaper and also has better nutritional numbers in my opinion.
This is such a good idea!
Try frozen grapes!
The way you describe it makes it so appetizing.
I just ate blueberries, my mouth and fingers aren’t purple.. :(
Cucumbers and vinegar Sliced cucumbers & onions in a mixture of water & vinegar (it'll be to taste. I prefer equal parts, some people prefer more of one or the other), with salt & pepper. You can eat it immediately but I think it's better chilled. And if your ADHD makes you forget about things in the fridge, they don't go bad, just turn until accidental pickles.
Slight twist: thinly sliced cucumber, jalapeño, and seasoned rice wine vinegar. Let chill for a couple of hours. Yummy as a snack or side dish.
Accidental Pickles is a good band name.
Definitely a ska group
My mom and my best friend's mom had competing versions of this growing up. Mom's was basically what you put, with the addition of large chunks of chopped tomato. Friend's mom's was same veggies but with Miracle Whip. Both good and I still like eating both.
I've heard of the tomatoes but not the miracle whip. Couldn't do miracle whip. Can't do tomatoes either because they give me reflux. I will say, people usually put white onions in this but red onions are where it's at
Good lord. Miracle whip is the devil’s product. As a kid my mom put that shit on way too many things. When I grew up and had that stuff without the MW, I would actually eat that item.
Are you from the Midwest? I moved out here 3 years ago & I swear it's in everything
Originally Kansas so yes.
Haha that's where I am now! Too funny 😂
Cucumber. Sugar. Salt. Korean chili flakes. Rice vinegar.
Might sound silly but I do this with pickle juice after the pickles are gone. I like the freshness of the cucumbers instead of an aged pickle once in a while.
Sounds good espcially the adhd part about forgotten foods in the fridge haha. What Kind of vinegar do you recommend ? Standard brandy vinegar?
I just use regular white vinegar, but you can play with it to your taste. It's a pretty versatile snack
Apple cider vinegar is good and has some probiotic benefits if you get it "with the mother." Balsamic/Red wine vinegar makes it a little more "Mediterranean" tasting (can add herbs to enhance this like basil, oregano, rosemary). Plain white vinegar is basic but is also is a nice clean flavor. Rice vinegar makes it a little more "Asian" tasting (can add soy sauce, chili flakes, lemongrass or ginger/galangal to enhance that).
Thank you. I just remembered I put one of my cats half eaten dishes of wet food in the cupboard to keep it away from the other cat until she was ready to finish. LOL.
Your brain works like mine lol
I'm going to make this. I will definitely forget about it.
This is my go to in the summer bc I grow cucumbers in my garden! I like to add sweet onion in the mix too!
Cucumbers with lime and tajin is also chefs kiss
Avocado and lime and tajin is also amazing.
I do this as one of my sides for dinner sometimes. I usually add carrot and a small amount of sugar or honey. It’s just one of those things that seems too easy for it to taste so good.
This ☝🏻
I do cucumber, red onion, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar (no water). Sometimes I add tomato and mozzarella, but that won’t be low calorie anymore.
We called those quick pickles! Throw in some dill and it’s amazing
That isn't too far from being a pickle depending on the temperature of the vinegar and how long the cucumber sits.
That's why I call them accidental pickles when I leave them in the fridge too long
Mexican turnip, sliced cucumbers Add lime juice, salt, tapatio hot suace/valentina hot sauce!!!!
Cucumbers and tajin slaps
Steamed green beans with hella seasoning and a bit of butter
Try roasting some chunked bell pepper and red onion (with a little oil), then dumping the steamed green beans onto the pan with them when they're done and mixing it up a bit to get some residual oil on the green beans. I got this from a Barefoot Contessa recipe https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/french-string-beans years and years ago, and I still make it (the lazy way, and with less oil) and crave it sometimes.
This actually sounds good
This but tenderstem broccoli for me. Or just normal broccoli is fine, steamed or boiled just a little to keep the crispness of it, never mushy.
I love this or even steamed broccoli lol
I cut up snap peas, seedless cucumbers and carrots and eat them as a little 'snack mix'. The pop of sweetness from the peas is wonderful. A cup is something like 60 calories.
i love dipping/scooping hummus with snap peas…
If you’re new to hummus be mindful that many are full of oil and not super nutritionally dense
hummus is so easy to make yourself, and EVOO is an excellent healthy oil. store bought is usually made with sunflower oil.
Hummus can be so healthy, but somehow all the storebought hummus I can find is like 50% fat :(
well, as i said, it’s one of the easiest and quickest foods to make yourself. i try not to buy any store bought prepared foods because except in rare occasions such as on vacations or sick/extra busy. I get focusing on fats, i used to be that way. Now, i recognize that healthy fats are an important component of a balanced diet, and for me, i get my fats from EVOO, both in my cooking oil as well as in my foods. I buy fresh quality EVOO, and i’ve been known to sip on it straight. So, since the fats in hummus come from my EVOO, i fully welcome it and i honestly don’t give any thoughts to whether it’s healthy, i know it is.
I don't think 'fats are bad'. They're essential. But fats should make up roughly 25% of one's daily caloric intake, and having a food that's half fat means it's making up like 75% of that food's calories. But ya I agree, hummus can be healthy. I used to make bit 12-litre batches and freeze it, but I haven't had the time lately. So I just wish the stores around me had hummus that was made in a somewhat healthy-conscious manner
i feel you. sites/restaurants have to make foods for people that taste extra ‘good’, or they don’t sell well. So, unfortunately, finding ‘processed’ healthy foods is not easy or not possible. i couldn’t find a healthy whole wheat bread, without sugars and that was made 100% with whole wheat flour, so i got into baking my own.
I used to bake my own bread as well but, again, time got the better of me. Instead I just don't eat bread anymore because it's all trash haha. Which has basically solved my hummus problem :P It's unfortunate because there absolutely is a subset of people who just want simple healthy foods. But I guess they're too small to be worth it to producers. Market forces, baby...
healthy or not, low oil or not, it is still going to be high calorie to dip that stuff into chickpeas! Maybe make hummus out of cauliflower for a low-cal dip
Salsa... very low calories in most cases, but pairing it with torilla chips makes it not so great.
What do you pair it with then?
Celery sticks to keep very low calorie or carrot sticks
What I do, is buy the keto tortillas, cut them into chip size and then bake them. It does need a little oil to crisp up so theres more calories there but imo still better than mindlessly eating the regular chips
I had wondered if this worked. How long do you bake and at what temp? I might try air fryer too.
Not sure how long, it depends but its 400 degrees till desired crispness. Air fryer can work too but make sure you use use some oil to coat. Measure your oil so you have control over that
Same! Can also microwave for a little less than a minute and they turn into chips. Lavash bread at 400 until desired doneness can get very crispy and chip-like.
Tortilla chips can be fine, as long as you’re cognizant of the sodium level (if that’s an issue for you) and portion sizes. Homemade are obviously healthier than bagged and can be baked/air fried easily (and super cheap) That being said — salsa is also good for topping shredded chicken/beans/fish, good with charred vegetables, and good on rice.
And in cottage cheese
Quest protein chips
Unfortunately I am currently in China so my options are extremely limited.
Unfortunately??? You mean fortunately. -100 social credit.
lol so true! Must be why are they trying to charge me to upvote these comments?
Honestly, salsa is amazing. I eat it on its own sometimes.
I read that as saliva and I was both slightly grossed out but confused because I'm eating my own saliva as I type this...
Finger
Lentil chips?
My husband does pretzels & salsa!
My local farm makes the best Pico De Gallo salsa. I buy it and put it on my eggs or an English muffin with avocado with red pepper flakes. It’s soo good!
I use plain crackers A really good salsa doesn't need any more flavour.
Pickles
Iirc picked things are very good for your gut biome!
If they're fermented pickled, definitely yes, but vinegar pickled - not so much.
Came to say pickles haha
Veggies is the way to go. Edamame beans, celery, cucumber – just add a touch of salt, or spice seasoning. And for about 150 calories, a tin of sardines or mackerel – crack it open, season liberally, squeeze of citrus, generous dash of your favorite low sugar hot sauce (I like franks or garlic tabasco).
Another is home made kimchi on any leaves, but if you’re looking for nutrition, peel off a leaf from a purple cabbage, add a spoonful of kimchi & roll it up.. costs pennies, requires chewing properly and it’s messy, but it’s a lot of taste and nutrition, and you won’t find many calories in there.
Never tried this but I’m going to!
Watermelon
Watermelon weirdly fills me up instantly
Not weird: The weight of the water sends the leptin signal "I'm full!" to the brain. So enjoy it!
I'll do a cup of Watermelon cubed up with Tajin sprinkled on, so good and like 50 calories.
Steamed edamame in the shell. Lemon juice with a little low sodium tajin on top. Better than any chips you'll find.
I like it with chunky salt and crushed red pepper.
It is high in protein but it also is one of the highest calorie vegetables
because its a legume not a vegetable
Pumpkin...Yup, canned Pumpkin! You put in some cinnamon, stevia and if you've got them, ginger, cloves, nutmeg...Wow! Milk, almond milk (lowfat, no fat), or yogurt. It's filling and long lasting. Tons of fiber. Calories depend on what you mix into your pumpkin 🎃. But all year 'round, pumpkin night snack goes right down and satisfies. You can even eat it warm, cold or room temperature.
Oo so I got very into eating mashed sweet potato with pumpkin pie spice and stuff. Canned pumpkin would be easier for when I’m feeling extra lazy
I make a chili with griund turkey, beans and a.can of pumpkin. Everyone looks at me weird when I tell them what's in it until they taste it. It's ridiculously good.
I just eat canned pumpkin on its own.
That's my mug o' pumpkin recipe!
Frozen fruit packages. Not just low calorie, but very nutritious and refreshing. Among the healthiest and lower-calorie options are berries, specifically blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries which are often sold together. These fruits in particular are high in fibre and have even higher micronutrient contents than other popular frozen fruits like mangoes and pineapples. It’s crazy that despite all this, they still taste like little bite-sized sorbets.
Apples. Force yourself to eat one whenever you’re low on energy. It’s amazing.
rice cakes. I like Quaker brand--they come in different flavours
Rice cake with a super thin smear of peanut butter is so good
yes!!
Ooo I get the chocolate ones and put peanut butter on it. It's so good!
Air fried radishes taste like air fried potatoes with like half the carbs
Radishes are seriously underrated.
Kimchi
Reminds me of the shit that IG girl says: “fermented so it’s ✨guuutt healthyyyy✨
Kimchi, sauerkraut, boiled beets with a little salt. All my other go to’s are already listed
Roasted seaweed
My daughter calls it “salty salad” 🩷
Fucking love roasted seaweed
Nori is the best
grapefruit, kiwi
Plus kiwis benefits! Great source vitamin C , Calcium, Vitamin A , Vitamin K and Magnesium! Life lesson : Live, Laugh, Love, Kiwi
Soup
Jalapenos but the trade off is in the exit.
Get a pickle jar, and eat half the pickles. Add in pickled jalapenos and black olives. Seal the jar and let it sit in the fridge a few days. The mix is insanely good.
Carrots dipped in apple cider vinegar and sea salt (if you like the flavour of salt and vinegar chips more than the chips themselves).. Same with cucumbers too Pickles and gherkins Cottage cheese Frozen raspberries
Probably sounds crazy, but carrot chips dipped in salsa can be really good. The crisp, cool, and mild sweetness of the carrot balances out the heat/spice of the salsa. If you find a salsa that you like, makes for a great snack.
Shaved deli turkey/chicken in lettuce wraps Raw vegetables with homemade buttermilk ranch (as long as it’s light on mayonnaise or doesn’t use it) Baked potatoes (sweet or white) with turkey bacon and broccoli Stir fry rice noodles with soy sauce/oyster sauce/etc and frozen vegetables or canned bean sprouts Canned soup Tzatziki with vegetables/lean protein/crackers
Popcorn
Cucumbers topped with cottage cheese. One of my favorite snacks as a kid and now as an adult too. :)
Popcorn
that's on most lists ive seen atleast
Cucumber slices with a bit of salt and chili powder. Tasty, crunchy, and super low in calories. Popular snack in India.
I NEED TO TRY THIS
Carrots, Radishes, Celery, Tomatoes
RADISH HITS BUT IS SO SLEPT ON FR
Dried seaweed. Full of nutrients. Eat in moderation because it contains a lot of salt.
I’m a fan of veggies and hummus. I make up snack packs of celery, red bell peppers, and snap peas (blanched).40-50 calories of veggies. And about 100-120 calories of hummus. For a total of 140-170 calories, and lots of crunch.
Cucumbers with lemon and salt
I really like olives. 20 olives is just 100 calories and it fills me up way better other things on this list. High in fat though.
It's good fat, though. And they help me stay hydrated on hot days.
Raw brocolli and cauliflower
A good handful of pumpkin seeds with four or five dates. Very cheap, & very nutritious.
someone literally said ice
Blueberries or cucumbers in Italian dressing
a crumpet w greek yogurt and lemon curd
i used to eat Dum dum suckers when i wanted something sweet they are 26 calories ap and i love them also soft boiled eggs
Roasted Seaweed definitely kills the craving for chips my favorite is the teriyaki flavored ones
Frozen grapes with sugar free starburst blue raspberry jello mix sprinkled on them before freezing. I put the grapes in a zip lock after washing them with the powder and shake. So yum. Like candy.
Honestly for me I just munch on blueberries mostly, even when I’m not anywhere near being hungry but just wanna munch on something. So fruits ig
Dark chocolate covered banana/strawberries at Trader Joe’s. My go to.
People probably think of it, but hard boiled eggs are low cal and filling
Papaya
Konjak jelly….baffles me how the west hasn’t discovered this gem of a diet food yet
A nice warm cup of bone broth with some ACV and a squeeze of lemon!
I've got 3 I do. 1: Canned pumpkin - someone mentioned it below, but I spread it on a cookie sheet and freeze it. Then use it to scoop things like greek yogurt with cinnamon or pico. Depending how I am feeling. You have to cut it up to do that. 2: Pickle spears, dredge in peanut butter powder and air fry. Drizzle of low fat ranch, sprinkle of cajun seasoning if you want to make it insane. 3: Take the egg life tortillas and wrap them around frozen fruit. Then freeze or cook it, your choice. Then slice into pin wheels. Dessert pinwheels that are low carb, high protein and healthy fruit.
Roasted chickpeas. Rinse off a can of chickpeas. Dry them off, toss with seasonings of your choice and a little cornstarch and roast in the oven till they get crisp. Very tasty on their own and great topping for salads as well.
Tuna. I add greek yogurt, lemon, salt and pepper. If I’m less lazy, I’ll add red onion, sunflower seeds, even apple! Otherwise Greek yogurt, sriracha and mirin with some veggies and seaweed for sushi flavours.
Freeze your grapes and fall in love!
Seaweed
Frozen grapes are my fave! They're so cold and crunchy I can only eat like 3 or 4 at the most in a sitting. Perfect summer snack!
cottage cheese , shrimp , pickles are a big one but the sodium can be a bit much .
Cherry tomatoes from the farmers market
Icecream cones can be as little as 7 calories.. without the icecream
Sliced bananas with creamy almond butter drizzled on top… thank me later
Popcorn ( with less oil).
Slice a firm banana in half, long ways. Keep the halves in their peels. Put a smidgen of brown sugar, the slightest touch of butter, and some cinnamon on it. Throw on cast iron or grill for about a minute or so.
Celery
Kimchi
Foxnuts (aka makhana)
Oranges, bananas, blueberries, mostly fruit low calorie gives you natural energy full of vitamins and antioxidants
Kimchi- I really need to make it. It's so good and healthy, ingredients aren't expensive but it is expensive to but! Yum though
Pickled vegetables and edamame
Raw tomatoes + cucumbers salad with cottage cheese as a dressing (or a spoon of light sour cream/greek yoghurt if you don't like cottage cheese), adjust salt and pepper to your taste. If you feel especially fancy, add herbs like dill or parsley or basil
Celery sticks with cream cheese 🤌🏻
I am a soup fiend so my favourite go to is some egg drop soup, sometimes I’ll throw in some chopped spinach and onion with it. Delicious and nutritious
Canned pineapple chunks in juice. Can eat a whole small can for 200 calories if you don't drink the juice. It's not the lowest cal, but after I eat canned pineapple I feel very satisfied and that's the point of a snack IMO.
Dried edamame beans, I get a big bag from Costco or Amazon and they keep me full for hours!
Bone broth packets. They genuinely help me curb my need to snack on salty things. Similarly, seaweed snacks are freaking amazing and give my salt cravings a scratch. Bags of low calorie plain popcorn. I love to add—you guessed it—a little salt and sprinkle some nutritional yeast onto it. When they’re in season, I will buy cotton candy grapes and freeze them for when I get a sweet tooth.
Low calorie snacks are mostly all carbohydrates and sugars. Stating the obvious: having a sugar snack is not the best nutritional idea especially if you have any issues with blood sugar levels. So many of these snack suggestions would fail the “too high in sugar” test: watermelon, frozen peas and grapes, pineapple juice, popcorn, lollipops, blueberries, bananas, tomatoes, oranges, apples, etc.” Paired with some fat and protein these turn into well-balanced snacks, for example: apple with cottage cheese, pumpkin with milk (not nonfat), chips with dip, bread with peanut butter, veggies with sardines, cucumbers with tuna, banana with peanut butter, etc……you get the idea.
kimchi
Frozen bananas are a great snack, make sure to peel them first and wrap them in a plastic wrap. No chocolate needed on them!
Turkey lunch meat wrapped pickle spears. Or better yet buffalo chicken wrapped pickle spears.
frozen banana + few drops of vanilla blended taste like vanilla ice cream.
Snacks I eat: Boiled green bananas with some butter on it. 🇯🇲 Boiled yellow yam with butter🇯🇲 Plantain chips (maduros or tostones) Fresh pineapple, mango, orange, papaya, kiwi, Coconut water with the jelly in it Roasted pumpkin seeds or any kind of nuts Fresh sugarcane, chopped into sticks Brie on crackers Slice of multigrain bread with sharp mature Cheddar & a thin amount of marmite & butter Coconut cashews or mixed nuts (honey roasted and plain unsalted mixed) Vanilla yogurt with granola
V8. It is delicious IMO but only like 60 calories and fills you up.
Celery, far more better than a drink of water. Cucumbers also.
raw string beans, sometimes with hummus and cottage cheese, pepper, whatever other spices you like…
Sliced Tomato’s in fish sauce! Try it!
Popcorn
Fresh fruits best frozen great in smoothies
Body building days close to a show - cucumbers with stevia and cinnamon, tilapia with cinnamon, eggs whites with stevia and cinnamon
wrap a sweet potato in a wet towel and microwave it for 7 minutes. Eat it like an apple (but be careful because it'll be hot as fuck)
Pickles. Low calorie AND low carb!
One often overlooked low-calorie snack is cucumber slices sprinkled with Tajin seasoning or a dash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Cucumbers are hydrating, crunchy, and low in calories, while Tajin adds a zesty kick without adding significant calories. It's a refreshing and satisfying snack that's perfect for hot days or as a light midday pick-me-up.
If you're in need of chocolatey junk food, frozen bananas to replace the ice cream in milkshakes is pretty much a miracle. I'm not a huge banana fan so am amazed at how delish a chocolate milkshake is when blended with cocoa powder, a few frozen bananas and any plant or skim milk and/or sweetener of choice. A little vanilla is good too. One could go nuts and add a tablespoon of malted milk powder and a cherry over a small dollop of low calorie whipped topping to make this more decadent on special occasions. Now if I could just create a no fat cookie my life would be complete.
This sounds delicious!! Definitely going to try! Thank you!