Healthy Snack Ideas?

rayandbrit

I feel like I've seen this post before but couldn't find it, so if this is a repeat, sorry!

Food is just recently sounding good to me again, and I wanted to get a good snack stash together for throughout the day. As I was making my shopping list, I couldn't think of much! Just wondering if anyone has any healthy snack ideas? Thanks!

JenShea

I eat lots of fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, canteloupe), almonds, carrots and dip, cheese, dried fruit (watch out - most of it has a lot of added sugar), yogurt with granola.

JCM083009

I just bought the best all natural falafals (sp?) at Costco that are soooo good! I got little mini Pitas at Whole Foods and Greek yogurt sauce for them.  Yum!

We also like hummus from costco too.

LillyBug923

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

 

thatgirlang

I snack on fruit a lot. Also, since cereal is on my mind, the healthier ones are good. Raw veggies are always recommended but they bore me a bit (maybe because I don't eat dip).

rayandbrit

Oh these are great ideas! Thank you!

suscq

I love the Fiber One bars.  Emerald nuts has a breakfast blend fruit/nut/granola mix that is really good too.

chelsearenee

ive been craving oranges.  i have one almost every day.  i also like the little fruit cups - peaches especially.  They are in light syrup but arent that bad for you.  i usually have granola bars too, although the ones i eat dont have much nutritional value.  i try to like the high fiber ones but just dont.  i will have pb&j on a high fiber english muffin as 2nd breakfast. 

JCM083009

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

LillyBug923

JCM083009:

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

This is true, but it is fine in moderation. As long as you don't eat 47 sugar free pudding cups a day, it's ok.

MrsLeslie030405

JenShea:

I eat lots of fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, canteloupe), almonds, carrots and dip, cheese, dried fruit (watch out - most of it has a lot of added sugar), yogurt with granola.

These are my go-to's also. 

My fave is tearing up pieces of whole wheat pita bread and tossing with a mix of some olive oil, little salt and garlic powder, bake for 6 minutes on 400 for easy non-bad for you chips... this plus making some easy guacamole or hummus is sooo yummy and satisfying!

MrsLeslie030405

PS... we're due on the same day! 

chelsearenee

LillyBug923:

JCM083009:

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

This is true, but it is fine in moderation. As long as you don't eat 47 sugar free pudding cups a day, it's ok.

I dont know - my dr said I could have a diet coke once in a while if I was craving it, but I think its risky to have aspartame in regular snacks. 

rayandbrit

MrsLeslie030405:

My fave is tearing up pieces of whole wheat pita bread and tossing with a mix of some olive oil, little salt and garlic powder, bake for 6 minutes on 400 for easy non-bad for you chips... this plus making some easy guacamole or hummus is sooo yummy and satisfying!

 

Wow! I'll have to try that!

rayandbrit

MrsLeslie030405:

PS... we're due on the same day! 

 Oh neat! We'll have to put money on who pops first!

JCM083009

LillyBug923:

JCM083009:

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

This is true, but it is fine in moderation. As long as you don't eat 47 sugar free pudding cups a day, it's ok.

Everyone feels differently about it.  I won't touch it at all...just making sure people know since it's in a lot of things we'd never think of (like gum haha).  

MrsLeslie030405

rayandbrit:

MrsLeslie030405:

PS... we're due on the same day! 

 Oh neat! We'll have to put money on who pops first!

I am in!   You showing yet?  If so, my money is on you LOL!

...wanna be labor buddies then?  

JCM083009

chelsearenee:

LillyBug923:

JCM083009:

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

This is true, but it is fine in moderation. As long as you don't eat 47 sugar free pudding cups a day, it's ok.

I dont know - my dr said I could have a diet coke once in a while if I was craving it, but I think its risky to have aspartame in regular snacks. 

That is true. Plus, since this post was for "healthy" snacks, I wouldn't consider something with that in it healthy, esp for a pregnant woman. But everyone makes their own decisions, i just know people aren't always aware that "sugar free" doesn't equal "healthy food".

rayandbrit

JCM083009:

chelsearenee:

LillyBug923:

JCM083009:

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

This is true, but it is fine in moderation. As long as you don't eat 47 sugar free pudding cups a day, it's ok.

I dont know - my dr said I could have a diet coke once in a while if I was craving it, but I think its risky to have aspartame in regular snacks. 

That is true. Plus, since this post was for "healthy" snacks, I wouldn't consider something with that in it healthy, esp for a pregnant woman. But everyone makes their own decisions, i just know people aren't always aware that "sugar free" doesn't equal "healthy food".

This is good to know, and embarrassing because I'd never heard of "aspartame." I knew that Splenda and other sweeteners were under scrutiny, but didn't realize the name of the problem! Just one more thing for me to add to the "ask the Dr." checklist!  Thanks for all the info. everyone!

JCM083009

rayandbrit:

JCM083009:

chelsearenee:

LillyBug923:

JCM083009:

LillyBug923:

Carrots and dill dip

Sugar free pudding/jello

Flavored sugar free applesauce (I like cranberry or strawberry kiwi)

Banana and PB toast

Unsalted almonds

An FYI, for anyone who cares, "sugar free" is usually (I know the  pudding does for sure) going to have aspartame loaded up in it.

This is true, but it is fine in moderation. As long as you don't eat 47 sugar free pudding cups a day, it's ok.

I dont know - my dr said I could have a diet coke once in a while if I was craving it, but I think its risky to have aspartame in regular snacks. 

That is true. Plus, since this post was for "healthy" snacks, I wouldn't consider something with that in it healthy, esp for a pregnant woman. But everyone makes their own decisions, i just know people aren't always aware that "sugar free" doesn't equal "healthy food".

This is good to know, and embarrassing because I'd never heard of "aspartame." I knew that Splenda and other sweeteners were under scrutiny, but didn't realize the name of the problem! Just one more thing for me to add to the "ask the Dr." checklist!  Thanks for all the info. everyone!

It's an artificial sweetener. It's practically in all sugarless gum, in Diet sodas, etc.  Granted, I am probably way more conservative when it comes to food additives (artificial sweeteners, trans fat, HFCS, MSG, colors, etc) so most doctors do say a little in moderation is fine.  But like PP said, a diet coke every so often is very different than snacking on sugar free things as your "healthy snacks" is all.  

rayandbrit

MrsLeslie030405

 

I sent you a message, but I don't know if it went through, or how to read if I got one! Yes, I'll be your labor buddy, I've seen it on here but not sure what that means! Fill me in and you got a buddy!

rebus82

Carrots and hummus. I love roasted red pepper hummus. Mmmmm.?

gumiberg

re: hummus,

I love making it homemade...cheaper, and you can make it less caloric (cuz really, who eats only 2 T?) 

1 can garbonzo beans (drained and rinsed)
1 clove garlic
2 T fat free plain yogurt (makes it sooo smooth)
2 T tahini (or olive oil or even peanut butter)
a handful of parsley
1 squeeze of lemon juice
salt, cumin, paprika, coriander to taste
1-2 T of water for right consistency

grind in food processor...

great with baby carrots, zucchini slices and whole wheat pita bread

another dip that I like to make is also sooo easy:

1 jar of roasted red peppers
1 can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed
1 clove of garlic
a handful of basil
salt to taste

blend in food processor.

I also love snacking on peanuts and popcorn (either together or separately) and frozen grapes.

 

 

MidwestTexan

apples, bananas, dried fruit, trail mix, nutrigrain bars, granola bars, animal crackers, goldfish, wheat thins, yogurt, pretzels, baby carrots or celery with hummus, cheese sticks, strawberries, fruit cups, fiber one bars, pears, oranges, cottage cheese

patrickandkim

I liked the Del-Monte(sp.?) fruit naturals cups.  Fruit was real light and esay on me.