Favorite low-cal snacks w/o dairy?

coribecca

I've had 10 pounds sneak up on me since last summer.  What are your favorite low-cal snacks and treats?  I don't eat dairy, so cheese, yogurt, etc. are out.

KNemo

What about half an apple with Adam's Natural peanut better. It's only 150 calories and has great protein and good fat so that you remain satiated.

I also like a hard-boiled egg with some berries. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are all in season right now! That's also an under 150 cal snack.

I also try to choke down celery (because I hate it) and PB. 

I'm doing modified South Beach right now, so my choices are limited as well. Those three are my go-to snack options that don't have dairy.

jcyahne

Fruits are my go to snacks for weight loss.  Berries are back in season and grape prices are coming down too.  I got the most delicious grapes at Fred Meyer yesterday!

WatchPot

edamame, hummus and individual carrots (costco), dried fruit, veggie wrap with some hummus sprouts, cuc, shreaded carrots, ect..., Cuc in vinegar and water

patsad24

I'm a big fan of pretzels. One serving of pretzels is so filling, and only about 150 calories. Carrots and hummus or guacamole, chips and salsa, and of course fruit. I've been making a lot of fruit smoothies lately with frozen fruit and soymilk.

kristalovesjared

Apples and p.b., pretty much any kind of fruit. Most fruit has lots of water in it so it fills me up faster too! Sometimes I'll put mixed frozen berries (from Costco) 1/2 banana and a little juice or water in the blender to make a smoothie, which is really yummy too! I also like the light microwave popcorn because you can eat a lot and it's not too many calories... although not nearly as good as the buttered kind.  

Kathzoo

Carrots or steamed broccoli with hummus or black bean dip. Pretzels with honey mustard, baked tortilla chips and salsa. Almonds are very filling. Frozen fruit bars or fudgesicles. Can you do goat cheese and roasted peppers? I don't care for them, bit sardines or anchovies with crackers or toast. Roasted garbanzo beans are tasty and chip-like. I also like hard boiled eggs, apples and peanut or almond butter, and leftover pancakes or English muffins with pb or low sugar jam.

IdahoGirl

I can rarely get Madelyn to eat protein - so I'm always on the search for something that she will eat/snack on that's also good for you.  In that, I've found my new favorite go to snack:

Hummus and baby carrots.  NUM.  The average commercial hummus has about 150 calories for 3.5 ounces.  Carrots are a gimme, calorie wise.

A little info about hummus (I found this interesting, I thought you might too).  I'm just praying that Will doesn't end up having a problem with sesame seeds with his whole nut allergy - it will end up being his replacement for a PB&J:

Hummus, commercial

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	695 kJ (166 kcal)
Carbohydrates	14.3
Fat	9.6
Protein	7.9
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database

Hummus is high in iron and vitamin C and also has significant amounts of folate and vitamin B6.^[16] The chickpeas make it a good source of protein and dietary fiber; the tahini consists mostly of sesame seeds, which are an excellent source of the amino acid methionine, complementing the proteins in the chickpeas. Depending on the recipe, hummus carries varying amounts of monounsaturated fat.^[17] Hummus is useful in vegetarian and vegan diets; like other combinations of grains and pulses, it serves as a complete protein when eaten with bread.

IdahoGirl

I can rarely get Madelyn to eat protein - so I'm always on the search for something that she will eat/snack on that's also good for you.  In that, I've found my new favorite go to snack:

Hummus and baby carrots.  NUM.  The average commercial hummus has about 150 calories for 3.5 ounces.  Carrots are a gimme, calorie wise.

A little info about hummus (I found this interesting, I thought you might too).  I'm just praying that Will doesn't end up having a problem with sesame seeds with his whole nut allergy - it will end up being his replacement for a PB&J:

Hummus, commercial

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	695 kJ (166 kcal)
Carbohydrates	14.3
Fat	9.6
Protein	7.9
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database

Hummus is high in iron and vitamin C and also has significant amounts of folate and vitamin B6.^[16] The chickpeas make it a good source of protein and dietary fiber; the tahini consists mostly of sesame seeds, which are an excellent source of the amino acid methionine, complementing the proteins in the chickpeas. Depending on the recipe, hummus carries varying amounts of monounsaturated fat.^[17] Hummus is useful in vegetarian and vegan diets; like other combinations of grains and pulses, it serves as a complete protein when eaten with bread.

CDMay2006

Carrots (plain or as pp's suggested, w/hummus), sweet peppers (plain or w/a dab of ranch), any fruit (berries have more fiber), yogurt (have you tried soy/goat milk/coconut options? some are good... depends on the brand), drinks (sparkling water w/a little fruit juice, coconut water, nuun tablets in water, teas), rice cakes (the Lundberg brand salted brown rice w/pb, or any of the sweet ones w/ or w/o pb), boiled egg, as others suggested, whole wheat bread w/pb, salsa w/chips (add black beans to salsa for more protein), pita w/veggies and hummus (either cut up or filled), dried figs or other fruit, what about turkey/bison jerky?

kaskade

I'm [mostly] dairy free as well.

My quick snacks are trail mix - TJ's has little individual packs so portion size is preset.  If I want something more substantial, I pour almond milk over it and eat it like cereal.

Baby peppers that I usually find at Costco. 

Kale wrapped taco meat - actually tastes better than I expected.  I cook up some taco meat on Sundays and take a little in my lunch all week.  The kale is easy to rinse, wrap up in a paper towel and throw in my lunchbox.  Otherwise I just throw it on salad greens and have taco salad with salsa.

Lara Bars are awesome.  Lemon, Applie Pie and Peanut Butter cookie are my faves, I get them at Costco or Target.  They are vegan.

I like Clif Kids dried fruit "sticks."  They're basically fruit leather shaped more like string cheese, and I think they're easier to eat on the go. 

Obviously I veer toward higher protein here, but all of these should be 150 cal or less.