Snack Attack

essentialpeace · February 2016

What are your go-to snacks these days? Personally, I am hungry 24/7. I never had such intense hunger during pregnancy and I seriously can't eat another granola bar, haha.

I need inspiration. I portioned out trail mix in tiny containers and I eat a 1/2 cup of yogart/day. I also make breakfast burritos with bell peppers/feta/eggs. I feel like I should have gained 20 lbs by now grazing all day long. Thank God BF burns calories.

Suggestions for filling snacks? What can you not live without?

Achae · February 2016

I eat a lot of fruit, bananas, clementines, apples, and then for crunchy stuff I like veggie straws, wasabi peas, almonds. I'd like something with peanut butter but prefer the quick grab snacks since my LO screams all the time. Maybe I could make my own? Time to Pinterest ideas or if anyone has recommendations

hailees · February 2016

Hard boiled eggs, Luna bars, baked oatmeal, turkey meatballs with brown rice, cheese sticks, protein powder, bananas, carrots, salad (well... romaine lettuce with dressing) and chocolate chips by the handful

essentialpeace · February 2016

Meatballs and rice sound awesome and quick.

Ju111310 · February 2016

I am also so much hungrier while breastfeeding than I ever was pregnant. It seems like the hunger let up at some point when I was nursing DS1 but can't remember when. I'm doing weight watchers bc all that hunger led to weight GAIN while I was on maternity leave with DS1 and I do not want a repeat of that. WW is forcing me to make healthier snack choices, so that's great. At the beginning of each week I cut up a ton of fruit and bag it up in the fridge -- grapes, blueberries, honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and kiwi. Light cool whip for dipping if I want a sweet treat. I also have clementines, bananas and apples on the counter for grab and go snacking. If I need something more filling, I'm going for boiled eggs, low fat string cheese, or peanut butter on wheat toast with a banana. Veggie straws or goldfish crackers when I'm craving something salty.

@hailees I need to know more about this baked oatmeal!

Mamabeagle · February 2016

I keep sliced apples and cheddar cheese in the fridge, yogurts, and carnation instant breakfasts for my chocolate fix. Also, turkey, cheese and avocado sandwiches. YUM.

hailees · February 2016

Baked oatmeal: I use this recipe, omitting hemp seeds and protein powder. I use maple syrup instead of honey and top with chocolate chips because yum. They can be easily frozen or stores in fridge. I microwave for 1 min before eating. They're a little dry and not the greatest thing in the world but when baby is screaming and momma is hungry it's a great, healthy breakfast!
https://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/02/customizable-protein-packed-oatmeal-cups.html#_a5y_p=3462159

Turkey meatballs: these can also be frozen! I usually add more spices and garlic, use fresh cilantro/parsley when possible, and do not use marinara sauce. Super yummy, especially if you get the Italian pre seasoned ground turkey (it's high in sodium so I usually use 1lb of the pre seasoned and 1lb plain).
https://www.iamthatlady.com/turkey-meatballs-recipe/?m

I also remembered a favorite quick snack, lunch meat with cheese! Basically lots and lots and lots of protein with healthy carbs and fruits/veggies.

Happy eats

BarrettJ89 · February 2016

I'm starving all day, every day! And I'm not breastfeeding!

And forget all your healthy snacks, pass me the girl scout cookies! Haha

Sianyblews · February 2016

I mainly snack on yoghurt, chocolate cereal bars and junk food. But now oats have been mentioned I remember we used to make overnight oat pots when we used to have earlier starts in our old jobs. Super quick easy and tasty. We tried all the fancy ones but always went back to simple frozen berries chucked on top. Might have to restart making them!

FYI check the calorie count on peanut butter ones before you chow down. I realised one was 800 calories after eating...

https://www.buzzfeed.com/samimain/overnight-oats-recipes-to-restore-your-faith-in-breakfast?utm_term=.niqZOq4Alx

mrsgetz4000 · February 2016

I've never been so damn hungry in my life! Baby girl is lactose intolerant so my options are limited.
Cheese- i can't have it anymore obviously but it's packed with calcium protien and fat
Yogurt- same deal! Except I'll be making a trip for yogurt made with almond and coconut milk
Nuts
Beans
Whole grains- you can make some brown rice or qouinoa well LO is sleeping and add mix ins in a flash. Sweet or savory! Its a great vehicle for leftovers.
Tuna- also can be made ahead if you like tuna sandwiches. I'm not crazy about the stuff, but with a little squeeze of lemon on a salad its not terrible
Hard boiled eggs

jordans_wife · February 2016

I'm so impressed at all your healthy snacking! Baby is 2 and a half weeks and I'm so sleep deprived I crave sugar all the time. I eat plenty of other stuff too but I've been eating a big daily bowl of lucky charms to help satisfy my sugar cravings. I'm trying to be healthy besides that but I am starving 24/7 and running out if ideas of things to eat. Nothing really sounds good besides chocolate and sugar though.

Achae · February 2016

jordans_wife said:

I'm so impressed at all your healthy snacking! Baby is 2 and a half weeks and I'm so sleep deprived I crave sugar all the time. I eat plenty of other stuff too but I've been eating a big daily bowl of lucky charms to help satisfy my sugar cravings. I'm trying to be healthy besides that but I am starving 24/7 and running out if ideas of things to eat. Nothing really sounds good besides chocolate and sugar though.

That was me in the beginning too, then any time I craved chocolate instead I grabbed an apple. After not having chocolate for awhile it became easier to resist!

Mamabeagle · February 2016

jordans_wife said:

I'm so impressed at all your healthy snacking! Baby is 2 and a half weeks and I'm so sleep deprived I crave sugar all the time. I eat plenty of other stuff too but I've been eating a big daily bowl of lucky charms to help satisfy my sugar cravings. I'm trying to be healthy besides that but I am starving 24/7 and running out if ideas of things to eat. Nothing really sounds good besides chocolate and sugar though.

We don't buy sweets anymore

StephEppie · February 2016

Power to all you ladies having time to grab snacks! I'm lucky if I get a yogurt or glass of water in. During the day she mostly wants her naps on me and to feed almost every hour. I have a hard time leaving her in her swing when she's crying. I manage to hold my bathroom trips to just twice until dad comes home

nackie · February 2016

StephEppie said:

Power to all you ladies having time to grab snacks! I'm lucky if I get a yogurt or glass of water in. During the day she mostly wants her naps on me and to feed almost every hour. I have a hard time leaving her in her swing when she's crying. I manage to hold my bathroom trips to just twice until dad comes home

Same here! I'm also so exhausted from nursing 24/7 that I have barely any appetite. Today I only managed two meals

mrsgetz4000 · February 2016

@StephEppie put LO in some kind of baby carrier! My daughter sleeps beautifully in hers

Blueyedsky · February 2016

5-6 spoonfuls of Nutella. Good for the sanity.

m6tonner · February 2016

I need to start stashing trail mix or something in the nursery. My first early morning feeding, around 4am or so, makes me so incredibly nauseous, it's like I'm fighting a hangover.

essentialpeace · February 2016

Blueyedsky said:

5-6 spoonfuls of Nutella. Good for the sanity.

I'd seriously eat the container!

Ju111310 · February 2016

@m6tonner I stash these breakfast on the go packets next to the bed for snacking while nursing. You can rip them open with your teeth and pour into your mouth lol perfect one handed food! The berry nut blend is my favorite.

SuperherosMom · February 2016

Right now it cheetos which isn't helping the 20+pounds I still need to lose!

kmo8986 · February 2016

I don't know if my hunger is all from nursing or being bored, sitting on the couch nursing or snuggling the baby all day I just eat non stop. When we have something to do and I leave the house I eat so much less. I did just buy some different flavored mini rice cakes and those were good, other than that lunch meat roll ups, granola bars (as soon as I don't have a sick toddler I am going to make some of my own) and popcorn.

carlyhammond · February 2016

Not breastfeeding but I could eat all day
bowls of chips
m&ms
oreos

LO has a 6th sense -if I even think of leaving him alone he wakes up and cries

StephEppie · February 2016

carlyhammond said:

LO has a 6th sense -if I even think of leaving him alone he wakes up and cries

Same here! She's like "Ohhh I hear you turned the kettle on and have set up a nice cup of tea for yourself and were thinking about making a sandwich....."

KimC2010 · February 2016

@carlyhammond yep, she doesn't want me to eat. I've tried explaining that I have to eat to make food for her, but she just won't listen to reason, lol

carlyhammond · February 2016

Seriously! It's true.
I wait until SO comes home on break at 3:30 to eat because otherwise I cant. Baby is asleep-
Make a bowl of cereal - cries-
baby is asleep - start laundry - cries
can't win lol
i need to figure out how to use my carrier so I can leave the bedroom

essentialpeace · February 2016

Love my wrap for this reason.

stephanienjer · February 2016

I swear I've reverted back to my 4-year-old self. All I want is pizza and McDonald's Chicken Nuggets.
I feel like I should own stock in FiberOne products, too, but hey! They help!

Ebiejay · February 2016

I've gone through so many boxes of cereal bars. And sausages, I cook up a whole batch and warm a couple up to put in some bread when I get a chance. My MIL also made me a truckload of lactation cookies for my supply, not the healthiest with all the chocolate chips but delicious, and I just tell myself they're for the baby!

essentialpeace · February 2016

I have major carb cravings all day long probably from lack of sleep. It's crazy!

Kiki28x · February 2016

This is me to a T! All I crave is sugar and chocolate! I know it's terrible and I'm going to teyvsome of the suggestions

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