healthy snacks

[Galvanizedlilly]

Hi, i am looking for some snacks that i can make at home. i like salty things instead of sweet so i am always reaching for chips. I need something that i don't feel guilty eating.

Thanks 

[smhermione · Accepted solution]

The 100 calorie mini bags of microwave popcorn might work for you.

[amyb68]

Or Skinny Pop ....It's only 35 calories per cup and tastes delicious!  Also, I like salty and cruchy things and have been slicing seedless cucumbers and putting the slices in a sandwich bag with different seasonings (salt, pepper, or garlic salt. sometimes I add a pinch of cayenne (sp?) pepper to rev the metabolism).  They soak and flavor themselves in their own water in the bag.  They stay fairly crunchy.  It's a great way to sneak extra veggies in.

[Galvanizedlilly]

Thanks, Popcorn is always a great idea .

[goodtf]

Hummus, roasted red peppers, salsa, lentil chips to name a few that have helped me. I have to have my nightly glass of red wine.and I eat Crunchmaster roasted garlic multi seed crackers (14 crackers, 140 calories)  and Cracker Barrel low fat cheese. there are lower calorie crackers out there, but the taste and crunch of these crackers is amazing

[br111anna]

pretzels are salty..

[kdennis250]

i love apple slices and i make my own "caramel" dip with cashew butter and a little raw honey, its delish. we also like doing ants on a log with a nut butter (other than peanut), celery, and raisins. we are making homemade Paleo Hummus this week with Cauliflower as the base and dipping veggies in it, havent tried it before but looking forward to it!

[magicalamanda]

Honestly I have the same problem.  I can't buy salty or crunchy things because I will eat the whole bag.  You could buy the baked lays brand.   I buy the baked version then measure out the entire bag into individual serving sized ziplock baggies.  I only allow myself to eat one a day, and if I can't manage that I throw it all away and don't buy anything for awhile.  I have a serious cruncy salty food addiction.  Sometimes instead of caving in to the cravings it's better to step it up and not give in.  Eventually the craving will go away, and you'll feel like a badass for resisting temptation.

[magicalamanda]

I would also like to note that I did a couple of grammer boo boos... BUT I can't figure out how to edit it.  So in otherwords please ignore it.

[8020]

There is a great healthy snacks column that focusses on real, whole, nutritious food here: http://www.tujawellness.com/articles/learn/snack-attack/

[goodtf]

loved and copied recipe for

Rosemary Parsnip Fries with Horseradish Yogurt Dipping

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[tallson]

Hot peanut butter dip.   I use old fashioned peanut butter, remember the kind you had to mix the peanut butter with the oil on the top, account  this doesn't contain additives like sugar. Mix in crushed red pepper, I grow and dry my own peppers, to taste.  I like to dip triskit crackers or vegetables like celery, carrots etc.

[Scarlet26]

Any suggestions on low carb low sugar? I have to lower my cholesterol and am borderline diabetes. ::sigh::

[danielkadamsjr]

Here is a great recipe three different ways for Vegetarian Buffalo Bites.. Try it Fantastic..

http://theleancleaneatingmachine.com/2014/02/02/cauliflower-buffalo-bites/

http://www.thesaucysoutherner.com/cauliflower-buffalo-chicken-bites/

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/spicy-buffalo-cauliflower-bites.html

[Scarlet26]

Thanks!!

[amyb68]

Daniel, I'm going to try those veggie buffalo bites!  They sound great!

[WorkingOnIt]

I suppose it depends on what you consider a snack. I love an apple cut into wedges with 1-2 Tbs almond butter-I dip the wedges individually.

Half cup of 2%greek yogurt with half cup of fruit (blueberties, strawberries, banana, mango). And sometimes I add some chia seeds. 

Sliced veggies with hummus for dipping. 

Thick cucumber slices scooped out 3/4 of the way with a small melon baller, then filled with salsa.

Most of these snacks keep my hands busy, since I like to "pick" and eat constantly.

[Karinna23]

 Organic Ancient Grain Pretzels, you can eat 16 pretzels for 100 cal and they do not have 100 ingredients 🙂

[scoobie57]

I've found that to help the snack be filling and satisfying, I try to snack on something that requires alot of chewing.  It slows me down and makes me feel like I"m actually eating.  It also keeps your bite sizes smaller if you have to spend a few minutes crunching on something.  Example is raw vegetable like carrots or celery that can't be gobbled very easily.  Have to chew for a minute on each bite.    Dip these in hummus for some flavor even though I like them without as well.   This same thing goes for a regular meal in that a salad with lots of raw vegetables and nuts/seeds on top, makes you slow down and not eat so quickly which is what causes overeating.  Another example is cereal especially ones that have alot of hard bites like shredded wheat or grape nuts. Or even granola that's been homemade and not full of the bad stuff.  Hope this helps.

[Manticone]

-Miso soup is salty and also generally quite healthy. Add seaweed/ nori and smoked tofu!

-Make kale chips with olive oil and sea salt

-Make a spicier/ saltier hummus dip for vegetables (you can roast vegetables and add tamari sauce)

-kettlecorn popcorn = I love that!

-get yam noodles and add black bean sauce

-pistachios are healthier than most people think (don't eat the entire bag 🙂

-Sunflower seeds! Get the salted kind. They take awhile to eat, but usually kill salt cravings

-Nori/ seaweed strips (dried, for snacking on) are now available at health food stores

-vegan 'jerky'. Like Primal beef jerky strips

-V8 or tomato juice. Add some louisiana hot sauce for a kick

-snappea crisps. I also find them at health food stores

-Plentfuls (I think they are called Plentfuls)...they are a lentil chip...higher in protein, much healthier than potato chips

-pretzels, yes, if you can eat wheat. They also have rice/ potato pretzels for people with wheat sensitivities

-stir fried button mushrooms with salt and lemon

-any spicy, salty sauce with cut veggies

-home made broth soups