Snack Attack

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Have you ever been at work at 3:00  and all you can think about is “I wonder if there is any Snickers left in the vending machine”. One of the most common questions I get from employees is “What is a healthy snack?”

If you want a healthy, low-calorie snack but don’t want to pay the premium for convenience, here are some healthy snacks you can prepare yourself. You’ll save money, reduce waste, and stay fuller longer with these 100- to 200-calorie ideas that you can portion out yourself. It just takes a little planning on your part. Don’t be caught hungry again!

Smart Snack Alternatives

  • Low-fat cottage cheese (4 oz): 80 calories
  • Raisins (50 or about 1 oz): 85 calories
  • Skim milk latte (8 oz): 85 calories
  • Air-popped popcorn (3 cups or 1 oz): 95 calories
  • Graham crackers (8 small rectangles): 100 calories
  • Thin pretzel sticks (48 sticks or 1 oz): 100 calories
  • Celery (5 pieces) with peanut butter (1 Tbsp): 100 calories
  • Unsweetened applesauce (1 cup): 100 calories
  • An apple (small) with low-fat cheese (2 oz): 150 calories
  • An apple (small) with 1 tbs peanut butter: 175 calories
  • Baby carrots (10) with hummus (1/4 cup): 150 calories
  • Peanuts (a handful or 1 oz): 160 calories
  • Raw almonds (a handful or 1 oz): 165 calories
  • Low-fat yogurt (6 oz): 175 calories (or greek yogurt)
  • Tortilla chips (12 chips or 1 oz) with salsa (1/2 cup): 175 calories
  • Whole wheat Ritz crackers (10 crackers or 1 oz) with peanut butter (1/2 Tbsp): 175 calories

Snack ideas from: www.sparkpeople.com