tmulcahy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 If you are a person that just feels that you need to have a little something after dinner to complete your day, what healthy things do you munch to satisfy your craving? Salty and sweet suggestions welcome! Light beer and popcorn don't qualify:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Apples with peanut butter, pistachio nuts, and grapes and cheese, or watermelon, and things like that are standards for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Homemade Air Popped Popcorn is healthy. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 2 hard boiled eggs. I need protein after exercising in the evening so that my blood sugar won't dip too low overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions. I positively love watermelon and am glad that it is almost in season here. We eat a lot of popcorn here. I just can't seem to stop reaching in the bowl and tend to eat too much. Boiled eggs are something that I ever would have thought of. I love them with a bit of salt. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Smoothie-my kids often have this as their bedtime snack so I make enough for all of us Half an avocado with soy sauce deli meat and cheese rolled up, maybe dip in some mustard hard boiled eggs almonds half an apple and PB or almond butter almond flour muffin in a mug unsweetened chocolate almond milk with a little sea salt and stevia heated in microwave for hot chocolate leftovers unsweetened yogurt with some berries or a touch of stevia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Dark chocolate covered almonds or peanuts. Sometimes pistachios, or a bowl of (low sugar) cereal. Dried fruit, or trail mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Fruit Smoothie or a spoon of peanut butter and a glass of milk OR a bowl of the Secret Emergency Lucky Charms that I hide :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I saw on Pinterest, someone who does smoothies and divides them in ziplock bags... When you want them, you take it out and kinda "thaw" it.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I eat sunflower seeds in the hull. Measure it out so you don't keep eating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Caramel corn...oh you wanted healthy nm. Smoothies or popcorn is our favorite. I also like just frozen blueberries or grapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Coconut Oil used for Popcorn... We make it on the stove with the old fashioned thing you turn. :) I also used the example of someone here who did a bag of chocolate chips (organic :)) and some coconut oil... and dipped Bananas. I don't actually think these are too bad for you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Crackers with cream cheese spread on top with sliced strawberries! mmmm!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamagirl Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 When I 'm craving something sweet, I take a frozen banana (I freeze the over ripe ones) and put it in the food processor. After a few pulses, it comes out the consistency of ice cream! It tastes like an indulgence, but it's healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 homemade popcorn frozen mango and pineapple chunks dark chocolate dried fruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 almond flour muffin in a mug This sounds intriguing. Could you post/link the recipe? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I also do the frozen banana ice cream thing. If wanting fruity I add frozen strawberries, stevia, and a little milk (I do almond milk). If chocolate, I add cocoa, stevia, and milk. Occasionally I'll add a little almond butter. Super yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Frozen purple seedless grapes. Let em sit in a bowl for 10-15 minutes and they have just the right amount of slushiness when you bite into them. Your mouth will sing and you can thank me later. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 A square of dark chocolate (85%) or this a-maz-ing chocolate pudding recipe from Tracy Anderson. It's incredibly delicious and decadent!! Choco Chestnut Pudding (Portion size: 4 ounces) 1⁄2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons peeled and cooked chestnuts 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 4 whole pitted dates (you may substitute prunes or dried blueberries) I use prunes 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes 1⁄2 cup water Melt the chocolate chips slowly in a double boiler. Puree the rest of the ingredients. Add the melted chocolate and pulse until all the ingredients are combined. Add the water and check the consistency. It should be soupy. Don’t worry—it will harden as it cools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 This sounds intriguing. Could you post/link the recipe? Thanks! I don't think I am allowed to link to another site, but I'm not sure. Google minute muffin recipe and look for links to lowcarbfriends. Many people use flax (ground golden flax specifically). I try not to overdo flax so I sometimes make it with almond flour. You can make lemon poppyseed, blueberry, add some banana extract to make it like banana bread, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTGSw2K Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Berries, fruit with a nut butter (or sun butter at our house), veggies with dip, pistachios, cold cuts, hard-boiled egg. All are favorites for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 The one minute muffin with flax is decent too: 1-Minute Muffin 1/4 cup flax meal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder sweetener of choice (1 packet, 1 tsp, whatever..to taste) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg 1-2 teaspoons butter or coconut oil or other Mix the dry ingredients in a large coffee cup. Add egg and butter; mix well. Microwave for 50-seconds to 1-minute. Muffin pops right out I don't think I am allowed to link to another site, but I'm not sure. Google minute muffin recipe and look for links to lowcarbfriends. Many people use flax (ground golden flax specifically). I try not to overdo flax so I sometimes make it with almond flour. You can make lemon poppyseed, blueberry, add some banana extract to make it like banana bread, etc. Thank you both. I will have to try these! BTW, I'm sure there is no prohibition against links. The board rules say nothing about it, and people post links all the time. I myself have many times without any sanctions. So link away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Frozen purple seedless grapes. Let em sit in a bowl for 10-15 minutes and they have just the right amount of slushiness when you bite into them. Your mouth will sing and you can thank me later. :D This is a favorite here. Popcorn is an evening staple for me- from the air popper with a little butter and sea salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Half an avocado with soy sauce I love avocado and I love soy sauce- I never heard of pairing the two. Can't wait to try it! Thanks for the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 :bigear: I just have to say, with such prevalent nut allergies and milk sensitivites in this house, getting something protein-happy and low in sugar has felt impossible. I want to thank all those with frozen fruit suggestions, I'm bookmarking this thread for eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Light beer and popcorn don't qualify:D Dang it, those are my "go to" choices. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Dang it, those are my "go to" choices. :D Ha! Mine too. That's why I need suggestions;) These suggestions have been great. I am back into working out again. I just need some creative snacking ideas to add some variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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