Hi friends 🙂 Just now winding down from the day’s events- hope you had a happy Friday!
Since tomorrow is a teaching day, I try to plan out (and make) the snacks I’ll need the night before. I try to have lots of little snacks throughout the day to keep my energy up, without being too heavy and weighing me down. It’s hard to booty-shake with a very full belly.
I’ll make a huge one and sip on it throughout the day
Larabars
Veggies and fruit
Some fun combos: strawberries or apple dipped in nut butter (almond or cashew), seaweed snacks used to pinch up salad bites, hummus on toast with veggies
and whatever random treats we have in the locker room. Guests and coworkers like to surprise us with goodies 🙂
I was offered the opportunity to do a video chat with Ellie Krieger, but since I was teaching all day that day, I had to miss it. I’ve been a huge fan of Ellie Krieger’s for quite a while -I used to watch her Food Network show every Saturday- and love that she focuses on clean, whole foods. Ellie Krieger is also a registered dietitian- her dishes are extremely flavorful and health-conscious at the same time.
The representative who organized the event was so kind to interview Ellie on my behalf. I was interested in hearing her responses to two of the suggested interview questions, and the third is my own:
1. What is the problem with oversnacking and how many Americans are at risk of doing it? 2. What are some creative ways to turn everyday (and traditionally unhealthy!) snacks into Super Snacks?
3. What do you do if you have a snack and are still hungry? Any key tips to making snacks more satisfying?
Here’s what she had to say:
(the interview and this giveaway are both sponsored by California Grapes)
My responses to the questions:
1. What is the problem with oversnacking and how many Americans are at risk of doing it?
I think that oversnacking is definitely a problem because it’s an answer to pretty much anything. Nothing to do? Have a snack. Tired? Have a snack. Your boyfriend is being a punk? Have a snack. And it goes on and on. While I’m obviously a huge snacker myself, I think it’s often done for the wrong reasons (like not actually being hungry, but rather because you’re bored, tired, emotional, etc) and choosing the wrong types of snacks. I think it’s a great idea to snack throughout the day to keep your metabolism functioning well, but choosing healthy snacks (with protein and an emphasis on fresh fruits/veggies) is important. 2. What are some creative ways to turn everyday (and traditionally unhealthy!) snacks into Super Snacks?
One of my favorite healthier version of a “traditional” snack is instead of having chips, enjoy some dehydrated or baked zucchini or kale chips. I’m also a huge fan of Pop Chips. I actually like them better than potato chips and the sweet potato flavor is ridiculous.
3. What do you do if you have a snack and are still hungry? Any key tips to making snacks more satisfying?
I think it’s a good idea to make sure you have a combo of carbs, fats and protein in each meal and snack to make it more satisfying. Whenever I have pure sugar or carbs, I’m hungry about 4 seconds later. One of my favorite combos right now is a piece of toast with marinara and goat cheese, topped with oregano and red chili flakes. Pizza toast!
So tell me friends, what’s your snack strategy? Do you have the same amount of snacks each day or go with the flow? What’s your most satisfying snack combo?
On the days I don’t teach, I’ll have two snacks and 3 meals. The days I teach, depending on what kind of day it is, I’ll end up having as many as 5 or 6 snacks in addition to my meals.
Congratulations to the winner! Tasha, who said:
I love Ellie Krieger! I remember when she first came on the food network, I was super excited that they finally featured a healthy chef, who doesn’t use processed foods the way the Hungry Girl does. My favorite snack is roasted chickpeas, with cumin and paprika. Great snack and wonderful source of protein.
Send me your info and I’ll get your books and roons on the way 🙂
(fitnessista at gmail dot com, subject: COOKBOOK AND ROONS WINNER!)
Snacking is my pitfall! Ideally, I like to snack once between lunch and dinner and maybe have a small dessert after dinner, but it always ends up being more often than that 🙂
I never used to be a snacker but I’m a total convert now. I always make sure I take 2 snacks to work with me; one for mid morning and one for afternoon. I try to stick with healthy whole foods and usually end up with fruit and nuts or nut butter, popcorn with nutritional yeast or fruit, nut and oat bars.
I usually snack once between breakfast and lunch and then again between lunch and dinner. I do try to make healthy choices, such as fruits and mixed nuts that fill me up!
I snack more than I have meals! I usually have a small breakfast, a big dinner and fill in with snacks! Being on dialysis 3 days a week, I need a lot of protein in my diet! So I often eat some sort of protein bars fairly often, but they have to be low in phosphorous too! And I eat hard boiled eggs as snacks! Sometimes some sort of chicken for a quick lunch before dialysis!! I feel better eating small amounts often!
I try to have at least 2 or 3 snacks a day, but I also like to gauge my need of snacks based on how hungry I get throughout the day – obviously, some days I’m more active than others. A few of my favorites are apples or celery with nut butter, Larabars (store-bought or homemade), trail mix, and smoothies! 🙂
My snacking habits are pretty much the same during the workweek, but completely different come the weekend. During the workweek, I usually take a small container with walnuts, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips, or a square of dark chocolate, with me to work to snack on during my breaks. But come the weekend, it’s a whole different story. I try to only snack when I am truly hungry, but I love to eat, so this makes it difficult sometimes. I just try to make sure I don’t snack on “junk”, and then I don’t feel so bad about it. Both mentally and physically 🙂
Looks like you eat a lot of the same things I do. Always gotta have my smoothies, bars, salads, sometimes oats in a jar, etc. I basically do three meals and one or two snacks, depending on how I feel at the time. I tend to eat very intuitively.
I used to watch Ellie Krieger’s show on Food Network (my mom’s a big fan, so she’d love this book). She gave me the idea to make mac and cheese with butternut squash. Oh, and my household eats grapes all the time. That book looks right up are alley, and I know your macaroons are right up mine.
I have 3 meals a day + 2 or 3 snacks. The third snack is eaten if I’m going to exercise/teach an exercise class after a full day at my desk job and know that I won’t be able to eat dinner until 8 or 9 pm. I’ve been trying to overcome a battle with binge-eating for the past year; my nutritional counselor is working with me to find a balance of eating enough to keep my blood sugar stable throughout the day, but not eating more than I need to be eating. It’s been a long journey and it’s not over yet, but I feel optimistic about it. Focusing on building my snacks around protein seems to be the key. I’ll typically have a Greek yogurt and fruit, or gluten-free crackers (like the Hazelnut Thins – yum!) and a piece of string cheese, or a banana and a serving of raw nuts. I’ll have to try your pizza toast recipe soon!
I’m going to try the goat cheese on toast. I usually have it on toasted french bread but feel guilty. A slice of toasted Ezekiel bread might just do the trick. 🙂
i usually have 2 snacks between breakfast & lunch and between lunch & dinner. but it really depends on my hunger – i don’t have a snack if i’m not hungry or i might have an extra one if i need it. veggies & hummus are my go to snack!
I know I have been guilty of snacking out of boredom but I usually snack based on hunger and activity levels. I usually eat smaller meals with 2 to 3 snacks depending on what I have done. My most filling snacks are usually greek yogurt, a smoothie or homemade energy bars – anything with protein!
I used to never snack, and I’ve noticed that when I fall off the band wagon of healthy eating, it usually goes hand in hand with NOT snacking and eating over-sized meals! So my favorite snacks-skim string cheese, greek yogurt with mix ins (fruit, granola, oats, etc), veggies dipped in home-made hummus, or apples with almond butter!
Most days I need a snack between lunch and dinner to get me through the rest of my work day. Other than that, I really go with the flow and try to listen to my body each day. My favorite snack is either strawberries and peanut butter or hummus and raw veggies. YUM!
I love Ellie Krieger! I remember when she first came on the food network, I was super excited that they finally featured a healthy chef, who doesn’t use processed foods the way the Hungry Girl does. My favorite snack is roasted chickpeas, with cumin and paprika. Great snack and wonderful source of protein.
On weekends when I am stuck in my office I plan on a small snack in the morning and a small snack in the afternoon. It seems to work pretty well for me.
I try to make each snack as satisfying as possible, like greek yogurt with fresh berries or a banana with peanut butter, and that way, I snack way less than when I grab handfuls of chips or fruit snacks! I also love Ellie Krieger-I cook from her book “The Food You Crave” all the time!
I have a morning snack and an afternoon snack every day. My go-to morning snack is an apple. It’s refreshing and I love them! I sometimes struggle with an afternoon snack that’s filling and nutritious because I have a big break between lunch and dinner, but Larabars seem to be a perfect fit lately! What a great giveaway!
As a nutrition major in school, I love love love Ellie Krieger! She makes nutrition so approachable for everyone. Her cookbook is on my first-time-on-my-own-tiny-grad-school-budget wish list!
I try to have a snack in between lunch and dinner, but it all depends on the day. I try to make protein and a fruit or veggie (it helps with my fruit/veggie intake).
Sometimes I need 3 snacks a day and sometimes I’m just not hungry. I try to listen to my body, but of course that becomes more difficult when there are freshly baked cookies near me 😉
I usually go with flow. I tend to snack on a ton of veggies such as carrots and cucumbers and fruits such as apples, grapes and strawberries. If I’m still hungry, I would eat sugar free jello ( unlimited amounts) and up to 2 servings of sugar free pudding.
Im a huge snacker. 2-3 a day, depending on how active I am that day. I love some Greek yogurt and berries or classic veggies and hummus. Anything with some protein to keep me full!
I thrive on snacking. I work the normal 9-5 shift and I have to have snacks that don’t need refrigeration and are quick and easy. I typically snack on fruits and veggies, raw nuts/dried fruit, bars, etc. I try to keep them balanced, but sometimes I just need something in my stomach! Just curious, did I miss a previous post that you got a new jogging stroller?!? Which brand did you go with? Will you write a review? I’m 8 months pregnant and I know I won’t need one until the baby is around 6 months, but I’m always looking for recommendations!!
I haven’t been much of a snacker, but I’ve been trying to eat healthy snacks during the day so as to avoid overeating at my regular meals. A friend at work is always sharing ideas with me, and she absolutely has me hooked on a yogurt mixture. It’s just plain Greek yogurt with a bit of sweetener and vanilla extract (or you could use vanilla Greek yogurt) mixed with some dark cocoa powder and berries. I have SUCH an addiction to dark chocolate (it’s never far from my mind), and it really hits the spot in the afternoon when I usually hit my slump! =)
I love my snacks! I try to always keep a bar handy (Gnu is my current favorite) fresh fruit, and eggs. I eat at the same time most days, so keep the snacks on a schedule like my meals.
I LOVE Ellie Krieger’s recipes (ricotta cheesecake is on my to-bake list!).
I used to be a nighttime snacker, but I’ve found that (as much of a cliche as it may be), eating a good, solid breakfast – waaayy early in the day – keeps me from snacking later! It’s as thought starting on the right foot with a hearty bfast just sets me into a rhythm of healthy, sensible eating all day long 🙂
I am definitely at least 2x/day snacker (morning and afternoon), and if we’re having a late dinner, sometimes even a pre-dinner nibble. Mostly fruits & veggies, and some sort of protein bar. Some days are better than others, but it really helps me to decide in the morning what my snacks are going to be!
I’m not a big snacker at all so when I do snack it’s a ‘roll with it’ kind of day. My favorite thing right now
is a half an English muffin with butter and fresh (as in from my own trees) fig preserves. Not really a
great thing to post on a clean eating fitness blog I guess but that’s what I’m in love with right now. I do love
‘pizza toast’ too – with mozz and mini peperoni. I’m part Italian though and the family thinks I need to be
exiled for it.
Hey Fitnessista,
Just found your site through cassey ho and the fitterati award. Loving all the info you provide and I’m super excited to try some of your recipes. Thanks so much for what your offering to everyone I’m super excited to find out more.
I’m pretty good on snacking when I know I need to. Usually it’s 2 or so snacks and 3 smaller meals. But if I’ve had a hard workout day or taught more classes then I’ll either add a snack or amp mine up to stay with me a little longer. It’s been a struggle but I now know the difference between snacking when I’m bored and snacking when I’m hungry and how to control it!
Sometimes my work shifts are 10-12 hours with 5 minute breaks so I love my snacks! I bring fresh fruit, a salad beast and something healthy and chocolate like your amazeballs. Your chocolate macaroons would be a perfect high energy snack-hint, hint! ;D
I always pre-pack my snacks for work to avoid overeating (and eating the candy jar!). My go to snacks are Larabars, Kind Bars, and Yogurt with granola/fruit.
Snacking is my bad habit! I’m trying now to snack more on veggies and fruit. During the day I am fine, its in the evening watching tv I feel I need to be eating…
I’m definitely tempted to snack for the wrong reasons, so to counteract that I try to really think about what I’m hungry for and take the time to prepare it. It’s all over if I start grabbing whatever’s in front of me! I tend to have a different number of snacks depending on what I’m doing during the day; I always have a container of raw nuts in my purse in case I need a snack on the go! Thanks for the giveaway – the cookbooks look great 🙂 And getting to try your macaroons would be ah-mazing!
Honestly, my strategy for snacking less is to eat a big breakfast (like oatmeal) that will keep me full until lunch! My afternoon snack is normally fruit like a necarine and granola bar. Yum!!
Snacking has become a must for me.. Who knew that eating more often was the right thing to do 😉 I try to eat every 2-3 hours to keep my metabolism going! Yay for all these give aways lately 🙂
I usually snack between meals. For my morning snack I like to have fruit and in the afternoon I kale chips or cracked black pepper triscuits with cheddar.
I tend to snack on things that are super simple, portable, and filling. Like nuts. I love smoothies, pb and pita, hard boiled eggs, and protein bars too.
My nemesis…afternoon snacking…the time between coming home from work and dinner. No chip is safe!! I would love to read about new ideas in the cookbooks…and roons to boot…oh my!
I usually have 1 snack in the afternoon a few hours before dinner since that is the longest stretch I go between meals during the day. Snacking at that time helps me maintain good portion control at dinner and also avoid stuffing my face with Oreos afterward. I love hard boiled eggs, carrots & celery with nut butters, and Mary’s Gone Crackers with cheese or hummus.
Snacking is my pitfall! Ideally, I like to snack once between lunch and dinner and maybe have a small dessert after dinner, but it always ends up being more often than that 🙂
I never used to be a snacker but I’m a total convert now. I always make sure I take 2 snacks to work with me; one for mid morning and one for afternoon. I try to stick with healthy whole foods and usually end up with fruit and nuts or nut butter, popcorn with nutritional yeast or fruit, nut and oat bars.
I usually snack once between breakfast and lunch and then again between lunch and dinner. I do try to make healthy choices, such as fruits and mixed nuts that fill me up!
I snack more than I have meals! I usually have a small breakfast, a big dinner and fill in with snacks! Being on dialysis 3 days a week, I need a lot of protein in my diet! So I often eat some sort of protein bars fairly often, but they have to be low in phosphorous too! And I eat hard boiled eggs as snacks! Sometimes some sort of chicken for a quick lunch before dialysis!! I feel better eating small amounts often!
I try to have at least 2 or 3 snacks a day, but I also like to gauge my need of snacks based on how hungry I get throughout the day – obviously, some days I’m more active than others. A few of my favorites are apples or celery with nut butter, Larabars (store-bought or homemade), trail mix, and smoothies! 🙂
My snacking habits are pretty much the same during the workweek, but completely different come the weekend. During the workweek, I usually take a small container with walnuts, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips, or a square of dark chocolate, with me to work to snack on during my breaks. But come the weekend, it’s a whole different story. I try to only snack when I am truly hungry, but I love to eat, so this makes it difficult sometimes. I just try to make sure I don’t snack on “junk”, and then I don’t feel so bad about it. Both mentally and physically 🙂
Looks like you eat a lot of the same things I do. Always gotta have my smoothies, bars, salads, sometimes oats in a jar, etc. I basically do three meals and one or two snacks, depending on how I feel at the time. I tend to eat very intuitively.
I used to watch Ellie Krieger’s show on Food Network (my mom’s a big fan, so she’d love this book). She gave me the idea to make mac and cheese with butternut squash. Oh, and my household eats grapes all the time. That book looks right up are alley, and I know your macaroons are right up mine.
Hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
I’m such a snacker! I use healthy snacks during the work day to hold me in between meals- my current favorite is greek yogurt with granola 🙂
Usually I love my nutritious snacks more then my meals!!
I have 3 meals a day + 2 or 3 snacks. The third snack is eaten if I’m going to exercise/teach an exercise class after a full day at my desk job and know that I won’t be able to eat dinner until 8 or 9 pm. I’ve been trying to overcome a battle with binge-eating for the past year; my nutritional counselor is working with me to find a balance of eating enough to keep my blood sugar stable throughout the day, but not eating more than I need to be eating. It’s been a long journey and it’s not over yet, but I feel optimistic about it. Focusing on building my snacks around protein seems to be the key. I’ll typically have a Greek yogurt and fruit, or gluten-free crackers (like the Hazelnut Thins – yum!) and a piece of string cheese, or a banana and a serving of raw nuts. I’ll have to try your pizza toast recipe soon!
I almost always have a snack in between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner. I try to do fruit w/ PB or a small helping of popchips or popcorn.
I’m going to try the goat cheese on toast. I usually have it on toasted french bread but feel guilty. A slice of toasted Ezekiel bread might just do the trick. 🙂
i usually have 2 snacks between breakfast & lunch and between lunch & dinner. but it really depends on my hunger – i don’t have a snack if i’m not hungry or i might have an extra one if i need it. veggies & hummus are my go to snack!
I know I have been guilty of snacking out of boredom but I usually snack based on hunger and activity levels. I usually eat smaller meals with 2 to 3 snacks depending on what I have done. My most filling snacks are usually greek yogurt, a smoothie or homemade energy bars – anything with protein!
I used to never snack, and I’ve noticed that when I fall off the band wagon of healthy eating, it usually goes hand in hand with NOT snacking and eating over-sized meals! So my favorite snacks-skim string cheese, greek yogurt with mix ins (fruit, granola, oats, etc), veggies dipped in home-made hummus, or apples with almond butter!
Most days I need a snack between lunch and dinner to get me through the rest of my work day. Other than that, I really go with the flow and try to listen to my body each day. My favorite snack is either strawberries and peanut butter or hummus and raw veggies. YUM!
I’m a huge snacker, but on healthy things- yogurt, fruit, hard boiled eggs
I love Ellie Krieger! I remember when she first came on the food network, I was super excited that they finally featured a healthy chef, who doesn’t use processed foods the way the Hungry Girl does. My favorite snack is roasted chickpeas, with cumin and paprika. Great snack and wonderful source of protein.
On weekends when I am stuck in my office I plan on a small snack in the morning and a small snack in the afternoon. It seems to work pretty well for me.
I try to make each snack as satisfying as possible, like greek yogurt with fresh berries or a banana with peanut butter, and that way, I snack way less than when I grab handfuls of chips or fruit snacks! I also love Ellie Krieger-I cook from her book “The Food You Crave” all the time!
I have a morning snack and an afternoon snack every day. My go-to morning snack is an apple. It’s refreshing and I love them! I sometimes struggle with an afternoon snack that’s filling and nutritious because I have a big break between lunch and dinner, but Larabars seem to be a perfect fit lately! What a great giveaway!
As a nutrition major in school, I love love love Ellie Krieger! She makes nutrition so approachable for everyone. Her cookbook is on my first-time-on-my-own-tiny-grad-school-budget wish list!
I try to have a snack in between lunch and dinner, but it all depends on the day. I try to make protein and a fruit or veggie (it helps with my fruit/veggie intake).
Sometimes I need 3 snacks a day and sometimes I’m just not hungry. I try to listen to my body, but of course that becomes more difficult when there are freshly baked cookies near me 😉
I usually go with flow. I tend to snack on a ton of veggies such as carrots and cucumbers and fruits such as apples, grapes and strawberries. If I’m still hungry, I would eat sugar free jello ( unlimited amounts) and up to 2 servings of sugar free pudding.
I’m not a big snacker but when i do i love the apple/pb combo or carrots and hummus!
Im a huge snacker. 2-3 a day, depending on how active I am that day. I love some Greek yogurt and berries or classic veggies and hummus. Anything with some protein to keep me full!
I thrive on snacking. I work the normal 9-5 shift and I have to have snacks that don’t need refrigeration and are quick and easy. I typically snack on fruits and veggies, raw nuts/dried fruit, bars, etc. I try to keep them balanced, but sometimes I just need something in my stomach! Just curious, did I miss a previous post that you got a new jogging stroller?!? Which brand did you go with? Will you write a review? I’m 8 months pregnant and I know I won’t need one until the baby is around 6 months, but I’m always looking for recommendations!!
I haven’t been much of a snacker, but I’ve been trying to eat healthy snacks during the day so as to avoid overeating at my regular meals. A friend at work is always sharing ideas with me, and she absolutely has me hooked on a yogurt mixture. It’s just plain Greek yogurt with a bit of sweetener and vanilla extract (or you could use vanilla Greek yogurt) mixed with some dark cocoa powder and berries. I have SUCH an addiction to dark chocolate (it’s never far from my mind), and it really hits the spot in the afternoon when I usually hit my slump! =)
I love my snacks! I try to always keep a bar handy (Gnu is my current favorite) fresh fruit, and eggs. I eat at the same time most days, so keep the snacks on a schedule like my meals.
I LOVE Ellie Krieger’s recipes (ricotta cheesecake is on my to-bake list!).
I used to be a nighttime snacker, but I’ve found that (as much of a cliche as it may be), eating a good, solid breakfast – waaayy early in the day – keeps me from snacking later! It’s as thought starting on the right foot with a hearty bfast just sets me into a rhythm of healthy, sensible eating all day long 🙂
izzy
I am definitely at least 2x/day snacker (morning and afternoon), and if we’re having a late dinner, sometimes even a pre-dinner nibble. Mostly fruits & veggies, and some sort of protein bar. Some days are better than others, but it really helps me to decide in the morning what my snacks are going to be!
That’s just what I need at the moment, a serious comfort food fix! 🙂
I’m not a big snacker at all so when I do snack it’s a ‘roll with it’ kind of day. My favorite thing right now
is a half an English muffin with butter and fresh (as in from my own trees) fig preserves. Not really a
great thing to post on a clean eating fitness blog I guess but that’s what I’m in love with right now. I do love
‘pizza toast’ too – with mozz and mini peperoni. I’m part Italian though and the family thinks I need to be
exiled for it.
Hey Fitnessista,
Just found your site through cassey ho and the fitterati award. Loving all the info you provide and I’m super excited to try some of your recipes. Thanks so much for what your offering to everyone I’m super excited to find out more.
I love hummus, almonds, or Greek yogurt for a snack. And I eat a lot of snacks now because I’m 16 weeks pregnant!
Snacking is my downfall. I feel like I’m always hungry! But my favorite snack would be a chobani with granola or hard boiled eggs!
I’m pretty good on snacking when I know I need to. Usually it’s 2 or so snacks and 3 smaller meals. But if I’ve had a hard workout day or taught more classes then I’ll either add a snack or amp mine up to stay with me a little longer. It’s been a struggle but I now know the difference between snacking when I’m bored and snacking when I’m hungry and how to control it!
Instead of sitting down to lunch, I typically have 2-3 snacks that I know will keep me satsified throughout the day.
Sometimes my work shifts are 10-12 hours with 5 minute breaks so I love my snacks! I bring fresh fruit, a salad beast and something healthy and chocolate like your amazeballs. Your chocolate macaroons would be a perfect high energy snack-hint, hint! ;D
I always pre-pack my snacks for work to avoid overeating (and eating the candy jar!). My go to snacks are Larabars, Kind Bars, and Yogurt with granola/fruit.
Snacking is my bad habit! I’m trying now to snack more on veggies and fruit. During the day I am fine, its in the evening watching tv I feel I need to be eating…
I’m definitely tempted to snack for the wrong reasons, so to counteract that I try to really think about what I’m hungry for and take the time to prepare it. It’s all over if I start grabbing whatever’s in front of me! I tend to have a different number of snacks depending on what I’m doing during the day; I always have a container of raw nuts in my purse in case I need a snack on the go! Thanks for the giveaway – the cookbooks look great 🙂 And getting to try your macaroons would be ah-mazing!
Honestly, my strategy for snacking less is to eat a big breakfast (like oatmeal) that will keep me full until lunch! My afternoon snack is normally fruit like a necarine and granola bar. Yum!!
I typically just have one snack a day, between lunch and dinner. Typically it’s a Larabar or Uberbar, maybe fruit. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Awesome giveaway – and love her philosophy of having good carbs and protein with every meal! It really does the trick.
Snacking has become a must for me.. Who knew that eating more often was the right thing to do 😉 I try to eat every 2-3 hours to keep my metabolism going! Yay for all these give aways lately 🙂
I usually snack between meals. For my morning snack I like to have fruit and in the afternoon I kale chips or cracked black pepper triscuits with cheddar.
I tend to snack on things that are super simple, portable, and filling. Like nuts. I love smoothies, pb and pita, hard boiled eggs, and protein bars too.
My nemesis…afternoon snacking…the time between coming home from work and dinner. No chip is safe!! I would love to read about new ideas in the cookbooks…and roons to boot…oh my!
I usually have 1 snack in the afternoon a few hours before dinner since that is the longest stretch I go between meals during the day. Snacking at that time helps me maintain good portion control at dinner and also avoid stuffing my face with Oreos afterward. I love hard boiled eggs, carrots & celery with nut butters, and Mary’s Gone Crackers with cheese or hummus.