i need snack ideas! what low calorie snacks do you suggest?

i am not much of a snacker. never have been. i am trying to watch my calories and find that with smaller portion meals i am hungrier more. any ideas on good low calorie snacks? carrots and hummus? or crackers and hummus? please help! lol

gronola because of the fiber but make sure its low in calories and not filled with a lot of sugar and broccli with a little bit of cheese  fill u up too

carrots and hummus would be the lower cal choice, and you could have a bigger serving.

Try 100 calorie popcorn or get apples (80 Cal.) or Banannas (110 Cal.)

i really like snacking on egg whites, strawberries, &grapes.

EDIT: i also like snacking on fiber one cereal (dry)

Original Post by mmcdowell25:

Try 100 calorie popcorn or get apples (80 Cal.) or Banannas (110 Cal.)

 Unless you buy the biggest apples you can find like I do, and then they're more like 110 calories :)

Anything can be a snack, if you size it right.  I usually pack a little baggie of chips or pretzels.  It's preportioned so I can't go out of control and eat a whole bag, and it's a nice snack to have.  Sure, there are healthier options than a baggie of chips - but there will always be healthier options to everything ever, and I find it's easier to control cravings if I indulge them in small portions than try to ignore them :)

I like to snack on cassava chips, 140 calories per serving, not to bad and even if you do binge on them there are only 4 servings in a bag, so not to bad.

Also fruits if you have a sweet tooth.

Potatos...I like to bake them.

Veggies and hommus is my favorite. :)  I back a small baggie with a few each baby carrots, pepper strips, broccoli, and cucumber slices and pre-portion some hommus into a small tupperware container.  For those who don't like or can't find hommus, using a low-fat/non-fat, low-cal Italian dressing for a dip is also very good, just be sure to portion it correctly.

Any piece of fruit is always a good snack.  I love grapes, especially.

A serving of nuts (dry roasted and light or no salt, raw is even better) is also good - nuts are high in protein, fiber, and good fats.  They're a little higher in calories, so again portion control is key.  Eating a serving of nuts in the middle of the afternoon gives me a good energy boost.

Finally, if you can find Laughing Cow cheese - the light ones only have 60 cals per serving.  One of those on some All Bran crackers or other low cal cracker is awesome.

I like sugar free fat free Jello Cheesecake Pudding. I mix it with fat free cream cheese and one teaspoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of vanialla.  YUMMY!

Thomas' and Pepperidge Farm make whole wheat mini bagels that are 100-110 calories each.  I top them with a tablespoon of hummus, delicious and filling.  I also love my Luna Protein bars which are loaded with nutrition, yummy, and are all natural/70% organic (180 cal's).  Of course, crunching on fruits and veggies are always a good idea.  Try to find snacks with more fiber in them and you won't feel as hungry.  Good luck!

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50 Ways to Snack in 100 Calories or Less
By Jenny Wanderschied

1. Twenty chocolate-covered raisins. 87 cal.

2. Half a slice of angel food cake with 1 tablespoon thawed, frozen light whipped topping and one maraschino cherry. 94 cal.

3. Five Starburst Fruit Chews. 100 cal.

4. One whole graham cracker, broken into two squares. Top one square with 1/4 oz-piece milk chocolate and one large marshmallow. Top with the other square and microwave for about 12 seconds. 90 cal.

5. Two 1-inch squares chocolate fudge. 86 cal.

6. Fruit mix: three dried apricot halves, four almonds and one tablespoon chocolate chips. 100 cal.

7. One frozen waffle toasted and topped with two sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon whipped cream. 99 cal.

8. 1/2 cup Cocoa Puffs cereal with 1/4-cup skim milk. 81 cal.

9. Three gingersnaps. 80 cal.

10. 6-oz tub Yoplait White Chocolate Strawberry nonfat yogurt. 100 cal.

11. Half a banana, with 1 tablespoon each chocolate syrup and thawed, frozen light whipped topping. 99 cal.

12. Two fun-size Nestle Butterfinger bars. 68 cal.

13. 1 cup sugar-free hot chocolate with 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows. 66 cal.

14. Two caramel corn cakes. 90 cal.

15. 3/4-oz serving baked potato chips (7 to 12 chips) with 2 tablespoons fat-free onion dip. 85 cal.

16. Four wheat crackers with 1-oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese. 87 cal.

17. Half a baked potato, with 1 tablespoon each reduced-fat sour cream and salsa. 98 cal.

18. Six medium pretzel twists with 2 tablespoons mustard. 91 cal.

19. Seven medium shrimp with lemon to taste. 70 cal.

20. Half a medium onion bagel. 97 cal.

21. Three toasted 1/4-in.-thick slices Italian bread, topped with 3 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, minced garlic and fresh basil. 79 cal.

22. Four pieces plain Melba toast. 78 cal.

23. Twenty-Five pistachio nuts. 85 cal.

24. Half a baked flour tortilla with 1 oz avocado and 1 tablespoon salsa. 88 cal.

25. 6 cups light microwaveable popcorn. Season to taste. 93 cal.

26. Half a toasted whole-wheat English muffin with one teaspoon reduced-fat chunky peanut butter. 85 cal.

27. Three dill pickles. 36 cal.

28. One baked hash-brown potato patty, with 1 tablespoon ketchup. 79 cal.

29. 2 tablespoons humus on a quarter toasted pita. 93 cal.

30. Half a baked sweet potato mashed with 1 teaspoon each honey and diet margarine. 96 cal.

31. Skinny cafe latte (2 oz brewed espresso with 1 cup steamed skim milk). 91 cal.

32. 1/2 cup cooked couscous and 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese. 100 cal.

33. 1 cup serving canned condensed tomato soup, prepared with water. 85 cal.

34. 1-oz light roasted turkey breast, with 1 teaspoon yellow mustard and one leaf romaine lettuce on one slice toasted light whole-wheat bread. 94 cal.

35. Two low fat chocolate chip cookies (store-bought) heated in microwave for 10 seconds. 90 cal.

36. 1/2 cup prepared plain instant oatmeal, with 2 tablespoons frozen blueberries and cinnamon to taste. 82 cal.

37. One slice toasted raisin bread with 1 tablespoon fat-free cream cheese. 86 cal.

38. 1/4-cup egg substitute omelet, filled with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup diced tomatoes. 88 cal.

39. 1 cup green tea with 2 teaspoon sugar. 30 cal.

40. Ten baby carrots with 2 tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing. 90 cal.

41. 1/2 cup each green and red bell pepper sliced and dipped in 2 tablespoons light Thousand Island dressing. 80 cal.

42. 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks, packed in juice. 75 cal.

43. One chocolate-dipped strawberry. 62 cal.

44. Five small celery ribs stuffed with 2 teaspoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon raisins. 100 cal.

45. Half a medium grapefruit with 1 easpoon sugar. 38 cal.

46. One each sliced medium tomato and red onion with 2 tablespoons low-fat Italian salad dressing. 100 cal.

47. 1/2-cup low-fat cottage cheese blended with 4 tablespoons fresh blueberries. 100 cal.

48. One small baked apple with 1 1/2 tablespoons light pancake syrup. 97 cal.

49. 1/2 cup light vanilla ice cream with 2 tablespoons frozen raspberries. 100 cal.

50. 1/4 cup cooked soybeans (edamame) seasoned to taste. 64 cal

Celery and salsa is my favorite