Thread: Healthy Office Snacks

We are all guilty of snacking when we are at work and most of the time, it's not healthy. Here are the 8 healthy office snacks you can eat and each of them are only 200 calories or less:

1. 10 multigrain wheat crackers and a tablespoon of peanut butter is just 193 calories with 2 grams of fiber. The combination of complex carbs and protein help stabilize your blood sugar level and keep you feel full longer.

2. Fruits - A banana, pear, apple, grapes have an average serving of 70 calories. Pair it with a cup of fat-free milk, contains about 90 calories, and you'll have a boost of protein, calcium and vitamin D. The combination of protein and fiber will keep you feeling full and prevent mindless eating.

3. Popcorn with Parmesan - Top 2 tablespoon of shredded parmesan cheese to a 3½ cups of 94%-fat-free popcorn and you have yourself a 150 calorie snack.

4. Nuts - Almonds contain heart healthy fats and an ounce of it (about 24 almonds) adds up to 170 calories. It's rich in protein, fiber, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, and potassium and it's a perfect 3 pm snack.

5. Instant Oatmeal - If you want something warm and comforting, heat up a packetxcvaxcb of instant oatmeal (110 calories), top it up with a mini box of raisins (42 calories) and sprinkle it with cinnamon or nutmeg. Oatmeal helps lower your cholesterol level and reduces your risk of heart disease.

6. Mini Pitas with Hummus - Hummus is a great source of soluble fiber which would help lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease. Two tablespoons of hummus with 3 mini pita rounds contains 150 calories.

7. Snack Bars - If your craving for sweets, then buy healthy snack bars like LaraBar and KIND. They are also low in sodium, rich in fiber, loaded with vitamins and minerals, no added sugar and contains 200 calories per serving.

8. Veggie with Ranch - Pack a container of raw veggies like celery, carrots and grape tomatoes. Dip them in 2 tablespoons of hummus (70 calories), salsa (10 calories) or low-fat Ranch dressing (80 calories). They are rich in fiber and helps fill you up.


Source: Cooking Light

This is what I need. I always eat peanuts at work and I was just planning to change it into something else.

Hummus.. I have to admit, I haven't tried those. Do you have a recipe on how to make them?

Awesome.. If I find a hummus recipe, I will post it on the recipe category.. Unless of course, mikaela beats me to it.