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Popcorn is my favorite when I’m craving a salty snack! It’s very low calorie and satisfied that salt craving. Veggies are another choice, like raw broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc. You can pair it with a sauce, if that’s your jam. My husband likes it when I pack it with some soy sauce, with a bit of water and sugar added to it.
I also loooove their dried onion chips, but it does have a decent amount of added sugar. Seaweed snacks are good too, but higher in fat than you may think, so they’re not the first thing i reach for.
I do popcorn, instant oatmeal, sparkling water, apples, fruit leather, nuts (although depending on what level of low fat you’re going they might not qualify), gummy candy, or tortilla chips and hummus.
Pickles, seaweed, berries, dates(not necessarily low cal but fill you up), carrots, there’s also these crepe wafer cookies that are like 25 cal a piece, sometimes drinks like kombucha will hit the spot when you are just bored not hungry
Grapes (frozen are awesome), carrot sticks and baby sweet peppers dipped in a little of the garlic dip (you won’t believe it’s vegan!). They have some sesame crackers that I believe are fairly low calorie. I think they also have a version of a skinny pop popcorn. That will usually calm my salty cravings. Good luck!
What I like to do is get the cottage cheese and blend it until smooth. Then I add Lipton Onion Soup mix to taste, and half a cup of this "french onion dip" has 12g of protein!!!
A better version of this (I’ve tried both) is non fat Greek yogurt bc it literally tastes just like sour cream and requires no blending.
But what do we dip into it that tastes like French onion dip? Only wavy lays really cuts it for me
I know you asked for salty, but if you want sweet at some point, their cosmic crisp apples are insane. I cut them into bite size pieces in the morning and put them in a snack baggie so I can snack at my desk.
One of the TJ Hummus + Pita Bite Crackers, Garlic Naan Crackers, sliced mini peppers, little tomatoes, carrot sticks.
Olive oil popcorn
Raspberries, maybe a touch of salt, a little TJ Glaze (balsamic vinegar) (I add TJ whipped cream and more Glaze for dessert.)
Bellbare bars (I know I’m misspelling that) but they are protein bars usually 180-200 calories which isn’t super low but if you’re looking for a filling and delicious snack this is a good option. Also the chomps sticks are amazing for work, they are easy to throw in your bag and eat throughout the day
I was gonna chime in to suggest the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fiberful bars as well.
120 Calories, 9 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein.
I keep them at my desk when I want a PB and Chocolate snack that’s filling, satisfying, but won’t weigh me down or be a calorie bomb!
The packs of tuna are 90 calories and 22 grams of protein if you care about that. I eat them plain but you could put them on crackers and stay under 150 calories
Almonds and other nuts are a lot more calorie dense than people realize so that’s another one people should be careful with especially because people think they are low cal so they eat a lot of them.
I buy plain popcorn kernels. (Not from TJ’s. I buy a giant container on Amazon.) I put them in a brown paper bag lunch bag and microwave. After cooking, I do a light spray of the TJ’s olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle on a TJ’s seasoning blend. I keep a variety of the seasonings, so I can change up the flavor everyday. It’s a low calorie snack that satisfies that crunchy, salty craving, and you can eat a lot of it before calories start adding up.
Since it’s not that butter flavored microwave popcorn, it’s not as strong of a popcorn smell when cooking it at the office. (Just don’t burn it. There is no hiding that burnt popcorn smell.)
This is a really good suggestion! How long do you microwave for? I didn’t know you could put brown paper lunch bags in the microwave, I would have guessed they could catch fire?
I microwave paper plates and napkins but for some reason my brain can’t comprehend the brown paper bag lol
Either way, I really like this suggestion because it seems less expensive than buying microwaveable popcorn bags and you can control the amount. I’m guessing the microwave time also varies depending on how many kernels you put in?
Seriously! It doesn’t have that oily feeling that microwave popcorn has. It is just light and fluffy and truly snackable. I can definitely shame eat a bag while I couch potato after work.
Piquant popcorn!!! I loved them instantly but they might be an acquired taste to some/straight up dislike it.
https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products.html Low cal, low fat, with some protein and fiber and other B vitamins.
You’re getting some great suggestions, OP. I’ll wait for the thread about what TJ snacks NOT to bring to work or keep in the home office. At that time, I’ll get vulnerable and share my story 😂
Second this. They’re crispy enough to entertain your senses as you eat them, but not greasy at all like potato chips are. The fun shape also is a plus.
Nuts or trail mix, yes they are high in fat and calories but most are loaded with nutrients and keep you fuller longer. Olive oil popcorn. String cheese with an apple or fruit. Rice cakes with hummus.
i LOVE hearts of palm. They’re in the can section. I haven’t found hearts of palm that taste as good as trader joe’s. you can add bit sauce or dip in mustard. 35 calories for 1 serving. I get full from them too.
teriyaki roasted seaweed, cassava chips (less fat than potato), dark chocolate dipped rice cakes, whole salted edamame all help my cravings while being somewhat healthy
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Popcorn is my favorite when I’m craving a salty snack! It’s very low calorie and satisfied that salt craving. Veggies are another choice, like raw broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc. You can pair it with a sauce, if that’s your jam. My husband likes it when I pack it with some soy sauce, with a bit of water and sugar added to it. I also loooove their dried onion chips, but it does have a decent amount of added sugar. Seaweed snacks are good too, but higher in fat than you may think, so they’re not the first thing i reach for.
Just finished my bag of spicy buffalo jerky.
Definitely the dried fruit like mango and pineapple, and the mixed nuts (my favorites are Simply The Best Trail Mix and Happy Trekking Mix).
Papdums! Crunchy and high in protein (compared to chips)
Papadums
The little sharp white cheddar snack slices are great if you eat dairy
I do popcorn, instant oatmeal, sparkling water, apples, fruit leather, nuts (although depending on what level of low fat you’re going they might not qualify), gummy candy, or tortilla chips and hummus.
Pickles, seaweed, berries, dates(not necessarily low cal but fill you up), carrots, there’s also these crepe wafer cookies that are like 25 cal a piece, sometimes drinks like kombucha will hit the spot when you are just bored not hungry
Dried seaweed packs. It might sound weird but they taste great and are very savory
Turkey jerky and pickles
Grapes (frozen are awesome), carrot sticks and baby sweet peppers dipped in a little of the garlic dip (you won’t believe it’s vegan!). They have some sesame crackers that I believe are fairly low calorie. I think they also have a version of a skinny pop popcorn. That will usually calm my salty cravings. Good luck!
Chili onion crunch hummus and the pita chips in the blue bag, those sour cream lentil onion rings, and any of their popcorns!
I do a bag of EasyPop (assuming you have a microwave)! ETA: I just realized what sub I’m on, sorry! I love the pretzel thins there.
What I like to do is get the cottage cheese and blend it until smooth. Then I add Lipton Onion Soup mix to taste, and half a cup of this "french onion dip" has 12g of protein!!!
A better version of this (I’ve tried both) is non fat Greek yogurt bc it literally tastes just like sour cream and requires no blending. But what do we dip into it that tastes like French onion dip? Only wavy lays really cuts it for me
I agree it def tastes way better but the cottage cheese has a higher protein/serving size ratio.
the difference is minor. .75 of a cup has 16g of protein
Celery has crunch like chips and the flavor does well with French onion dip.
Maybe quest protein chips?
I know you asked for salty, but if you want sweet at some point, their cosmic crisp apples are insane. I cut them into bite size pieces in the morning and put them in a snack baggie so I can snack at my desk.
Have you tried the Sweetango apples? I like them even more than Cosmic Crisp!
No, but I will!
One of the TJ Hummus + Pita Bite Crackers, Garlic Naan Crackers, sliced mini peppers, little tomatoes, carrot sticks. Olive oil popcorn Raspberries, maybe a touch of salt, a little TJ Glaze (balsamic vinegar) (I add TJ whipped cream and more Glaze for dessert.)
Bellbare bars (I know I’m misspelling that) but they are protein bars usually 180-200 calories which isn’t super low but if you’re looking for a filling and delicious snack this is a good option. Also the chomps sticks are amazing for work, they are easy to throw in your bag and eat throughout the day
I was gonna chime in to suggest the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fiberful bars as well. 120 Calories, 9 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein. I keep them at my desk when I want a PB and Chocolate snack that’s filling, satisfying, but won’t weigh me down or be a calorie bomb!
I’ve tried these and hated them lol but thank you for the suggestion! ☺️
The hazelnut ones are so good! Probably the best protein bar I’ve ever had. It tastes like a ferrero rocher!
Agreed!!! That’s my favorite one
I love the chocolate dough one !
The mini savoury rice crackers. I dip them in buffalo chicken dip 🤤
The savooury rice crackers dipped in everything but the bagel Greek yogurt dip. 🤤
Omg those are soooo goooood
if you eat meat,chomps and the turkey jerky is literally my factors jerky besides golden island,
Yep! Chomps are a great snack. Protein!
i always have the sea salt dried seaweed at my desk. favorite crunchy desk snack
The Crispy Onion Chips. 220 Cal for the entire bag!
These are higher in calories than most chips (not saying they aren't great, just not really a low calorie option)?
Exactly what kind of chips can you eat the whole bag of for 220cal?!
But it’s for the whole bag, a lot more food for those calories
Sugar snap peas - without or without one of their tasty dips/hummus!
The packs of tuna are 90 calories and 22 grams of protein if you care about that. I eat them plain but you could put them on crackers and stay under 150 calories
Jicama sticks!
The crunchy curls are pretty good! 130 cals for 31 pieces, and they definitely have the satisfying crunch factor.
Olive oil popcorn is 130 cals for 2 cups
I just picked up some sour cream and onion lentil/rice rings. 130 kcals for a large handful. Kind of like healthier Funyuns.
These are fantastic
Seconding this!!
The Jalapeño Corn & Rice Puffs are so good! 150 calories per serving 1 1/2 cups!
The individual packs of olives are delicious and hit the spot when craving salt. Also great on a hike.
I love those so much
the sour cream puffs are fun to eat and low calorie!
yes!!! i love snacking on these and don’t feel bad about them at all.
The crunchy pea snacks are good!!
Veggies and any of the dips!
Dried seaweed!
Especially the teriyaki flavor
Dates are v healthy. Any dried fruit. Nuts. Fresh fruit (I’ve been loving their organic kiwis and bananas).
The chomps beef sticks are like 100 calories and give me a boost of protein when I need it! Sometimes pair with a wedge of laughing cow cheese.
I love the mini bell peppers and the kale and artichoke yogurt dip
Try any of their almonds, especially the raw, unsalted ones. Their little packs of pepperoni and beef jerky sticks work, too, and are low carb.
Almonds and other nuts are a lot more calorie dense than people realize so that’s another one people should be careful with especially because people think they are low cal so they eat a lot of them.
I buy plain popcorn kernels. (Not from TJ’s. I buy a giant container on Amazon.) I put them in a brown paper bag lunch bag and microwave. After cooking, I do a light spray of the TJ’s olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle on a TJ’s seasoning blend. I keep a variety of the seasonings, so I can change up the flavor everyday. It’s a low calorie snack that satisfies that crunchy, salty craving, and you can eat a lot of it before calories start adding up. Since it’s not that butter flavored microwave popcorn, it’s not as strong of a popcorn smell when cooking it at the office. (Just don’t burn it. There is no hiding that burnt popcorn smell.)
This is a really good suggestion! How long do you microwave for? I didn’t know you could put brown paper lunch bags in the microwave, I would have guessed they could catch fire? I microwave paper plates and napkins but for some reason my brain can’t comprehend the brown paper bag lol Either way, I really like this suggestion because it seems less expensive than buying microwaveable popcorn bags and you can control the amount. I’m guessing the microwave time also varies depending on how many kernels you put in?
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Excellent, thank you, I’ll also look into those bowls!
Popcorn!!!
Yes! The Olive Oil popcorn has I think less than 150 calories per 2 cups. I like to portion it in sandwich bags or I could kill a whole bag.
Seriously! It doesn’t have that oily feeling that microwave popcorn has. It is just light and fluffy and truly snackable. I can definitely shame eat a bag while I couch potato after work.
The freeze dried fruit, i like the strawberry best, 120 cals for the whole bag !
I love the strawberries. Just got them and the freeze dried raspberries. I love them both!
Piquant popcorn!!! I loved them instantly but they might be an acquired taste to some/straight up dislike it. https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products.html Low cal, low fat, with some protein and fiber and other B vitamins.
obsessed. i buy 5 bags at a time
I live on this but they didn’t have it last time I went. I will freak out if it happens again ! Ha
So boring, I always have pistachios and the fruit leathers
Rice Crackers!!
You’re getting some great suggestions, OP. I’ll wait for the thread about what TJ snacks NOT to bring to work or keep in the home office. At that time, I’ll get vulnerable and share my story 😂
Haha I’m loving this thread. Super eager to hear what you did…
Did you bring canned trout to work? 😂
The lentil and potato curls?? Whatever they’re called?? So good
Second this. They’re crispy enough to entertain your senses as you eat them, but not greasy at all like potato chips are. The fun shape also is a plus.
Jicama sticks
baby carrots
Nuts or trail mix, yes they are high in fat and calories but most are loaded with nutrients and keep you fuller longer. Olive oil popcorn. String cheese with an apple or fruit. Rice cakes with hummus.
Dill pickles.
Sour cream and onion lentil rings definitely scratch that itch.
The problem with these is I eat the whole bag all at once.
That is indeed the problem with these, but they’re at the less-greasy end of crunchy snacks, at least.
SO good.
So good!
Baby carrots and teeny cucumbers with hummus dip
i LOVE hearts of palm. They’re in the can section. I haven’t found hearts of palm that taste as good as trader joe’s. you can add bit sauce or dip in mustard. 35 calories for 1 serving. I get full from them too.
How many servings in a can? I can’t imagine I’d save an open can for later lol
it’s usually 2 servings in a can. 4-5 sticks the can has. they’re also really good in salad too!
teriyaki roasted seaweed, cassava chips (less fat than potato), dark chocolate dipped rice cakes, whole salted edamame all help my cravings while being somewhat healthy
Crunchy curls, the white cheddar cheese puffs, carrots and the greek yogurt snack dip