healthy snacking

Just a few minutes ago I had to choose between a can of Pringles and a banana to snack on. Of course, I chose the can of Pringles... and then soon after ate the banana. I clearly need to reevaluate this whole 'try to eat healthy' thing. I am definitely struggling.

Well anyway, enough of me rambling. Just wanted to put this here as a friendly reminder of the wide array of options I have when it comes to snacking the healthy(er) way

via The Healthy Cook

• 1. Frozen Grapes (I used to eat these in college all the time- they are amazing)
• 2. String Cheese
• 3. Banana
• 4. Frozen Banana (peel it first, stick in the freezer overnight- it’s like a yummy popsicle)
• 5. Low-fat Yogurt
• 6. Sugar-free or fat-free pudding
• 7. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter (or spread peanut butter on top of apple slice and top with pecans … so good!)
• 8. 100-calorie bag of popcorn
• 9. Applesauce
• 10. Raw veggies with hummus (my new favorite!)

a bunch more healthy snacks after the jump!

• 11. Almonds
• 12. Apple
• 13. Skinny S’more (two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate)
• 14. Smoked Beef Jerky (about 1 oz- look for low-sodium!)
• 15. Chocolate Milk
• 16. Hard Boiled Egg
• 17. Sunflower Seeds
• 18. Cottage Cheese
• 19. Sliced Cantelope
• 20. Raisins
• 21. Pita Bread and Hummus
• 22. Rice Cakes
• 23. Sugar-free Jello
• 24. Dried Fruits
• 25. Frozen Yoplait Whips Yogurt (these seriously taste like ice cream when they are frozen!)
• 26. Air-Popped Popcorn
• 27. Pistachios
• 28. Clementines (we call them Cuties or Clemmies)
• 29. Fruit Smoothie (or KRISTEN’S GREEN SMOOTHIE- it’s actually delicious!)
• 30. Handful of olives
• 31. Pickles
• 32. Handful of blueberries with 2 tablespoons fat-free Cool-Whip
• 33. Ants on a Log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
• 34.1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
• 35. Peanut Butter and Bananas on whole wheat bread
• 36. Trail Mix (make your own! Throw in dried fruit, sunflower seeds, nuts, low-sugar cereals, and even the occasional piece of candy for something sweet.)
• 37. Orange Slices
• 38. Cherry Tomatoes
• 39. Graham Crackers
• 40. Small Green Salad with light dressing
• 41. Mango smoothie (frozen mango, mango Greek Yogurt, and a small amount of orange juice)
• 42. Kabobs (thread low-fat meat, low-fat cheese, pineapple and cherry tomatoes onto a stick- my kids love anything on a stick!)
• 43. Half of a  Cinnamon-Raisin topped with peanut butter and banana slices
• 44. Grilled Pineapple (throw them on the grill or a skillet on med. heat for two minutes or until golden)
• 45. Baked Apples (one tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender)
• 46. Animal Crackers
• 47. Strawberries dipped in fat-free Cool Whip
• 48. Low-fat tortilla topped with egg salad, shredded carrots and cucumber slices
• 49. Parfait (build your own with Greek yogurt or plain yogurt, fruit, and granola) 
• 50. Bowl of bran flakes with 1/2 cup skim milk and berries
• 51. Guacamole with veggies
• 52. Triscuit’s Thin Crisps dipped in cottage cheese or hummus
• 53. Cashews
• 54. Pretzels
• 55. Sun Chips (portion control! Read the serving amount on the side!)
• 56. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
• 57. Sugar Snap Peas
• 58. Steamed Veggies (steam non-starchy vegetables in a microwave safe bag and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pasta sauce)
• 59. Apricots
• 60. Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
• 61. Any 100 calorie pack
• 62. Snack/Granola bar (around 150 calories or less, like Kellogg’s All-Bran, Kashi TLC Trail Mix, or Fiber one Bar)
• 63. Baked chips (about 7-10) with salsa
• 64. Soy Chips
• 65. Protein Bar
• 66. Sweet Potato Fries (one light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes)
• 67. Wrap (I like a slice of turkey, swiss cheese, baby spinach leaves, and cranberry relish wrapped up in a tortilla)
• 68. Pumpkin Seeds (2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt on top)
• 69. Bean Salad
• 70. Broccoli Florets
• 71. Peaches and Cottage Cheese
• 72. Chopped Red Peppers (dipped in fat free ranch)
• 73. V8 Vegetable Juice
• 74. Tuna with Triscuit crackers
• 75. Cooked and Cubed Chicken Breast
• 76. Homemade Popsicles (puree watermelon, strawberries, mango, banana, etc and freeze in popsicle molds)
• 77. Dates with almond butter or rolled in coconut
• 78. Quesadilla (whole wheat (or corn) tortillas w/cheese (or not) melted in microwave - adding on tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, avocado or guacamole or whatever sounds good)
• 79. Watermelon
• 80. Cubed Apples and Cubed Cheese (this was my husband’s favorite after-school snack when he was little)
• 81. Craisins (I love to eat these with almonds- it’s a good combo)
• 82. Goldfish Crackers
• 83. Edamame
• 84. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus (four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°)
• 85. Turkey Roll-Ups (Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard)
• 86. Strawberry Salad (1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic)
• 87. Oatmeal
• 88. Banana Smoothie (½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth)
• 89. Lime Sherbet (1/2 cup serving) with sliced kiwi
• 90. Apple Chips (dehydrated apples- they are so good!)
• 91. Black Beans (mix 1/4 cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt for an added twist!)
• 92. Lettuce wrap (try two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf)
• 93. Pecans (try five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
• 94. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (dip 5 strawberries in 2 squares of dark chocolate- that is still good for you, right?!)
• 95. Honeyed Yogurt (½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey)
• 96. Blackberries (so good mixed with plain yogurt)
• 97. Frozen Mangos
• 98. Tropical Juice Smoothie (¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice)
• 99. HEALTHIER BANANA BREAD
• 100. PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT DIP with fresh fruit