Thursday, December 3, 2009

What To Snack On...

As a student on the run, it is much easier to go through your neighborhood drive through and pick up a quick french fry, or maybe a grande latte, or even worse... skip a meal all together. Below are some quick choices under 200 kcals that will tie you over until you next meal or snack and not leave you feeling totally empty.


1/2 an Apple with 2 Tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter
(consider Smart Balance or
Smucker's All-Natural Peanut Butter)
Calories: 111
Fat: 6g Protein: 3g

2 Tbsp Hummus and 1 Whole Wheat Pita
(cut into slices)
Calories: 220
Fat: 4.5g
Protein: 7g


Low-Fat Yogurt with
1/4 cup Grape Nut Cereal
Calories: 174
Fat: <1g
Protein: 8g


6 Almonds and 1/2 cup
Grapes
Calories: 97
Fat: 4g
Protein: 2g

1/2 cup Shelled Edamame
Calories: 100
Fat: 3g
Protein: 8g