Great Snack Choices?

[adorkbl 156]

Another snack I like is sliced cucumbers with veggie dip that I make with plain Greek yogurt and a low sodium veggie dip packet.

2oz of dip = 5g Protein | 30 calories

Ingredients:

1 packet Kroger Party Dip Ranch (I used Kroger since it is cheaper)

17oz tub Fage Total 0% greek yogurt (I used 0% to save on calories)

[mrsclooney918 47]

I made the HB eggs with hummus a few days ago and I must say VERY TASTY! And VERY FILLING!

A co-worker looked in my container and said "what's that?" I told her and she actually said "yum" and "interesting." So it's not just for bariatrics anymore!

[kaye1229 1]

Plain Greek yogurt is like eating sour cream! 1) 2 % Greek Yogurt is not as sour as the 0%' date=' 2) For a snack I would add splendra which helps a lot. Also choose one with fruit it in that helps a lot. It dissolves so you don't get a grittiness (which I got with Truvia).

For Breakfast I have Chobani Greek yogurt (with fruit), non flavored benefiber, 1/2 scoop whey isolate vanilla Protein powder, and splendra. Mix well. I then add 1/4 cup high Protein Kashi Go Lean.

I am a fit of a Chobani flavor snob: my favorites Cherry, Apple Cinnamon, Raspberry, Pinapple, Peach.[/quote']

Im not sure where this will get posted cuz it keeps posting weird but I wanted to let ppl know about your dairy options. Dont over use dairy, it seems like many are. I did too in the begining but then I developed a lactose intolerance, n this is from the lapband. You also can can get kidney stones from too much dairy. Which apparently I did but must hv been microscopic because I felt nothing. Either or take my advice and limit. I know its an easy way to get protein but u will hate life if u get this problem. I can still have yogart thank god, some cant, but no milk just lactose milk an now only certain cheeses. Just a heads up because the pain is something you will never ever forget if you do become lactose intolerant and dont know it. But u will know its not gas pains.

[adorkbl 156]

I made the HB eggs with hummus a few days ago and I must say VERY TASTY! And VERY FILLING!

A co-worker looked in my container and said "what's that?" I told her and she actually said "yum" and "interesting." So it's not just for bariatrics anymore!

Yesterday I chopped it up into a egg salad consistency. Scooped with wheat thins. Loved even more. Was nice to have the crunch factor.

[jhaywoo 7]

I eat cottage cheese with a little bit of peaches cut off in it.my Dr said that was ok.Trust me that's a lot easy of trying to eat it plain.

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[TracieCat 8]

I love so many of the ideas here! I'll have to try the hummus in hard boiled egg halves, sounds great!

I have Greek yogurts when I'm extra hungry or I have a Wasa cracker topped with tuna salad, soy Protein crisps ( I like the BBQ flavor), smoked almonds, a Protein Bar, Protein shake made into frozen smoothie in the blender, teriyaki flavored beef Jerky, cottage cheese, a cold piece of grilled chicken. Those are some off the top of my head.

BUT that being said, I happen to have a lapband doc that is hugely against snacking as a rule and would prefer I make one of those things a meal instead of a snack. He says I should rely on Protein shakes if I feel some true hunger between meals. I need to start living by that rule again, I have sadly been slipping where that rule is concerned.

[Miss_A 11]

Another snack I like is sliced cucumbers with veggie dip that I make with plain Greek yogurt and a low sodium veggie dip packet.

2oz of dip = 5g Protein | 30 calories

Ingredients:

1 packet Kroger Party Dip Ranch (I used Kroger since it is cheaper)

17oz tub Fage Total 0% greek yogurt (I used 0% to save on calories)

Love this idea! My last binge that lead me to start over was a bag of chips and dip. So your suggestion would be a wonderful alternative. With no bingeing, of course.

Hummus filled hard boiled eggs sounds pretty good too.