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Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« on: May 18, 2010, 03:05:18 PM »
I like celery and carrots with a little pile of lemon-pepper seasoning for dipping. I also like popcorn drizzled with a little canola oil, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.

I'm bored with those. Any ideas?
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2010, 03:07:52 PM »
Frozen grapes.

Peanuts.

cheese and crackers.

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 03:09:50 PM »
i dehydrate my own fruit.   also do snow cones with fruit juices
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 03:12:42 PM »
Roasted, salted, in-the-shell peanuts sound really good. I haven't had those in awhile.
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 03:13:32 PM »
Roasted, salted, in-the-shell peanuts sound really good. I haven't had those in awhile.

But for me I like 'em hot and fresh. That generally means a trip to the flea market around here...
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 03:15:24 PM »
Dry roasted, unsalted almonds, locally $4.99/lb. No cholesterol, negligible sodium, a good source of Magnesium, Vitamin E and Manganese. Low in saturated fat, high in unsaturated and monosaturated fat. Some studies say they're good for lowering cholesterol. (Eat in moderation - even though they contain "good" fats, they're not low-cal as some people think.)
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2010, 03:17:05 PM »
Apples.  Peanut butter optional.  =)
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2010, 03:17:55 PM »
canola oil, healthy? ever pour a tbs or too into a hot skillet? stuff smells like lighter fluid when it gets hot. =(

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2010, 03:29:25 PM »
Well sure, it is burning.

Grapeseed oil has a higher smoke-point.

As for healthy, inexpensive snacks, try fresh fruit and nuts. Or make your own trail mix.
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2010, 03:45:52 PM »
at the same temps olive oil isn't burning. [tinfoil] tell you what, you can have it. ;)

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2010, 03:46:33 PM »
ghee is even higher  and tastier
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2010, 04:17:21 PM »
"But for me I like 'em hot and fresh. That generally means a trip to the flea market around here... "

I wonder if heating them in the oven might have the same effect, or dry out and be nasty. I might try it.
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2010, 04:24:28 PM »
Just got back from the grocery store. No whole peanuts. Damn. What kind of grocery doesn't have peanuts?

Anyway, I picked up some cashews, smoked almonds (I don't believe I would like them raw/unsalted), a package of teriyaki beef jerky, and a jar of Claussen pickles.

That out to do the trick for a few days. I hope.  /grin/
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2010, 04:25:59 PM »
Raisins, prunes (sorry, "dried plums"), banana chips.

Granola spritzed, lightly, with karo or cane syrup.

Whole wheat cracker tossed lightly in oil and seasons then toasted.

Frosted wheat thins.

Pork rinds (yes, those.  Being mostly air it will amaze you how few calories and other bad things are in a serving)

Be careful of whole nuts.  They pack a whollop in the calorie department.

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2010, 04:43:36 PM »
"Raisins, prunes (sorry, "dried plums"), banana chips.

Granola spritzed, lightly, with karo or cane syrup."

I'm not big on sweet stuff. Although, I do like prunes and dried apple rings. Might have to hit the other grocery for peanuts and a package of mixed, dried fruit.
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2010, 04:44:16 PM »
ghee is even higher  and tastier

Yup. My wife keeps a jar around all the time. Cheaper and way easier to buy than make.

For a unique snack - watch amounts for calories

Small food processor
Cashew pieces
peanut, canola, or veggie oil
salt (to taste)

Make your own cashew butter in advance - refrigerate (no preservatives)
use with crackers or celery - nice for a change.

Do the same with almonds if you want, I guess.

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2010, 04:47:59 PM »
"Whole wheat cracker tossed lightly in oil and seasons then toasted."

Mmmmm. I always have Triscuits around. Sounds really good.

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2010, 06:20:17 PM »
Sardines in mustard sauce on club crackers.

I've been eating a lot of sardines and kipper snacks lately. Been craving them.
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2010, 06:45:42 PM »
oh, they have single serving boxes of rasinets, the pack on the left. i haven't found the dark chocolate yet.


any hull-less popcorn i like the white rice.


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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2010, 07:01:21 PM »
pumpkin seeds
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2010, 07:13:39 PM »
Unsalted roasted sunflower seeds eaten with a banana.  No, I don't dunk the banana in a pile of them.  I toss half a palmful in my mouth and then take a bite out of the banana.

Toast with honey and cinnamon before bedtime.  (Don't confuse your chile powder with the cinnamon. The answer to your next question is "yes."  The answer to your followup question is "awful.")*

Sardines with lemon and oysterettes (tiny crackers) and a little lemon, right out of the can. The smell hangs around, though.  I usually put the can in an opened, spread-out plastic grocery sack, open it there, and any knapkins or anything else I used, I leave in the sack and fold it up to hold down the smell.

In the office, honey nut and oat bars dunked in coffee.  They're a buck apiece out of the vending machine, but you can buy boxes of six of them for cheap in the supermarket.

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2010, 07:19:23 PM »
Sardines in mustard sauce on club crackers.

I've been eating a lot of sardines and kipper snacks lately. Been craving them.


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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2010, 07:23:47 PM »
Careful, nuts have a whole lot of calories in them, if you are watching that. On my low-calorie diet, I'm down to celery, fresh broccoli, and small bags of light microwave popcorn.
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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2010, 07:46:26 PM »
Water.

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Re: Cheap, reasonably healthy snacks
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2010, 11:19:40 PM »
pumpkin seeds
Extra yum!

Apple chips are tasty. There are thin and crispy like potato chips, but slightly sweet and apple flavored. They are not chewy like dried fruit. Look for them in the healthy/organic section of your store. We found ours at Central Market.
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