Salty snacks that aren't fatty

[catsofa]

I've stopped smoking (hooray!) and gained weight (boo!). I'm starting to try to deal with the weight gain now because I'm so uncomfortable.

I've always been a grazer and need to replace my snack foods with things that aren't so full of fat as the endless crisps I've always eaten. What I find I crave is salt, and I can't think of much that's salty but not fatty.

I guess ultimately I should be cutting down on salt too, but I'd prefer to take one thing at a time. So, can anyone suggest snack foods which are salty but not fatty?

I love limes, if anyone can think of anything to be dipped in lime and salt - this is common in some countries but I can't remember what is usually dunked. Not at all averse to loads of raw veg if I can find some way to make it salty. I lurve soy sauce.

[Smartiepants79]

Popcorn?

[annabelcaramel]

Prawns dipped in sweet chilli sauce might help the cravings? Carrot sticks with garlic powder or chilli ground on them? Bit of marmite goes a long way. I love salty stuff too.

[BellaVida]

Do you like rice cakes or corn cakes? You can get those with sea salt or other savoury flavours like cheese or Marmite.

[annabelcaramel]

Well done on stopping smoking by the way. My DH did, many years back, and he put on two stone but he did lose it eventually.
I think I found it.

[VelvetDuvet]

Yes popcorn! It's low calorie and tasty (the salted one is, avoid sweet)

Or have a look a graze boxes. Think you should be able to find a first box free offer, then you can have either a random selection or choose your own.

I clamped on two stone after I stopped the evil fags lost it again now but it took some doing and I wish I'd been more mindful at the start!

Alternatively, get yourself a bottle of tequila

[mrspink27]

How about some baked salted chickpeas, you can add chilli/garlic/cumin powder etc for other flavours...

[DazR]

Walkers baked stars - 1.8 g fat per bag. Tasty - label says 70 percent less fat.......

[exexpat]

A lot of Japanese rice crackers are salty but very low fat - but they are not exactly calorie-free as they are mainly carbs. I also like nibbling strips of dried seaweed - a bit like the kind you get wrapped around sushi, they sell multi-packs of snack-sized portions in Chinese/Asian groceries, like this. Virtually calorie-free, but strong flavour.

[KatoPotato]

Roast some kale in the oven with garlic oil and sea salt. Goes all crunchy and salty and delicious, this is from a crisp FIEND!

[Taffeta]

Corn on the cob is great with lime and salt

Celery is salty I think

[Mumraathenoisylion]

Pretzels?
Rocket salad with a dressing of lime, soy, ginger, garlic and chilli? (Just mix it all together in a little bowl and keep it in the fridge for dipping?)
Nuts - you could grate some lime zest on top?
quicos?

[LastOneDancing]

Aren't pretzels low fat? I love crunching the salt off them...

Tuc crackers are 25kcal each & salty.

[Mumraathenoisylion]

Roasted pumpkin seeds are gorgeous too, roast and coat in salt and paprika

[Taffeta]

Edamames dipped in salt or soy are v good too

[furlinedsheepskinjacket]

any kind of cracker?

[annabelcaramel]

Anchovies?

[Timeforabiscuit]

I don't know if its low fat,maybe better fat, but I love olives or tapenade.

[BiscuitBeast]

Yes to homemade popcorn!

I buy the kernels from the supermarket so can monitor my salt consumption.

A scrumptious snack ready in minutes.

Well done on stopping smoking, keep up the good work

[joanofarchitrave]

Wasabi peas?

[Cockadoodledooo]

Lime and salt is crying out for a shot of tequila

Agree with the popcorn. I love the toffee stuff but when dieting do it with minimal oil, salt and black pepper.

[Rosieliveson]

Radishes dipped in lime juice then salt are goooood!

Bit unhealthy on the salt front but I try not to get too much by sticking an edge in rather than the full radish

[WilsonFrickett]

Cherry tomatoes with a good sprinkling of salt are also good. Celery salt works too and you can pretend it's a bloody Mary!

[BlueChampagne]

Warm some sunflower seeds in your frying pan. When they are lightly toasted, lob on some soy sauce, and mix. Soy sauce will bubble and give the seeds a delicious salty coating.

[mumbaisapphirebluespruce]

Kale chips are brilliant. Just google there are loads of recipes for flavourings online. Just make sure the leaves are really dry. Also edamame are great and you could flavour with lime, chilli flakes and salt.

[TheReturnoftheSmartArse]

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