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Snacks for when you can't stop

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:14

Desperately trying to lose some weight but I have a life long addiction to snacking. I'm not fussy, I will snack on whatever is available. So please give me your ideas!

I am switching crisps and biscuits for chopped carrots, apples, cucumber, peppers and whatever else I've got. I've also rediscovered the joys of eating half a jar of gherkins and pickled onions. I also like full fat Greek yoghurt with banana or strawberries. High in fat but keeps me full.

Any ideas please?

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:45

Cheesecakeismeesecake · 02/06/2026 22:41

Nairns oat cakes - cheese or seeded, more filling and less moreish than normal crackers but still good for when the crunchy snacks are whispering your name from the treat cupboard.

I'm trying to break up with Lotus cheesecake bites rn so I feel your pain op

I have to stay clear of crackers unfortunately-- same problem as the breadsticks I mentioned above - as it's usually a case of slathering them with Nutella, jam, cream cheese and whatever else is going. And don't get me started on the Lotus spread!

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Cheesecakeismeesecake · 02/06/2026 22:41

Nairns oat cakes - cheese or seeded, more filling and less moreish than normal crackers but still good for when the crunchy snacks are whispering your name from the treat cupboard.

I'm trying to break up with Lotus cheesecake bites rn so I feel your pain op

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:41

Some great ideas so far thanks. Keep them coming!

@shellyleppard popcorn is a good one and I did look into a popcorn maker recently as realised that the shop bought bags are high in fat as well as salt and sugar.

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:39

Somanyquestions12 · 02/06/2026 22:19

If you like eggs, keep hard boiled eggs that you can keep in the fridge and just grab if you’re feeling snacky?
Also egg muffins - super easy and you can basically add in whatever you fancy. So beat a few eggs, chuck in some veg (peppers mushrooms,onions whatever you like really) then meat and or cheese. Cook them in muffin tin and then you can enjoy hot or cold.

Great idea for the boiled eggs. I like them with a sprinkle of salt, pepper and chili powder!

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Quitelikeit · 02/06/2026 22:38

Celery sticks with salt

Quitelikeit · 02/06/2026 22:38

Low fat Greek yoghurt, a teaspoon of mint sauce - then cucumber sticks or peppers - absolutely amazing flavours

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Morecustardcreams · 02/06/2026 22:38

Sunshineandrainbow · 02/06/2026 22:19

Bread sticks

Yes love bread sticks but usually it's a case of dunking them into the Nutella jar. More recently I tried them with cream cheese and ended up eating half the tub🙄

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suki1964 · 02/06/2026 22:36

Eggs, chicken, baby bels - the light ones .

Im maintaining weight loss and I tend to make a red lentil Dahl or a couscous salad oe mixed bean salad to have in the fridge so a healthier snack is easy reached rather then bread, crisps , buns etc

I slow down the snacking by making sure my snack is eaten with a knife and fork sat at a table. I sandwich sat on the sofa watching a soap, Im not even aware Ive eaten, let alone felt filled

Somanyquestions12 · 02/06/2026 22:19

If you like eggs, keep hard boiled eggs that you can keep in the fridge and just grab if you’re feeling snacky?
Also egg muffins - super easy and you can basically add in whatever you fancy. So beat a few eggs, chuck in some veg (peppers mushrooms,onions whatever you like really) then meat and or cheese. Cook them in muffin tin and then you can enjoy hot or cold.

Sunshineandrainbow · 02/06/2026 22:19

Bread sticks

shellyleppard · 02/06/2026 22:17

I love deliciously Ella's dark chocolate orange almonds. Or what about popcorn with a savoury coating?? Low fat but still good for munching. I can't have biscuits in the house or I eat the whole packet 😭

mumofoneAloneandwell · 02/06/2026 22:16

Sable grapes - so delish - but it gets expensive quickly!

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