Low carb snacks for school?

CaptainKirk · 08-24-2009, 02:45 PM

Wasn't sure where to put this topic. I am starting uni tomorrow and wanted to know if you had any suggestions for low carb snacks/meals to bring. I know there's Atkins bars & shakes. Any other suggestions?

jacky_ks · 08-24-2009, 04:53 PM

As far as non-perishable snacks...celery w/a little natural peanut butter, macadamia nuts or almonds, sunflower seeds, raw jicama strips. that's all I can think of right now. Good luck/w school!

cleochatra · 09-04-2009, 12:47 PM

Hi, Kirk!

I am used to brown bagging it. Some ideas:

Scrambled eggs (they keep cold, too)
Cherry tomatoes
olives (black or green)
Hard-boiled egg
flax cracker with a schmear of cream cheese
pork rinds
strawberries (or other low carb fruit)
full fat, plain yogurt (keep chilled)

Doug K · 09-05-2009, 09:40 AM

Excellent topic!

cottage cheese
sugar-free jello (sometimes I mix these two)
string cheese (has the advantage that it doesn't need to be kept chilled all day)
tuna salad
bell pepper slices
rolled-up slices of meat, eg, deli turkey, by themselves, or rolled around a piece of string cheese.
cold cooked bacon strips
green beans in vinegar and oil dressing
sugar-free cole slaw (I don't like it sweet anyway, so I just use mayo and vinegar)

I have a sizable igloo-type lunch box with a freezer brick.

cowboyshootergirl · 09-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Hi Kirk,
One of my favorite things to do (and it packs very well) is taking pepperoni slices and lay them on a paper towel. Stick them in the microwave on high. Keep a close eye on them. For about 25 slices, I usually set the time for 1.5min. All the fat cooks out of them and they become crispy. Yum.

Pumpkin seeds are very low in carbs and are a new favorite.

heavydrinker · 09-11-2009, 09:39 AM

Fibrous fruits and vegetables and eggs

jeepifer · 09-11-2009, 10:13 AM

I send my DD to school with a cheese stick and a little 4 oz container of either blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries.

pennylovesdarren · 09-11-2009, 01:37 PM

Boiled shrimp with a little old bay seasoning.

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CaptainKirk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Gallery: CaptainKirk Stats: 245/186/130 WOE: Atkins-esque Start Date: August 22 2009	Low carb snacks for school? Wasn't sure where to put this topic. I am starting uni tomorrow and wanted to know if you had any suggestions for low carb snacks/meals to bring. I know there's Atkins bars & shakes. Any other suggestions?

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08-24-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
jacky_ks Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 249 Gallery: jacky_ks Stats: 165/138/125 5'7" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Off and on since 1981	As far as non-perishable snacks...celery w/a little natural peanut butter, macadamia nuts or almonds, sunflower seeds, raw jicama strips. that's all I can think of right now. Good luck/w school!

09-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,314 Gallery: cleochatra WOE: organic, baby!	Hi, Kirk! I am used to brown bagging it. Some ideas: Scrambled eggs (they keep cold, too) Cherry tomatoes olives (black or green) Hard-boiled egg flax cracker with a schmear of cream cheese pork rinds strawberries (or other low carb fruit) full fat, plain yogurt (keep chilled)

09-05-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
Doug K Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 137 Blog Entries: 45 Gallery: Doug K Stats: 226/211/140, waist 44/42/32 (5'4") WOE: no sugar/no flour Start Date: Aug 2009	Excellent topic! cottage cheese sugar-free jello (sometimes I mix these two) string cheese (has the advantage that it doesn't need to be kept chilled all day) tuna salad bell pepper slices rolled-up slices of meat, eg, deli turkey, by themselves, or rolled around a piece of string cheese. cold cooked bacon strips green beans in vinegar and oil dressing sugar-free cole slaw (I don't like it sweet anyway, so I just use mayo and vinegar) I have a sizable igloo-type lunch box with a freezer brick.

09-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#5
cowboyshootergirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Desert - California Posts: 1,963 Gallery: cowboyshootergirl Stats: I'm PREGNANT!!!! WOE: Eating as healthy as possible.	Hi Kirk, One of my favorite things to do (and it packs very well) is taking pepperoni slices and lay them on a paper towel. Stick them in the microwave on high. Keep a close eye on them. For about 25 slices, I usually set the time for 1.5min. All the fat cooks out of them and they become crispy. Yum. Pumpkin seeds are very low in carbs and are a new favorite.

09-11-2009, 09:39 AM	#6
heavydrinker Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Gallery: heavydrinker	Fibrous fruits and vegetables and eggs

09-11-2009, 10:13 AM	#7
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 2,491 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: HW:242/SW:232/135 WOE: Bad carbs are yucky. Start Date: Every minute!	I send my DD to school with a cheese stick and a little 4 oz container of either blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries.

09-11-2009, 01:37 PM	#8
pennylovesdarren MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,501 Gallery: pennylovesdarren Stats: 258.5/228.5/189 5'10 WOE: LC	Boiled shrimp with a little old bay seasoning.