Inexpensive snack ideas for work

**cosmocricket** · 02-02-2008, 10:54 PM

I'm looking for some inexpensive snack ideas for work. I take fruit, yogurt, pretzels and popcorn but am looking for new ideas. It's way too easy to go to the vending machine and spend .85 for a candy bar when I'm needing a pick-me-up. I have a sweet tooth and would love some frugal snack solutions.

Kerry

**momtoadiva** · 02-02-2008, 10:59 PM

As we are only allow snack food at our desk, I take chex mix, dry cereal, chips, brownies and sweets from home.

**TigerGirl1226** · 02-02-2008, 11:36 PM

When I was a kid I loved "ants on a log"...celery with peanut butter in the void and stick raisin on the PB...yummy.

Another one I do for my hubby...I make some type of desert bread (banana nut or similar) over the weekend. Surprisingly easy to do. He takes a slice or two for his snack.

**Daisygirl** · 02-03-2008, 07:02 AM

I take little ziploc bags full of sugary cereal. It helps the sweet tooth, doesnt have to terribly many calories and is easy to eat while I am working. I have a baggie full of fruit loops or sugar smacks every day.

i also take pretzels and popcorn, as well as fruit - mine has to be finger food - can't really have anythig with a spoon. I also take homemade sweets like muffins or cookies.

**joyofsix** · 02-03-2008, 07:39 AM

a pb sandwich cut into quarters,carrot sticks and other veg w/ hummus, tuna and crackers

**kittykatstrong** · 02-03-2008, 07:45 AM

muffins, quick breads, and cut up veg. I keep fiber one bars in my desk.

**watchingpennies** · 02-03-2008, 08:35 AM

I can't take anything with pb in it to work (and the kids can't take it to school) because of allergies in our schools. I tend to pack a muffin...makes me think I am healthy and fills the void. I also like yogurt, apples, popcorn, and plain nacho chips.

**Marie78** · 02-03-2008, 10:55 AM

I take a homemade mixture called "mud buddies" to work with me. I found this recipe idea over the holiday season and I love it.
Wheat Chex (I use generic) about 4 cups
1/3 bag of semi-sweet choc. chips (I use generic)
1/4 cup or so of creamy P.B. (also generic)

I heat the choc. chips and P.B. for about a minute in the microwave and then pour over the wheat chex and mix together well with a spoon. Then I take powdered sugar about a cup or a little less and mix that in on top of the choc. coated chex mix. I spread it out on wax paper to cool for awhile and then I store in a plastic container in the fridge. I take this almost every day to work to indulge my sweet tooth in the afternoon. This has prevented me from raiding the vending machines in January and the wheat chex has 5 grams of fiber per cup, which helps me get some fiber into my diet. The P.B. has a little fiber too. Like everything, just make sure to eat this in moderation, it's very yummy!

**grneyegrl** · 02-03-2008, 11:51 AM

u could buy bags of candy on sale ,put in little baggies and bring those to work..when i was working i would mix candy with nuts and popcorn and eat that..i have type 2 diabeties but if u use portion control nothing is off limits

**shoiji** · 02-03-2008, 11:55 AM

Dried fruit is good mixed with nuts. I also make a granola with oatmeal and nuts and homey as a sweetener.

The chocolate chips and peanut butter mixture sounds really good. May try it with popcorn. OK, now I am hungry! LOL

**shoiji** · 02-03-2008, 11:58 AM

I meant honey not homey. LOL

**brainyblonde** · 02-03-2008, 12:42 PM

I love the little caramel rice cakes - crunchy and sweet. Aldi's carries the Fit & Active version.

**cosmocricket** · 02-03-2008, 01:01 PM

Wow. Those are some good ideas. I plan on trying the PBJ sandwiches and the neat recipe with wheat chex, pb and choc chips. Those will curb my sweet tooth.

**starsapphire** · 02-03-2008, 01:26 PM

how about rice crispies bars?

**joyofsix** · 02-03-2008, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Marie78

I take a homemade mixture called "mud buddies" to work with me. I found this recipe idea over the holiday season and I love it.
Wheat Chex (I use generic) about 4 cups
1/3 bag of semi-sweet choc. chips (I use generic)
1/4 cup or so of creamy P.B. (also generic)

we call this Puppy Chow, I have no idea why,but it is addicting.