Question:
I need no fridge <100 calorie protein snacks...any ideas?

I often head out for the day around 12:00 p.m. after having lunch. I won't return until dinner time and will spend most of that time walking at the beach, driving to errands, etc. I need non-refrigerated high protein items with less than 100 calories. Nuts are 200 cals, protein bars (the ones I like) are 150, etc. Any other ideas? Thanks, guys. P.S. I'm 7 weeks post op and eat any type of protein except meat. Thanks a million!    — msmaryk (posted on May 7, 2003)


May 7, 2003
Get a mini cooler with ice packs (the kind that are plastic and you can put in the freezer each night). and put in Some pure protein cans. Or just don't eat as many nuts, or 1/2 the bar etc.
   — Kimberly L.

May 7, 2003
how about roasted soy nuts, they do not need refrigeration, peanut butter and crackers, soy chips, or protien chips (wlssucess.com sells them)protien balls (equall parts protien powder, dry milk, peanutbutter and ghaham cracker crumbs or rice crispies, any cereal made out into balls)i'd carry a little lunch cooler and have something good!
   — janetc00

May 7, 2003
Try beef jerky. The kind I like is 80 calories a serving.
   — Amber L.

May 7, 2003
Turkey jerky is also good. So are some protein bars (as you know) and protein cookies (protocookie.com) -- personally, I wouldn't worry if they're over the 100-calorie mark unless it's because they have too many carbs (or fats or sugars) for the protein value. But, you can always eat half a bar or cookie and save half for later if you want to stretch them out. Some folks also use protein shakes, shaking them up in old Snapple bottles with water (that's even too fanatical for me, though!).
   — Suzy C.

May 7, 2003
You could also try cheese sticks. Cheese is supposed to be eaten at room temperature according to food network anyway...so it might be a good option!
   — thekatinthehat

May 7, 2003
I'm not sure if you consider fish as meat, but Starkist makes take along packets. They come with mayo and relish, but you can just eat the little can of tuna. The only other thing I can think of is peanut butter. Let me know what else you find.
   — Sarahlicious

May 7, 2003
Original poster here. Hi, Sarah. Thanks for the tuna suggestion. And thanks for the soy nuts suggestion, too (forgot who suggested that..sorry). I do eat fish, just can't get the meat to stay down yet, although I'd love a steak!! ; 0 Thank you all!!
   — msmaryk

May 7, 2003
Oh good, since meat may be an option for you in the future you may want to try these beef nuggets they sell at Wal-mart. They are like beef jerky but more tender. Speaking of Wal-mart they also have peanut butter filled pretzels, not sure on the nutritional value of those, though. I'm going to be taking a week long class that meets all day so I'm trying to figure out my meal and snacks for that time.
   — Sarahlicious

May 8, 2003
I know y'all (pun intended) find this hard to believe, BUT WalMart is NOT everywhere!!! ; ) Long Island (where I live) has a population of approximately 5 million. And there's only 2 WalMarts and they just got here in the last 2 years. Furthermore, these WalMarts are not the Walmarts you guys are talking about. I've been to many a WalMart in the South. These are VERY scaled back. No food, no guns, no hunting stuff, no plants. But, I'll look for the beef nuggets there. Thanks, Sarah and ALL!!! : )
   — msmaryk

May 9, 2003
Mary, they are usually by the checkouts. I also saw some beef nuggets at Kroger today, but they were a lot more expensive. Sorry I guess Wal-marts are really taking over society:) My town actually just got one last year and people protested it from before the ground was even broken.
   — Sarahlicious

May 9, 2003
Just an FYI but you can buy them online. http://www.tillamookjerky.com/nuggetPQ.asp?styleP=Nuggets And no I'm not employed by the company - I just love these little suckers :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]




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