I sometimes need an energy boosting snack to tide me over when my energy is flagging. Something that doesn't require cooking or food prep. Before Christmas I bought some of those fake crab sticks, and I love them, just straight out of the package. Two of those are only 80 calories, but they have junk in them I'd rather not be eating.
I limit myself to two pieces of fruit a day to limit sugars (I have a banana for breakfast and a piece of fruit for my evening snack). So, I'm looking for snacks that have really great flavor, feel satisifying, and don't contain a lot of junk (processed foods and preservatives), are ready to eat, and are about 100-200 calories. I already do 1/2 to 1 cup of yogurt or cottage cheese a day. Veggies aren't filling enough and don't give me the energy kick I need. No sugar. I'm not sure nuts would work, as I'd have to eat too many to feel like I ate anything at all.
Is protien the best thing I can snack on for an energy boost?
I will probably stick with the crab sticks since I like them so much, and maybe get some mozzarela cheese sticks. I never thought about it, but I can make some hard boiled eggs too.
Any other suggestions?