Good snack type foods, especially ones with protein

[OkiMom]

I was hoping people had ideas for me! Im 15 weeks pregnant and unfortunately morning sickness hasn't gone away. I find it gets horrible if my stomach gets empty at all (I go from feeling stuffed, to hungry to getting sick in under 5 minutes) but I can't think of what to keep on hand for snacks. I also find that if I don't have enough protein in my diet I get sick more often.
So anyone have ideas for small type snacks I can leave in the fridge and eat when needed? Im a SAHM so I have access to a stove/fridge/microwave all day but I don't have a ton of time other than on weekends to cook so something that can be cooked ahead and stored. I love to cook though so during the weekend if I feel better I can cook up a storm or my DH can cook if I don't feel up to it.
One of the wonderful ladies in my DDC suggested protein bars but I tend to avoid foods like that but if anyone has any suggestions for ones without to many artificial preservatives Id be willing to try them. I need to do something to start feeling better before my 3 year old goes on strike. Shes tired of "mommy being no fun anymore".. I love that kid.

[la mamita]

i have been craving high-protein snacks too, here are some ideas:
-hardboiled eggs
-deviled eggs
-roasted soybeans or chickpeas, can be plain, salted or flavored (think cumin and some other spices). i made plain roasted soybeans and they were delicious, i would wake up in the middle of the night and go eat them...
-nuts
-apples and peanut butter
-PBJ
-sliced meat (if you have access to good sliced turkey or ham)
-chicken sandwiches (boil a chicken breast, tear up the meat, mix with celery and mayo, serve on a potato or on bread)
-guacamole and chips (fat helps keep you full too)
-cheese slices
-sandwiches or wraps with lots of cheese, meat, eggs...
-rice or tapioca pudding with lots of cream and eggs and low sugar

[remijo]

I make cookies with:
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 c honey (heated up a little so its watery)
1/2 c applesauce

Bake at 350 for ten minutes - very satisfying and all natural and packed with protein! (if you really love the taste of peanut butter - you can omit the applesauce and it makes them more crumbly)

ETA - oh yeah and stamp them with a fork like traditional PB cookies so they're cooked all the way

[SollysMom]

When I was pregnant and had morning sickness, I too needed protein but couldn't tolerate too many foods. My staples were english muffin or toast with melted cheese, or english muffin/toast with a thin layer of peanut butter and lots of jam (the jam needed to mask the taste of the PB in order for me to get it down). Also, not high protein, but (100%) apple juice is always a staple for me when pregnant. I know, sugar, blah blah blah, but when I have MS I can't even tolerate water in the morning and apple juice at least gets me some fluid and calories.

[kallyn]

Originally Posted by remijo

I make cookies with:
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 c honey (heated up a little so its watery)
1/2 c applesauce

Bake at 350 for ten minutes - very satisfying and all natural and packed with protein! (if you really love the taste of peanut butter - you can omit the applesauce and it makes them more crumbly)

ETA - oh yeah and stamp them with a fork like traditional PB cookies so they're cooked all the way

Thanks for this! I just made these and they are really good. I even used whole wheat sprouted flour and cut the honey in half and they are still yummy.

[pixiepunk]

hard boiled eggs
cheese
yogurt
frozen yogurt popsicles (make a smoothie with your yogurt and freeze in popsicle molds. you can also add protein powder if you feel like it)
custard or rice pudding - make in a big batch so you just help yourself when hungry
nuts or nut butters
hummus with cut up veggies (carrot sticks, celery, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, etc)
make a big batch of a cold salad like black bean and corn, or three bean, etc.
peanut butter honey milk balls (1 c each honey and nut butter, 1/2 c each rolled oats and powdered milk - combine, roll into little bite-sized balls, refrigerate)
glass or raw milk (add some cocoa powder or vanilla extract for a little extra flavor)


i will say that when you're out and about having a protein bar stashed in your purse just-in-case isn't a bad plan, i tend to avoid those things too but did keep a couple on hand for emergencies and they did come in handy once in a while.

hope you feel better soon mama!!

[ComplexOphelia]

I'm currently making onion dip with tofu and sour cream (I'd use Greek yoghurt, but they were out at the store). Planning on keeping it in the fridge with veggies to dip into it!

[rhiOrion]

I made/bought hummus and pimento cheese and ate with wheat thins.

I made granola bars

Baked oatmeal (if you search MDC for "baked oatmeal" there is a huuuge thread with suggestions for additions for this recipe)

Yogurt.

Cheese cubes.

Egg salad.

[oocewoo]

i feel your pain! i'm 23 weeks, and only just stopped feeling sick all time. i've been finding cottage cheese to be a pretty versatile, high protein snack. i eat it plain, or mix in jam or salsa or black pepper depending on my mood. hope you feel better soon!

[inneedofgrace]

Have you heard of the bean diet/cure for morning sickness?
Here's the link http://www.karenhurd.com/concern_morning_sickness.html
I haven't tried it, but have read a couple of good reviews from people who have. Either way beans are high protien.

[pbjmama]

Snack size portions of almonds with dried cherries or cranberries.

[smellyann82]

yes to all above!

my two other staples have been:

-plain organic whole milk yogurt with homemade granola, a tablespoon of flaxmeal, and a handful of raisins

-brown rice cakes with a generous amount of cream cheese and a tiny amount of homemade jam (blueberry right now...mmmm!)

these two get me through my days of nursing a 16 month old and being incredibly hungry even after a big meal.

[Messac888]

Whenever I'm pregnant (which seems to be fairly often, I must admit) protein is usually a bit of an issue, but this last baby made it terrible. It was to the point that I bought a jar of babyfood applesauce (for the jar) and kept peanut butter in there, and kept it in my purse. When I started feeling hungry I'd eat a few finger-fulls of PB before my blood sugar could drop too low too fast. I was just thankful that no one asked why my purse always smelled of peanut butter.

[newcastlemama]

s I have morning sickness and there are some things helping me.

At Costco I found some Ms.Mays nut and fruit bars for an easy snack and precooked sliced chicken so I can make a fast chicken salad without having to smell chicken cooking! I am going to try and make deviled eggs soon. You could also make yogurt smoothies. Something else delicious I don't have an official recipe for are PB balls: PB, vanilla, honey, sunflower seeds, coco powder, roll in coconut flakes and put in the fridge.