Dr. Oz's Snack Attack: Eat More and Weigh Less - from the Dr. Oz Show 2/17/12

While watching this Dr. Oz Show I couldn't help but think of all the people Cinching who ask what other snacks they can have besides the Cinch Snack bars, which are great, and necessary for the Leucine, but, you may need an additional snack. I had 2 snacks per day while Cinching and still do! Also, a very few people cannot eat the snack bars for one reason or another. 

I loved these snack ideas! As long as you have the ingredients, they seem to be very easy to make, and, Dr. Oz's team very carefully made sure each of these recipes are 200 calories, with 10 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber. Other than that, you will have to figure the carbs/fats yourself, or use cinchwellness.com to figure for you! I hope you enjoy and please let me know if you make some of these! Dr. Oz suggests having these 1-2 hours before dinner, but I usually have my snack 2-3 hours before dinner.

Antipasto Power Plate

This easy-to-assemble snack packs a protein punch with the prosciutto, and there's plenty of fiber in the chickpeas and zucchini.

Ingredients
1 thin slice prosciutto

One 2% mozzarella string cheese
2 olives
1 cup zucchini
1/4 cup chickpeas

Directions
Wrap the prosciutto around the string cheese. Enjoy with the olives and veggies on the side.

Mini Pizza Pocket
The vegetables bulk this snack up, without adding any extra fat. The lycopene in the tomato sauce is fat soluble, so the cheese helps with the absorption of this nutrient.

Ingredients
1 mini 100% whole wheat pita pocket
1 oz of 2% reduced fat mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp pasta sauce
1 cup spinach
2 onion slices

Directions
Assemble and place in toaster oven until cheese is melted.

Skinny Dip & Chips
The black pepper and hot sauce kick your metabolism up a notch. The Greek yogurt and walnuts are full of protein that'll help you stay fuller for longer.

Ingredients

For the dip:
1/2 cup of 2% Greek yogurt
1 tsp walnuts
Garlic
Black pepper
1 tsp hot sauce

What to dip:
1/2 oz blue potato chips (8 chips)
1 cup cherry tomatoes

Directions
Mix all dip components. Enjoy the dip with 8 blue potato chips and the cherry tomatoes.

Cheesy Apple Sandwich
The apples are full of water and keep you feeling full, while the lemon juice regulates your metabolism and regulates your body's sugar absorption.

Ingredients
4 apple slices (these act as the "bread")
3 tbsp low-fat ricotta cheese
10 almonds
Lemon juice

Directions
Core apple and slice in thick pieces. Spread cheese and almonds on top of the apple slices. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Recipe created especially for The Dr. Oz Show by food stylist, Ulli Stachl.

You can watch the video here. And, here are some more healthy snack ideas from my post on Jan. 25, 2012.  

And, from the same Dr. Oz program, these snacks are all about 200 calories, but not necessarily 10g. protein & 6g. fiber, so be sure and figure it out! Some of these might not work until you reach your weight & inch loss goals!

Snack to Reduce Stress

Pizza Popcorn

Popcorn is a perfect snack to help with stress-induced eating. It's high in volume and low in calories, so you can mindlessly munch on it without worrying about overeating.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

3 tbsp unpopped kernels         

1 tbsp grated parmesan

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

1tsp chives

Directions

Pop 3 tbsp unpopped corn kernels, no oil necessary. Place in large bag and sprinkle on pizza toppings. Shake until popcorn is evenly covered. 

Snack to Boost Your Energy

Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadilla

This snack is perfect for conquering that mid-morning or mid-afternoon slump. The potassium in the banana will give you the energy boost you need.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

Mini 100% whole wheat tortilla

1 tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter

1/4 cup banana slices

Pinch cinnamon

Directions

Spread the peanut butter and banana slices on top of the mini whole wheat tortilla; add a pinch of cinnamon.

Snack to Curb Your Salt Cravings

Oven-baked Onion Rings

When you're craving something salty, these quick and easy onion rings are sure to do the trick. The batter calls for fiber cereal, instead of bread crumbs. Because the rings are baked, not fried, they're low-fat and low-calorie – the perfect combo!

Ingredients

One serving is 15 onion rings

1 large onion

1 egg

1/2 cup fiber cereal

1 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp old bay spice

Directions

Batter: Blend high-fiber cereal, old bay spice and oregano until fine. Dip onion in egg, then coat onion in batter. Bake 20-25 minutes at 375° F until golden.

Snack to Curb Sweet Cravings

No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Truffles

Indulge your sweet tooth without the sugar spikes. Raw cacao can help boost your metabolism, and the dates and apricots provide fiber.

Ingredients

5 dried dates

11 dried apricots

1/3 cup raw cacao powder

1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp agave nectar

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut or ½ cup chopped hazelnuts

Directions

In a blender, mix dates and apricots. Then add cacao powder, vanilla, agave nectar and salt. Roll mixture into balls. Dip balls into unsweetened coconut or hazelnut toppings.

Happy Snacking!