# Low calorie savory snacks? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 29, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755 "2009-04-29T19:28:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/41 "2009-06-05T19:16:20Z")
Not that this falls into the “savory” category, but now that the warm weather is upon us, I’m diggin’ Edy’s popsicles. 30 calories per, and they’re yummy. I can’t do them unless it’s warm out, though. It’s a mental connection that can only be made in summertime. ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/42 "2009-06-05T19:29:57Z")
I’m usually on the lookout for similar items, and Trader Joe’s has been great for that. Lots of healthy(er) chip/snack options, plus other nontraditional options that are tasty. I particularly like the Japanese Sticky Rice Snacks. It’s that vaguely sour Asian rice, in cracker form with the slightest hint of sweetness to it. ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/43 "2009-06-05T19:50:03Z")
Baked Lays baby carrots edamame Laughing Cow I eat these snack items by the truckload. ---
**Author:** ![Leiko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Leiko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leiko)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/44 "2009-06-05T23:45:40Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > But… but… it’s so delicious, and high in calcium! Won’t someone think of bone health? > > So anyone try making their own salsa? > Yeah, I’ve never tried making my own, but I watched my friend do it recently, and she pretty much just chopped up a bunch of veggies, squeezed some lime over it, and served. The green salsa that my mom makes for burritos has a little oil: the tomatillos, onion, and variety of green peppers/chilies are tossed with the flavoring mix: part of the tomatillos are blended with cumin, garlic, maybe a chunk of onion, and hot peppers. The tomatillos are just their to give the food processor something to work against. Then they’re either roasted- if it’s cold enough outside to justify turningon the oven- or stir-fried. Other green salsas can have fat from avocado, but those seem to be less common. ---
**Author:** ![RedRosesForMe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/91b2a8/32.png) [@RedRosesForMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedRosesForMe)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/45 "2009-06-06T00:31:54Z")
> [@Auntbeast](#): > > I recently discovered bacon wrapped dates. Get pitted dates, wrap 'em in bacon, broil until bacon is done. They are oddly delicious. The dates are a bit sweet, but not sugary-sweet and well, bacon makes everything good. French people do that with prunes. Fantastic. Also, everyone thinks I’m nuts for this but I like carrot sticks with salt on them, just like a lot of people do with celery. ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/46 "2009-06-06T04:24:49Z")
Yet another person repping Laughing Cow. Get the low fat stuff - it is amazingly creamy and tasty - in sharp contrast with how low-fat cheddar tastes. I’m currently working on the French Onion. Also, Jarlsberg comes in a delicious “light” variety. As small block will work well grated in a 2:1 ratio with some cheddar. Nuke the shredded cheese on 1/2 whole wheat tortilla, serve with light sour cream and (fat/oil free) salsa. 94% fat free popcorn is good too - but measure it after it’s popped! Most "baked"chips are pretty good - my favorite are the Baked Doritos. Hummus, with whole wheat pita. Toast if you like crunch. The Weight Watcher whole-wheat pitas taste worse than garbage. ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-calorie-savory-snacks/494755/47 "2009-06-07T00:31:10Z")
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