10 Snacks to Stock Up on for Your New Year’s Diet
Article posted in: NutrisystemCongratulations! You’ve taken a big step toward looking and feeling your best this year. Now here’s some good news: your resolution does not mean you need to give up the pleasures of snacking to reach your goal.
In fact, snacks are essential for your Nutrisystem weight loss plan because they keep you feeling full and energized between your bigger meals. Even better, you can enjoy the kinds of sweet, salty and savory snacks you’ve always loved. The Nutrisystem snack menu offers you a tempting variety of options. Stock up on these 10 favorites for your New Year’s diet and you’ll have a smart answer to every snack craving to keep you on track.
1. Dark Chocolaty Sea Salt Nut Square
A combination of peanuts, almonds and walnuts give this snack square a satisfying crunch and a punch of nutritional power. The dusting of sea salt balances the sweet, rich flavor of the dark-chocolate drizzle. Keep a few of these bars on hand, at your desk or in your bag to pull out whenever mid-afternoon hunger strikes.
2. Mint Ice Cream Sandwich
We’ve taken the classic ice cream treat and made it better. On the outside, you get two wafers that are crisp and full of real chocolate flavor. In between we piled on cool and creamy mint ice cream, chocolate’s best partner. And this ice cream sandwich is perfectly portioned, so you stay on track to your weight loss goal.
3. Sweet And Salty Snack Mix
When you can’t decide whether you’re craving something salty or sweet, here’s your answer. Honey-roasted almonds and peanuts are sweet and crunchy, while pretzel balls add the spark of salt. This mix is just right for munching while watching the big game or as you enjoy a hot toddy mocktail.
4. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whether you’re taking a coffee or tea break in the afternoon or you’re hungry for a pre-bedtime snack, chocolate chip cookies bring the fun. These cookies are crisp and loaded with real chocolate chips, so you get some in every bite. If you’re a cookie dunker, these are sure to become a staple on your favorites list.
5. Cheese Puffs
Can’t resist cheesy, crunchy puffs? Pass on the bags you find in the grocery store, because they’re loaded with excess calories and fats that can derail your weight loss plan. Instead, check out our improved version of this popular snack. Each crispy and airy puff is coated in cheddar cheese flavor while providing seven grams of protein in every perfectly portioned package. Better yet, they’re a good source fiber, so you feel full after your snack.
6. Carrot Cake Cupcake
Cupcakes are all the rage these days because you get everything you love about cake in an easy-to-serve portion. This one features a spiced carrot cake base and it’s frosted with a sweet cream cheese glaze. Your cupcake is ready whenever you want it—there’s no baking necessary! All you do is let it thaw.
7. White Cheddar Popcorn
Popcorn satisfies cravings for crunch, whether your hunger strikes between meals or you want to munch while you watch your favorite shows at night. We take the classic New Year’s diet snack up a notch with a dusting of white cheddar cheese and savory spices. It’s portioned out so you can enjoy the whole bag without worry that you’re overdoing it.
8. Chewy Peanut Bar
You can stick to your New Year’s resolution to lose weight and enjoy all that you love about that brand-name chocolate and peanut candy bar. Our version has a creamy, chewy center made from real nuts and peanut butter. It’s coated in milk chocolate, so you get the sweet and nutty taste in every bite. This bar is a good source of protein, and it is a much smarter option than the candy bar.
9. Peanut Butter Cookie
This cookie is a small joy that can fit into your New Year’s snack menu. It’s rich in peanut butter flavor and a good source of fiber. Together with a glass of fat-free milk, it will help fuel a busy day while satisfying your sweet tooth.
10. Orange Cream Bar
This frozen dessert is like a taste of sunshine. It features creamy vanilla and sweet orange ice creams that are swirled together and formed into a single-serving bar. Whether you eat it in the dark days of winter or the blazing days of summer, you’ll feel good knowing that you’ve stuck with your commitment to eat better and lose weight in the new year.