Yummy carb ideas?

[Holly]

For those of you that have a choice to add more carbs to some meals, what do you pick? Mine is in the 30 carb range, no more than 165 calories. So I'm looking for lots of ideas to get some variety into my diet. And I really don't even care how *healthy* it is at this point :angel4:

[Inatic]

if the carbs and cals are that low, i often go for rice, swt tators or oatmeal. SOmetimes i 'll do some chips or a flat wrap and add a wee bit of fruit.

[Noel Clark]

For those of you that have a choice to add more carbs to some meals, what do you pick? Mine is in the 30 carb range, no more than 165 calories. So I'm looking for lots of ideas to get some variety into my diet. And I really don't even care how *healthy* it is at this point :angel4:

I always use stuff I find filling. :shrug: Sweet Potato fries, oats, that kind of thing BUT I know others have used.... Ice cream sandwiches (erik loves those), you could even have some candy in there (not very filling IMO), baked chips, Popcorn :yum: and then lots of ppl use cereals.

[Carolyn]

I've been either eating oatmeal or reeses puff depending what day it is. I can throw my reeses in a plastic bag in the car and eat them right away pwo.

[Ana]

I've been either eating oatmeal or reeses puff depending what day it is. I can throw my reeses in a plastic bag in the car and eat them right away pwo.

:ditto:

[Anca]

If you're looking for something crunchy and that would take longer to eat, you could try mini rice cakes (either the cheddar ones for salty or the caramel or chocolate ones for sweet). I have those PWO!
You could also try those 100 cal packs of cookies. Or 100 cal mini granola/oat bars (there ARE some low in fat; I think Quaker Chewy bars would qualify).

[Cindy Day]

A half bagel does the trick sometimes too --with some 'no-sugar-added' jam/jelly , apple-butter or even honey.

[soontobefit]

Today I have an Kashi granola bar, Cinnabon cereal, small bagel (superstore blue menu)

[Cass]

Red or black beans
Brown rice

[Ms Rox]

I really like and find very filling: multigrain hot cereal from Trader Joe's.:yum: I've seen similar types at other grocery stores, too. It has more fiber than oatmeal so that probably contributes to my "full" feeling.

[gymgurl]

If you're looking for something crunchy and that would take longer to eat, you could try mini rice cakes (either the cheddar ones for salty or the caramel or chocolate ones for sweet). I have those PWO!
You could also try those 100 cal packs of cookies. Or 100 cal mini granola/oat bars (there ARE some low in fat; I think Quaker Chewy bars would qualify).

Really? Quaker Chewy Bars? I thought those wouldn't be as good because don't they contain fructose? Or does it really matter?

[Amy]

Really? Quaker Chewy Bars? I thought those wouldn't be as good because don't they contain fructose? Or does it really matter?

For PWO? It does not need to contain fructose.

[Ana]

For PWO? It does not need to contain fructose.

It's my understanding that it shouldn't contain fructose PWO

[gymgurl]

It's my understanding that it shouldn't contain fructose PWO

Right, that's what I thought too...so the chewy granola bars wouldn't be a good plan?

[FitGurl]

I've been either eating oatmeal or reeses puff depending what day it is. I can throw my reeses in a plastic bag in the car and eat them right away pwo.

Ditto..

[pixie]

I like Rice Krispy Treats PWO. They are wrapped individually so I can eat them on the train right after I work out. Having something sweet PWO keeps my urge to nibble sweet things I shouldn't in check.

[RpH]

Low fat Klondike ice cream sandwiches. 100 cals each.

[FitnessModerate]

Stay away from highly processed carbs. Oatmeal, beans, fruits are a good choice. Basically you can't go wrong with whole foods.

[Inatic]

Stay away from highly processed carbs. Oatmeal, beans, fruits are a good choice. Basically you can't go wrong with whole foods.
pwo, you dont want beans, too much fiber and fruit isnt the best choice as it refills mostly liver glycogen vs muscle. A wee bit is ok tho.

From a filling and saitity factor, whole foods like oatmeal might be better (is for me) but it doestn have to be a 'clean' carb.

[FitnessModerate]

pwo, you dont want beans, too much fiber and fruit isnt the best choice as it refills mostly liver glycogen vs muscle. A wee bit is ok tho.

From a filling and saitity factor, whole foods like oatmeal might be better (is for me) but it doestn have to be a 'clean' carb.

Well I mean fruits in moderation, and not just any fruits. Less sweet apples are probably the best choice, also because of the fiber and the skin nutrients.