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"On-the-Go Snacks Under 150 Calories\\nStash these filling, nutritionist-tested snacks at your desk&amp;#8212;or in the glove compartment&amp;#8212;and you&amp;#39;ll swear off the vending machine for good. Promise.\\nHummus packs loads of protein and plenty of filling fiber, but stashing it in your purse? Not so easy. These new [chickpea crisps](https://www.kashi.com/our-foods/crisps/kashi-hummus-crisp-sea-salt-olive-oil) deliver on the taste and nutrition front, with three grams of protein and three grams of fiber per serving\u2014all for just 120 calories. Plus, the crunch-and-salt combo should get rid of any pesky potato chip cravings.\\nHeart-healthy soy, 14 grams of protein, and a whopping eight grams of fiber make [this snack](http://www.seapointfarms.com/dry-roasted-edamame.html) a nutrition powerhouse at just 130 calories per serving\u2014plus, the crunchy, salty combo will quiet your potato chip cravings. Don't trust yourself to eat just a quarter cup? Stock up on pre-portioned, 100-calorie serving packs.\\nA 30-nut serving nets only 100 calories, plus supplies a smattering of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Even the extra time it takes to open the nuts means you're less likely to overdo it. \\\"Research suggests in-shell snackers eat forty-one percent fewer calories than those who snack on shelled nuts,\\\" says Patricia Bannan, M.S., R.D. \\\"And they report feeling just as satisfied.\\\"\\nNeed more variety? Throw together your own mixed bag for a crunchy snack that packs in unsaturated fats, filling fiber and protein. A winning combo: 12 pistachios (40 calories), five cashews (45 calories), and three whole pecans (60 calories).\\nConsider these a [grown-up version](http://happyfamilybrands.com/products/peachy-keen/) of tubed yogurt. \\\"They don't need refrigeration, making them perfect to take along with you anywhere,\\\" says Bauer. They're also loaded with calcium and vitamin D\u2014all for just 100 calories a pack. Um, and Greek yogurt is a [Superfood](/fooddiet/2012/04/drop-10-top-superfoods-slideshow#slide=7). Need we say more?\\nDo you keep candy handy for that post-lunch slump? We hear ya. But Rebecca Mohning, R.D., suggests swapping it out for VitaMuffin's [deep chocolate version](http://www.vitalicious.com/4boch1.html), which has just 100 calories per serving\u2014compared to Au Bon Pain's 620 calorie monster\u2014and provides a full four grams of protein and nine grams of fiber.\\nTwo reasons to stash KIND's [mini bars](http://www.kindsnacks.com/products/kind-store/buy-kind-bars/mini-variety-pack.html ) in your purse, desk drawer, glove compartment\u2014anywhere really: You can pronounce all the ingredients, and the calorie count clocks in at just 130 a piece.\\nAddicted to hummus? Pack two tablespoons in a small tupperware, but skip the pita chips and chop up some carrots and red peppers instead. You'll score beta-carotene from the carrots, Vitamin C from the peppers, and plenty of water and fiber from both veggies. Bonus: You'll easily squeeze in two servings of vegetables into the snack\u2014all for 148 calories (two tablespoons hummus, one cup raw baby carrots, and one cup sweet red peppers).\\nAn individual pack of these [sweet and crunchy nuts](http://www.hailmerry.com/vanilla-maple-almonds-case-175.html) contains just 130 calories, plus are loaded with good fats, fiber, and omega 9s, which may help lower cholesterol. \\\"They're great when you need a crunchy snack because they satisfy your craving without overindulging,\\\" says Heather Bauer, R.D., C.D.N. Hungry for more? Pair with Greek yogurt and blueberries.\\nYour afternoon sugar-fix solution, when you can't get your hands on a whole piece of fruit: these [dried cinnamon apple crisps](http://www.barefruitsnacks.com/products.php). The ingredients list is refreshingly short (organic apples and organic cinnamon). Go ahead and chow down, too, because half the bag packs four grams of fiber and only 90 calories.\\nSure, Nature Valley's classic, crunchy granola bars are tasty\u2014but they always end up crumbling in the package and making a mess. Not what you need while snacking in the car. Reach for these new, [soft-baked oatmeal squares](http://www.naturevalley.com/Snack-Bars/PeanutButter) instead. They'll satisfy a third of your daily whole grain quota (16 grams) for just 150 calories."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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