New Obsessions:
Blue Bunny 24 Karat Carrot Cake Ice Cream... that's right. It couldn't get any better than this. I mean seriously? Blue Bunny also has a Red Velvet and Wedding Cake flavor. Did I mention a 1/2 cup scoop of this is only 130 calories and 5g of fat? Say it ain't so!
It's also no coincidence that I love Chef Duff!
Quaker Soft Baked Bars Banana Nut Bread ... this is the perfect alternative to ordering a slice along with your morning java at your favorite Corporate Coffee chain... or (hopefully) local coffeehouse. It's only 140 calories, packs a hellacious fiber punch of 5g and 6g of protein (as much as one egg!).
Sunset Produce - Zima Grape Tomato... this little golden tomato is fantastic. It's sweet and tastes like summer. Perfect for halving on salads or popping in your mouth whole. So fresh!
Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese - I bought the EdenVale brand (which is only available at Aldi - for $2.99 - yes! $2.99!) If you have an Aldi near you I seriously suggest taking a quarter (to rent a cart) and your reusable grocery bags (otherwise you will have to purchase them or use their empty boxes) and giving them a shot. They have really reasonable prices on most items and have a Fit and Active line for those of us who are watching our caloric intake. But enough about Aldi... this goat cheese is perfect for my favorite salad.
Cinnamon Teddy Grahams - okay, so this isn't a new obsession. But a revisited one. You can bite the heads off 24 of these little bears for only 130 calories. It's a nice little slightly sweet, snacky, fun treat. Plus, it reminds you of being a kid - and if you have kids, you may already buy these for them, make them share!
Always in my Cupboards:
Kashi Go Lean... This cereal is the bee's knees. Seriously, 1 cup equals 140 calories, 10g of fiber and 13g of protein. Ahh-maayy-ziinng. And it's pretty tasty! Kashi has a way of making good foods packed with fiber still taste great. Plus, they make them chewy, giving your jaws a good workout.
Stauffer's Animal Crackers - I've searched through many grocery aisles for a better animal cracker and this one beats them all, every time. You can eat 13 crackers for only 100 calories. The original kind taste like the cookies McDonald's used to give for free back in the 80's in your Happy Meal (before they gave a bunch of dumb toys based on gender). The chocolate kind are just as good with a little cocoa flavor. Plus, you can almost always find them in the dollar section at Target! What a bargain!
D'Anjou Pears in Red and Green - I prefer the texture of D'Anjou to Bartlett, plus they tend to be a little smaller. I don't think I even started really eating pears until this last year. Apples (Gala!) have always been my go to fruit, but one of the perks of working at a grocery is getting to try things you never have!
Low fat Cottage Cheese - a new-ish food for me. I have discovered the simplicity of cottage cheese. Which actually pairs (pears) very well with the D'Anjou, Gala apple or fresh pineapple chunks. 1/2 cup of low fat cottage cheese and a medium sized pear make a great snack - only 190 calories and 14 grams of protein (all from the cottage cheese!). You can also buy the fat free and save yourself about 10 calories but it generally has a little more sugar and sodium - gotta mask that fat free flavor somehow!
And last, but certainly not least. Almond Milk. I've tried both Almond Breeze and Silk Pure Almond and they are equally good. However, Silk Pure Almond tends to be a little cheaper and you can find coupons online. The Unsweetened Vanilla flavor is perfect for cereal, coffee creamer, smoothies or in recipes. Plus, you can have a whole cup for only 35 calories! Oh and if you have a chocolate craving, add some sugar free chocolate syrup!
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