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    • 10 Healthy Grab-N-Go Trader Joe’s Snacks

      Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Feb 13th

      So do you remember when I posted about 10 healthy snack packages from Walmart and also snack options from Target?

      I found it fitting to include Trader Joe’s of course. After all, it is my go-to spot.

      1) Apple + Mango Fruit Bar

      Apple and Mango Bar Fruit Bar. Although there are four flavors, I chose to profile the Apple and Mango. Tis my fave.

      Although there are four fruit bar flavors, I chose to profile the Apple and Mango. Tis my fave.

      And check out the ingredients. All 2 of them. Yes that matters. Should be two. Apple and Mango. And  for $1.00? all around winner.

      And check out the ingredients. All 2 of them. Yes that matters. Should be two. Apple and Mango. And for $1.00? all around winner.

      2) Fruit Bar with Flax & Chia Seeds

      For those that want to step up their health game we have the bar laced with chia and flax.

      For those that want to step up their health game we have the fruit bar except for this time it is laced with chia and flax.

      Another fantastic nutrition profile. Also, like it's Apple + Mango Bar Cousin, only a $1.00.

      Another fantastic nutrition profile. Also, like the Apple + Mango Bar above, only a buck.

      3) Roasted Seaweed Snack

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      Okay you have probably seen these around. If you have already tried them and didn’t like them, I highly suggest you give it another shot. These are completely vegan,  because seaweed is a “sea vegetable”, and a super source of iodine. Also only a $1.00.

      4) Inner Peas

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      Ive always been a fan of these. Either straight from the bag, or tossed on a salad for crunch. It all works.

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      And really…it’s just peas. Go ahead, eat the whole bag. Not judging.

      5) Just Mango Slices

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      Just Mango Slices. Sometimes dried fruits have a bunch of added sugars. But these babies are, yup…Just Mango. A good alternative to the real thing.

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      Great nutrition profile as well.

      6) Roasted & Salted Pistachios

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      Pistachios. I push these on people. A lot. High Fiber, Plant protein. And only with a touch of salt.

      7) Roasted Plantain Chips

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      Might be my favorite TJ’s snack so far. I dip these in almond butter or guacamole and I feel like I’ve died and gone to plantain heaven. And these are under $2. Seriously. Try them.

      8) Inner Bean

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      Yes, these look strangely familiar and that’s because they are Inner Peas’ long lost cousin. Big difference is that these babies are made with black beans instead of peas. For $1.50? Definitely worth a toss into your cart. Tired of your carrots and hummus? Try these dippers instead.

      9) Cold Pressed Juice

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      Okay green juices are all the rage, don’t you know??? This product is cold pressed and what that basically means is that when it is processed, there is no heat generated  therefore leaving all of the awesome plant enzymes intact and ready for you! These things are $5, which may seem hefty but when is the last time you bought a cold pressed juice for that price?

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      And for those that just can’t do the green juices? There are two other Cold-Pressed options: Red and Yellow Juices that have a little less punch.

      10) Seasoned Kale Chips

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      Have you made kale chips at home? Not hard, but slightly time-consuming. These things are so good and when you are in a pinch for time, a great alternative. And for the bargain price of $4.00. I have seen some stores sell the same-sized pouch for $8.

      Happy Shopping!

      What would you add to this list??

       

      Posted in Random stuff, Snacks | Tagged chia, kale, Snacks
    • Blueberry banana soft serve. Because it’s March 22nd and it’s hot out.

      Posted at 9:14 pm by myfoodiecall
      Mar 22nd

      Blueberry soft serve. Guilt free, baby!

      Do you know how creamy bananas can be when frozen? The consistency is amazing. Years ago I would slice, freeze, and then snack on frozen bananas. Until I discovered this dessert. Gone are the days of my sucking on frozen sliced bananas. This dessert is amazing. A satisfying, dairy free soft serve from a banana base.  I discovered this on a blog that I follow called, Choosing Raw. http://www.choosingraw.com.  Since then I have made 1,000,001 variations of this. Chocolate soft serve, peanut butter soft serve, pumpkin peanut butter soft serve…. All with the frozen banana base, and a couple of add-on ingredients. The possibilities are endless. You just have to be willing to dust off your food processor.

      For today: Blueberry Soft Serve.

      About the ingredients

      • The bananas– DO NOT THROW OUT THOSE OLD BANANAS! I never waste bananas in this house. Brown bananas need love too. Honestly, the most ripe bananas are the sweetest, am I right? Slice them up, freeze in a freezer bag and keep them on hand for smoothies, and this yummy soft serve recipe.
      •  The blueberries– Do you keep frozen berries in your freezer? full-time? Give them a home, in your freezer, permanently. Not just for summer!
      • Truvia– Optional healthy sweetener. Toss your Splenda, this is a better choice.

      Looks like this.

      On to the recipe:

      Blueberry banana soft serve 

      (makes 2-4 servings…how hungry are ya?)

      3 frozen bananas (sliced and peeled beforehand)

      1 cup frozen blueberries

      3-4 tablespoons milk (I use almond milk to keep it dairy free)

      1-2 packets Truvia (optional…depends on your need for sweets!)

      Toss all ingredients into your food processor. Process until desired consistency, scraping the bowl down as needed.

      Blueberries and frozen bananas. A match made in heaven.

      Getting there….

      You will be hooked…

      A few Sundays ago we even had soft serve for our family breakfast. Living on the edge.

      Posted in Desserts, Snacks | Tagged banana, Snacks
    • SNACKS for “those” days….

      Posted at 9:02 pm by myfoodiecall
      Mar 19th

      I realize some days, carrots and hummus just will not cut it. If you can’t take another celery stick, here are 3 good snack choices from a standard grocer, Wal-Mart, and Trader Joe’s. No excuses. First things first, when buying chips or other snack items, try to find some that have 3 grams of fiber (or more) per serving. Plenty of snacks out there that have this promise. You just have to be willing to flip the bag. Remember, these do not equate to “healthy”, these are HEALTHIER than their standard counterparts.

       

      Regular Grocery Store

      • Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips– Can you step away from the Lay’s chips? I challenge you. Try this healthy healthier alternative.

      These have vitamin A and C. Not too shabby for a chip.

      • Food That Should Taste Good Chips– These are fantastic. Meet the fiber requirement and are made from a blend of stone ground corn, flax, sunflower seeds…. Just good, clean stuff. These are in the Wild Harvest section at Shaw’s. Venture out of the microwave popcorn/cheese curl aisle. You’ll survive.

      These Multigrain chips are the base for the My Foodie Call household “Healthy Nachos.”

      • Kellogg’s All-Bran Crackers- Multi-Grain– The first ingredient on the side panel is actually “whole wheat”. Why does this matter? Well, sometimes these companies try to trick you with the  whole wheat angle and plastering the words “multi-grain” on the front . Don’t believe it until you check the ingredient list.

      Love these. Better and healthier than Wheat Thins. 5 grams of fiber? Score.

      WAL-MART

      • Snapea Crisps– These things are awesome. My youngest calls these the “long green things” instead of Snapea Crisps and yes, asks for the “long green things” as a snack. These are a crunchy green pea snack that well…taste nothing like green peas. Calcium, Iron, Protein, and my 3 grams of fiber requirement? Yup. Best part? These are $1.50 a bag. For real.

      Great as a snack, or as a soup or salad topper.

      • Annie’s Bunny Grahams-Honey–Did you know that Walmart has Annie’s products? Make Annie’s your new brand to look for. The Bunny Grahams are my go-to Teddy Graham replacement.

      The kids do not even miss those other guys.

      • Kashi Cherry Dark Chocolate Granola Bars– Kashi. Another brand to seek out at Wal-Mart. These granola bars actually have real cherries, fiber and 5 grams of protein per bar. Take that Quaker Oat bars.

      Cherries, chocolate, and chewy? Yay, me!

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      • Raw Almonds– Protein packed. Grab these handfuls of heaven. Choose raw when possible for the best nutritional benefit.

      0 mg sodium in these. Can you say that about your go-to snack?

      • Roasted Seaweed Snack– Huh? Seaweed? No, not as scary as it sounds. Sea vegetables are true gold mines in terms of health. Lightly salted. Just enough to keep you reaching for another. If you have a Trader Joe’s in your area, try these.

      These are $1.00? Seriously? Can you even get a candy bar for that price these days?

      • Crunchy Curls– These are probably my favorite snack of all that are listed. Lentil potato chips. These are so good, it’s worth seeking out a Trader Joe’s for these. Even if it’s 100 miles away. Stock up.

      The curly shape makes them kind of fun and you feel like they are junky. But they aren’t.

      What snack do you reach for most afternoons?

      Posted in Small changes | Tagged Snacks
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