Creamy Salted Peanut Butter Trader Joes supplies some of the best nut butters at the most reasonable prices, says Taub-Dix. She slathers almond, cashew, and peanut butters generously over whole-grain bread, crackers or apples, since she says they provide hunger-squashing protein and healthy fat without requiring refrigeration. Per serving : 190 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 140 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein Trader Joe's
Organic Buffalo-Style Hummus If Buffalo wings are your jam, you'll be straight-up obsessed with this low-cal spicy hummus. Per serving : 50 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 6 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 160 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Crunchy Red Dragon Fruit Chips Beet chips just got a pretty sweet upgrade. This fruity take on burgundy-hued chips is made with nothing but dragon fruit itself. Yum! Per serving : 120 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 24 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 0 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Organic Spicy Avocado Hummus For all those times you cant decide between guac and hummus. Per serving : 60 calories, 4 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 5 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 115 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Organic Creamy Cashew Cultured Yogurt Alternative No-dairy? No problem. Youll want to devour this dairy-free yogurt , which comes in vanilla bean and strawberry flavors, all topped off with a hint of coconut cream and lemon. Per serving : 140 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 10 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 3 g protein Trader Joe's
Smoked Salmon Trio Running to your fave deli for a massive bagel and lox is great for lazy Sunday mornings, but sometimes you just need a bite to hold you over. This omega-3 packed snack should do the trick. Per serving : 80 calories, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 610 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 11 g protein Trader Joe's
Tortilla Chips Seasoned With Brussels Sprouts Only Trader Joes could pull of Brussels sprouts chips. Per serving : 130 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 16 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 65 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Organic Tropical Fruit Blend Trader Joe's sells some of the best frozen fruits and veggies, says Taub-Dix. Many people dont realize the value of frozen food and that in some cases they could even be a better value and more nutrient dense than their fresh counterparts. Use this frozen blend to enjoy your favorite fruits off-season blended in a smoothie . Per serving : 90 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 22 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 0 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein Trader Joe's
Vegan Ranch Dip A delicious blend of herbs transforms coconut cream into a savory dip, sauce, marinade, or condiment thats ideal for chips, veggies, sandwiches, and more. Bonus: It's vegan -friendly. Per serving : 100 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 115 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein Trader Joe's
Chocolate Hummus A dash of cocoa and cane sugar in your hummus is actually pretty game-changing. Eat it like you would peanut butter; that is, slathered on fruit or bread, or devoured by the spoonful. Per serving : 50 calories, 1.5 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 9 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 90 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips Fact: Folded chips taste better than regular chips. I dare you to argue differently. Per serving : 150 calories, 8 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 17 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 260 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Birthday Cake Popcorn Tuck into a few handfuls of air-popped popcorn that tastes like a little slice of frosting-coated of heaven. Per serving : 140 calories, 4.5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 g carbs, 17 g sugar, 95 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein Trader Joe's
Organic Dutch Gouda Cheese If its gouda enough for Trader Joes fans, it definitely belongs on my next sandwich/salad/morning toast. Per serving : 110 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 180 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 7 g protein Trader Joe's
Caramel Apple Flavored Granola If you cant make it to the county fair, the autumnal flavors of caramel and apple in your morning granola make a pretty awesome alternative. Per serving : 250 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 39 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 125 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein Trader Joe's
Light Ice Cream The addition of milk protein concentrate makes this creamy snack or dessert perfect for a sweet treat, especially post-workout. Per serving : 120 calories, 4 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 170 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein Trader Joe's
Valrhona Le Noir Amer 71% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bittersweet For Taub-Dix, this brand stands out as having that perfect creamy mouthfeel along with a mouthful of bittersweet bliss. While dark chocolate has been shown to boost circulation and promote heart health, she turns to Valrhona for pure enjoyment. Per serving : 240 calories, 17 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 19 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 0 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 3 g protein Amazon
Bomba Peanut Snack Crunchy puffs that taste just like peanut butter? Umm..sign me up! Per serving: 160 calories 160, 10 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 0 g trans fat, 115 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 2 g fiber, > 1 g sugar, 5 g protein Trader Joe's
Corn, Pea, Bean and Quinoa Crisps With four healthy ingredients in each crispy bite, these sugar-free crackers pack loads of flavor and nutrients. Per serving : 120 calories, 4.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 17 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 150 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein Trader Joe's
Jackfruit Cakes Jackfruit is all the rage now for its versatile texture and neutral taste. These seafood-free crab cakes make the perfect hearty snack or main dish. Per serving : 150 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 21 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 470 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 2 g protein Trader Joe's
Freeze-Dried Red Seedless Grape Slices If youre not a huge raisin fan and keep finding that your fresh grapes go bad before you get a chance to eat them, these shelf-stable snacks are a perfectly delish compromise. Per serving : 120 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 31 g carbs, 26 g sugar, 0 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein Trader Joe's
Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage There are so many superfoods in one sip of this golden milk latte, made with turmeric and gingernot to mention it tastes delicious, too. Per serving : 80 calories, 5 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 8 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 90 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein Trader Joe's
Mac and Cheese Bites These mac and cheese bites make for the perfect party app or afternoon snack. Per serving : 190 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 280 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein Trader Joe's
Strawberry Greek Frozen Yogurt Parfait Bars For a slightly healthier take on an ice cream bar, these frozen treats will hit the spot. Per serving : 100 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 g carbs, 14 g sugar, 35 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein Trader Joe's
Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups Chocolate plus any type of nut butter is the ideal snack in my book. Per serving : 230 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 16 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 95 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein Trader Joe's
Mozzarella Rolloni Why wait for a special occasion to snack on charcuterie? These pre-rolled meat and cheese bites will help you feel fancy on even the most ordinary of days. Per serving : 270 calories, 20 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 2 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 940 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein Trader Joe's
Organic Turkey Bone Broth While plain broth doesnt seem like much of a snack, it definitely packs in protein and nutrients. Flavored with apple cider vinegar, onions, carrots, and more, this turkey bone broth is the ideal pick-me-up to warm you from the inside out. Per serving : 60 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 1 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 170 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 9 g protein Trader Joe's
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