Convenience Foods Shopping List : Trader Joes
*Roasted Seaweed bag (whole package serving Is <60 calories)
*Portion Controlled serving size bags of just almonds or mix of almonds, cranberries and cashews
*Frozen turkey meatballs, Microwaveable brown rice
*Bag of mini apples with almond butter and Akmak brand crackers
*Persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mini carrots, pre-sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, chopped broccoli and cauliflower with greek yogurt mixed with dill/raita dip/hummus
*Egg white salads-look for spicy ranchero or egg white and chive options/Prepared hard-boiled eggs
*Nonfat cottage cheese with salsa and veggies for a savory snack or topped with blueberries and strawberries for a sweet treat
*Original oatmeal or steel cut oats with frozen cherry berry mix, pumpkin pie spice and almond milk
*Reduced fat Southwestern Salad/Pre-chopped and washed mixed greens bag
*Frozen stir fry vegetables/Pre-prepared stir fry vegetable mix, microwaveable butternut squash packages
*Frozen fajitas mix and corn tortillas (can top with a peeled reduced fat string cheese for more of a quesadilla feel)
*Just chicken/Just salmon pre-prepared meats
*Boxed low sodium soups (tomato roasted pepper flavor is delicious!)
Happy shopping, please let me know if you have any healthy favorites at Trader Joe’s to add!
Jessica Hummel, Nutrition Counselor