Forget to eat? This cant be real?
After I eat, I immediately start thinking about what I’m going to eat next. Anyone with me?
Or how about, “I was so busy, I didn’t have time to eat.” Whatttt? I’ve also never had this problem. Even on my busiest days! My days consistently revolve around my next meal…lol.
So, let’s chat about my second favorite subject (clothing being #1 obvi) FOOD falling closely behind.
I could spend all day talking about a cute top or a beautiful meal I can’t wait to create. Ha!
Good food, though.
I recently came across 5 new (to me) items, at Trader Joe’s, like always, that I’m obsessed with.
Like, I’ve gone back and bought the same item more than once. I’m sure you’ve seen these items all over the internet. TJ’s products tend to break the internet from time to time…lol.
Back in March of 2016 I even wrote: {20 trader joe’s products i’m obsessed with} You should totally check it out…just saying 🙂
So, in true xoxostacyb form, we’re gonna talk all about it!
All the things, always!
Tahini, Pepita & Apricot Slaw Kit
I’m not typically a bagged salad gal. Tons of sugar. Just okay flavor. And let’s be honest, they are kind of a rip-off. Each week I grab the big ass tub of mixed greens for about $4-5 and that lasts me all week-long. Salad kits are a one shot meal. Get soggy and gross. But, this one, this one right here, it withstood the test. Bay wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot pole…lol. I feasted on this salad kit at one dinner + 3 lunches. Never got soggy at all. I even through the final leftovers on my taco salad. BOMB!
* The $3.99 bag can be found in the bagged salad section for a “limited time” RUNNNN!
160 calories per serving // 10 grams fat // 13 carbs // 7 sugar // 4 protein
Roasted Plantain Chips
Up until recently I was a plantain chip virgin. I always figured they’d be sugary + sweet + banana tasting. So gross! That’s what I get for being a judgy bitch. I couldn’t have been more wrong. They are so damn good. I could kill the whole bag in one sitting just like a bag of tortilla chips. And I’m a tortilla chip gal. So much, that if I was stranded on a deserted island and could bring 1 snack, I think I’d pick tortilla chips + salsa. Anyway, they are not a tortilla chip, by any means. But, they are so good dipped in salsa + guac. And the only ingredient: plantains. Talk about real food!
* You can find these is the chip aisle and I highly recommend picking up a $1.69 bag or 2 (for safe measure).
20 chips: 140 calories per serving // 6 fat // 20 carbs // 0 sugar // 1 protein
Premium Wild Salmon Burgers
Wild pink salmon from Alaska. Sounds so fancy, right? I promise you will open up the little individually wrapped burgers and think…huh? xoxostacyb is straight trippin. I also promise that if you bbq these bad boys straight from the freezer. Top with a dollop of pesto when almost ready. My homemade pesto is bomb, by the way! Then serve them over a Caesar salad + on a bun or lettuce wrapped, you’ll understand. This quick and easy protein-packed burger is a new staple in our home. Bay LOVES them and I LOVE it!
*You can find a box of 4 individually wrapped burgers in the freezer section (aka the dangerous aisle) for $6.49
110 calories per serving // 3.5 fat // 3 carbs // 1 sugar // 15 protein
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Fist off, let’s all say gnocchi together (NYOK-kee). I feel silly every time I say it. And I think everybody says it differently. Ha. Ok, now raise your hand if you’re down with the cauliflower everything fad? My hand is up in the air! Riced. Mashed. Pizza crust. You name it, I’ve tried it. I’m down with it. The traditional gnocchi is made up of potatoes. But potatoes “make you’re butt big” Joking. These bad boys are made up of cauliflower translating to NO wheat + sugar + dairy + eggs. Resulting in fewer carbs + fat + calories. Hell yes.
The internet give this product mixed reviews. I believe it’s all in the cooking methods……
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