This is kind of a weird topic, but I figured it would be helpful to someone. There were many times that I've seen low calorie foods at the grocery store and wondered if they were worth trying. I know that "low calorie" foods are a hot topic, and that processed foods are a hot topic--and in an ideal world, I'd be a half-Asian version of Martha Stewart who cooks fancy food and keeps everything organized, and makes fancy crafts (but I wouldn't go to jail). If you won't eat this sort of stuff, skip this post. But if you're like me, and you're curious, then continue on!
Fiber One 90 calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm pretty much the cookie monster. The sight and smell of freshly baked warm cookies sends me into an eating frenzy. It's an issue. These Fiber One 90 calorie chocolate fudge brownies and chocolate chip cookies got me stoked when I saw them at the grocery store. I love the delicious Fiber One granola bars, so I was hoping these would be equally awesome. But they're just okay. They're not great, but they're not bad either. They're individually portioned and high fiber, but other than that, all I can really say is that they're not terrible. But they're definitely not awesome. One Nestle Tollhouse break-apart chocolate chip cookie only has 90 calories--same calories, just less nutritious than the Fiber One version. These are also available in Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie.
I'd rather have the real thing, and just try to limit myself to one or two cookies.
I'd rather have the real thing, and just try to limit myself to one or two cookies.
Bolthouse Farms Yogurt Dressing - Salsa Ranch
Now THIS is exciting. I like creamy dressing. I've tried making my own greek yogurt dressings and they were NOT delicious. I've tried the "low calorie" versions of dressings and they taste weird. This Salsa Ranch dressing is low calorie and made with yogurt, but it's delicious. Tangy and creamy and delicious. I've also tried the Chunky Blue Cheese. The blue cheese flavor is pretty mellow. But only 35 cals/2Tbsp., I don't have to sacrifice flavor--I can throw a little real blue cheese crumbles on as well and still have a low cal salad! I LOVE this stuff, and I'm so excited to try out the other flavors: Classic Ranch, Caesar Parmigiano, Honey Mustard, Thousand Island and Zesty French (all 45 calories or less for a 2 tablespoon serving). The price is pretty comparable to other bottled salad dressings.
This one's a winner.
This one's a winner.
Do you eat processed low cal foods? What are your favorites?
