I’m sick of Lean Cuisines and since I nearly ran out of food during the snowstorm I was forced to get creative.  I thought I’d share my snacks and concoctions here.  Everything listed here (as well as any food I will EVER list in the future) is super quick and easy to make.  If you’ve ever met my son, you know I rarely have time to cook elaborate meals in my kitchen. 

Activia Light Vanilla Yogurt (Fat Free)
Make all the Jamie Lee Curtis jokes that you want.  I love this stuff.  At only 70 calories per serving I consume about a carton a week.  I eat it with my cereal every morning.  It also boosts your digestive system – and that’s all we’re gonna say about that.

Kellog’s Special K Low-Fat Granola
I’m super picky about cereal.  This one, I believe, is fairly new.  Or I’m just out of the loop – which is highly likely.  I had tried Kellog’s original granola and loved it, but this I can love and not feel too guilty if consume the whole box in a couple of days.  Pair this with the Activia yogurt and you have a yummy breakfast that is only worth 260 calories.  Other cereals worth an honorable mention here are Fiber One Honey Clusters and Kashi Go-Lean Crunch. 

Pepperidge Farm Mini Whole Wheat Bagels
Who doesn’t love bagels?  These little suckers are fabulous.  They are 110 calories.  I eat them toasted with one cooked egg white (16 calories and TONS of protein) and a half a slice of American cheese (30 calories).  It makes for a VERY filling snack or sometimes I’ll fix a couple of them for breakfast.

Parmesan Couscous with Chicken and Vegetables
Near the rice section in the grocery store you can find couscous and several brands like Near East have a Parmesan flavor.  I cook this up, divide it into three equal servings and pair it with 4oz of grilled chicken breast and as much zucchini and onions (sautéed with cooking spray) as I want.  This makes a huge meal for only around 350 calories. 

Orville Redenbacher 100 Calorie Mini-Bag Kettle Corn
I was 27 before I ever tried kettle corn.  This is one of my favorite snacks.  It’s the perfect blend of sweet and salty and packed with fiber. 

Weight Watcher’s Giant Fudge Bars – 110 calories
Here’s a throwback to days of counting points.  I LOVE these ice cream bars.  They are packed with fiber and actual chocolate taste and they’re HUGE. 

Homemade Fajitas
I *heart* Mexican food, but Mexican food eaten out is a big diet no-no.  So, at home I improvise.  It’s quite easy.  On top of the stove simply sauté 4oz of chicken breast, then add in onion and I like using red, yellow and green peppers cut into thin strips.  Sprinkle with about half a package of taco or fajita seasoning and serve.  Easily less than 200 calories if you use fat free cooking spray rather than oil.  This does not include tortillas – but hey, live a little!  For 200 calories you can afford to splurge on a tortilla.

Landshark Lager
150 Calories per bottle.  OK, this really shouldn’t be on THIS list but it’s my blog and I can post whatever I want.

I have to stop writing now as it is making me ravenously hungry.  I hope you enjoyed these and I certainly hope you will share some of your favorites with me!