Light and Easy Recipes and Meal Ideas

Packaged Food Finds

Sanissimo Oven Baked Corn Crackers

Calories: 120 •

30 crackers per serving. One of my favorite snacks.

These have an authentic corn flavor - similar to a corn tortilla. They are crunchy and not too salty. I enjoy them with Salsa Verde and a bit of sour cream, but you can add any toppings you like. They are hard to find in stores. I got these in the deli section at ShopRite for about $5, but they recently discontinued carrying them.

You can find and buy Sanissimo Oven Baked Corn Cracker Bites here (link to Amazon) but they are more expensive.

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Pumpkin Seed Bars

Calories: 60 •

I love pumpkin seeds and these bars are only 60 calories - or 2 SmartPoints each. They are a little crunchy but slightly chewy because of the pumpkin seeds. I pack this up with 2 pre-peeled hard boiled eggs and a banana when I need to eat on the go. I could not find these in any stores so I ordered them online.

You can find and purchase a 10 pack of Go Raw Pumpkin Seed Bars here.

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Friedas Crepes

Calories: 50 •

Frieda's French Style Crepes are just 50 Calories | 2 WW Freestyle Points per crepe. Each crepe is 9" in diameter. They are really versatile.
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Mini Pita Bread

Calories: 130 •

These mini pitas are soft and tasty. Stuff them with whatever you like. Serving size is 5 mini pitas which comes to 130 Calories | 4 WW SmartPoints (all plans).
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Soyaki Sauce

Calories: 40 •

This is one of the best teriyaki marinades I've ever bought from a store (also used as a sauce). It's 40 calories - or 2 WW SmartPoints per 1 tablespoon but a little bit goes a long way because it's packed with flavor and deliciousness. If you do not have a Trader Joe's in close proximity to you, you can find and purchase this Trader Joe's Soyaki sauce here. It's a little pricey at $11 per bottle, but it's a good size bottle and you can use it on so many things.
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Protein Cookie Bites

Calories: 125 •

These Cookie Bites taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal. I got 6 packs for $5.96. Each pack is 3 points each - 125 calories per pack. Makes a great grab-and-go snack. My kids like them too. I will definitely order these again. I could only find them online.

You can find and purchase Kay's Protein Cookie Bites here.

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Turkey Snack Sticks

Calories: 80 •

These come in a resealable package so I put a few of these in a zip lock bag, and grab a little fruit with it to take on the go. Two turkey sticks are 80 calories or 2 SmartPoints.

You can find and purchase Old Wisconsin Turkey Snack Sticks here.

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Bisquick Pancake Mix

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Pancake mix is not very different from self-rising flour. I use this in a lot of my baking recipes when I need a more cake-like crust (vs. the pizza dough texture you get with self-rising flour). For my friends outside the USA, whenever you see this item used in a recipe, you can sub out another brand of pancake mix but it may be another Point or two.

Serving size is 1/3 cup.

This mix is used in my Mini Apple Pies recipe and Blueberry Breakfast Bombs (among others). You can buy the baking mix here through Amazon. Commission earned.
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Pizzelles

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These come in anise, vanilla or chocolate flavor. The chocolate are a little hard to find but if they don't sell them at your local grocery store, you can find and purchase a 6 pack of Reko Chocolate Pizzelles here.
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Lemon Protein Bar

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Quick and tasty snack for when you are on the run. They are a little small so I usually eat them with fruit and / or yogurt. I like the light lemony flavor in these bars. They are crisp and a little chewy. You can find and buy Simply Protein Crispy Bars here.
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Stella Doro Anisette Toast

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2 points each - or, 5 points for 3 of them. I enjoy two of these when I'm craving something with my tea. You can find and buy Stella Doro Anisette Toast here.
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Wafer Crackers

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These are a little bland by themselves, but good with Laughing Cow cheese, PB2 or some type of spread or dip. You can find and buy 2s Company Sesame Seed Wafer Crackers here.
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Everything Bagel Seasoning

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I go through this very quickly because I use it on so many things. This seasoning is a WW favorite. I use it on various dishes such as hard boiled eggs, vegetables, salads, bagels and a number of dough recipes. You can find and buy Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend here.
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Stuffed Grape Leaves

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My sister-in-law has hawk eyes when it comes to good finds at Trader Joes. She turned me on to these and they make a great addition to Greek salad. I use them often. I buy them at Trader Joe's or you can find and purchase Trader Joes Dolmas here.
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French Fries

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Good side or snack. I put these in the toaster oven. You can put them in the air fryer too. Keep in mind the SmartPoints for these are the same for all plans (including Purple).
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Saltine Minis

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This is a very versatile snack. Use as salad croutons, or add them to soup, top them with PB2, Laughing Cow cheese, or just eat them plain.
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Mini Chocolate Meringues

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Mini chocolate meringues - 5 meringues per serving. Sometimes I crumble them on top of greek yogurt with strawberries or raspberries. Just an idea here. I found these at my local Shoprite. I don't think they carry this specific brand nationwide, but there are other mini meringues that are probably similar in nutrition values.
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Mini Tacos

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I toast these in the toaster oven and they are so crispy and delicious. However, they are a little skimpy on the stuffing, so I usually add black beans and Tomatillo salsa.
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Mahi-mahi Burgers

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I have these in my freezer at all times. It has saved me from going off the rails at dinner time.
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Turkey Sausage

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Breakfast turkey sausage. I use these in omlettes, egg bakes and other stuff. Serving size is 3 links. 3 SmartPoints per serving (all plans).
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Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons

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I put these in salad and soup. Sometimes I just toast them and dip them in soy sauce. Serving size is 4 wontons (1 SmartPoint on all plans).
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Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry

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Trader Joe's Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry is so tasty. Serving size is 1 cup.
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Mini Ravioilis

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Cheese ravioli are a surprisingly reasonable option in moderation. Brand shown here is Gina's Italian Village Mini Round Cheese Ravioli, (7 SmartPoints for 15 pieces). These were located in the frozen section of my local grocery store (Shoprite).

I've also seen the brand "Andrea Classic Ravioli, Bite Size Cheese" which are even smaller (4 SmartPoints for 10 pieces).

I put these in soups, or have them with Marinara sauce, or sauteed vegetables. I don't know if your local grocery store will have this brand and size, but if you can scan or reference the nutrition label of any frozen cheese ravioli package, I bet you will find they are fairly low in points.
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Good Thins Corn Crackers

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41 crackers per serving. These are crunchy and tasty.
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