The fastest way to your fitter-body goals starts in the kitchen. Beyond piling high the fruits and vegetables, stock up on these higher-protein, lower-calorie packaged foods from every aisle and step up your grocery-shopping game.
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Chobani Simply 100 Crunch
A better breakfast (or snack) is served. Get 10 grams of protein plus a small sweet crunch of granola in only 100 calories. chobani.com
(High-protein, gluten-free, lower-sugar)
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Sargento Balanced Breaks
Nut and cheese packs make an ideal craving calmer, with protein and healthy fats in a perfect portion. sargento.com
Get your energy boost while you’re on the go. One 10.5 oz serving provides you with your daily dose of caffeine, but also 6 grams of protein. Available at Whole Foods
(Vegan, non-GMO)
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Organic Valley Grassmilk
Milk, like this one from grass-fed cows, has five times more heart-healthy conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) than milk from grain-fed cows. organicvalley.com
(Gluten-free, protein)
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Good Culture Organic Cottage Cheese
On-the-go packs of organic cottage cheese come in a variety of sweet and savory flavors like Blueberry Acai Chia and Sundried Tomato. One of the best high-protein, low-calorie foods you can eat, this is a staple in any clean kitchen. Available at Whole Foods
These pasteurized 100% liquid egg whites come in nine flavors like Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Caramel, or Original that are ready to drink but can also be cooked to create your favorite protein-packed recipes, with 26 grams of protein per serving. muscleegg.com
(High-protein, low-calorie)
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Sweet Earth Get Focused! Functional Breakfast Burrito
Sweet Earth Get Focused! Functional Breakfast Burrito
These multigrain wraps are a clean eater’s dream, filled with rich proteins like egg whites, tofu, peas, and quinoa, plus chunky vegetables, balanced perfectly with the right amount of spices. Skip the same-old omelet and have one of these instead. sweetearthfoods.com
(High-protein, vegetarian, whole grains)
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Epic Bone Broth
So much tastier than plain bone broths, these artisan blends are made homestyle with garlic and herbs. Each cup has 9–10 grams of protein, collagen, and minerals. Sip it post-workout or as a mashed sweet potatoes stock. epicbroth.com
(High-protein, Paleo-friendly, gluten-free)
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Al Fresco Uncured Chicken Bacon
Chicken bacon is a healthier pork alternative, with 70% less fat and just 30 calories per serving. alfrescoallnatural.com
These grilled chicken strips are tender and precooked. So just heat and eat! Convenience doesn’t get any healthier. Available at Target
(Dairy-free, gluten-free, low-fat, sugar-free)
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Seven Sundays Blueberry Chia Buckwheat Muesli
A delicious blend of chewy blueberries and apples, crispy coconut, and superfood chia seeds, it has 6 grams of protein and only 7 grams of sugar per half cup. sevensundays.com
Protein-filled comfort food? Feel free to have a second serving. These healthier pasta kits are made from beans and legumes— like black beans and red lentils—offering 21 grams of protein per cup and tons of potassium, vitamin C, and iron. moderntable.comAlter Eco Heirloom Quinoa
(Gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber)
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Alter Eco Heirloom Quinoa
This quinoa has a unique nutty flavor which makes it perfect for shaking up your grain game. alterecofoods.com
(Whole-grain, gluten-free)
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Bfree Bread
Every gluten-free bread wants to taste as soft and satisfying as this one. BFree makes bagels, multigrain loaves, sliced, and pita. So satisfying, you won’t miss the other stuff. us.bfreefoods.com
(Gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO)
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Arnold Extra Grainy Bread
This bread has 18 grams of whole grains that are visible inside and out, along with 4 grams of fiber per slice. A healthier, less-processed option for sandwiches and toast. Available at Walmart
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Grainful Steel Cut Meals In Unstuffed Pepper
A fast, flavorful, and macro-friendly frozen dinner (18 grams protein, 260 calories) provides you with hearty veggies, turkey, and grains in just minutes. Comes in a ton of flavors, including Porcini Mushroom Chicken and Tuscan Bean & Kale, proving that oats are more than just a breakfast food. grainful.com
Gluten-free, whole grains
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Minute Rice Multi-Grain Medley
This medley of quinoa, brown, thai red, and wild rice, is 100% whole grain and ready to eat in just 10 minutes. minuterice.com
Gluten-free, whole grains
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Simple Mills Pancake & Waffle Mix
Delicious lower-carb pancake and waffle mix made with almond flour is ideal for clean eating (18 grams of carbs per two cakes). Just add in a dash of your favorite protein powder when mixing, for a healthy silver dollar that’s free of refined sugars and grains. simplemills.com
This sweet and crunchy cereal is made from plant-powered ingredients that give you 9 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, leaving you full and satisfied until lunchtime. Available at Whole Foods
Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan
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Nor-Wegian Protein Magic Waffles
A single waffle is packed with 24 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar. It’s a perfect combo of macros to create a healthy and tasty breakfast or post-workout snack. vikingwaffles.com
Gluten-free
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San Francisco Salt Co. Smoked Sea Salt
Gourmet salts with deep, smoked flavors like hickory and cherrywood, these make your meat and veggie dishes pop, without adding any calories. sfsalt.com
This intensely delicious Salted Caramel peanut butter has added whey protein isolate and flaxseed for muscle-building protein and healthy omega-3s that are ideal for smoothies, fruit toppers, and so much more. nuts-n-more.com
High-protein
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Rich & Creamy Melt Organic Spread
A creamy fruit-and-nut-oil-based butter alternative that includes virgin coconut oil, which offers plenty of fat-fighting medium-chain triglycerides. It has no trans fats and a balanced ratio of 2-to-1 of omega-6s to -3s, plus only half the calories and saturated fat of butter. It also comes in flavors like Honey and Chocolate in addition to original. meltorganic.com
Dairy-free, MCT oils
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Sabra Veggie Fusions Guacamole Garden Vegetable
Made famous by its hummus, Sabra is whipping up guacamole with a healthy addition of carrots, bell peppers, and squash, which boost the vitamins and lower fat with every bite. sabra.com
Healthy fats
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I Heart Keenwah Dark Chocolate Himalayan Pink Salt
Cheat foods don’t have to be so bad for you. Crunchy quinoa puffs are coated in just- sweet-enough dark chocolate with a dash of pink salt, with 3 grams of protein per serving. iheartkeenwah.com
Chocolate-coated banana bites are a great sweet-tooth satisfier and have tons of potassium to boot. barnana.com
High-potassium
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Smart Sweets
Part ways with sugar cravings as you pop SmartSweets into your mouth. These tangy gummy bears have 5 grams of protein per pack and 24 grams of a soluble-fiber blend, with only 2 grams of sugar. smartsweets.com
You don’t need a special reason to snack on these tasty dried-fruit bites. These healthy, low-calorie Crunchies can be tossed into granola or yogurt to add a little burst of tang. crunchiesfood.com
Gluten-free
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IL Morso Coffee Chocolate Bar
Coffee and dark chocolate wrapped in one bar—what’s not to love? These low-calorie morsels have 15–18 grams of caffeine from fair-trade coffee and only one gram of sugar. ilmorso.com
Low-sugar
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Six Pack Fitness Hot Sauce
Add intensity with zero-calorie serrano mango hot sauce. Use on chicken, beef, and veggies for guilt-free flavor. sixpackbags.com
