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Smart Swaps: Low-Calorie Nutritious Foods
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items You DON’T have to give up the foods you love. This is a thoughtfully curated list of smart swaps that I’ve personally tried and love to eat whilst on a calorie deficit. For reference, I’ve lost around 10-15 pounds eating smarter swaps. I’ve been on c...
I absolutely love that this is PACKED with protein, and the ingredients are safe. This is a great swap for bread and is perfect for avocado toast, pizza toast, sandwiches and more!
Sola Bread Protein White Bread - 20oz
Only 30 calories per slice?? Are you kidding me. It doesn’t get any better than this and it almost doesn’t seem real. I love using this bread to make french toast or for throwing peanut butter and bananas on top.
Sola Sweet & Buttery Bread - 14oz
Swap out the fatty bacon for turkey bacon. It is an acquired taste for sure. You might find yourself wanting actual bacon, but the calories are less, packed with protein, and it keeps you feeling better through out the day.
Applewood Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon - 8oz - Good & Gather™
Tastes just like regular pasta that most people love, except with lower calories and higher protein! Pair it with a lean meat, low-calorie pasta sauce, and fat free cheese to taste just like spaghetti, but healthier.
Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti Pasta - 14.5oz
The best snack for when I’m craving something sweet but don’t want to cheat. There’s so many flavors to choose from and a serving is only 90 calories! It’s gluten free and made with avocado oil.
Drizzilicious Strawberry Chocolatey Drizzled Mini Rice Cake - 4oz
This is such a cheat code for when I want ice cream.
Halo Top Mix-Ins Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream - 16oz
We love pancakes, waffles, and french toast. We can’t give up on syrup, so here is a smart alternative that is sugar free, low-calorie, and tastes just as good!
Original Syrup Sugar Free - 24 fl oz - Favorite Day™
If you love a good yogurt bowl, I recommend trying the Light + Fit vanilla greek yogurt, which is non fat and gluten free. I’m not big on plain greek yogurt, so I need the vanilla. It’s tasty, and the stats are amazing, providing as a great source of...
Light + Fit Nonfat Gluten-Free Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 14g Protein 32oz
My absolute favorite guilt-free snack when I pair it with greek yogurt, fruits, and honey! Only 35 calories per serving and if you ate the whole bag, it would only be 490 calories. How crazy is that??
Quaker Lightly Salted Gluten Free Large Rice Cakes - 4.47oz: Cholesterol Free, No Artificial Colors, Whole Grain
I prefer fresh sweet potatoes, however this is an amazing swap for regular potatoes that are caloric dense. It’s so easy and convenient to have this bag on hand when you don’t feel like cutting up potatoes. Simply microwave it and then season it to y...
Frozen Roasted Sweet Potato Chunks - 12oz - Good & Gather™
Only 80 calories per 17 slices. A great alternative to regular pepperoni that can range from 130-140 calories per serving. Great for pasta salads and making your own low-calorie pizza at home.
Hormel Turkey Pepperoni Slices - 5oz
Just like the name, this is a lesser evil option for popcorn. It’s a great snack with only 43 calories per serving and minimally processed.
LesserEvil Organic Popcorn Himalayan Pink - 4.6oz
I love mac and cheese and it was the hardest to give up. However, Goodles makes it easy to continue eating what I love guilt free. Every box is packed with protein and provides so many nutrients.
Goodles Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar Protein Mac & Cheese - 6oz
If you’re looking for a beef stick alternative, Chomps is the one! Tastes sooo good and is only 45 calories per serving.
Chomps Chomplings Original Beef Mini Sticks - 3oz/6ct: Keto Certified, Sugar-Free, High Protein
PACKED with protein in just a single bar and doesn’t taste like chalk like most protein bars. The texture is like a marshmallow. More on the high end side of things, but so worth it if you don’t have time to whip up a protein snack.
Built Bar Cookie Dough Chunk Puff Protein Bars - 15g Protein - 6.2oz/4ct
One of my favorite snacks when I’m craving chocolate. It’s quick, easy, and delicious. There’s a variety of chocolate covered fruits to choose from.
Tru Fru White & Dark Chocolate Strawberries - 8oz
A good source of fiber and probiotics. It’s mixed berries covered in yogurt, and it’s so easy to munch on. You might just end up eating 5 bags.
Nature's Garden Snacks Probiotic Yoggies Fruit Snacks Mixed Berry - 8.5oz/12ct