The easiest way to make sure you can throw together a healthy meal anytime? Keep shelf-stable meal starters in your pantry. Here are some of our best food finds… and they’re all available on Amazon, so you can stock up now!
Easy Proteins
2.6–3 oz. pouch: 70–110 calories, 0.5–4.5g total fat (0–2g sat. fat), 340–620mg sodium, 0–11g carbs, 0–2g fiber, 0–6g total sugars (0–5g added sugars), 8–17g protein
WW Points® value 1–3*
This line has been an absolute must-have since it launched, and they keep expanding it out more and more:
Tuna Creations,
Salmon Creations,
Chicken Creations, and the recently launched
Beef Creations! There are a ton of flavor options, so you’ll never get bored. And they’re so good, you can eat them straight from the pouch. We also enjoy them over salads, rice bowls, crackers… They couldn’t be more user friendly! Elite shortcut right here.
Low Net-Carb Swaps
1/4 cup (makes 3/4 cup prepared): 110 calories, 1g total fat (0g sat. fat), 340–580mg sodium, 40g carbs, 22g fiber, 1–3g total sugars (0g added sugars), 7g protein
WW Points® value 3*
Some foods bring a little more to the table—this riced pasta somehow brings a little more AND a little less! Let us explain. It comes in three glorious varieties (Original Pilaf, Garlic & Herb Pilaf, and Spanish Pilaf), and all you need to do is add the seasoning packet and water, then cook the riced pasta on the stovetop or in the microwave. The texture is flawless, and the flavors are savory & versatile. A serving has half the net carbs, nearly half the calories, and ten times the fiber found in standard pasta and rice!
Better-for-You Bases
2 shells: 150–200 calories, 8g total fat (3.5g sat. fat), 170–180mg sodium, 17–27g carbs, 1–3g fiber, <1–1g total sugars (0g added sugars), 2–3g protein
WW Points® value 6*
Taco night is a time-honored tradition of people everywhere who need a quick & easy meal… but what if you made your tacos with flavored crunchy taco shells? As major flavor hounds, this line makes us super happy. The shells have flat bottoms, so they don’t flop around and spill their fillings—why has this not been a thing since the dawn of time? AND they come dusted with Bold Nacho Cheese, Bold Ranch, and Hint of Lime seasoning for a little something extra. (If you’re a Taco Bell fan, just go ahead and add these to your cart now.)
Flavor Shortcuts
1 tsp.: 10–15 calories, 0–1g total fat (0g sat. fat), 500–580mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g total sugars (0g added sugars), 2g protein
WW Points® value 0*
STOP! If you’re about to scroll past this, thinking it’s just some basic broth base, take a pause because you need this intel. These Culinary Concentrates are literally pure flavor, and if you are the type who likes putting together an impromptu stir-fry for dinner, they are essential. Add a bit to your skillet, and it will literally make it taste like comfort food crossed with restaurant quality—it’s like magic! Choose from
Chicken and
Beef varieties made from bone broth or (our favorite)
Savory No-Chicken Base Vegan Broth, made with pea protein.
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