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 Weight Watchers cheese wedges PointsPlus® values per serving: 1
How do they jam-pack such flavor into each 1 PointsPlus value wedge of Weight Watchers cheese? The Parmesan Peppercorn tastes just as it sounds, Swiss is on the mild side, Garlic and Herb means no kissing for a while and Jalapeno Pepper has such powerful flavor that it gives the snack beast a real kick in the butt.
$2.99 – $3.99 for package. Available at Wal-Mart, Kroger, and other grocery stores.
 Wasa Flatbread PointsPlus values per serving: 2
We discovered the rosemary flavor of Wasa flatbread crackers at the Fancy Food Show in New York City. Thin and crispy, they pack in the delicious heartiness of 8-9 grams of whole grains. The rosemary is present but not overpowering. The sesame variety is just as tasty and the perfect cracker to top with one of our new favorite cheeses, or a satisfying snack to indulge in on its own! At just 2 PointsPlus values for two flatbread crackers, we would just like to say well done, Wasa.
$2.99 per box. Available at Safeway Banners, Demoula’s, A&P, Pathmark, Food Emporium and coming soon to Wal-Mart and Kroger. Beanitos PointsPlus values per serving: 4
These unique, gluten free chips are made from either black beans or pinto beans (depending on the variety) and are loaded with more fiber than some entire bags of chips! A 4 PointsPlus values serving of Beanitos (10 large chips) has 5 grams of fiber. Taste wise, these chips were frankly polarizing. Some of us gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up behind crumby mouths while others thought they tasted a bit too "fried."
$3.95 per 6 oz bag. Available at select Whole Foods Market stores, www.snackwarehouse.com , and www.amazon.com Kashi TLC Cranberry Walnut bars PointsPlus values per serving: 3
Kashi Cranberry Walnut bars were a bit divisive on our floor, but the taste-testers who love them are head over heels. The soft crunch of granola aligned with the chewiness of a sweet and tart cranberry jam-like coating, sprinkled with crumbled walnuts, felt like a real treat. This 3 PointsPlus value bar contains real fruit, nuts, fiber and seven whole grains, so not only is it tasty, but nutritious, too!
$3.89 per box. Available at grocery stories nationwide. The Original Smart Cookie PointsPlus values per serving (1 regular cookie or 3 mini cookies): 3
Who would have thought that cookies made from fresh parsnips, zucchini, raspberries, and cauliflower would be so… delicious?! The Original Smart Cookie had us surprised. The Gimme A Beat cookie with white chocolate morsels sprinkled amid bits of raspberry, spinach, and other veggies will please any health-food junkie with a sweet tooth, all for just 3 PointsPlus values per cookie. PS. Your kids will never know they’re eating vegetables!
$5.99 - $6.99 per 12 oz box. Available at www.originalsmartcookie.com and select grocery stores. Simply Snackin’ Gourmet Meat Snacks PointsPlus value per serving: 1 to 2
Simply Snackin’ Gourmet Meat Snacks were universally a favorite. At just 1 or 2 PointsPlus values per package (depending on variety), it’s so filling thanks to its meatiness, and all the extra chewing satisfies our need to gnaw. It’s moister and easier to chew than other types of jerky, but still feels really substantial and is the perfect mid-afternoon snack.
$1.55 (12pc) per piece - $1.35 (150 pc); sold in 12, 24, 72 and 150 pieces. Available www.silvercreekspecialtymeats.com and at select specialty diet and nutrition clinics. Annie Chun’s seaweed snacks PointsPlus values per serving: 1
Annie Chun’s seaweed snacks are super low on the PointsPlus values front, clocking in at 1 per serving. The texture is thin, yet crunchy, and they're jam-packed with lip-smacking umami flavors. They don’t offer much nutrition wise, so don’t expect the snack beast to be tamed for too long, but not to worry — we have one more for you.
$1.99 per package. Available at grocery stores nationwide and at AnnieChun.com. Talenti Blood Orange Sorbetto PointsPlus values per serving: 4
One spoonful of Talenti Blood Orange sorbetto won over our taste buds. Its texture is velvety and luxurious, its flavor robust and intense and at the same time delicate and elegant. How is that even possible? We have no answer. But we can tell you that this sorbet is out-of-this-world delicious and refreshing like nothing else that came through our office. The ½ cup, 4PointsPlus values serving might just be the pick-me-up you’re after in the afternoon.
$4.99 - $5.99 per pint. Available at Whole Foods and Publix. |