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Store Bought Halloween Snacks That Aren’t Candy

September 22, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

31 store bought Halloween snacks that aren’t candy to send with your kids to school.

31 Non candy Halloween treats

31 Healthier Non-Candy Halloween Treats that the Kids will Still Love

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The one thing about Halloween that I didn’t fully grasp before becoming a mom was all the sugar surrounding the holiday. Of course I knew a big orange Jack O Lantern bucket would come home filled with candy on Halloween night after a long evening of Trick or Treating.

What I didn’t realize was that there would be school parties and fall festivals and hay rides and trunk or treats that seem to take up the entire month of October. All of these activities seem to center around candy and treat bags and cupcakes.

I don’t mind my kids having treats but 31 days in a row seems a little excessive so I created a list of store bought Halloween snacks that aren’t candy.

Some on this list are healthier than others. I think it is important to remember that these are still treats so it isn’t going to be like giving out carrot sticks but they are an improvement from just pure sugar candies. (And your kids will still like you, not sure about that if you start handing out carrots!)

Check out these 9 Healthy options for your Halloween Candy Bowls.

Store Bought Halloween Snacks That Aren’t Candy

When you need something to take to a school class party, there is not always time to whip up some crafty Pinterest masterpiece.

This list of store bought Halloween snacks that aren’t candy provides at least a slightly healthier option for your kiddos and their friends.

Also, since candy has gotten so expensive, some of these make economical treats to hand out on Halloween night to your Trick or Treating crowd. All of these items are individually packaged if you want to pass out on Halloween or if your school requires the treat to be packaged by the manufacturer.

Savory Treats

Pirates Booty Trick ARR Treat Bags

Ghosts & Bats Veggie Chips

Snyder’s Halloween Pretzels

Halloween Boom Chicka Pop

Halloween Goldfish

Utz Halloween Cheese Balls

Halloween Pringles

Halloween Cheez Its

Frito-Lay Halloween Variety Pack

Pretzel Crisp Minis

Popcorn Balls

Skinny Pop Halloween

Sweet Treats

 Sour Raisins – these are so good & my kids think they are fruit snacks

Quaker Chewy Halloween Mini Granola Bars

Welch’s Halloween Fruit Snacks

Sunmaid Halloween Vanilla Yogurt Raisins

Annie’s Halloween Bunny Grahams

Halloween GoGo Squeez Applesauce 

Halloween Flipz Pretzels

Stauffers Animal Crackers

Halloween Fruit Roll Up Minis

Little Debbie Brownie Pumpkins

Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddy (Peanut Butter)

Orange Water Flavor & Halloween Straw – Tie together with a piece of ribbon for a cute beverage treat

Orange Jello Cup – Draw a Jack O Lantern face on with a sharpie if you want to make it extra Halloweenie

Vanilla Pudding Cup – Draw a Ghost face on with a sharpie

Glow in the Dark Plastic Halloween cup & Milk Magic Straw

Rice Krispies Halloween Mini Squares

Spookylicious Pop Tart – You can probably buy two boxes and give each kid in the class a 2 pack. Now they have a treat for breakfast! (leave it up to their mom to add some fruit, not your problem!) They are also making these Halloween Pop Tart minis this year which I like also. 

Chocolate Twinkies with S’cream Filling 

Halloween Hostess Glo Balls

Blue Bird Halloween Cakes

Nabisco Halloween Snack Cookies Variety Pack

The kids will still love these choices and you will feel good about adding some variety to the class goody bag, Halloween Party, or the Trick Or Treat bag.

If you enjoyed this list of 31 store bought Halloween snacks that aren’t candy, you might also like these No Bake Ghost Snack Cakes or these No Bake Pumpkin Cupcakes. And if you prefer a non-food Halloween option, check out these 16 Halloween Favors that Won’t Get Trashed.

And after you take care of all the kid stuff, have some “me” time by reading these 45 awesome pumpkin spice products that you can find on Amazon. I know you are in the pumpkin spirit by now!

Non-Food Favor Option 

These are a bit more expensive to make so they might not be an option for Trick or Treat handouts if you get a lot of visitors. But they are so super cute for favors, Halloween parties, school parties or to “Boo” your neighbors with kids!

Make these Paint A Pumpkin Kits!

Paint A Pumpkin Pretty Or Spooky - Kid Painting Favor Kit

They are super easy, come with a free printable and cost just a couple of dollars per kit to make. Click here for the instructions and printable!

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Holidays Tagged With: class party, Halloween, non-candy, treats, trick or treat

Halloween Favors That Won’t Get Trashed

September 21, 2018 by Stacy Craft 4 Comments

Sixteen Halloween favors that won’t get trashed for your child’s class treat bag or Trick Or Treat kids on 10/31.

Sixteen Halloween Favors that won't get trashed non-candy

16 Halloween Favors for Kids That Won't Get Trashed - Great for Kid's School Parties or MDO-Preschool
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You know what I hate about school treat bags that come home from the holiday parties besides the 32 pounds of sugar that my kids are going to want to eat? All the little junk favors and trinkets that inevitably make their way into the bag.

It gets played with for two seconds and then it is ready for the trash. Or worse it is spread out all over the house creating messes that I try very hard to keep at bay.

I also really don’t like the fact that other parents spent their hard earned money on stuff that doesn’t get appreciated (you know how I like saving money for important things). So I decided to put together a list of Halloween favors that won’t get trashed by kids or their parents.

These could be sent to school for goodie bags, used at trunk or treats or handed out to Trick Or Treat kids on Halloween Night.

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Check out these adorable paint a pumpkin favor kits for kids, Free gift tag printable included!

Paint, Paintbrush, Mini Pumpkin Favor Kit for Kids at Halloween

Halloween Favors That Won’t Get Trashed

It is hard to find favors that will actually get used because you are usually having to buy for a large number of kids. It would be great to get a nice toy for each kid but of course that isn’t reasonable when you need to buy for 20+ kids in a classroom or even more if you are handing out treats on Halloween night.

This list of Halloween favors that won’t get trashed showcases items that will get used and played with but that cost $1 or less per kid (many cost just a few cents per child).

And I know I said 16 but I have added a few new ones for the 2022 season! 

Cat Headband Multi Pack – I know my 5 year old would go crazy for these. 

WikkiStix Trick Or Treat Pack – I was so very excited to find this so it is #1 on my list. This pack of 50 is currently less than $0.40 per kid (Prices change frequently). If you aren’t familiar with Wikki Stix, they are pieces of yarn that are covered in moldable wax. This kit comes with 8 Wikki Stix per kit and a Halloween Activity sheet. I just ordered these for my daughter’s preschool class!

Make A Pumpkin Sticker Kit – I like these better than just Halloween stickers because it encourages the children to use their creativity to design a Jack O Lantern face on their pumpkin. A cute craft that would be fun for several age groups.

Make A Monster Sticker Kit – Similar to the pumpkin kit but this one features a monster that the kids can design.

Assorted Halloween Jigsaw Puzzles – My kids love puzzles and these Halloween themed kits would be great to hand out as a fun alternative to candy.

Multi-Color Stackable Crayon – Crayons are always a product that actually gets used at my house and these have the added element of looking cool.

6 Pg Halloween Coloring Book – Coloring is a staple for most kids! These cute and classic Halloween scenes make for a fun favor. Pair it with a stackable Crayon above.

Lip Smacker Skittles Lip Balm Party Pack – I love that these have a candy theme for a Halloween party favor. Just pop open the master pack and hand out one to each kiddo. These cupcake lip balms are cute too!

Halloween Pencils, 48 Pk – These can be used at school or to draw something fun at home.

Glow In the Dark Plastic Jack O Lantern Cups – These would be fun for the kids to drink their milk at breakfast from a glow in the dark cup.

Bendy Skeleton Straws – You could add these to the cups above and spend just over $1 a kid. I probably wouldn’t do this for Halloween night because we get so many kids to the door but it could be a really cute favor to send to school or Mother’s Day Out.

Halloween Sand Art Picture – Another little craft kit to hold a kids attention for a bit. We always enjoy seasonal or holiday specific art projects at our house.

Glow In The Dark Halloween Rubber Ducks – Do your kids love bath toys? My 4 & almost 1 year old sure do! These would be cute to send for the daycare kids.

Halloween Bubbles – My favorite line from the movie Knocked up: “I wish I liked anything as much as my kids like bubbles.” Isn’t that the truth? Kids go crazy for bubbles and these are in a cute, Halloween container.

Scholastic Books – Spookley The Square Pumpkin is only $1 through Scholastic. I think it would be awesome to give a book to your kids classmates this Halloween!

Superhero Masks – Kids love to play dress up and what better time to do that then at Halloween!

Play Doh Favors – Of course this had to make the list of non-candy Halloween favors that won’t get trashed. Play Doh is fun. Kids love it. The End.

Hopefully this list of Halloween favors that won’t get trashed helps you to fill up your treat bags this Halloween.

Fun Halloween Treats For Kids 

Not So Spooky – No Bake – Ghost Cakes

No Bake Pumpkin Cupcakes – Great for a Fall Harvest Party 

Spooky Ghost Breakfast Bagel

No Bake Mummy Snack Cake 

And if you would rather have a food item in your trick or treat bag, here are 31 Store Bought Non-Candy Halloween Food items for your kid’s treat bags.

31 Non candy Halloween treats

9 No Bake Halloween Treats For Kids

9 Store Bought Halloween Party Foods to Make in Less than 5 Minutes

 

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured Tagged With: favors, Halloween, non-candy, Under $1

9 Store Bought THM On Plan Cereal

April 17, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Trim Healthy Mamas sometimes need an easy & Drive Thru Sue meal. Here are 9 Store Bought THM on plan cereal brands that you can grab at the supermarket. 

9 Store Bought THM Cereals & What to SKip

A bowl of cold cereal with milk was my standard “I’m not cooking but need to eat” meal before I started Trim Healthy Mama. It is easy, good and comfort food to me. 

But on Trim Healthy Mama is there an on plan cereal option? Yes Ma’am. You are in luck. There are several store bought THM on plan cereal choices. 

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Store Bought THM On Plan Cereal

If you have a trip to the grocery store planned, this list of cold cereal options for Trim Healthy Mama will help you select the right box. 

Here are your store bought THM on plan cereal choices:

E Meal Cereal Options

  • Love Grown O’s (Original flavor only)
  • One Degree Sprouted Oat O’s 
  • Uncle Sams 
  • Ezekiel or Ezekiel Almond
  • Farmers We Know Sprouted Brown Rice Crisps

S Meal Cereal Options 

  • Cinnamon Pecan Granola from the Granola Bakery 
  • Nu Trail Keto Nut Granola 
  • Coconut Crunch Cereal

FP Meal Cereal Options 

  • Highkey Protein Cereal – this is right on the edge of a FP for fat. If you have any other fat from other foods, you would move into a S. 

Not on Plan 

  • Magic Spoon cereals – off plan due to the tapioca.
  • Kashi Go Keto – off plan due to the tapioca.

Want more no cook, quick breakfast ideas? Check out these 12 easy THM breakfasts.

How to Make Sprouted Cereal Taste Good 

The sprouted (E) cereals are not my cup of tea straight out of the box. But the whole point of paying for a box of cereal is to be able to pour cereal, dump milk and eat, right? 

So don’t worry, the doctoring of this cereal isn’t complicated! You will need a few things to make the sprouted cereal taste like you want it to taste! 

Love Grown O's Cereal

What you need: 

  • On plan Cereal 
  • On plan Sweetener (My favorite is this Monk Fruit or these Vanilla Sweet Drops) 
  • Fruit 
  • Regular or Vanilla Unsweetened Almond Milk

Pour the cereal, add a tsp (or to taste) of sweetener, some fruit and some almond milk. Grab your spoon, give it a stir and dig in! 

Important Note: The E cereals are already giving you carbs so you want to be careful adding in additional fruit like bananas. Typically there is enough room in most to eat a half or a quarter banana into my bowl. Just check the nutrition label for the cereal you choose. 

If you don’t want to deal with counting the carbs, I get it! You can always add some strawberries or blueberries and not worry about it. 

How Often Can I Eat Store Bought THM Cereal

The variety of cold cereals listed above are definitely healthier than most items you will find in the cereal aisle of your local grocery store. 

But even still, a store bought box of cereal is processed quite a lot. And Trim Healthy Mama really tries to focus on healthy, whole foods. So with that being said, the E cereals are a personal choice. 

For personal choice items, the recommendation is to keep your portions to small amounts and limit the frequency of eating those items. I will tell you that I ate frankenfoods (PC) every single week while I was losing 60 lbs on THM. But just watch yourself and if you start to see a pause in weight loss, consider limiting the amount that you are eating. 

And while we are talking about limit, if you follow me on TikTok or Insta you know that I don’t put a lot of work into counting anything on THM. Not calories, macros or even serving size. I do make an exception for these cereal choices though. 

Since it is a personal choice (and I also like to add fruit to my bowl), I measure out a serving of cereal for a couple reasons. 1. I know how easy it is to pour a bowl of cereal that is actually about 4 servings! 2. I want to know exactly how many carbs are in my cereal so that I can add in an appropriate amount of banana without going over the limit. 

*Note: the S granolas that are listed above are 100% on plan. Those are not a personal choice since they use only on plan ingredients and really have minimal processing. The Highkey S cereal would be a personal choice.

What Kind of Protein Goes with Cereal 

Most of these cereals listed have at least some protein. And if you want to know the truth, I don’t often add extra protein when I’m having cereal for a meal. 

But if you know you need more than what is in the cereal or you just aren’t a rule breaker, I got you. 

Here are a few ideas to add in some extra protein with your store bought on plan THM cereal: 

  • Greek Yogurt – This is a great way to enjoy those S cereals. Crunchy granola on yogurt is so delicious. 
  • Collagen in your tea/coffee or mixed in your almond milk that will go on your cereal.
  • Protein Shake

More Must Have Guides to THM at the Grocery Store 

Store Bought THM on Plan Bread & Tortillas/Wraps

Store Bought THM on Plan Desserts 

Store Bought THM on Plan Peanut Butter & Jelly

Store Bought THM on Plan Chips & Crackers

Store Bought THM on Plan Ice cream (and some homemade options too)

Protein Bars on plan for THM

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Trim Healthy Mama Tagged With: Cereal, store bought, THM

Preschool Easter Basket Fillers Under $5

February 23, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Find tons of preschool Easter basket fillers under $5 for both boys and girls! 

39 Easter Preschool Basket Stuffers for kids Under $5. These Easter basket ideas are easy, cheap and can all be found online for simple shopping! Boys or Girls will be happy to see what the Easter bunny brought them this year!

When you have a bunch of Easter baskets to fill, being frugal in the process is something that our Easter bunny needs to do! We have 5 baskets to fill with the new baby this year so I decided to come up with some items under $5 that could be used to fill those baskets.

The list in this post is geared towards your preschool babies aged 3-5. Don’t forget to check out the Infant Basket fillers under $5 if you have a baby under 1. And since we literally still have Halloween candy hanging around our house, I am leaving candy off this list. No need to worry, I am sure some chocolate bunnies will find their way into the baskets but I want to focus on non-candy items for this list.

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Preschool Basket Fillers Under $5:

  1. Unicorn Sunglasses for Girls and Blue Shark Sunglasses for Boys!
  2. Crayola Color Wonder Coloring Kits – Baby Shark or Paw Patrol – I love the size of these, great to throw in your purse or diaper bag for restaurant entertainment.
  3. Play-Doh Multi Pack
  4. Egg & Chick Shaped Sidewalk Chalk and this Unicorn Horn Chalk is perfect for your Unicorn loving kiddo. 
  5. Bath Crayons
  6. Crayola Bath Bombs – to turn their bath water fun colors! The pretty colors will look great in a basket too!
  7. Shark Shaped Water Squirters – Fun for backyard or pool play.
  8. Toothbrush – A new toothbrush with their favorite Princess on it is required after all that Easter candy! My kids love these light up toothbrushes too. 
  9. Bunny Ears Headband
  10. Water Bottle with Wonder Woman or Black Panther characters.
  11. Bunny Kid’s Plate
  12. Trolls Blind Bag or Ryan’s World Blind Bag – I really do not get the blind bags but my preschooler LOVES them.
  13. Sand Bucket Set – Fun if you have a summer beach trip planned. 
  14. Mini Sand Vehicles – I am planning to use these in our sand/water table
  15. Paint Your Own Easter Canvas – They have several different choices, cute inexpensive craft. Add some paint or Markers for a complete Easter Art experience. Only $1 Each!
  16. Spring Girls Bunny Tee or Boys Bike Riding Shark
  17. Light Up Bouncy Balls – this comes in a multipack so it is good if you have multiple baskets or Eggs to fill.
  18. Jelly Bean or Chocolate Bunny Kinetic Sand
  19. Berenstain Bears & the Easter Story Book – Reminds us of the reason we celebrate Easter
  20. Emoji Stickers or Spa/Makeup Stickers
  21. Shopkins – I do not understand the appeal of these either but my 4 year old is obsessed.
  22. Barbie Color N Style Purse – little purse craft kit that you color and bedazzle
  23. Confetti Eggs – These look like fun to smash outside!
  24. Mini Jenga Game
  25. Crayola Washable Paint
  26. Baby Doll Play Food 
  27. Hurricane Disk Pool Toy
  28. Lego Easter Chick Kit
  29. Sand Tools – Another toy we will use in our sand/water table until our beach vacay
  30. Silly Scents Markers
  31. Hatchimals Egg
  32. Paw Patrol Bubble Glove – Perfect for outdoor fun
  33. Spring Colored Jump Ropes
  34. Playground Kickball
  35. Pool or Outdoor Spash Balls
  36. Plastic Bat & Ball
  37. DIY Slime Kit
  38. DIY Stress Balls
  39. Jeli Rez Jewelry Making Kit

If you need other ideas, check out this list of personalized items for the Easter basket for kids. And if you have teen girls at your house, here are tons of teen personalized items they will love too.

Have an Infant’s basket to fill? Check this out for practical fillers under $5.

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured Tagged With: Easter, Easter Basket, Preschool, Toys, Under $5

The Ultimate THM Grocery List

February 20, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Trying to figure out what to buy at the supermarket when you are a new Trim Healthy Mama? The ultimate THM grocery list will give you an idea of lots of things to stock your THM fridge and pantry.

The Ultimate THM Grocery List

As a THM veteran, shopping for on plan products has become second nature. But as a beginner I remember thinking “can I have this” with every turn of the grocery store aisle.

What kind of bread is allowed? Is Salmon an S or an E? What kind of store bought cereal is on plan? 

So I put together the ultimate THM grocery list to help you stock up on healthy, on plan products on your next grocery trip. 

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Free THM Resources for Beginners:

  • How to Rotate Your Fuels on THM – When to East S, E and FP
  • Eating out on THM at Restaurants or Fast Food
  • 9 Things to Try if you aren’t losing on THM 
  • Trim Healthy Mama A to Z – A Complete and Easy Guide to THM

The Ultimate THM Grocery List

There are so many things that you can eat on the Trim Healthy Mama diet but finding those things can be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for.

The ultimate THM grocery list makes it easy for you to find the basics to make THM easier when you are first starting out. 

Where Should I Shop For THM? 

Any supermarket will get you the Trim Healthy Mama basics. Of course there are certain items that you may only find at certain stores or even only online. But the special ingredients are just extras and not necessary for success. 

You can do this plan with ordinary things that you find at stores like Walmart, Aldi, Target or Kroger. 

If you want special THM branded items that you can’t buy at the grocery, you can get those directly on their website. 

THM On Plan Produce  

The produce department is your best friend on Trim Healthy Mama because virtually nothing is off limits. 

-Salad Greens, Cabbage, Spinach (FP)

– Berries (FP)

– Apples/Pineapple/Plums/Peaches/Bananas/Watermelon (E)

– Asparagus, Zucchini, Jicama, Okra, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Brussels (FP)

-Tomato (FP) Use in moderation in an S 

– Corn, Potatoes (E) These are to be used in moderation 

– Avocado (S)

-Time savers like bagged salad or pre-cut cabbage/slaw are fine. Just watch for any off plan items like croutons/wonton strips etc. in the salad kits. 

THM On Plan Meat 

Lean Deli Meats (FP) – natural brands are best (I like to grab from the deli)  

Hot Dogs (S) – Look for options with 2 carbs or less per serving 
Serving Idea: Lavash Pigs N A Blanket

Beef (S) unless 96% lean. You can also rinse ground beef in hot water to use in any meal. 

Pork – All cuts are an S except for Pork Tenderloin. It is lean enough to be a FP. 

White Meat Chicken (breasts, unbreaded tenders) (FP) 

Dark Meat Chicken (legs, thighs) (S)

Bacon (S)

Turkey Bacon (S) but you could eat a couple slice in an E or FP. 

Rotisserie Chicken (white meat FP & dark meat S) 
Serving Idea: 1 chicken, 5 THM lunches

Half Ham/Spiral Ham (S)
Serving Idea: Dump the sugary packet and make this Instant Pot Holiday Ham

Fish

Shrimp (FP) 

Salmon (FP) If it has >5 grams of fat, it moves to an S. 

Most fish will be a FP. Lobster, Tuna Steak, Crab and Tilapia all fall in this category. Remember if you add butter or oil, you will likely move into S. 

THM On Plan Bread 

Sprouted, Dark Rye, true whole grain pumpernickel (no added wheat flour) and true sourdough breads are ok for Trim Healthy Mama in an E meal. You can find more info on acceptable brands and places to find the bread here. 

Two favorites are Ezekiel bread or Pepperidge Farms Sprouted. 

There are also some wrap/tortilla options that you can have on plan. Mission Carb Balance or the store brand alternatives are my favorite. Find that full list here. 

THM On Plan Canned Items 

Canned Vegetables – Avoid any seasoned varieties that may contain added sugar. 

Pasta Sauce (FP)- Look for no sugar added options like this. If you look at the nutrition label, all pasta sauce will show sugar because of the natural sugar in the tomatoes. You just want to avoid sugar as an ingredient.

Pasta – Dreamfields pasta is a PC FP (I buy it online or at Walmart). You can also have lentil or chickpea pastas like this & those would be an E. 

Brown Rice/ Wild Rice / Quinoa (E)

Tuna (FP) 

Pickles (FP) – Avoid sweet pickles 

Canned Soup – Lots of Progresso Light soups are on plan as a PC FP. Avoid any that are “creamy.” Some have noodles (like the chicken noodle) but the amount of noodles is minimal which is what it allows it to be ok. 

Salad Dressing – Look for a dressing that has 1-2 carbs. My favorite is Bolthouse Farms & it is actually in the produce refrigerator near the bagged salad. 

Pesto (S)

Jelly – Polaner’s or Simply Fruit – 1 Tsp okay for S or FP. 1 Tbsp for E

Jerky – Epic bars are a favorite (S)

Sugar Free Store Bought BBQ Sauces/Ketchup etc – These are generally not on plan because they are typically sweetened with off plan sweeteners. I choose to use them on occasion because I refuse to make my own ketchup but if you are a purist, keep in mind that they are probably not on plan. 

Peanut Butter (S) My favorite is this no stir, creamy option. You can check out a list of on plan options here but basically you just want the only ingredients to be peanuts &/or salt. 

Defatted Peanut Flour (FP)

Unsweetened Cocoa (FP)

Nutritional Yeast (FP) – Some people say it has a slight cheesy flavor
Serving Tip: Make Homemade THM Taco Seasoning

Oils – Olive & coconut oils are favorites. Avoid Vegetable Oil. 

Coconut Flour/Almond Flour 

THM On Plan Snacks 

Nuts (avoid glazed/sugary varieties) 
Serving Idea: easy toffee pecans or pumpkin spiced almonds. 

Pork Rinds (Avoid Flavored varieties like BBQ) 
Serving Idea: On Plan dips for Pork Rinds

Popcorn (Skinny Pop has premade and microwave options that are on plan) 

Popcorners (E) – Sea Salt variety

Crackers – Wasa crackers are one option – here is a list of lots of on plan chips & crackers. 

Brown Rice Cakes (E)

Chocolate – Must be 85% or higher if sweetened with Sugar. You can also use Lily’s chocolate bars – they are delicious and not as dark if you prefer a milk chocolate. 

For more on plan snack options, check out this list. 

THM on Plan Dairy 

Yogurt – Low fat no sugar added (FP), Full fat no sugar added (S). I like the Oikos Triple Zero brand or the Two Good brand. 

Milk – Regular Milk is a XO but there are other options as well. 
– Almond Milk – FP (Buy unsweetened) 
– Coconut Milk – FP (Unsweetened, refrigerated. Canned variety is an S) 
– Unsweetened Oat Milk – E 
– Goat Milk – XO 
– Unsweetened Cashew Milk – FP 

Cheese 
– Cottage Cheese – Full Fat (S); 1-2% can be used in an E. Daisy brand is my favorite because they don’t add “junk”
– Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese, Feta (S) 
– Parmesan (S) Small amounts can be use in an E or FP

Eggs
– Whole Eggs (S)
– Egg Whites (FP)

Butter (S) 

Coffee Creamer Options
– Nutpods (FP)
– Half & Half (S)
– Heavy Whipping Cream (S)

Fat Free Reddi Whip (FP) – Great to top berries or desserts. 

Cream Cheese (S)

Light Laughing Cow Cheese (FP) 

Double Fermented Kefir (FP)

THM On Plan Frozen Foods

Frozen Vegetables & Riced Vegetables – Avoid those with sauces added. 

Frozen Fruit

Tyson Blackened Chicken Tenders – Thank me later. These are amazing for quick meals. 

Ice Cream – there are a few store bought ice cream options. Halo Top is one variety. 
Check out more on plan ice cream here. 

*Remember that many supermarkets keep their sprouted bread in the freezer. 

THM On Plan Cereals / Oatmeal 

Love Grown O’s Power O’s (E)
I like to eat with half a banana, a bit of sweetener and unsweetened Almond Milk 

Ezekial Cereal (E)

Quick Cook or Regular Steel Cut Oats (E)

Old Fashioned Oats (E) 
Serving Idea: Bake it with Peaches or Pumpkin

Quaker Fiber & Protein Instant Oatmeal (E)

THM On Plan Sweeteners At Grocery Store

Sweet Leaf Sweet Drops – Great in coffee and desserts. 

Monk Fruit – This is my favorite brand.

Truvia 

Stevia 

Erythritol  

*You can buy any brand of the on plan sweeteners. Just watch because some brands will advertise as a blend. If that is the case, check the label because they may blend with off plan ingredients. 

THM On Plan Beverages

Sparkling Water (FP) – these are kind of an acquired taste because they are not packed with flavor but after drinking a few, I started to love them. Any unsweetened brand is on plan. I like La Croix, Bubbly, Aha and even store brands.

Bai, Bai Bubbles, Bai Tea (FP)
Serving Idea: Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet

True Lemon Brand Flavoring Packets (FP) – These cause a lot of confusion because they contain sugar. The amount is kept to 1 gram and that is why they are allowed on plan. 

Virgils Sodas (FP)

Zevia Soda (FP)

THM Alcohol 

Think you need to skip the alcohol all together while on THM? You don’t! 

Stick to unsweetened options like dry wine, spirits or even spiked seltzers. It is best to avoid beer but if you must have one, stick to the light version. 

For a full list of 20 alcohol options for Trim Healthy Mama, click here. 

Looking for something that isn’t included on the ultimate THM grocery list? You can look for it on the free THM Analyzer app or comment below & I’ll see if I can help you out!

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