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11 THM On Plan Protein Bars

March 27, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Need some THM on plan protein bars that you can buy at the grocery store? You are in luck, there are quite a few options!

It happens to us all. We end up working late, get stuck at the ball field all day long or simply decide to go grocery shop on an empty stomach.

You end up hangry and ready to inhale anything you can find. On plan what? You don’t even care. But you know you will regret an off plan choice later once those hunger pains wear off.

Or if you have you life together (unlike me!), you might be looking for a THM on plan protein bar that you can stash in your car, purse and desk drawer to always be ready for a protein emergency!

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11 THM On Plan Protein Bars

Protein bars are tricky because most store bought protein bars have a lot of off plan ingredients, fillers and sweeteners.

But that doesn’t meen you are doomed to a life of making homemade protein bars! There are still lots of options that are either fully on plan or approved as a THM personal choice.

Here are your choices!

THM S Protein Bars

Kiss My Keto Bars (S)- You can find these on Amazon, Kroger, Walmart, Sams, Sprouts or Vitacost.

THM Protein Pleasure Cookie (S)- From Official THM Store

THM Protein Chocolate Bar (FP) or Strawberry Baobab Bar (S)- From Official THM Store

Epic Bars (S)- While these are not your traditional protein bar, they are indeed packed with protein, portable and ready to eat!

THM Personal Choice Bars

Think Thin (S)

Quest (watch for those sweetened with Sucralose. Those are not even allowed as a personal choice). Here are the ones sweetened with only on plan sweeteners (S): Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Sprinkled Doughnut, Cinnamon Roll, Double Chocolate Chunk, Lemon Cake, Mocha Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Brownie Smash.

Kirklands Protein Bars (from Costco – S)

B-Up Bars (S)

Built Bars (FP)

Love Good Fats Bars (S) – Not highly endorsed due to the syrups.

No Cow Protein Bars (S)

Kind Bars (S) the dark chocolate and sea salt variety is your best option with this one.

Are Larabars THM Approved?

Larabars are not on plan. Although the THM app does say that they could be used as a rare personal choice if you are pregnant, nursing or at goal weight (and it would be a XO). The reason that Larabars are NOP is because it is dried fruit combined with fats.

The dates & dried fruit are likely to spike blood sugar.

What about the other fruit bars that are on the market? Most of these will still be a personal choice because of the concentrated fruit which is higher in natural sugar but there are some decent choices.

And I’m always going to say that any of these are better than a candy bar or a drive thru burger! So if it is between eating this or making a really bad choice, eat the fruit bar.

Pressed by Kind (E) – These are low in fat and fit in the carbs for an E meal. They are also date free which I like and contain only on plan ingredients. But at only 1 gm of protein, you will have to add in a protein source.
That’s It (E) – These contain only 2 on plan ingredients and are date free. Same as above, they are low in fat and fit the carbs but you will need protein.

Again, these have fruit in a concentrated amount so I wouldn’t make a daily thing out of these. But to keep in your purse in case of emergency? I feel good about it.

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THM Store Bought On Plan Bread

June 17, 2020 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

A huge list of THM store bought on plan bread options that you can purchase at your local grocery store.

Lots of THM beginners want to know what kind of bread you can have that is on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.

And with that I mean what kind of store bought bread can you have. I mean, I’m not a drive thru Sue all the time but I’m also not Betty Crocker either.

You know that saying “the best thing since sliced bread?” It didn’t come about with busy mama’s making bread.

Nobody wants to have to make and slice their own bread. (OK, I actually want to & it is on my THM bucket list to grow one of those creepy sourdough starters in a mason jar on my counter, feed it and make my own beautiful loaf. But I am a working mama of 2 young kids. No time for now!)

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More Store Bought THM product guides:

23 Store Bought THM Desserts
On Plan Jelly
On Plan Peanut Butter
On Plan Tortillas & Wraps

Finding THM Store Bought Sprouted Bread At The Grocery

If you are looking at breads, the first ingredient should be a sprouted grain and there should be less than 2 grams of sugar (1 is preferred).

To save you the trouble of reading every bread label, here are some commonly used THM store bought on plan breads.

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Found at Most Large Grocery Chains (Walmart, Kroger, Target)

You may be able to find these at additional grocery stores but this is where I have found them in my area.

Ezekiel Sprouted Bread – Look for it in the freezer section (Kroger, Walmart, Target)

Silver Hills Sprouted Bread (Target, Sprouts, Whole Foods)

Pepperidge Farms Soft Sprouted Bread (Target, Kroger, Walmart)

Greenwise Sprouted Multi-Grain Bread (Publix Bakery)

Simple Truth Sprouted Grain & Legume Bread (Kroger)

Found Primarily at Specialty Stores (Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Costco)

Knock Your Sprouts Off Bread (Aldi)

Sly Red Ancient Grains (Aldi)

Trader Joe’s Sprouted Sourdough

Alvarado St. Bakery Sprouted Bread (Whole Foods, Natural Grocers)

Angelic Sprouted Bread (Sprouts, Costco, The Fresh Market or order direct from site)

THM On Plan Store Bought Sourdough Bread

Trim Healthy Mama on plan store bought sourdough can be hard to find but it is possible.

Here is the sourdough criteria:

First Ingredient should be Whole Grain
Yeast should NOT be in the ingredients

Trader Joe’s has an on plan sourdough. You may also find an on plan sourdough at some specialty store bakeries like Sprouts or Whole Foods.

Serving Size & Fuel Type

Bread is a carb source so traditionally it is going to be used in “E” Meals.

E Meal Bread Serving Size : 2 Slices

But if you want to get crazy, you can also have some bread with “S” foods. Wait, what?!

You mean to tell me I could have a piece of cheese toast? Or I could sop up a nice runny egg with a piece of toast?

Yes Ma’am! This is called an S Helper. It is when you go over the carb limit for an S meal but don’t add enough carbs to move into XO (crossover) territory.

S Helper Bread Serving Size: 1 Slice

If you have more than 1 piece of bread with other S foods, you would move into XO territory.

The Exception To The Rule – S Bread

Zero Net Carb Bread – Aldi

If you have an Aldi near you, they have a relatively new product Zero Net Carb bread.

Here is a picture of it & a review from the Aldi Reviewer.

I have tried it and I like it. If you get this bread, you can eat it in an S meal and keep it in S territory (no S helper or XO). I like having that option.

*Note: The THM team calls this one a personal choice. It is not for the purists at heart but I’m definitely not that.

Keto White

This is another personal choice bread that can be eaten in an S meal.

I have had the hamburger buns and they taste so much like normal white bread (even my bread loving husband liked them).

Looking for THM Approved Store Bought Wraps and Tortillas? Check out this list of 14 On Plan wrap options.

How to Eat (& Like) Sprouted Bread

If you have not eaten sprouted bread before it does take a little adjusting to. Especially if you are coming from a super soft white bread.

So what is the key to liking sprouted bread?

I have found that toasting the bread is my favorite way to eat it. I honestly don’t care for ANY of the sprouted breads that I have tried fresh out of the bag (and I have tried a lot).

But toast it up in the toaster and it is great with on plan peanut butter, Light Laughing Cow Cheese, Polaner’s jelly or sandwich fixins like this THM E tuna salad.

Need more Trim Healthy Mama Help? Check out this THM A to Z post where all your questions are answered and meal plans and ideas are found!

THM On Plan Store Bought Wraps

June 22, 2020 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

Trim Healthy Mama gets a lot easier when you can eliminate some of the cooking and use on plan, store bought options.

This list is full of THM on plan store bought wraps and tortillas.

The hardest thing to me about lowering carbs in a meal is that there is nothing to wrap your food up in.

Because lets be honest, when we are short on time what do we grab? A quick sandwich, a burger or a wrap is easy and portable for eating on the run.

But what do you do on THM?

Well there are actually quite a few options! And don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you that your only option is a lettuce wrap.

While I can deal with a lettuce wrap sometimes, there are situations where you want something a little heartier than that. So I’ve got you covered on yummy and satisfying THM on plan store bought wraps for sandwiches and other fillings.

Need Store bought THM On Plan Bread options? Click here for a big list of approved breads you can grab on your grocery run.

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THM On Plan Store Bought Wraps

Here is something weird about most of the Trim Healthy Mama wrap options. Most of them are Fuel Pull’s.

And just about every beginner has a hard time wrapping their brain around that. Because it seems like they should be an “E.”

Also, most of the FP wraps are also frankenfoods. That means you should limit your consumption of those items.

Typically people say once or twice a week. I have overdone it on these on more than one occasion. I feel like they are better than a couple of big slices of white bread.

But the recommendation is there so follow it as you see fit.

THM FP Wraps

Joseph’s Lavash Bread* – Limit to 1/2 a sheet in any setting.

Joseph’s Pita Bread* – 1 whole pita in any setting

Mission Carb Balance Tortillas* – Flour, Whole Wheat or Spinach

Egg Thins with Cauliflower

Flatout Light* – Make sure you get the Light.

Plant Power Sandwich Thins

Ole Xtreme Wellness*

La Banderita Low Carb Tortillas*

Lettuce Wraps – This is my least favorite! But including it in case you are better than me at pretending it is bread.

*Indicates Frankenfood or Personal Choice

THM S Wraps

Folios Cheese Wraps

THM E Wraps

Angelic 7 Sprouted Wrap

Sprouted Corn Tortillas

Where to buy the THM Tortillas and Flatbreads

Most of the items listed above can be found at normal grocery stores (Walmart, Kroger, HEB, Target Superstores).

The cheese wraps and the egg thins have both been spotted at Aldi from time to time.

And some of the specialty stores (Sprouts, Whole Foods etc) have some of the more specialty items like the Angelic sprouted wrap or the sprouted corn tortillas.

If you live in an area that has limited access to these, you can order direct from many of these companies on their website or of course on Amazon.

For example, the Walmart near me that normally carries Joseph’s products was out for several weeks in a row. So I ordered directly on the Joesph’s site and just got enough for free freight. The product freezes. well.

More Trim Healthy Mama Bread Options

You can read the store bought bread list here.

There are also a few other products from the grocery that you may enjoy.

Smart Buns – FP

Ezekiel English Muffins

Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Bread – this is one that you are encouraged to keep at 2 slices and limit your usage because of the dried fruit. But I love cinnamon raisin bread and love having an option that is better than what I would otherwise buy.

More On Plan Store Bought Guides

On Plan Sliced Bread

On Plan Jam/Jelly

On Plan Peanut Butter

On Plan Desserts – Cookies, Candy, Cakes and Treats

Before you go, check out this Lavash Bread Mini Lasagna Cups Recipe.

THM Store Bought Desserts

December 7, 2020 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

Looking for easy THM store bought desserts that you can grab at your local grocery store or on Amazon?

This huge list will give you tons of options that you can treat yourself with while staying on plan and not having to bake a thing.

If you have been on THM for a little bit, you may be seeking some easy ideas for sweet treats after a meal. One of the fun things about Trim Healthy Mama is that you can have your cake and eat it too!

And while there on tons of treats that you can make at home, sometimes an on plan store bought dessert is just what you need to make it through. Eat it at home, keep some in your purse or at the office to always be able to make good choices when that sweet tooth hits.

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THM Store Bought Desserts

I struggled with whether or not I should write this post. Mostly because I don’t want to discourage you from trying the plan because a lot of these items listed are expensive when you compare them to their sugar filled alternative.

However, I have a few comments on this. #1. These THM store bought desserts are not meant to be binged on. And while you may see people eating a slice of Trimtastic cake for breakfast, I use these treats for what they are – treats.

Have the recommended serving size after a meal or as a snack for something to satisfy your sweet tooth as needed.

#2. When you follow the portion control for these desserts, the cost works out to be reasonable. For example, I usually find that a Lily’s chocolate bar in my town is $3.99 not on sale. You get 4 servings from that bar. So while $4 for a chocolate bar seems steep, $1 per serving isn’t too bad.

So please don’t be discouraged by these prices! If you can’t afford the store bought items, there are plenty of things that you can make that are on plan and less expensive.

Also, it isn’t like I have all of these THM store bought desserts at my house at one time. Normally I might by a couple of items per week. Do what works for you, your family & your grocery budget.

And what you have been waiting for, here is the list of Trim Healthy Mama treats that you can buy at the store!

THM On Plan Ice Cream

Halo Top FP 1/2 cup is the serving size (Try this pumpkin Ice Cream pie)

Breyer’s Carb Smart S

Rebel S

THM On Plan Cookies

High Key Cookies S

Fat Snax S

THM Protein Cookie S

THM On Plan Chocolate

85% Dark Chocolate – S, Probably the most economical store bought chocolate. Aldi has this one that is on plan or you can buy any dark chocolate that is over 85%

Lily’s Chocolate Bars – S, Since these are sweetened with Stevia, you can eat the dark, milk or white chocolate on plan. Salted caramel milk chocolate is my favorite.

Choc Zero Chocolate Squares or Bark – S

Bake Believe Bars S (All Varieties)

Butterfly Bars S

Chocolate Chips

Lily’s Chocolate Chips S (All varieties)

Bake Believe Chips S (All varieties)

Trim Healthy Chocolate Chips S

Fruity & Gummy On Plan Options

Smart Sweets – Personal Choice

Kiss My Keto Gummies – Personal Choice

Sour Raisins – E (these haven’t been confirmed by admins but I eat them because the numbers work and everything above the less than 2% is on plan – you just want to not overdo raisins. So I only eat one pack at a time (although I could eat 10 – so good!) If you like sour stuff and fruit snacks – give these a try. They totally satisfy that craving for me & my kids love them too.

THM On Plan Cakes

Smart Cakes – Personal Choice FP

Nush – Personal Choice S

Other On Plan Sweet Treats

Fresh Berries with Fat Free Reddi Whip (Serving size on FF Reddi Whip is one Capful) – FP

Legendary Foods Peanut Spread S

Pyure Hazelnut Spread – Personal Choice S

Keto Farms Maple Candied Pecans – S

Need More THM Store Bought Guides?

THM On Plan Peanut Butter Options

THM On Plan Bread Options

THM On Plan Tortilla & Wrap Options

THM On the Go Ideas – No refrigeration needed

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

October 12, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

9 Store Bought Halloween Party Foods to Make in Less than 5 Minutes for busy moms. These DIY Halloween treats will make everyone happy at the school harvest party. No chocolate melting or baking. Just simple Halloween fun.

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Holidays with young kids are some of my favorite times. Seeing the excitement with all the decorations and fun treats warms a mama’s heart. But if you have young kids at home, you know that time thing is not always abundant.

You may have high hopes of creating homemade chocolate cupcakes with perfectly hand rolled witch hats made of fondant. But then the 4 year old wants to play barbies, the 10 year old needs to go to basketball practice and the baby needs to well, eat.

So your Halloween cupcake dreams are momentarily crushed. Now you are staring at the grocery store shelves looking for something easy and also cute (probably with a toddler screaming at your feet).

To make the Halloween season go a little smoother, we have collaborated with some great bloggers to bring you 9 store bought Halloween party foods to make in less than 5 minutes!

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

My kids probably get more excited about a Halloween Oreo than they would about any fancy dessert that I could create. Note that I said “would.” Elaborate desserts are a thing I enjoyed before kids. No bake, done in 5 minutes are a little more my style these days. Especially since little man has decided to learn to walk and is in to everything.

Here are 9 store bought Halloween party foods to make for your kids school party. These are also great for a fun October lunch or dinner treat.

Mummy Snack Cakes I can’t believe how much these look like a tiny mummy and it took me no time at all to make thanks to my BFF, her name is Little Debbie.

Ghost Snack Cakes A simple ghost face on a delicious white chocolate ding dong is sure to make your kid smile.

Pumpkin Cupcakes These are great because they are not spooky at all. Perfect for a school or church fall harvest party.

Spooky Eyeball Sandwich by Kimspired DIY – Such a fun lunch option for the Halloween season! I make a million PB&J’s a month so why not make it into an eyeball!

Jack O Lantern Mandarin Orange Cups by Mission to Save – Fruit disguised in a Halloween costume is always welcome at my house. Sugar sure is fun but gosh the kids get so much of it this time of year. I want to put these in the lunchbox for school.

Halloween Witch Hat Cookies by Princess Pinky Girl – These cute witch cookies have an oreo base and just four ingredients.

Vampire Donuts by the Happy Family Blog – I know my kids would love the donuts but the bagel idea is another great way to add some Halloween fun to your table with a low sugar item.

Pudding Bat by The Inspiration Edit – These pudding bats are so adorable! If you need a prepackaged item for a class party, this is a unique dessert to send.

Ghost Cheese Sticks & Jack O Lantern Cuties by Sizzling Eats – Great non-candy options to put in a lunch box that are still fun and festive.

I hope these 9 store bought Halloween party foods to make in less than 5 minutes help to get you time for an extra cup of coffee (oh & make your kids super happy)!

If you need some items to send for the class goody bag or your trunk or treat event, check out 31 non-candy Halloween treats and 16 Halloween favors that won’t get trashed.