Here is a selection of just some of the convenience food meals and sides that are healthy enough to get Meal Planning Maven’s stamp of approval.
Ingredient and recipe changes may alter nutritional information. Always refer to individual products for most current information.
Check back often as I will be adding to this growing list!
Find out more about choosing healthier convenience foods.
| MPM Favorites | Highlights | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrees-Frozen | |||
| Organic Bistro | Spiced Chicken Morocco | ||
| Savory Turkey | can be pricey-look for website coupon | ||
| Sesame Ginger Wild Salmon Bowl | GF,DF | ||
| Thai Style Yellow Curry with Chicken Bowl | GF,DF | ||
| Cheddar Beef Bake | |||
| Kashi | Black Bean Mango | VGN | |
| Chicken Pasta Pomodoro | |||
| Amy's Kitchen | Vegetable Lasagna-Light in Sodium | V | look for Light in Sodium line |
| Black Bean Vegetable Enchilada-Light in Sodium | V,GF,DF | ||
| Brown Rice and Vegetables Bowl-Light in Sodium | V,GF,DF | ||
| EVOL Foods | Fire Grilled Steak Bowl | GF | |
| Bean and Cheese Enchiladas | V,GF | ||
| Sukki's Gourmet Indian Foods | Chicken Jalfrezi | look for Lean Fare line | |
| Chicken Saag | |||
| Blake's | Organic Shepherd's Pie | ||
| Organic Chicken Pot Pie | |||
| Moo Moo's Vegetarian Cuisine | Noodle-less Vegetable Lasagna | V,GF | |
| Black Bean Cakes and Mango Slaw | VGN,GF | ||
| Entrees-Shelf Stable | |||
| GoPicnic | Hummus and Crackers | VGN,GF | found in airports, convenience stores, QVC and some markets |
| Salmon and Crackers | GF | ||
| Mini Meals and Sides | |||
| Applegate Farms | Turkey and Beef Burgers | GF,DF | |
| Chicken Strips | |||
| Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets | GF,DF | ||
| Nature's Rancher | Chicken Tenders | ||
| Chicken and Turkey Burgers | |||
| Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets | |||
| Sunshine Burgers | Southwest Veggie Burger | V,GF | |
| Falafel Veggie Patty | V,GF | ||
| Garden Herb Veggie Burger | V,GF | ||
| Original Veggie Burger | V,GF | ||
| EVOL Foods | Shredded Beef Mini Burrito | ||
| Chicken Bean and Rice Mini Burrito | |||
| Grilled Chicken and Roasted Veggie Flatbread | |||
| Goat Cheese, Pesto and Portabella Flatbread | |||
| Garden Lites | Butternut Squash Souffle | V,GF | |
| Southwestern Souffle | V,GF | ||
| Zucchini Portabella | V,GF | ||
| Lean on Me Baking | Mushroom and Swiss Quiche | V,GF | |
| Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche | V,GF | ||
| Highlights Legend:V = Vegetarian
GF = Gluten Free DF = Dairy Free VGN = Vegan |
With the exception of Go Picnic Meals, all products were found in my local supermarket or natural food stores. As distribution varies nationally, if you find a product your market does not carry, consider speaking with the manager. Most of these products are also available at specialty natural and organic food stores such as Whole Foods Market as well as online.
