Target's Underappreciated Healthy Grocery Selections: A Dietitian's Top Picks

If you haven't considered Target for your grocery needs, now may be the time to rethink.

As both a dietitian and a mother of two, I truly value the extensive selection of healthy brands available at this store.

For several years, there have been products I consider must-haves and can't leave the store without buying. Monthly trips to Target are a routine to replenish these cherished items.

Favored Stonyfield Pouches

For those parenting toddlers, you'll know the convenience of pouches. Easy to carry and virtually mess-free, they're perfect for snacks on the move.

I especially appreciate Stonyfield's ZEROg added sugar yogurt pouches. Each pouch has 5 grams of protein, no added sugars, and is crafted with real fruits, making it a wholesome treat I am confident about giving.

Power-Packed Kodiak Waffles

Waffles are incredibly popular in our home, but I always worry about the impending sugar rush.

To combat this, we opt for Kodiak Frozen Power Waffles. My family enjoys every flavor, particularly the chocolate chip variety. They are crafted from 100% whole grains and packed with 12 grams of protein. Cooking in under two minutes, they are a quick and nutritious way to start the day.

Nutritious Wonderful Pistachios

As a busy mom, I often prioritize caring for my family over myself, sometimes skipping meals unintentionally.

To stay fueled during hectic days, I keep a stash of shelled Wonderful Pistachios on hand. With complete proteins and fiber, they're perfect for a filling snack between meals.

Plant-Based Nasoya Dumplings

Finding plant-based options that my toddler enjoys is challenging, so I cherish them when I do.

Nasoya's Thai Basil vegetable dumplings are a quick appetizer, ideal while I prepare dinner. Packed with tofu and organic veggies, they offer 7 grams of protein, and my child adores the flavorful dipping sauce.

Sweetening with Local Hive Honey

Dealing with picky eaters? Adding sweetness can work wonders.

Using raw and unfiltered Local Hive honey, I can make most foods appealing to my children. This honey also enhances foods with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's versatile—perfect for mixing into yogurt, spreading on toast, drizzling over veggies, or adding to marinades.

Gimme's Seaweed Snacks

My son loves these savory seaweed snacks, which are a nutritional powerhouse.

At just 30 calories, they are rich in vitamins B12, K, and iodine. Each pack counts as a full veggie serving, helping me feel accomplished as a mom.

Egglife Wraps for Versatile Meals

Recently, I've been enjoying Egglife wraps, which are crafted from egg whites and low in carbs. Each offers around 11 grams of protein.

These wraps come in various flavors like Everything Bagel and Chipotle, great for adding protein to any dish. I even substitute them for tortillas during taco night.

Exotic Finds: Frieda's Dragon Fruit

Believe it or not, Target stocks exotic fruits sometimes, such as honey-flavored dragon fruit, packed with fiber, vitamin C, and iron.

Don't be daunted by their exotic look. Slicing and scooping the flesh offers a delightful, healthy snack.

Quick Bako Sweet Potatoes

Need a fast meal between work commitments? Microwave a Bako sweet potato. High in vitamin A and fiber, they're ready in about eight minutes. I like to top mine with black beans, guacamole, and salsa.

Convenient Veggies Made Great Muffins

Thinking my picky toddler would live on baked goods if left alone? Enter Veggies Made Great muffins.

Vegetables prominently feature as the main ingredients, making the nutrition evident in each bite. My child loves the Birthday Cake and Banana Chocolate Chip flavors, unaware they're loaded with veggies like squash and zucchini.