Price: $2.49
Serving: 1 pocket, 5oz.
Calories: 300 per serving
Fat: 12%, 7g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 5%, 130mg
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 18%, 54g
Fiber: 12%, 3g
Sugar: 21g
Weight Watchers: 6 POINTS

Aunt Trudy says: Certified Organic. Microwaveable.

Chavi says: I’m positive this dessert was made for the organic Whole Foods crowd and not the kosher crowd, but somehow it ended up in my local kosher grocery store’s frozen foods section. It’s Vegan, Free of Trans Fats, and you won’t find a drip of Cholesterol in this thing, either. Add to that the very kindly looking woman on the front (she’s like a 1950s hipster Martha Stewart holding what could very well be a sneaky poisoned apple a la Snow White), and this treat had me tantalized. The packaging was perfect — healthy, clean, delicious.

The heating instructions were easy enough. Cut at the dotted line, microwave for two to three minutes (I opted for the low end), and consume. Now, I will add a caveat here: My refrigerator was plugged into a wall outlet that ended up switching off over the weekend, and my frozen goods basically defrosted. I was willing to give this a go anyway because A) I paid for it and B) It looked really good. That’s dedication, right? So if the outcome looks a little, well, unappetizing my apologies, because it’s the farthest thing from the truth. Thanks to some magical, special packaging, the phyllo came out crisp and flaky, and the gooey insides were hot and, well, gooey and sweet. It’s a spicy, apple pie all wrapped up in a steamy phyllo shell of goodness, without the weight of a normal pie crust. You wouldn’t know that you’re missing cholesterol or any other unnatural ingredients from this pastry, no sir.

According to Weight Watchers, an average slice of Apple Pie will run you 7 to 10 points. This pastry is probably larger than your average slice of pie and only comes in at 6 points. Now, there are more points in this treat than I’d normally like to consume (and with Skinny Cow ice creams I don’t have to), but sometimes you need that fresh, All-American flavor swimming in your insides. I have another Aunt Trudy’s pastry in my freezer, and I can’t wait to give it a go as well. These aren’t the kinds of things I’d consume regularly, but as a once-and-a-while treat? It’s definitely worth it. Thanks Aunt Trudy, whoever you are.

Price: $3.99
Serving: 1 Pocket, 4.5oz.
Calories: 180 per serving
Fat: 9%, 6g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 22%, 520mg
Protein: 11g
Carbohydrates: 8%, 23g
Fiber: 2%, <1g
Sugar: 2g
Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points

Amy’s Kitchen says: Amy’s grandma (Nonny) eats scrambled tofu and toast for breakfast every morning. To make the tofu look good and taste great, she adds golden turmeric and bits of sautéed organic vegetables…onions, shiitake mushrooms and sweet peppers. Our whole family enjoys this dish so much that we figured our customers would too. In order to make it convenient and easy to eat, we’ve used the tofu scramble as a filling for a new pocket sandwich. Now all Amy’s grandma has to do is pop a Tofu Scramble Pocket Sandwich into her toaster oven.

Mimi says: Wait, hold on a second. Maybe it’s because I’m not a Californian, but I’ve never heard of a tofu-eating granny. My grandma made roast beef every Sunday and woe to me if I did not revel in her omelets.

Amy’s product descriptions always make me laugh. Is there never a time when they just sat down and went “Hmm…the numbers are showing positive sales with our breakfast pocket line, let’s expand it.” ?

So, Amy’s Tofu Scramble Pocket Sandwich. This puppy is the same size as her feta pocket, but without cheese it’s a whole lot leaner. Again like her feta pocket, it’s simple to make—just pop it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Within seconds my dorm room took on the pleasant aroma of home-cooked breakfast.

Upon first bite, I encountered a terrific surprise. It tastes like egg! I’m a tofu novice, and even though I’ve heard tofu can be made to taste like anything, I never quite believed it. This scrambled tofu, however, perfectly mimics eggs for taste and texture. The peppers and mushrooms are not super strong, but complement the flavor nicely. The taste has more of a tang than I expected, as Amy’s foods can be a little bland sometimes.

Then, all too soon, it was over. That would be my one complaint. At 180 calories, it’s not a caloric spleen-buster, but it still felt on the small side for what was supposed to be a fairly balanced breakfast. I would at minimum need some fruit to feel satisfied from this meal. Though 520 milligrams of sodium isn’t huge for frozen food, it still feels like it should be lower for the amount of food I put in my gullet. I rarely even count sodium, but this thought made me notice it.

Overall though, Amy’s Tofu Scramble is a healthy little pocket. No saturated fat is a huge plus, not to mention just 6 grams of the regular stuff. Virtually no sugar and 11 grams of protein are a good mix. The pocket also knocks off 20% of the recommended Vitamin C intake. More fiber would have been nice, but I guess that is what the fruit I ate afterwards was for. Ignore the price, as I bought it at my school’s overpriced minimart.

Amy’s Kitchen Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich falls short of breakfast perfection, but it offers up a good main dish for days when you grave a bit of pepper and egg but can’t get to a skillet. Just be sure to bring along an apple.

Price: $10.79
Serving: 1/5 a Tofurky, 5oz.
Calories: 250
Fat: 9%, 6g
  Saturated Fat: 0%, 0g
  Trans Fat: 0%, 0g
Sodium: 21%, 510mg
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 4%, 13g
Fiber: 8%, 2g
Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points

Tofurky says: The Tofurky Roast is a pre-cooked vegetarian feast designed to be the delicious centerpiece of your holiday or everyday meal. Made from a revolutionary tofu-wheat protein blend, Tofurky is known for its incredible, turkey-like texture and flavor.

Heather says: First, a confession. For all the years I’ve spent being a veggie, I have resisted the Tofurky. I’m not sure if it had to do with the name (and ensuing jokes from non-veggie friends) or the idea of a vegetable product trying to be a meat product. Whatever the reason, I’ve snubbed this product for years. This year, however, I decided to finally make amends.

Far from home and sharing Thanksgiving with other veggies for the first time, I thus bought this product and dutifully followed the directions. Now, lest you think this is a pop in the microwave kinda deal, please be warned: it requires baking and preparation. In fact, it felt (and smelled) much like a regular Thanksgiving around my tiny studio. The directions advise including a few chopped veggies, basting, and baking for a little over an hour. I complied, as the picture above might attest.

Far more telling might be the picture below, however. When the feast was done, there were but two tiny pieces left. All in all, the mighty Tofurky was a raging success. All the other veggies and I were impressed, and even the omnivores amongst us were pleased with the taste. Turkey-like? Ehh, not exactly. However, it was delicious for what it is: a Tofurky. If you’re looking for an alternative to poultry, or are catering to vegans or vegetarians this holiday season, I highly recommend this product. Your friends (and the turkeys) will thank you.

Oh, and for those veggies still missing the aesthetic of the bird, I give you: The Tofurky Disguise Kit. Enjoy.

Price: $1.34 on sale
Serving: 8oz.
Servings per can: About 2
Calories: 60 per serving
Fat: 0%, 0g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 35%, 840mg
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 5%, 13g
Fiber: 16%, 4g
Sugar: 2g
Weight Watchers Points: 0 Points*

Progresso says:A plentiful array of garden vegetables, curly noodles and flavorful herbs and spices you can actually see, Vegetable and Noodle combines the richness of Progresso with the trusted endorsement of Weight Watchers.

Katie says: So far the Progresso Light line of soup has served me well (I’m a huge fan of the Progresso Southwestern Vegetable Soup), so I decided to try the non-southwestern vegetable and noodle variety.

This soup is made up of chicken broth (sorry, vegetarians) packed with celery, carrots, green beans, corn, noodles, peas, and a mix of flavorings and spices. This is also one of the varieties that is available in a microwavable bowl which makes it a really easy option to take for lunch. After only about 3 minutes in the microwave I had a nice steamy bowl of soup waiting for me, and it only took one bite to determine that Progresso had gotten it right again with this soup. One of my all time favorite soups is chicken noodle and this soup pretty much tastes like a classic chicken noodle soup without the pieces of chicken, and I didn’t really miss the chicken because the flavor of everything else was great. The mix of spices is a perfect complement to the chicken broth and I love the choice of the wide spiral noodles.

For a soup that only has 60 calories per serving there was a large amount of veggies and noodles so that you won’t feel like this soup is missing anything. I think you definitely could add chicken to the soup to mix it up a bit, but you don’t need to. The vegetable noodle soup is great just as it is. The nutritional stats are basically the same as the other soups in the light line with 60 calories per cup, 0 weight watchers points, and 4 grams of fiber. As with the other the sodium is a bit high, but not really an issue unless you are on a diet where you have to restrict your sodium intake. I definitely recommend this soup for days when you just want a classic, comforting, and delicious bowl of soup; it will definitely be a regular on my grocery list.

*Same warning as before. Yes, the nutrition profile on this soup has been engineered to be 0 Points for one serving. However, if you eat both servings of this soup you’ll actually use 2 points. Yep, those folks at Progresso are pretty wily. – Editrix