by Jamie LB

Created on: November 22, 2008   Last Updated: February 17, 2009

When hunger strikes, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour whipping up an elaborate meal. Pots , pans, and spatulas are not exactly your idea of a good time when you're starving and grumpy, and the delivery guy might start judging you if he has to bring you one more greasy chow mien dish. So when your growling stomach demands food NOW, how do you indulge without overdoing it?

The easy answer to this dilemma: diet-friendly frozen goodies.

Frozen foods aren't the over processed, calorie-filled snacks of the past. Now there are chilled treats for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert that pack nutrients, flavor, and convenience. With the following frozen foods, you can get a day's worth of meals, without spending days cooking.

Breakfast:

When you're rushing to work and there's no time to scramble the eggs, there's a way to get your breakfast in and still get to work on time. Try the following for your next grab-and-go breakfast:

Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Oat Waffles- Just a few minutes in the toaster, and you've got a cholesterol-fighting breakfast on-the-go.

DOLE Fresh Frozen Fruit Blueberries- Thaw some out for a fresh fruity addition to your waffles.

Lunch:

When the clock strikes 12 P.M. it's time to ditch the cubicle and grab some grub. Here's a good option for a tasty lunch, hold the grease:

Amy's Kitchen Black Bean Enchiladas-This low sodium meal still packs some punch with it's spicy enchilada sauce, black beans, and tofu.

Snacks:

The afternoon lull is always your body's way of letting you know it needs some energy. Fuel up with these quick and tasty snacks:

Super Pretzel Soft Pretzel Bites- A few of these soft chewy bites is all you need to squash a mid-day snack attack.

Bagel Bites Supreme- Four of these mini pizza nibblers are only 7 grams of fat-it's like a guilt-free slice of pizza!

Dinner:

After a hard day's work, it's time to reward your stomach with something delicious and nutritious. In less than 10 minutes, you can whip up the following meal:

Tyson Foods Frozen Grilled Chicken Breast Strips- These protein-packed strips can be used for multiple dishes, and take just a few minutes to cook.

Trader Joe's Frozen Greens With Envy- Edamame, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and more mixed together for a frozen vege fix.
Trader Joe's Organic Frozen Brown Rice- A carb-friendly dose of fiber to round off your meal.

Dessert:

You've earned it! Indulge in one of these yummy treats before you hit the hay:
Skinny Cow Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Sandwich-With only 2 grams of fat, you can have a second helping of this fruity frozen treat.
Weight Watchers GIANT Vanilla Fudge Sundae Cones- Vanilla. Fudge. Chocolate Chips. Only 4 grams of fat.
This is what you were waiting all day for!

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