Winners Of Cooking Light's Grocery Store Taste Test Slideshow
Malt-O-Meal Honey Nut Scooters
Cooking Light editors noted the "sweet malty note" that complements the nutty, whole-grain flavor.
Lundberg Rice Chips
Of the nine flavors offered, the sea salt rice chips were chosen as the ideal crunchy and hearty snack.
MaraNatha All-Natural No-Stir Almond Butter
This almond butter was chosen for its perfect salt level, with editors suggesting a quick dollop in some winter squash soup.
Planters Select Macadamias, Cashews, and Almonds
Winning the category for Mixed Nuts, the classic brand won bonus points for going light on the salt (95 milligrams per serving).
Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey
The Cooking Light editors admit that this may be a "little less tea-intense than a green tea purist might prefer," but for light tea drinkers it's refreshing and sweet.
Pereg Gourmet Quinoa
As healthy grains are all the rage, it's no wonder quinoa had its own section. This particular brand, the editors say, has a "pleasantly crunchy bite."
Michael Angelo's Natural Vegetable Lasagna
We admit, we have had those nights where we really just need to heat up a frozen dish. Pasta is always tricky, but the editors say that this brand's lasagna noodles "maintained their firmness," and the dish has a ton of vegetables.
Chobani Fat-Free Strawberry Yogurt
We love Greek yogurt for breakfast in the office, and this brand is reportedly "almost cheesecake-like." Sold.
Blue Bell Fudge Bars
Spark some nostalgia with chocolate ice cream bars, with this brand being particularly "refreshing," with an "ice-milk quality."
Calabro Part-Skim Ricotta
While most low-fat ricotta tends to be dense, the Cooking Light editors promise this version has a lighter texture, plus a salty edge that makes it well-suited for savory dishes.
Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Chips
These smaller chocolate chips, with a great bittersweet flavor, are the "chocolate chip cookie champs," the editors say, although trail mix or granola could benefit from these chips as well.
Kerrygold Reduced-Fat Dubliner Cheddar Cheese
This Irish take on English Cheddar is crumbly enough to pass off as full-fat. "Worthy of a cheese plate," is high praise.
Morningstar Farms Grillers Original Frozen Veggie Burgers
OK, so veggie burgers may not be your thing, but the editors say this brand has a beef-like texture and sausage-like seasoning. Worth a shot.