Today we're doing Mexi for brekkie!
El Monterey Morning Squares (nutrition facts vary by flavor; the Chorizo, Egg & Cheese contains 310 calories and 21 fat, 21 carbohydrate, 2 fiber, 1 sugar and 11 protein grams): These frozen, individually wrapped squares (four per box) feature a baked biscuit crust topped with egg, meat and cheese and are easily microwaved in minutes. They're at the high end of our Slim Pickings calorie comfort zone, but they're hearty. They're available in traditional American breakfast flavors like Sausage, Egg & Cheese and Egg, Sausage & Bacon. But the zippy Chorizo, Egg & Cheese is our choice. Visit elmonterey.com.
Moe's Southwest Grill Breakfast Bowls (nutrition facts vary by flavor; the Chicken Chilaquiles contain 310 calories and 15 fat, 31 carbohydrate, 3 fiber, 6 sugar, 17 protein grams): Craving fast-casual Moe's in the morning? Check out the brand's single-serve frozen Breakfast Bowls sold in grocery stores. A bit higher in calories, microwaveable bowls like the zesty Chicken Chilaquiles with eggs, chicken, tortilla chips, pinto beans, salsa, queso fresco and cilantro do spice up breakfast (this one is ranked "Medium") and satisfy an appetite. Other flavors include Chorizo & Eggs, Chorizo Benedict, Southwest Vegetarian and Huevos Rancheros. Visit kelloggs.com.
We found these products at Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, 2510 Cantrell Road, Little Rock.
-- Jennifer Christman
Slim Pickings is a weekly review of light foods.
jchristman@arkansasonline.com
ActiveStyle on 09/18/2017