The Grocery Edit: December 2023
Mac and cheese, frozen pizza, and snacks on snacks! Here are the groceries I'm stocking up on lately.
Welcome back to The Grocery Edit, my monthly offering to paid subscribers of Forkful where I share my top ten favorite grocery products from the month! Being a food writer, I get to try all kinds of products for my job, so this is a place where I get to share the specific products I think are worth your time and budget. And this month, we’ve got some good ones.
Need a box of mac and cheese you can eat that will actually make you feel full? How about some salty and sweet snacks for your holiday road trip this month? I’ve got it for ya. Here’s what I’m stocking up on right now.
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Editor’s note: None of the following products are linked to affiliate programs or paid advertisements. All of them are true recommendations without additional compensation, so no payment will be collected by me when you purchase. Enjoy!
Goodles Mover & Shaker
You know, typically when I discover new grocery products, it’s usually through a branded PR push or something I’m reading online. But Goodles came to my attention through my friends last week. We were all at lunch, and they were raving. So of course, I had to give them a try myself, and I would definitely say they live up to the hype. Goodles are made with 21 different nutrients in plants, they’re high in fiber (7 grams a serving!) and protein (14 grams a serving!) and come in so many fun flavors. The Mover & Shaker—their take on the classic Cacio e Pepe—is my fave so far.
Natural Delight’s Medjool Date Strips with Tajin
Natural Delights has all kinds of delicious snacks I love to stock up on, but their recent release of the Medjool Date Strips with Tajin are an all-time fave. Their sweet, their spicy, and they’re the exact kind of snack I would want when I can’t decide what kind of nibble I want in the middle of the day.
Favorite Day Nutty Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix
I recently had to try a bunch of different Target snacks for a story I was working on, and this chocolate cherry trail mix is by far my new fave. Made with different types of nuts, chocolate chips, and dried cherries (which is unusual for me, I usually hate cherries), this trail mix comes in convenient single-serving bags, making it easy to stash a little bag for on-the-go.
Olipop Classic Root Beer
Guys, I had yet to hop on the Olipop train until now…and now I get it. I’m not sure why I couldn’t get behind “healthier soda,” but this brand is genuinely delicious. The Classic Root Beer blew me away; it’s so tasty and full of probiotics and plant fiber. I mean, what more could you want?
Genio Della Pizza - The Bianca
I quite literally haven’t had a frozen pizza with quality as good as Genio Della Pizza. These frozen pizzas are restaurant-quality good, with a crust that makes me swoon. The Bianca is currently at my top for my favorite out of the four flavors available.
Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Butter With Avocado Oil
Yeah I know, butter on my grocery edit, but hear me out. My husband and I always fight about using butter or margarine at home, because most “spreadable butters” really aren’t spreadable (which he hates) compared to margarine (which I hate). However, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of Vital Farms butter. Not just the ingredients (although it tastes delicious), but the easy way you can shave off butter and spread it right from the fridge. It’s ideal. Take that, husband.
Good & Gather Teriyaki Turkey Jerky
Again, in my quest to try all different types of Target snacks, I did a taste test of the teriyaki turkey jerky, and it’s really really tasty. It’s definitely going in the hiking pack next summer.
Chipotle Lime Honey Smoked Salmon Stackers
Were you always a fan of Lunchables growing up? Well, Honey Smoked Fish made a version for adults that you’re going to absolutely love. Each of their stacker packs come with one of their flavored smoked salmons with a little cream cheese spread and crackers. Guys, they are so good, truly. Especially the Chipotle Lime!
Catalina Crunch - Cinnamon Toast
While I have seen a lot of Catalina Crunch on the Internet these days (dietitians rave, but is it really that good?), I had a close friend tell me how much she loves it, so I gave in and bought a bag. A bit of a steep price, but honestly? Worth it. I was shocked how delicious it is. Great for a morning bowl of cereal, or even a little crunchy snack.
Good & Gather Yuzu Mandarin Sparkling Water
If there’s a product with yuzu in it, I’m going to buy it. And I’m telling you right now, this sparkling water shouldn’t be as cheap as it is for how good it tastes. It feels a little too good to be true!
What grocery products are you love right now? Share below, I would love to taste and consider them for future grocery edits!