I keep my freezer stocked with cauliflower-crust pizzas and breakfast burritos for quick meals.
Protein-packed chips, freeze-dried strawberries, and guacamole packs come in handy for snacks.
As a busy mom, it should be no surprise that I find myself at Target at least once a month.
I go there to pick up craft supplies for my daughter or kitchen gadgets for my job as a registered dietitian. And I go for the impressive grocery selection.
Here are 12 groceries I buy at Target every month.
I always have a can of Good & Gather organic chickpeas.Chickpeas can be used in meals or eaten on their own as a snack.
Lauren Manaker
Canned chickpeas can be added to many dishes for a convenient boost of plant-based protein — no cooking required.
I use them in lunchtime harvest bowls and salads. Or, for a crunchy alternative to potato chips, I season and roast them for my daughter's snack time.
Protein-rich snacks are a staple in my pantry. Target sells Wilde protein chips made from chicken breasts, egg whites, and bone broth.
Lauren Manaker
Protein is necessary at snack time, and Wilde chips check that box — each serving has 10 grams.
They're made with chicken breast, egg whites, and bone broth for a flavorful, nutrient-packed snack that I find just as enjoyable as regular potato chips.
StarKist's seasoned Tuna Creations are great for a quick meal. I'm a fan of the StarKist lemon-pepper and hot-Buffalo tuna packs.
Lauren Manaker
StarKist's Tuna Creations make including protein in our busy days a breeze. They pack a whopping 17 grams per serving
We like the lemon-pepper flavor, but sometimes I try other varieties, like hot Buffalo, when I want something with a kick.
We go through a lot of eggs at my house. I think Eggland's Best eggs taste better than other brands.
Lauren Manaker
I always keep Eggland's Best eggs in my fridge — they're my favorite for making breakfast, baked goods, and various other meals.
The brand says its eggs have 25% less saturated fat, six times more vitamin D, and 10 times more vitamin E compared to other brands.
Plus, its hens only eat vegetarian feed, and in my opinion, the eggs taste better.
I get a great deal on organic 2% milk at Target. I love how affordable staples are from Target's Good & Gather brand.
Lauren Manaker
Milk can be expensive, especially if it's organic, but Good & Gather offers cartons at an amazing price point.
At my target, a half-gallon is $4, and I think it tastes just as good as the name-brand choices.
Wholly Guacamole mini packs are a good snack. I like to have mini guacamole cups on hand for snack time.
Lauren Manaker
Guacamole cups add fiber to snack time and help us meet our daily fruit intake.
They're made with Hass avocados, jalapeños, and other quality ingredients. Plus, the packs don't have added preservatives.
I usually grab at least one bottle of kombucha. I like GT's Synergy kombucha.
Lauren Manaker
I don't have time to deal with a cold, so I try to incorporate a lot of probiotics into my diet to boost my gut and immune health.
I always grab a few bottles of Synergy Trilogy kombucha. The organic, raw kombucha is packed with a berry-lemon-ginger flavor that I can't get enough of.
Granola bars with good ingredients make packing lunches easier. I like that Kind bars have some protein.
Lauren Manaker
Kind bars are perfect for tossing into my daughter's lunch box and my purse on busy days.
The granola bars are made with quality ingredients like almonds and real chocolate, and each has 6 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber.