Best Things We Tried in October '26

Nov 4 2026
This past October was packed with incredible food finds, and these picks got Lisa’s highest ratings of the month! If you haven’t already, add them to your grocery list ASAP…



Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese

2 tbsp.: 60 calories, 4g total fat (2.5g sat. fat), 75mg sodium, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 3g total sugars (2g added sugars), 1g protein
WW Points® value 3*
We hardly need to explain how this landed on the month’s best-of list… Mike’s Hot Honey is the perfect pairing with this super spreadable cream cheese. Best of all? It’s a permanent addition to the Philadelphia lineup! Look for it at Walmart, with availability expanding early next year.



On The Street Foods Carne Asada Diced Beef Taco Shop Style

4 oz.: 190 calories, 10g total fat (3g sat. fat), 480mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, <1g total sugars (<1g added sugars), 23g protein
WW Points® value 5*
Making tacos, salads, or burrito bowls? This heat-n-eat carne asada is IT. So incredibly flavorful—the ingredients are clean and simple, and the flavor is juuuust right. Available in the refrigerated section at Costco stores in select regions.



Columbus Craft Meats Flame Seared Chicken Breast

1 breast: 120 calories, 2.5g total fat (1g sat. fat), 470mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g total sugars (0g added sugars), 24g protein
WW Points® value 2*
This is some of the best precooked chicken we’ve ever tried, hands down. If you told your friends you grilled it yourself, they’d make you grillmaster for life. (And your secret would come out eventually, so you might as well be honest.) Find them at select Costco stores and supermarkets.



Protein Pop Piña Colada Clear Protein Drink

12 oz.: 90 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 5mg sodium, <1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g total sugars (0g added sugars), 22g protein
WW Points® value 1*
Protein drinks have come a long way, and clear protein drinks like these are light and refreshing vs. thick and chalky. This tropical non-carbonated variety has zero sugar and over 20 grams of protein! Explore the lineup, then find Protein Pop at Target or order online from Amazon or the brand’s website.



Seven Sundays Oatcakes

1/2 cup: 250–260 calories, 6–8g total fat (0–1.5g sat. fat), 410–470mg sodium, 38–40g carbs, 6g fiber, 6–10g total sugars (6–9g added sugars), 9–10g protein
WW Points® value 6–8*
Just add water! The gluten-free mixes are made with upcycled oat protein—no refined sugar and nothing artificial. We tried and loved the Original, and there are also Double Chocolate and limited-edition Pumpkin Spice varieties. Available at Target, Sprouts, and the Seven Sundays website.



Verv Chick’n Flavored Instant Ramen

1 cup: 240 calories, 3.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 970mg sodium, 38g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g total sugars (3g added sugars), 15g protein
WW Points® value 6*
Heads up: This broth is incredible, AND it’s boosted with pea protein! The plant-based, gluten-free ramen also comes in Miso and Spicy Miso flavors, FYI. It just recently hit Southern California Costco locations, but it's also available on Amazon!



Chew on this:

Happy National Candy Day, November 4th. Got some post-Halloween Snickers Minis lying around? Make some Air-Fryer Dessert Dumplings!

Share last month’s best food finds with your friends. What, are you gonna wait until next month?

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