Wrap-er-ific!
I didn’t realize until I posted my photos that I’ve eaten quite a few whole wheat wraps this evening. The wraps are the TJ’s whole wheat version, and they are super! (Before dinner, I also ate one as a snack with honey and Barney Butter spread on it.)
I wasn’t in the mood to cook tonight, so I threw together a quick chicken salad wrap using a can of TJ’s canned chunk chicken, which is packaged just like canned tuna. It sounds weird (and perhaps a little gross), but canned chicken is actually a great way to add some extra protein to your meal.
Chicken Salad
Makes 4 servings
- 12.5 oz canned chunk chicken
- 1/3 cup feta
- 1/3 dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp mayo
I used a whole wheat wrap to eat my chicken salad, but I should have known better…
I made a mess trying to eat it! I ended up getting a fork and eating all of the stuff that fell out.
Dessert was another wonderful wrap creation: pumpkin butter with peanut butter and chocolate chips. It doesn’t look pretty, but this was a FANTASTIC combination of sweet flavors! Just what I needed! 
Ok, now it’s officially time to relax! Wahoo!
Posted by: Tina 19 comments
Tags: canned chicken, dried cranberries, feta
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 9:17 pm
it happens to me all the time! I still can’t find a good way to wrap it. Sometimes I use foil paper but I feel bad wasting a large piece of foil paper just to wrap a tortilla. Anyone has a better idea?
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Hi Tina! I posted this on Kath’s blog and thought you would have some good suggestions too. First of all, I have lost a significant amount of weight over the past six months or so. My doctor says I need to gain at least 20lbs to be at a healthy weight. Before I lost all of this weight I kind of had a “binge/closet” eating disorder. All of a sudden I took a complete turn and restricted myself from eating too much (it actually turned into eating too little). Currently I am seeing a psychologist to get myself back on track; however, I am beginning to turn into a closet eater again. I will sneak food any chance I get. I don’t know why I am doing this to myself because I feel so sick and guilty afterwards. Does anyone have any helpful tips or suggestions to get me through this? I would appreciate any help. Thanks so much!
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I love chocolate and pumpkin together, but I never though to add PB to it! Three of my favorite foods, all together in one happy bunch.
Sorry I’ve been leaving you so many comments today… I’m having a little trouble with procrastination!
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Have fun relaxing!
I’ve been enjoying Almond Butter + Pumpkin lately. Sooooo good.
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
What a wonderful flavor combination in your wrap! YUM!
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
how many calories are in those wraps??
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 10:24 pm
also, michelle, maybe you should try confiding in someone you live with or a close friend so you can feel more accountable for your actions. It could also be a mind frame thing. Just try to be positive and focus on having a healthy, strong body.
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 10:56 pm
That pumpkin butter looks delicious. Which brand do you use?
on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 11:49 pm
THAT DESSERT LOOKS SO FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
i want i want i want i want
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 1:16 am
I LOVE snacking on wraps. They’re perfect
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 2:32 am
i love sweet wraps! the canned chicken sounds convenient and interesting.
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 6:49 am
THAT DESSERT!!!!!! **swoons**
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 7:13 am
I love the wraps…. looks great – such a wonderful flavor combo… and the dessert wrap…. ummm well enough said
thanks for sharing
zesty
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 am
Michelle,
What about journaling or talking with a close friend or family member about this? It sounds like it is something that you should talk with your psychologist about. He/she will likely have some wonderful ideas to get you through. I wish you the best!
ashB,
Each one has 50 calories.
Hil,
It’s Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter. Delish!
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 9:43 am
Even though I will eat canned tuna, for some reason I just can’t do the canned chicken experience. But, your chicken salad looks delicious so I might have to give it a whirl! Happy Thursday!
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 11:05 am
that dessert looks beyond amazing!!!!
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 1:03 pm
that looks SO TASTY!! I love your creations.
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Hi Tina, sorry this might be an extremely obvious suggestion….but I think your wrap would be less messy if you roll it up like a burrito, instead of trying to eat it like a taco. And how about grilling your dessert wrap in a panini maker to make it a warmer, meltier, nighttime treat? ;p YUM!
on Oct 23rd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
@Michelle – I just started coming to the realization that I need to drop a good amount of weight. Like you, I use to snack when no one was looking. Driving home from work and stopping at the drive through for a quick hold over. The best advice I can give you with that, is if you get a urge to eat something grab something nutritious. I went out and bought rice cakes just for this as a just in case.
As for honey, I’ve always had a dislike for it. I think I associated honey with being sick. My mom use to give me tea with honey every single time that I was sick, that now in my adult life I haven’t gone near the stuff. I guess I should start out small and put a drop into cereal in am or something.