Eating on the run can be a challenge when you want quick service and healthy. Starbucks launched a new product line in mid-July to change all that. Their new nutritious grab-and-go options called Bistro Boxes incorporate Dietary Guideline recommendations. Meal and snack options comprised of whole foods like vegetables, fruit, proteins, and whole grains apply the new MyPlate icon in a fast food option. Whether selecting the entrée or snack size, you can enjoy a nutrient rich, whole food focused meal for less than 500 calories. Some even include a chocolate treat! Sodium and fat in several of the options are still on the higher side so care when ordering is necessary. However, these new alternatives rise to the top of our Food on the Run list and are definitely something worth checking out.
 
 
Entrée Size Bistro Boxes- Offered for approx. $6.95 plus tax in the mainland U.S./$7.95 plus tax – HI/$6.75 plus tax in Canada

Chipotle Chicken Wraps - White seasoned chicken strips served with whole-wheat tortillas, pepper jack cheese, lime-cilantro slaw, and tomato avocado salsa with a dark chocolate treat
Calories – 380
Fat – 15 grams
Sodium – 970 mg
Carbohydrate – 35 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 26 grams
 
Sesame Noodles – Noodles, broccoli, carrots, red pepper, snap peas and tofu with pickled cucumbers and sesame peanuts with a dark chocolate treat (photo above, used with permission from Starbucks)
Calories – 350
Fat – 11 grams
Sodium – 720 mg
Carbohydrate – 50 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 15 grams
 
Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Chicken, red lettuce, carrots, cabbage, cilantro, peanuts with peanut sauce and a chocolate treat
Calories – 360
Fat – 19 grams
Sodium – 1,150 mg
Carbohydrate – 32 grams
Fiber – 4 grams
Protein – 17 grams
 
Salumi & Cheese – Prosciutto, salami, Asiago cheese, crackers, and olives with a chocolate treat
Calories – 420
Fat – 26 grams
Sodium – 1,710 mg
Carbohydrate – 22 grams
Fiber – 3 grams
Protein – 25 grams
 
Snack Size Bistro Boxes - Offered for approx. $4.95 plus tax in the mainland U.S./$5.95 plus tax – HI/$5.45-$5.95 plus tax in Canada

Tuna Salad – Albacore tuna with relish, celery, carrots, and Cheddar cheese served with multi-grain crackers and blanched green beans
Calories – 380
Fat – 21 grams
Sodium – 780 mg
Carbohydrates – 24 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 23 grams
 
Protein – A cage-free egg, white Cheddar cheese with honey peanut butter spread, multigrain muesli bread, apples and grapes
Calories – 380
Fat – 19 grams
Sodium – 470 mg
Carbohydrates – 37 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 13 grams
 
Chicken & Hummus – Hummus grilled chicken strips, cucumber and carrot sticks with grape tomatoes and a wheat pita
Calories – 270
Fat – 8 grams
Sodium – 520 mg
Carbohydrates – 29 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 16 grams
 
Cheese & Fruit – Brie, Gouda, Cheddar cheese, nine-grain crackers with apples, dried cranberries and roasted almonds
Calories – 480
Fat – 28 grams
Sodium – 470 mg
Carbohydrates – 39 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 18 grams
 
What do you think about these new options? How do they stack up with your nutrition expectations for fast food? Are they offered at a fair price point for the nutrition focus?