Weight Watchers - Smart Ones Strawberry Shortcake Review

About Weight Watchers - Smart Ones Strawberry Shortcake

These snacks are frozen and come two to a package. They have a yellow sponge cake bottom, strawberries, and a ribbon of whipped cream on them. They can be set in the fridge or on the counter to thaw or thawed in the microwave. They are tasty but somewhat small. I don't feel quite satisfied when I am done eating one.

Most importantly is the nutritional info. There are 170 calories in each shortcake which is fine but there is also six grams of fat in each one. That's high for a small light snack. There is a bit of protein - 4 grams - and not much else in the way of vitamins and minerals. There is only a touch of fiber and a lot of sugar and carbs.

They taste OK but I just don't feel these shortcakes are worth wasting 170 calories and a whopping 6 grams of fat on more than occasionally. I would be more tolerant if they filled me up and satisfied me but I want BOTH of the little cakes in the box and that would be a dietary disaster. These are decent as an occasional snack for me but I wouldn't eat them often. There are healthier and more filling snacks that taste as good or better.

My Viewpoint

I am going to recommend these with the caveat that you realize that the fat is pretty high for a diet snack. If you have some calories and fat left over at the end of the day, this shortcake is tasty. However, if you are watching your weight or cholesterol, these are best eaten very occasionally. 3 stars.