Hey fellow busy moms of Northwest Arkansas! I understand the hustle and bustle of your life. When a quick meal is a must, don't worry - you can still make decent choices. Let me help you out with some picks from fast food chains in our area (with a drive-through.. because who has time to get the kids out of the car).
1. Chick-fil-A:
Asiago Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich - 400 cal, 37g protein, 36g carbs, 14g fats
Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap - 350 cal, 37g protein, 30g carbs, 12g fats
Market Salad (Grilled Nuggets) - 330 cal, 29g protein, 22g carbs, 14g fats
Side: Fruit Cup (50 cal, 0g protein, 13g carbs, 0g fats)
2. Subway:
6-inch Turkey Breast Sub - 280 cal, 18g protein, 46g carbs, 4.5g fats
6-inch Veggie Delite Sub - 340 cal, 8g protein, 61g carbs, 6g fats
6-inch Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub - 350 cal, 29g protein, 50g carbs, 6g fats
Side: Apple Slices (15 cal, 0g protein, 4g carbs, 0g fats)
3. Taco Bell:
Fresco Soft Taco (Shredded Chicken) - 150 cal, 10g protein, 18g carbs, 3.5g fats
Power Menu Bowl (Veggie) - 490 cal, 13g protein, 49g carbs, 30g fats
Bean Burrito - 380 cal, 12g protein, 64g carbs, 9g fats
Side: Pintos N' Cheese (180 cal, 9g protein, 17g carbs, 9g fats)
4. Wendy's:
Apple Pecan Chicken Salad - 340 cal, 25g protein, 28g carbs, 15g fats
Grilled Chicken Wrap - 270 cal, 20g protein, 25g carbs, 10g fats
Small Chili - 170 cal, 14g protein, 16g carbs, 5g fats
Side: Apple Bites (35 cal, 0g protein, 9g carbs, 0g fats)
5. McDonald's:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich - 370 cal, 36g protein, 43g carbs, 8g fats
Side Salad (Grilled Chicken) - 260 cal, 13g protein, 13g carbs, 18g fats
Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait - 150 cal, 4g protein, 30g carbs, 2g fats
Side: Apple Slices (15 cal, 0g protein, 4g carbs, 0g fats)
6. Slim Chickens:
Grilled Chicken Plate (2 Chicken Tenders) - 230 cal, 28g protein, 4g carbs, 11g fats
Slim Chickens Salad (Grilled) - 400 cal, 31g protein, 20g carbs, 21g fats
Chicken & Cheese Sandwich (Grilled) - 460 cal, 32g protein, 36g carbs, 19g fats
Side: Slim's Slaw (160 cal, 2g protein, 14g carbs, 11g fats)
As you can see, there are some good options at all of these restaurants! If you have a little more time, consider making or purchasing family freezer meals. These are prepped by you or a service with real ingredients ahead of time and frozen. Ready to be thawed and thrown into the oven, crock pot, or instant pot. There's nothing like coming home to a cooked meal in the crock.
However you make it happen, as long as you're feeding your family you're winning this mom game! Keep it up supermom.