15 Healthy Publix Items That Are So Tasty (And Cheap!)

With almost 1,400 storefronts in the southeast United States, Publix’s popularity has exploded since its first store opening in the 1930s. The Florida-based retailer is known for focusing on their customers and providing more opportunities to save money on everyday essentials.

Lately, the brand is noticeably focusing on the expansion of health-forward and sustainable options making it easier than ever to find budget-friendly healthy food options, like the 15 below.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $5.53

These tasty pinwheels are made with oven-roasted turkey breast, a delicious basil pesto aioli, cheddar, bacon, and greens in a soft tortilla.

Each of the four pinwheels is 85 calories, so they double as a quick, protein-dense snack.

Price: $6.03

People tend to be really picky about chicken salad. But Publix’s option is made with whole chicken breast, fresh celery, red peppers, and pickle relish for an interesting crunch and flavor. At just 25 cents per ounce, this dish helps you fulfill your protein goals with 10 full grams per serving.

One former employee raves, “[T]hey seriously pride themselves on having everything fresh with no chemical(s).”

Price: $2.95

Cottage cheese is a near perfect ingredient. You can eat it on its own or as a dip, or blend it into smoothies and baked goods for a boost of protein.

At just 18 cents per ounce, you can grab your favorite variety in a one-pound tub, including the fantastic flavor combo of pineapple cottage cheese.

Price: $7.75

You can get two five-ounce servings of nutrient-dense, vegetarian quiche like this best-seller spinach tomato option for just $3.87 per 460-calorie slice.

“The deli quiches are great and healthy,” praises a happy customer.

Price: $7.39

If you’re dining in, a relatively inexpensive way to do so and pack on meatless protein is with this wrap. A burger made with black beans is encased in a low-calorie wrap alongside avocados, chai vegan cheese, jalapeño, tomato, lettuce, and vegan ranch dressing.

It’s a tasty and healthy option for vegans and carnivores alike.

Price: $4.93

Publix sells organic roasted and salted pumpkin seeds — or pepitas — for an affordable $1.07 per ounce.

Each quarter-cup serving has nine grams of protein, and heart-healthy nutrients and antioxidants to make them worth a handful or two as a snack.

Price: $7.53

These delicious, flavor-packed sausages are made with chickens fed a vegetarian diet. The fresh meat is raised without hormones or antibiotics and is a juicy, savory delight filled with nutritious shreds of kale.

Cook up this sausage for a breakfast platter, mid-day barbecue, or atop a stew or noodles.

Price: $6.63

This chicken quesadilla has a Tex-Mex flare, made with fresh produce like corn and tomatoes, tender chicken meat, and creamy colby jack cheese.

Packed with 33 grams of high-quality protein and at only 470 calories you can eat it as a meal or enjoy one or two of the four slices as a savory snack.

Price: $2.87

Made without artificial flavors or colors, this four-pack of English muffins has a perfect sourdough tartness to the end of each bite. Enjoy one at breakfast slathered in unsalted, grass-fed butter and preserves, or as the bun on a delicious sandwich.

At just 72 cents each, they’re an affordable way to boost your antioxidant intake.

Price: $9.97

If you’re working to cut artificial preservatives, flavorings, and colors from your diet, swapping to a clean protein option like GreenWise Almond Butter is a must.

Two tablespoons of this butter contain seven grams of protein, and a good dose of calcium, iron, and potassium.

Price: $3.43

There aren’t many storefronts that have granola made from high-quality ingredients for less than 50 cents per ounce. This granola has no added sodium or sugars and is high in nutrients like Vitamin B12, vitamin D, and fiber.

The flavor in this low-fat blend perfectly complements parfaits and smoothies and adds crunch to decadent desserts.

Price: $2.75

While no one imagines rice cakes when thinking about their favorite things, these are pretty tasty snacks that rival the far less healthy cheese puffs.

These kosher, low-fat, gluten-free savory snacks are a perfect cholesterol-free on-the-go option for work, weekends, and anywhere in between.

Price: $7.29

If you like cold and creamy desserts but don’t want to pile on the calories, Publix has a pretty great line of frozen yogurt flavors that mirror name-brand options for flavor and price.

Pick up a half gallon of fun flavors like espresso chip, classic Neapolitan, or chocolate fudgy brownie for just 11 cents per ounce.

Price: $9.99

One fun hack you can subscribe to in order to adjust the texture and change the flavor of your usual Publix deli sandwich is to order it on flatbread.

Sandwiches like the Publix Turkey Sub taste incredible on flatbread, and this swap will cost you no more than a sub on regular bread.

Price: $10.49

The bread on a sub accounts for a big portion of its calories. Did you know that you can make any sub sandwich into a salad at Publix? Convert sandwiches by ordering a “sub on a salad.”

A popular option is the meatball sub, which will load a salad of your choice with fresh, flavorful Publix meatballs. It costs the same $10.49 for the meal either way, and you can sub in romaine lettuce for spinach for even more nutrition.

Stores like Publix will help you tackle high grocery costs, especially on healthy, higher-quality meals and ingredients.

Keep your eyes open for deals on produce and their many “buy one get one” sales to really maximize your dollar.