I received samples of these products as a New Hope Blogger. All opinions are my own.
I am definitely a snacker. I personally do not understand how people can go through the day just eating three meals and nothing in between! I am always on the lookout for new snacks, and lately I have been more focused on trying to find snacks with healthier ingredients.
I wanted to share reviews of three snacks that I was introduced to through the New Hope Blogger Box.
You cannot really get any simpler than this ingredient list: roasted chickpeas, sugar, honey and sea salt. Chickpea snacks seemed to be popular at Expo West, which I will try to share about in another post. One serving has 4g of protein, which makes them a satisfying snack. The appearance is very similar to honey roasted peanuts, and they even have a subtle nutty flavor. They are slightly sticky due to the honey, but not overly so. According to the Saffron Road website, they also have salted caramel and chocolate covered chickpea snacks–yum! There are also savory flavors such as Korean BBQ if you prefer non-sweet snacks.
This bark will definitely satisfy any chocolate craving that you have. It contains probiotic chia, (did not know that there even was such a thing!) which provides 4g of dietary fiber per serving. Each serving also has 4 grams of protein, which I am always looking to add to my diet. The coconut strips, pumpkin and sunflower seeds add textural interest. Their flavor profiles are so interesting. For example, Matcha Magic also sounds good-chocolate bark with roasted sesame, crispy rice and matcha!
This snack was the most surprising to me, maybe because I did really know what to expect. The clusters are reminiscent of a light granola, but the fresh pineapple flavor really comes through. I did not really taste the cacao, but I liked the fruitier taste. On the back of the bag, it says “You will find small clusters at the bottom of the bag. We like to use these as toppings on ice cream, oatmeal, and yogurt. Get creative!” I think those ideas would be really tasty. Each serving has 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Their fun “I’m different” message really comes across in their marketing.
I like that all of these snacks have no artificial flavors or colors and are made of “real food”. Although these products still have sugar and fat, etc., they do offer a healthier alternative to mainstream, traditional “junk food”. I will definitely be on the lookout for these brands when I go grocery shopping so I can try out some of their other products.
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