Granola-based snacks have come a long way since I grew up eating them in — gasp — the 1970s. Back then, they were hard, brittle bars that posed a real threat to anyone with expensive dental work. These days, granola snacks have evolved into something softer and chewier by design, with far more interesting ingredients and textures. Of course, in the quest for better flavor and added kid-appeal, many “better-for-you” snacks drift into candy bar or cookie territory. And honestly? That’s not necessarily a bad thing —especially if a sweet snack can redeem itself with recognizable, natural ingredients. Because when it comes to snacking, isn’t it really all about the taste? You know it is. Continue reading Product Review: Cooper Street Apple Cinnamon Granola Bakes→
Back in February 2023, I first shared my discovery of Scott’s Protein Balls, a snack that stood out for being indulgently delicious while still plant-based, low in calories, and free of the usual fillers and preservatives you find in many protein snacks. With their soft, cookie-dough-like texture and dessert-inspired flavors, they quickly became one of my favorite guilt-free ways to curb cravings. Continue reading Product Review: Scott’s Protein Balls, Revisited→
Do you like chips? I sure do, but the truth is, the high fat and empty calories of those super-tasty chips that most adults grew up eating are quickly being replaced by healthy snack alternatives. Here’s another truth bomb: many healthy snacks don’t taste that great. Just being serious. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to solve your dilemma of choosing between healthy chips that taste like cardboard and delicious chips that lack any nutritive value. Meet Bob’s NaturalPinole Chips: a crave-able tortilla chip packed with plant-based protein and other nutrients like B and K vitamins, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium. Fiesta time is here!. Continue reading Product Review: Bob’s Natural Pinole Chips→
I’m not prone to making formal New Years’ Resolutions, but one thing I learned while hunkered down at home was how to develop healthier eating habits and stick with them. No one loves to eat more than me, so dieting isn’t my thing; but when I decide to make a change one step at a time, what originally seems daunting can become second-nature. For me, it’s all about baby steps: figuring out what works and making little adjustments as I go, so I don’t get bored or discouraged. Before I even realized how much my habits had changed, I’d dropped ten pounds. It’s been life-changing. Continue reading Product Review: Scott’s Protein Balls Snacks→
This Image Courtesy of Popadelics. All Other Photos By Gail
When it comes to eye-catching packaging, vegan-friendly snack brand Popadelics deserves high-fives for a very psychedelic bag design for its Crunchy Mushroom Chips, which I was introduced to at the 2022Summer Fancy Food Show. While this natural snack boasts a ton of flavor, it will not make you feel like you are on Acid (sorry stoners). It is, however, a better-for-you alternative to traditional fried chips and snacks, which are full of empty calories and not exactly healthy.
