Kashi golean crunch cereal helps you stay satisfied all morning with twice the protein and fiber of the average cereal. Youll love these crunchy clusters made from Kashi Seven whole grains and sesame. Theyre naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and cinnamon, and then toasted to perfection for a hearty crunch.Price: $22.33
Chia Goodness is a "new concept breakfast cereal" (as described by their website). The ingredients are completely raw - just stir in milk or water, hot or cold, and wait a few minutes for it to thicken, giving it the comfort quality of oatmeal. I received a sample of Chia Goodness Apple Almond Cinnamon Cereal to review, and since I was already hip to the "new concept" thanks to my experience with Chia Goodness Cranberry Ginger Cereal, I knew what to expect ... that this should not be eaten as a cereal!
NUTRITION FACTSNow don't get me wrong - I ADORE Chia Goodness Apple Almond Cinnamon Cereal - but the tag line should be something like, "we make cereal better." And I say that because one serving is 2 tablespoons, which provides 130 calories from 6 grams of total fat, 0.5 grams of which is saturated (9% and 3% of the daily value), 4 grams of fiber (16% of the DV), 4 grams of sugars and 4 grams of protein ... no way I could eat 2 tablespoons of anything and call it breakfast!
So I add this to stuff - and it makes it better. I add Chia Goodness to plain cereal, like the ever so nutritious yet slightly bland Weetabix Organic Crispy Flakes & Fiber Cereal - it makes it taste better - interesting texture from the chia seeds and almonds, plus it makes it even more nutritious! I add Chia Goodness to plain oatmeal - it makes it 10x better. I add it to plain yogurt - wowza!
The ingredients in Chia Goodness Apple Almond Cinnamon Cereal are chia, buckwheat, hulled hemp seeds, dehydrated apples, almonds, raisins, organic cane sugar, cinnamon, Celtic sea salt. A 12 ounce bag costs $7.50 online (via their website), which is not as expensive as it seems - a bag has about 11 servings, and I don't typically use more than 1 serving at a time.
This has become a staple in my pantry - I've started to automatically reach for this when I make oatmeal in the mornings.
{Website: Chia Goodness}
Because of lactose intolerance, I use "dairy alternatives" including soy milk (Silk Light Original Soymilk is a favorite), rice milk (like Rice Dream Vanilla Rice Drink) & almond milk - usually Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. The other day I came across a different brand, Almond Dream Unsweetened Almond Drink, and since I'm a fan of Rice Dream, I was curious to see what this would be like.
NUTRITION FACTSWhat I found is that there is a strong, sort of almony or beany flavor that can be detected even when this is added to cereal ... and it wasn't something I was particularly fond of. But this is okay, especially for the low 50 calories and less than 1 gram of sugars per 8 ounce serving. I would definitely incorporate this in recipes & use it in cereals that have a strong taste on their own.
Each serving of Almond Dream Unsweetened Almond Drink has less than 1 gram fiber, 1 gram of protein, but it also provides 50% of the daily value for vitamin B12 and 30% of the DV for calcium, vitamin E and vitamin A, in addition to 25% of the DV for vitamin D.
Kashi golean crunch cereal helps you stay satisfied all morning with twice the protein and fiber of the average cereal. Youâ??ll love these crunchy clusters made from Kashi Seven whole grains and sesame. Theyâ??re naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and cinnamon, and then toasted to perfection for a hearty crunch.Price: $22.33
Top-selling Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants is a delicious complementary blend of tangy cranberries and dry almonds. A delicious way to get 50% DV of Vitamins A, C, & E, 3g fiber and only 190 calories. KIND is more than just a brand of award-winning whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®- it is also a movement and way of being. At KIND, we aim to make the world a bit kinder through all that we do and how we do it- from the products we create to the way we work, live and give back. And that may be why nutritionists, foodies and social leaders alike all agree that KIND is the best snack around!Price: $22.80
Leclerc Praeventia products are made from ingredients with well known benefits according to their website. In the case of this Almond & Apple Bar, it contains inulin, a prebiotic dietary fiber which promotes digestive health, in addition to green tea extract and dark chocolate (70% cocoa), ingredients known for their polyphenols (antioxidants) content.
NUTRITION FACTSWell, enough reading about the product, it was time for a taste test and I was not disappointed. Oh the bar is so delightful, but it's barely more than a few bite-fuls! Each "pouch" (as Leclerc describes their wrappers) contains 2 "bars" they say. I say, that it's really just ONE bar broken into 2 pieces, but as I mentioned, it's really tasty. Each granola-like bar is chewy and full of body, with bits of dehydrated apple and almonds that are somewhat discernible. The overall sweetness of the bar is just about perfect and the prominent dark chocolate coating on the bottom takes each bite to a new, delicious level.
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Each 25 gram pouch of Leclerc Praeventia Almond & Apple Bars provides 100 calories, 4 grams of total fat (6% of the daily value), 1 gram of saturated fat (5% of the DV), 4 grams of fiber (16% of the DV), 7 grams of sugar and 2 grams of protein. If you look through our nutrition bar reviews, we describe ONE 28 gram bar as tiny - so can you imagine what 2 bars that weigh 1/2 of that each is like?!
Although these bars are small they are the most delicious 100-calorie pack that I have ever had. The short and sweet ingredient list starts off with agave nectar and goes on to list a few more different types of sweeteners.
If I can find Leclerc Praeventia Almond & Apple Bars (or Leclerc Praeventia Dark Chocolate Chip 70% Cocoa with Red Wine Extract Cookies) on sale again, I would buy this again as a not-so-bad way to satisfy my sweet tooth when it starts acting up again.
{Website: Leclerc Praeventia}
We love Luna Bars around here and I keep them on hand for when the afternoon munchies threaten to slow me down during the midst of a crazy day. The Luna Protein Bar (Chocolate Peanut Butter) really rocked my world, so I was curious to see if the other varieties would be equally as delicious.
Like the Chocolate Peanut Butter variety, this Chocolate Cherry Luna Protein Bar had a chewy texture. In addition, almonds and cherries were scattered throughout the chewy nougat, which made for a delightful texture and flavor profile.
NUTRITION FACTSEach 45 gram Luna Protein Chocolate Cherry Almond Bar provides 180 calories, 7 grams of total fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 12% of the daily value for fiber (3 grams). 15 grams of sugars and 12 grams of protein.
Luna Bars are made with all natural ingredients, 70% of which are organic. The protein is a lend of Soy Protein Isolate and Whey Protein Concentrate - the 1st ingredient in the list.
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This flavor is delicious, and although the saturated fat is a little too much, the amount of protein and fiber in this reasonably sized bar is pretty good. Luna Protein Chocolate Cherry Almond Bars can be purchased online at $18.75 for a case of 12. However, the unique taste and texture of Luna Protein Bars compels me to encourage you to try one from your local grocery store before buying a whole case.
{Website: Luna}
We love Luna Bars around here and I keep them on hand for when the afternoon munchies threaten to slow me down during the midst of a crazy day. The Luna Protein Bar (Chocolate Peanut Butter) really rocked my world, so I was curious to see if the other varieties would be equally as delicious.
Like the Chocolate Peanut Butter variety, this Chocolate Cherry Luna Protein Bar had a chewy texture. In addition, almonds and cherries were scattered throughout the chewy nougat, which made for a delightful texture and flavor profile.
NUTRITION FACTSEach 45 gram Luna Protein Chocolate Cherry Almond Bar provides 180 calories, 7 grams of total fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 12% of the daily value for fiber (3 grams). 15 grams of sugars and 12 grams of protein.
Luna Bars are made with all natural ingredients, 70% of which are organic. The protein is a lend of Soy Protein Isolate and Whey Protein Concentrate - the 1st ingredient in the list.
sponsor This flavor is delicious, and although the saturated fat is a little too much, the amount of protein and fiber in this reasonably sized bar is pretty good. Luna Protein Chocolate Cherry Almond Bars can be purchased online at $18.75 for a case of 12. However, the unique taste and texture of Luna Protein Bars compels me to encourage you to try one from your local grocery store before buying a whole case.
{Website: Luna}
