So, now for those product reviews. I really enjoy reading reviews from fellow bloggers. It's nice to hear what other people think about a particular product before buying. It's also really nice to learn about new products that I may never have heard of or tried had someone not taken the time to write about them. So, I thought I would return the favor with a few reviews of my own.
Review 1 - Healthy Cookies
I'll start off with a sweet treat. I LOVE cookies. It's really sad that they aren't exactly healthy for me though. I did find these tasty treats at Whole Foods. The brand is Back to Nature. I had a coupon for buy one box of cookies and get a box of crackers for free, so why not... I chose the Granola Cookies - Cranberry Pecan. They are 100% whole grain and contain no hydrogenated oils, no high fructose corn syrup, and no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. I absolutely LOVED these cookies. They aren't too sweet, slightly chewy, and completely delish! The down fall is that they are so good because they are 130 calories each (not little cookies at least). It's really hard to only eat one of these. So, I'll likely not keep them in the house because of the temptation factor.
Review 2 - Fruit Bar
I picked up a couple of these Think Fruit bars on clearance at Kroger. Sadly, I found out that they are on clearance because ThinkProducts will no longer be making the fruit bars. However, they do have many other bars to choose from. Now that I have tried one of their products, I will definitely try the others. I had picked up the Apple Noni Nourish flavor. It was a really dense, filling bar made with natural ingredients starting with dates, cashews, apples, raisins, and more natural goodies. Because of the fruit, the sugars are high, but they're not fructose and other such sweeteners at least. I really enjoyed this bar and think that it would be one that I could easily re-create, which is great since they aren't making this one anymore. Have you tried any of the ThinkProducts? Yes, I had a bite before remembering to take a picture. Oops.
Review 3 - Another Bar
I received a special package from Amie at The Healthy Apple, a package containing 4 Larabar Minis. Today I finally broke down and tried one. I chose the Peanut Butter and Jelly as my first ever Larabar tasting. Their products are all gluten, dairy, and soy free and made with whole ingredients. Must taste bad right? Wrong. I loved it. I was afraid it might be too sweet based on the name. Nope, not at all. It was the perfect mixture of flavors and sweetness. These are dense bars and fairly high in calories so they could be a bit dangerous because they taste so good. I can't wait to try the other flavors now!
I love lara bars-- the plain old pb flavor is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reviews of those other products-- I've eyed those cookies before...now I might have to pick up a box :-)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg those cookies were really really good. They have several different flavors, even some Girl Scout-ish flavors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reviw... You're right, it is nice to see what other people think!
ReplyDeleteLindsay @ Lindsay Runs glad to know you like reviews too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I've been wanting to try the Larabar but have been a little leery. Just not knowing what to expect! Now I think I'll try them with our next grocery trip!!!
ReplyDeleteLauren @ A Fit Foodie Glad the review helped with your decision! I don't think you'll be disappointed in them at all. I've not seen a bad review. My hubby just ate the coconut cream pie flavor and he loved it.
ReplyDeletegreat reviews and info...i hate the think thin bars, the protein bars and didntt know they even made a fruit bar, but sounds like not for long...sigh.
ReplyDeleteand thx for your contest entries!
Hey Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga I have not tried the other think products at all. I was really disappointed to learn that the fruit bars are no longer being made. what did you not like about the others? Just ick? Thank you for having the contest! ;-)
ReplyDeletelarabars! yay ! so yummy!!!
ReplyDeletethose granola cookies sound great too! I love Back to Nature's crackers, but I have never seen those cookies in stores- though I never really looked carefully!
happy sunday!
Thanks so much for stopping by Gliding Calm ! I have seen the cookie brand at both Kroger and Whole Foods. They also make crackers too that are pretty yummy.
ReplyDeleteHey! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Nice to 'meet' you. Yeah Katy Mills was brilliant, but I bought back wayyy too much stuff. Do you live in Houston?
ReplyDeleteI love my larabars, but I reckon it might be because I don't get access to them usually?
Hi Robyn @ Girl on Raw ! Nope, don't live in Houston. Just had friends who did.
ReplyDelete