What's the
first thing that comes to mind when I say “healthy snack” (after you
stop laughing, that is)? Impossible? Non-existent? Tasteless? Cardboard?
Or worse, perhaps? If you, like me, have always found snacks that fall
into the “healthy” category to be sorely lacking in everything from
taste to texture to true nutritional value, let me tell you that this problem
has been solved. 
Melissa's Produce, a name synonymous with good health and quality, has recently
introduced four varieties of their Clean Snax™ (Isn't the name alone a comfort? Clean.)
Square morsels of crunchy goodness, gluten free Clean Snax™ contain both chia
seeds (that alone pack a powerful nutritional punch), and flaxseed (a
nutritional Amazon, with some evidence that they may help reduce your risk of
heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes). That's a lot of benefits in a snack
food!
They come in four tasty varieties to suit every palate
(though I find them all equally yummy): Almond, Cranberry, Coconut, and
Pumpkin. Most importantly, they are good, very good. Mr. O-P had no idea that he was
eating something good for himself when he popped open the lid on the convenient
plastic container of the cranberry variety, and started noshing away.
Considering he has been known to run from healthy food, if you don't tell him
how good these are for him, neither will I.
A great snack to keep in the car for a boost of energy on a long drive, or to revive kids after a hard day at school. The perfect take along for camping, or for getting some protein into that afternoon coffee break. These crunchy nuggets also make a great breakfast food crumbled a bit and drizzled with milk. Use them to top yogurt or pudding parfaits, crumble them into pancake or waffle batter, stir them into cookie dough in place of chocolate chips, or use them in place of streusel on baked goods. You are limited only by your imagination. But here's a tip: If you can, buy these by the case. You'll thank me later.
Disclaimer:
I was provided with these snacks to sample from Melissa's Produce in exchange
for an honest review. Honestly, you will love them.
Pattie!
ReplyDeleteCardboard? You are singing my song! l-)
These do look good, and I am glad to know they come highly recommended from you. If they do, I know they must be good.
I am popping up in the blog world today, putting my toe back in the water, and wanted to be sure and come by to visit you. Hope you are having a great day.
xo,
Sheila :-)