snacks

Snacking is a Blast with Twistos Snack Bites and New Twistos Crackers-Giveaway

April 17, 2013 by Kathryn 152 Comments

Last year my family had the chance to review the brand new Twistos Snack Bites. They were crispy and light little morsels of deliciousness that I absolutely loved. And with flavours like Asiago, Bruschetta and Parmesan & Garlic, I couldn’t help but want to hide the bags away for myself! Unfortunately, the boys loved the Twistos just as much as I did, so I reluctantly shared my new favourite snack!

twistos baked snack bites asiago Now, Twistos has released a brand new flavour of Twistos Snack Bites and a new line of Twistos Crackers and I couldn’t resist when I was given the opportunity to test them out! I received a review package packed with Twistos Snack Bites and Twistos Crackers and the boys and I enjoyed snacking heaven for days afterwards.

As a fan of Twistos Snack Bites already, I just had to test out the new flavour before I did anything else. Twistos Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil is hands-down my new favourite flavour. I love the rich, tangy, slightly sweet taste of balsamic vinegar and it pairs with the light crispiness of the snack bites wonderfully. I still do enjoy the original flavours, but the new variety of Twistos has won top honours in my heart. [Read more...]

Sun-Maid Raisin Pecan Sticky Toasts Recipe Makes a Quick Kid-Friendly Snack

April 9, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

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Looking for an easy and delicious after-school snack for your kids? Sun-Maid has the perfect solution for you! The company’s Raisin Pecan Sticky Toasts recipe takes mere minutes and is sure to be a kid pleaser.

I recently received some coupons for Sun-Maid Raisin Bread so I could try out the recipe for myself. With sweet honey, real creamy butter and crunchy nuts, I could see that this was one recipe I would enjoy as much as the kids!

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Way Better Snacks Sprouted Chips Provide Whole Grain, Fibre and Nutrients-Giveaway

April 8, 2013 by Kathryn 139 Comments

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For the most part, I eat pretty healthy. I cook meals at home, favour whole grains and love simple, natural food like real butter and homegrown vegetables. But I still like to enjoy a tasty snack every now and again and tortilla chips are one of my all-time favourite indulgences. They may not be the healthiest snack, but they’re just so delicious!

way better snacks multi-grain Now, Way Better Snacks has taken tortilla chips to a new, healthier level with its line of sprouted chips in six delicious varieties: Simply Sweeet Potato, Simply Sunny Multi-Grain, Simply So Sweet Chili, Simply Unbeatable Blues, Simply Beyond Black Bean and No Salt Naked Blues. Recently I received one bag of each of the six flavours of Way Better Snack chips and I could hardly decide which one I wanted to try first.

The first thing I noticed about the chips was the ingredient list. With simple, wholesome ingredients including stone-ground corn, flax seed, brown rice and sea salt, I loved the fact that there was no ingredient in these chips I didn’t recognize. But while natural ingredients are something I love, it is the sprouting process that really makes Way Better Snacks chips so special. [Read more...]

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Earth’s Best Yogurt Puffs are a Delicious Portable Snack-Giveaway

January 31, 2013 by Kathryn 115 Comments

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My boys are huge fans of yogurt. They love the creamy texture, the different fruit varieties and, most of all, the tangy flavour. But while yogurt is a fun and healthy treat at home, it’s not a great choice when we’re on the go. Luckily Earth’s Best is here to help! The company’s new Yogurt Puffs are the perfect portable choice for any yogurt-loving child.

Earth’s Best is taking yogurt above and beyond with these flavorful, bite size morsels. The new Yogurt Puffs combine two favorite yogurt flavors, blueberry and peach, with whole grain oats and flour. Earth’s Best Organic Yogurt Puffs create a mouthwatering, melt-away texture that will have you wanting to steal from your little one! We received the two varieties of Yogurt Puffs to test out and the boys couldn’t wait to open the containers.

Try New Tasty Cereals and Sensibly Delicious Snacks from Kellogg’s

September 27, 2012 by Kathryn

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Some people may think the best thing about being a Kellogger blogger is adorable Kellogg’s Corn Flakes bowls and too-cute vintage Tony the Tiger t-shirts and I have to admit, those little perks are pretty sweet. But for me, the very best thing about being a part of the Kelloggers network is getting to test out all the newest cereals and snacks from Kellogg’s Canada as they’re released. About a month ago, I received a box full of new products to dig into and the boys and I were only too happy to do a little testing.

The first items Zackary and Benjamin reached for were the Kellogg’s Special K Crisps. We’ve had these snack bars containing only 100 calories before but the new Chocolate and Cinnamon Brown Sugar flavours promised to be a hit with the whole family. While the Chocolate Crisps were quite good, it was the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Crisps that I really loved. We enjoyed the bars as an afternoon snack over the next few days.

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Snacking is Healthier and More Fun with Earth’s Best Happy Snax-Giveaway

September 25, 2012 by Kathryn

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earth's best happy snax Snacks are one of those things that my boys and I sometimes have trouble agreeing on. Overall, Zackary and Benjamin are actually pretty good about enjoying healthy treats like fresh fruit and whole-wheat toast. But when they get the chance, they just can’t resist what my oldest son affectionately refers to as “sugary snacks.”

Fortunately, now we have the perfect compromise from Earth’s Best Organic! New Earth’s Best Happy Snax are bite-sized morsels of organic whole grains that come in two kid-friendly flavours: Apple Cinnamon and Graham. My boys were so excited to sit down and snack on these tasty tidbits for their after-school snack. [Read more...]

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Sabra Hummus is a Delicious Rich Dip That’s Better for You-Giveaway

September 8, 2012 by Kathryn

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There are few things I love more than a really good dip for chips or veggies and one of my absolute favourite dips is hummus. Not only is the blend of chickpeas, olive oil and lemon juice delicious; it’s healthy too! Low in fat and a source of protein and fibre…what’s not to love?

red pepper sabra hummus But until recently, I’ve always made my own hummus. I have tried a few different varieties of store-bought hummus in the past and I’ve just never found the taste very good compared to the simple, wholesome taste of the dip I made myself. So when I got the chance to try Sabra hummus, a high-quality brand of hummus made with authentic ingredients and containing no trans fat or cholesterol, I was a little hesitant but eager to see if this would finally be a store-bought brand that I could love. [Read more...]

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To Avocado, With Love! Two Tasty Recipes that Will Win Your Heart

September 2, 2012 by Kathryn

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I’m a late adopter of the avocado, but now that I have welcomed it into my life, I can’t get enough! What makes the avocado rank so high in my books? It’s tasty, good for you, makes you feel full and it’s an amazing portable baby and toddler food.

There are so many health benefits to eating avocados. I’m not a nutritionist or scientist, so you can read this article if you’d like a more in-depth description of what this amazing fruit can do for you but here are the basics. Avocados are full of fibre which helps to keep your “plumbing” running smoothly and keep you feeling full longer. They are also a source of lutein, a carotenoid, which is good for your eyes. I’m sure you’ve heard that taking a Folic Acid (or folate) supplement is a must when you’re pregnant or trying to conceive. Well move over horse pills, avocado has you covered by containing about a quarter of your recommended daily intake of folate. But wait a minute, aren’t avocados high in fat? Yes, they are, but it is good fat – the monounsaturated kind. This kind of fat helps to lower your LDL cholesterol levels (the bad cholesterol) and increase your HDL levels (the good cholesterol). [Read more...]