Last week I picked up a Whole Food Energy Bar (chocolate flavor) made by Vega. At first glance it had the makings of a healthy and wholesome snack: 10g raw protein. 6g fibre, sweetened with dates and agave nectar as opposed to refined suger. What could go wrong?
I don't know what went wrong but something did. Let's just say that I am definitely not a fan of these as a snack or a source of protein. Thumbs down! (Barkley won't even eat 'em...j/k)
Next up was Sicilian Eggplant Caponata with pine nuts and sultanas by Wildly Delicious Fine Foods. I actually found this on clearance at Shoppers Drug Mart and with The Boyfriend's eager approval (he'll eat anything spread on fresh bread!) I decided to give it a try.
This spread is surprising low in calories and sugar per serving (bonus!) and would make a good appetizer served on top of the fresh walnut muesli bread I spied at the market today. All in all a thumbs up, although I would probably try another flavor next time around.
The last item that I decided to sample was Not Nuts! Mountain Mambo Nut Free Trail Mix by a company called Enjoy Life Foods.
With a blend of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, apples, cranberries and chocolate chips and the fact that they are gluten, nut, dairy and soy free (made in a dedicated facility) what's not to love! In fact having been left home alone with the open package I keep finding my hand sneaking in for another taste. I give this a whole-hearted two thumbs up!!
Needless to say I am really enjoying my self-appointed role of Whole Food Sampler!!
So tell me, what new items have you sampled lately? Anything out there that you recommend that I try (or turn on my heels and walk away from)?
The nut free trail mix looks so yummy! I love trail mix of all kinds, so this would definitely be a winner for me!
ReplyDeleteI love the Enjoy Life foods! They make some great cookies too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you tried the Vega bar because I almost picked one up this weekend! The trail mix looks really tasty. I purchased quite a few new things this weekend but I'm trying to wait till Tuesday (my 'new' day) to try them all!
ReplyDeleteThese are great reviews! I did ALL of these items. I'm definitely going to give the trail mix a try!
ReplyDeleteI recently tried that same bar and didn't like it. I did recently start using so delicious coconut creamer in my coffee and I really like it.
ReplyDeleteI've never met a trail mix I didn't like...the No Nuts! mix looks delicious. I don't think I've tried something new in quite awhile...time for a special purchase!
ReplyDeletebarkley is so adorable! :) i recently tried snikiddy baked cheese fries & they were AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteooh, I tried Rob's Really Good Chocolate Tea yesterday (its iced tea). I thought it would be weird, but it was GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteI love being able to review new foods and try out new finds. I've heard a lot of miss comments on the Vega bars. Everything else sounds good.
ReplyDeleteYou are an excellent whole food sampler! Sorry the bars didn't work out (that picture of Barley with it is SOOOO cute!)
ReplyDeleteMy local Loblaws carries just about every Enjoy Life product EXCEPT the trail mixes. I'm dying to try them!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a great role to have! ;) I haven't tried the Whole Food Energy bar but I can't say now that I ever will. The other two things look amazing though -- especially the trail mix! I'm always looking for new types to try!
ReplyDeleteI like Amazing Grass bars. The eggplant spread looks/sounds delicious! I'd love to be a whole foods sampler. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am all about trying new fruits and veggies that I find at my local farmer's market and supermarket... this year my favorite find was kiwi berries... they are only in season 2X a year, but they are worth the wait.
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