We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Viki’s Granola was inspired by a mom who was baking a batch of homemade granola for a school fund raiser. The brand is NonGMO Project Verified , Certified Gluten-Free, and kosher certified (OK). The flavors are available in 12-ounce or 1.5 ounce grab-and-go bags which are perfect for snacking or as a lunchbox treats.Viki’s Granola is available in 5 flavors. Each one is excellent and all are sodium free.
Original Honey: ¼ cup has 150 calories, 4 grams of sugar and 2 grams of fiber.
Blueberry Almond: ¼ cup has 150 calories, 4 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber.
Maple Cranberry: ¼ cup has 160 calories, 5 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber.
Banana Walnut: ¼ cup has 150 calories, 4 grams of sugar and 2 grams of fiber.
Apple Cinnamon: ¼ cup has 150 calories, 5 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber.
Viki’s Granola can be used on all the traditional ways granola is eaten but the company also suggests stretching your creativity and substituting the granola for breadcrumbs on chicken, using it to stuff the core of a baked apple, tossing some into a muffin or pancake recipe, or using a sprinkle over a salad. This brand is worth a try.
Barbara’s was founded in the 1970s when the first generation of foodies was looking for more natural, less processed food. Today, Barbara’s continues that commitment and they have just released a line of lower-sugar cereals. All are whole grain, NonGMO Project Verified and kosher certified (OU). When you read the ingredient list for any Barbara’s products all terms that might be unfamiliar are defined, example: sodium phosphate (leavening agent) or ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Going this extra step provides transparency and gives you confidence about the ingredients in the food you are buying.
Better Than Granola Oats & Honey is based in whole grain oats and wheat. A 2/3 cup serving has 210 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, 38 grams of carb (7 grams sugar and 6 grams fiber), 140 milligrams of sodium and 170 milligrams of potassium.
Did you know a puffin is a small bird with colonies along the coast of Maine? Kids will enjoy the puffin facts found on the cereal box.
Puffins Original has 110 calories in a ¾ cup serving, 1 gram of fat, 3 grams of protein, 24 grams of carb (5 grams sugar and 5 grams fiber), 170 milligrams of sodium and 105 milligrams of potassium.
Puffins Cinnamon has 90 calories in a ¾ cup serving, 1 gram of fat, 2 grams of protein, 25 grams of carb (6 grams sugar and 5 grams fiber), 150 milligrams of sodium and 45 milligrams of potassium. Our 6 year old taster declared this her favorite.Snackimals are just that, animal shaped cereal. Kids will enjoy discovering information about endangered animals and playing games on the cereal box. Snackimals are certified USDA Organic.
Snackimals Chocolate Chip has 110 calories in a ¾ cup serving, 0.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein, 25 grams of carb (7 grams sugar and 3 grams fiber), 80 milligrams of sodium and 85 milligrams of potassium.
Snackimals Vanilla Blast has 110 calories in a ¾ cup serving, 0.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein, 26 grams of carb (7 grams sugar and 3 grams fiber), 80 milligrams of sodium and 80 milligrams of potassium.
