Showing posts with label healthiest breakfast foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthiest breakfast foods. Show all posts

Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookies, Fruit & Nut, 3-Ounce Individually Wrapped Cookies (Pack of 12)

Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookies, Fruit & Nut, 3-Ounce Individually Wrapped CookiesI bought these on a whim, and they're pretty good. There's no mistaking them for a dessert cookie, but they are moist and taste good. They taste a lot like a really good bran muffin, but with a more dense texture. My kids won't eat them, but that leaves more for me.

I ordered Erin Baker's fruit & nut cookies at a discounted price because Amazon said the item was near its sell-by date. I was nervous about doing so -afraid I might have to scarf down a dozen cookies all at once because they were about to expire. But the cookies arrived at the beginning of September, and the expiration date isn't until Nov. 11. Plenty of time, especially since these cookies taste so good, they won't last long!

I haven't tried any other Erin Baker cookies, but I definitely recommend the Fruit & Nut flavor. They have a spicy aroma and a chewy, moist texture, with just the right amount of tender fruit. The density reminds me somewhat of an Odwalla bar, but without the overpowering soy taste of an Odwalla.

These cookies can serve as a meal replacement. They are filling, and with more nutrition than you might think (6 grams of protein). The only reason I didn't give these cookies five stars is that they're a bit higher in calories (290) than a typical granola bar or protein bar. But taste-wise, they're just about perfect.

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The cookie is true to it description. Has a good taste with a equal distribution of ingredients. I find them satisfying.

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I am so addicted to these cookies! Love them! They are great for a meal substitute or snack . Not too sweet-just right. They are good for you too. What else could you want? No more dessert store bought cookies for us. One cookie and a glass of milk is pretty filling for me as the cookies are sizable. My son likes two at a time though. (Sometimes I do too!) We have disabilities in our home so 'easy' is a word we love. At first we tried the Morning Glory Cookies and loved those so ordered 4 more different kinds, caramel apple, banana nut, peanut butter with chocolate, fruit and nut . We all loved them all. The Caramel Apple went first though. My son's favorites are caramel apple, peanut butter with chocolate and banana nut. Frozen we heat in microwave 25 seconds. You really must freeze these because they are all natural. Someone said it reminded them of fruitcake but I didn't think that. I really like this one. I like the texture of the nuts in it. I want one right now but unfortunately we are out Darn it! It is not one of my son's favorites but mine and my Mom's. Do not hesitate to try these in any flavor. They are a bargain. We are getting the automatic monthly shipping next month which is even more of a bargain and will order probably 10 packages at least, for 3 people. I told you we love them!

IMPORTANT FOLLOW-UPI felt this was important to add. I had not finished my test yet so did not mention it before. I have a rare bile duct disease from a "botched' surgery. I have to be very careful what I eat or I get terrible pains and cramping and am prone to getting pancreatitis. The list of what I can eat is very short. I loved these so decided to eat mostly just the cookies for a week, if I could, without having any pains and still feel like I always do , which is really pretty awful. I felt they are nutritious and I would drink LOTS of liquids with them as the fiber can be very constipating, and of course, take vitamins. Not only did I feel better and had more energy than before but I had NO stomach pains at all. I can't remember the last time when I have gone a week without pains. I expected some but there were none. I will say, I did not miss other foods either and actually craved these cookies. I love sweets but have to be careful and these are enough sweet to satisfy me. My son brought a cake home and I found it to be almost sickeningly sweet and no nutritional value. With the cookies It just feels like I am eating well and enjoying it immensely at the same time. (Oh, I was 'regular" as well). These will continue to be a large part of my diet. It is so wonderful to feel better, have more energy and not have the horrible pains. Now if I can afford to buy as many as I need and for my Mom and son! I really need at least 5 cookies most days (3 meals a day plus 2 snacks) if I eat nothing else . Actually the price is very affordable for most at about 1.00 a cookie and less if you get automatic ordering which I am going to do at the first of every month. I can't believe I just now heard of these on Amazon! I am thankful to Erin for developing these cookies which are literally changing my life. God bless you Erin, and your business.

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I bought Erin Baker's breakfast cookies for my teenage daughters who are in swim team and leave for practice early in the morning. This made for a very convenient breakfast for them after their practice and morning workouts! Paired with milk or a piece of fruit, this was definitely a filling and satisfying breakfast for them.

We enjoy the moistness, density and great flavor of fruit and nut. We have tried other flavors, but this one rates top of the list. We also feel it's a healthy option for "on the run" mornings.

GIVE THEM A TRY!!!

Goji Berry Cookies: Goji Ginger Walnut (4 bags, 64 cookies total)

Goji Berry Cookies: Goji Ginger WalnutThese goji berry cookies are absolutely delicious and a feel-good snack. Two cookies satisfy my sweet tooth and the organic ginger is helping with my tummy issues. A friend who is going through chemo says they help her stomach feel better too, plus the antioxidants are good for all of us. My grandkids love them and they really are a guilt-free treat.

Special K Protein Shakes, 4 Count Bottles (Pack of 6)

Special K Protein Shakes, Strawberry, 4-Count BottlesI have been a slim fast drinker for years. One taste of this shake and I'm hooked! I like to put it in the freezer for about 30 min. before drinking it so it is nice and COLD. I love chocolate so the milk chocolate flavor is my pick. It is a much smoother chocolate than the slim fast milk chocolate. I just wish it came in 6 or bonus 8 pack like the slim fast. So far I've only seen it in 4 pack. Because of this it is a bit more costly than slim fast. But again the taste is much better. I highly recommend it!!

While this protien shake is one of the better tasting I've had, it's not a real protien shake. This only has 10grams of protien compared to most shakes that have about 30g and up.

The real "keep away" factor for me is that this shake has 29 g of carbs/ 18 g of this is SUGAR. If you're serious about weight loss, there are much better protien shakes on the market.

Try EAS Whey Protien It comes in a bag and each serving contains 170 calories/only 3 grams of carbs and 30g of protein. I haven't tried chocolate but vanilla is very tasty, especially with (skim)or almond milk.

In response to a user comment, yes this product is marketed as an "appetite suppressor" rather than protein shake however, if you're trying to lose weight you will need to avoid sugary products, such as this. Spring for a protein shake with MORE protein and LESS sugar. The EAS Whey Protein will NOT taste as good Special K drinks do taste much better that is for sure (18 grams of sugar!). Sometimes as a 'treat' I will take 1 scoop EAS Whey Protein (chocolate) , 1 banana, 1 cup almond milk and 1 cup ice blend well in a blender and you have a DELICIOUS and HEALTHY protein shake.

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I had tried drinking Slim Fast in the past as a replacement for breakfast, but the "tinny" taste made me gag. The Special K drinks taste just like having chocolate milk! As some of the other reviewers noted, they do taste much better ice cold than at room temp. I have also added some of the shake to my morning coffee as a replacement for creamer/sugar, and that was great too!

My only complaint is that I don't feel very full after drinking them like I do with some of the other shakes I've tried. If I workout in the morning and then drink this for breakfast, I'm hungry again about an hour later. I think maybe they would be better as a mid-afternoon snack to fight off those 4:00 munchies instead of a meal replacement.

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i don't understand how people can drink this and say it taste like strawberry milk. it has a nasty medicine after taste. (yuck!) i prefer the french vanilla flavor. if you wanna try a strawberry protein shake that actually taste like strawberry milk, try gnc's lean shake strawberries & cream. that's good stuff plus it has more protein than special k's protein shakes.

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Out of the three flavors available, the Special K Milk Chocolate Shake is my favorite. The chocolate flavor is rich and smooth. It isn't too sweet or too bitter and doesn't taste artificial. I would recommend keeping these shakes stored in the fridge since they taste best cold.

Amazing Grass Organic Green SuperFood Whole Food Energy Bar, 12-Count Bars

Amazing Grass Organic Green SuperFood Whole Food Energy Bar, 12-Count BarsThis product (original flavor) does not have a sweet taste. I enjoy the green nutty taste. I like this product because it is GF, dairy free, and especially corn free. The company told me this is corn free. Because the bar is not heavy in protein, I do not get a sleepy feeling after eating this product. Everyone's body is different, but this product does not make me feel sluggish. Also, Amazon's pricing makes eating healthy affordable. Thank you Amazon!

Update July 2011. Amazon must have changed the vendor. The price now is more expensive and does not offer you a subscriber discount.

Update May 2013: Now back on subscribe and save...yeah!

I brought these at a local health food store since they were the only ones that weren't peanut butter or chocolate flavored, or didn't have several lines of "extra" ingredients in them. These are on the savory side of the flavor spectrum, if you like the sweeter granola/energy/fiber bars, these will be on the bland side. The best way to describe the taste is that they taste like they look green. I found these were much more filling that traditional granola bars with less calories, fat, and additives. However, they are on the pricey side. I keep these handy in my car and purse to prevent hungry trips to fast food restaurants when time is short.

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I purchased these energy bars because I like the Amazing Green Energy drink made by the same company. The bars taste very good and give me a good "raw" energy during my 40 mile bike rides. I would recommend them to anyone that is interested in a not too sweet, raw, energy boots during physical activities, or just for a quick snack between meals to keep your hunger at bay.

Liz L

Wilmington NC

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I have never eaten the nutrition bars (no matter what brand) and wanted to give them a try. I use the Amazing Grass dried wheatgrass powder in my smoothies in the morning and decided to try the bars. They have a very dense texture, and I needed a lot of water in order to eat a fourth or half of a bar. I purchased the 12-count package and ended up giving away most of the bars. I just found them to be too difficult to eat.

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Most of the "Energy" bars found in supermarkets are so full of refined sugars and processed ingredients that they're hard to digest and actually slow you down. These are full of raw, high-net-gain ingredients, so the body can digest them easily and get that energy you need and/or really curb hunger between meals. I buy them via Amazon because I get a better price than at most health food stores and because they're somewhat hard to find. I definitely recommend them and try to keep some around for quick snacks on the go.

KIND Fruit & Nut, Variety Pack, 18-Count Bars

KIND Fruit & Nut, Variety Pack, 18-Count BarsI love that these bars strive to be on the low end of the Glycemic Index (meaning they don't spike your blood sugar levels) and that they use nuts as the base, rather than grains. Although they are more pricey than some other bars (and I am a poor college student) they remain my favorite.

I bought the Almond & Walnut & Macadamia + Protein [12 pack], not the "item being reviewed" Fruit & Nut [18 pack]. I purchased these at the $1.10 price per bar that I used to pay ten years ago at Walmart; which is a good deal when you like quality nut bars, and can't find them for under $2.50-$3.00 @ Starbucks. I carry my own bar now to enjoy with their expensive coffee~~~

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The price is just okay, but you do get a variety. They are harder to find as my local Starbucks keeps running out. So ordering them from Amazon is a great option.

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get any other flavor, not sure and maybe I didn't read far enough.... there is only 2 flavors in variety and neither would count as even close to a fav

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I agree with Noahit is my fault that I didn't read the "small print" stating that there are only 2 "varieties" of bars in this package... The two most boring ones, on top of that. Calling this "variety pack" is quite misleading. I usually like Kind bars, but have only tried a few varieties. I would not have bought the two that came in this package, b/c they sound already less exciting and more like a regular nut bar from whatever manufacturer. In fact, they underwhelmed me, to say the least.

So if you want to buy kind bars, either buy the variety you want, or look for a true variety (tasting) pack.

Erewhon Honey Crispy Brown Rice with Mixed Berries, Gluten Free, 9.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Erewhon Honey Crispy Brown Rice with Mixed Berries, Gluten Free, 9.5-Ounce BoxesThis is a wonderful GF cereal! It is crunchy, a touch sweet, and the fruit is a wonderful addition. This is the first GF cereal that my son will really eat. He frequently has 2 bowls, and he does not eat much! Highly recommend.

Because of mutliple food allergies I seek out simple breakfast cereals with minimal added ingredients. For a sweetened rice cereal with added fruit, this is an excellent choice. It is low in fat and low in sodium and of course gluten free with 120 calories, 100 mg sodium, and 1 g fiber per 1 cup serving. The cereal itself has a nice crunchy texture. I eat mine with Rice Dream rice milk and thoroughly enjoy the dried fruit pieces.Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice with Mixed Berries, Gluten Free, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Ingredients: organic brown rice, organic brown rice syrup, honey, freeze dried blueberries, freeze dried raspberries, freeze dried strawberries, sea salt, natural flavor.

I have been purchasing this prodcut from Amazon.com for several years and their packaging and shipping of this product has improved so there is little crushing of the cereal boxes in shipment now (some of my early shipment configurations left the boxes distressed). Amazon's price is hard to beat and the service is always fast and reliable.

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Its very hard to find good tasting foods that are gluten free but this one is.

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I'm not used to gluten free, brown rice cereals but have been trying to incorporate them into my diet because of stomach problems. I didn't like this that much and won't repurchase. I detected a light, bitter aftertaste and the berries literally gagged me. I like chewy berries in my cereal, not extreme dried to the point of crunch/dissolve and they were a touch sour on some and overpowering in taste. Yuck. The sweetness was so miniscule I ended up adding more sugar. Really wasn't for me and just my personal opinion.

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Have been eating this cereal for a while now. I can't have gluten or dairy so I eat this with water instead. Add a little sugar and it's great!

Nature's Path Organic Instant Hot Oatmeal Pouch Flax Plus, 8-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)

Nature's Path Organic Instant Hot Oatmeal Pouch Flax Plus, 8-Count BoxesI have never really liked the taste or texture of oatmeal so for years avoided it. Over the past year, I got the health bug and tried about 5 different varieties of oatmeals didn't like any of them until I came across this one, Nature's Path Organic, which is absolutely the best. I eat it every morning, sometimes also as a snack, and add a few blueberries to it. This oatmeal is awesome, try it, you will not be disappointed.

This tastes great and is easy to prepare. I am not usually one for instant oatmeal, but this cereal is different. I make it with milk instead of water, and, even my husband, who is a fussy eater, loves it. No sugar is needed to be added.

Purchasing it at Amazon was easy and saved money over purchasing individual boxes in the supermarket.

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This caught my eye at the grocery store because of the flax seed ingredient. I was shocked that it tasted better then I expected. It's the best oatmeal I've found and a new favorite in the house.

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My daughter and I love this organic and healthy oatmeal. I do agree with other reviewers that the flax seeds should be ground rather than whole, but we just add some to our bowl... It tastes terrific with a bit of honey or sugar, and some fruit. No aftertaste. Consistent flavor.

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We enjoy the taste and, having flax in it, is good for you. We can take care of our bodies and like the taste. A win-win!

Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries Blueberry Frosted -- 11 oz

Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries Blueberry Frosted -- 11 ozConsistently on Amazon, the sugar-coated toaster pastries are cheaper than the exact same item without the sugar coating. Why is the healthier version cheaper? These toaster pastries are too sweet, but would be perfect without the sugar coating.

Earth's Best Junior Baby Food Organic My First Soup, 6 Ounce Jars (Pack of 12)

Earth's Best Junior Baby Food Organic My First Soup, Country Vegetable Chicken, 6 Ounce JarsMy son is a picky eater, and especially hates eating textured/dry food. Since I knew he liked butternut squash, I decided to try this flavor out and sure enough he loved it!

The soup has meat and grains, so he's getting all of the food groups, and it's easy enough for him to swallow.

If you have a picky eater like I do, I definitely recommend this flavor for your baby!

The product description does not list the ingredients so here they are:

Ingredients: Organic Vegetables (Organic Peas, Organic Carrots), Water, Organic Ground Chicken, Organic Whole Oat Flour, Organic Split Pea Powder.

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This is my kids favorite jarred baby food. I make most of the food at home and in a pinch I revert to Butternut Squash bisque, most other jarred baby food are unpalatable. This is creamy and has chicken and veggies. So it's a win

I usually used to buy this from Babies r us, but with subscribe and save plus the shipping home factor has made amazon.com a fav shopping site.

Tip to make this more calorific: once my baby got to 11 mos and wanted more chunkier food, I used to mash up an egg yolk ( boiled) with a splash of whole milk and make it into a paste, pour in warm Bisque and thicken with oatmeal or brown rice cereal . (disclaimer: my kids have never been allergic to milk or eggs and I started them on it pretty early, you might wanna add formula)

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My son loves this "soup". The consistency of the soup is basically the same as thick, smooth baby food (it just doesn't have any chunky bits of food in it as most Stage 3 baby foods do, which qualifies it as a "soup" apparently). When my son was 8 months old, he had a hard time adjusting to chunky foods (gagging and choking, etc.), but I needed to buy him some protein-rich baby foods, as we were weaning.

I was also buying the Sweet Potato and Chicken meal (stage 2), but I really wanted the larger serving that this jar offered. Upon comparing the nutritional content on the two jars, I discovered that this soup has as much protein per serving as the actual meal labeled as Sweet Potato and Chicken perfect!

I was slightly concerned that the "cinnamon" might cause him gas issues or digestive discomfort (it does me sometimes and he is a spitter-upper), but he has no problems whatsoever. And he LOVES the taste. He will eat a whole jar in no time flat (at room temperature, me spooning it in).

My son is now almost 14 months old. He is in the 95% for height and 55% for weight. He has never really adjusted to chunky baby food, which I can't explain, as he now eats finger foods, bananas, berries, pb&j, mac and cheese, chicken, etc. just fine self-feeding. But I still use these Earth's Best Soups pretty much daily to supplement his dinner, to make sure he keeps his weight up to how fast he is growing. He eats on his own for awhile and then I feed him a jar of soup. He still loves them and it is great having an easy source of protein on hand.

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My daughter likes this but prefers the chunkier texture of the EB chicken & stars. This was good when she didn't have teeth and wasn't a good chewer like she is now.