Robert's American Gourmet Pirate's Booty, 4-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)

I tried these on a whim after hearing about Veggie Booty for a long time. I knew I wasn't ready for VB, but I could certainly try out a new kind of cheese puff. I previously thought that a day without Cheetos was a day wasted, so this was a big change.

These are the best things ever! They taste like real cheese and there's some variation in the intensity of the flavor - every single one doesn't taste exactly the same. They aren't as crunchy as Cheetos and don't turn your fingers orange!

After trying a couple bags purchased at the grocery store, I decided I loved them enough to invest in this 12-pack from Amazon. Okay, so maybe I went a little wild and had a bag (or two) a day until they were gone - don't judge me!

Try these out! Buy a bag at the grocery store and then get the 12-pack. You'll be very happy that you did!

 

CLIF Kid ZBaR, Variety Pack of Peanut Butter, Chocolate Brownie, and Chocolate Chip, 1.27-Ounce Bars (Pack of 48)

I guess the most important thing to start with is - my kids LOVE Z-Bars. They were introduced to these early and as far as they know, this is what granola/snack bars are. They find other, more sugar-laden, bars a little too much. I was pleasantly surprised to find this and am more than happy to ply them with this healthier alternative.

These are a great tasty snack and pretty portable. They only suffer in the hot weather when they get a melty. Otherwise, they hold the kids over from 10AM to lunch on most days. Also, the 140 calories makes them a nice snack for adults too when you're not up for a 200+ calorie bar.

I guess it's important to note the price as well. The value is great (especially if you subscribe) for a this amount of bars.

But, I repeat, the kids LOVE them - 5-stars!

Sahale Snacks, Variety Pack of 5 Flavors, 2-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 10)

Before stumbling upon this brand I struggled to find a satisfying snack for the afternoon. Some bored me after a couple of weeks, others were not fulfilling. Sahale has created a product that covers both of these points, since the flavors used are striking and half a pouch (this is the serving size) is enough to make the hunger go away. On top of that, they are a great healthy option, since their fat content comes in its majority from unsaturated fats and they are low sodium.

The option of having five different combinations of flavors also helps with the "not getting bored" part. Although some combinations are better than others, there is only one that I did not enjoy. Here are my comments on the five varieties from best to worst:

Sing Buri - The combination of cashews and peanuts with the pineapple works extremely well. They have a little kick but they are not too spicy.

Soledad - I tried this blend before buying the variety pack and it was what prompted me to look further into Sahale's products. The moment I saw on the pouch that the almond blend included dates and balsamic vinegar, I could not resist. The red pepper gives this combination a pretty significant touch of spiciness, making it the hottest one of the bunch.

Valdosta - This is the blend I expected the least from, since I am not a big pecan fan, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cranberries and orange zest bring forward the best in the nuts and provide a much welcomed sweetness.

Ksar - Pistachios and figs sounds like an awkward combination, but it is better than one may think. Again, there is some heat from the harissa, but it is kept at reasonable levels.

Socorro - I love macadamia nuts, but they do not combine well with mango and papaya. This is the only blend in the variety pack that I do not enjoy and I would not buy it by itself.

The bottom line is that if you like exotic flavor combinations and enjoy spicy food, you should give these products a try. Otherwise, I recommend you to look elsewhere.