For someone who isn’t a big fan of ginger, I found these
ginger molasses cookies to be a decent snack. The ginger taste isn’t as heavy
as I expected. In fact, I’d say the ginger is a secondary flavor to the
molasses. As advertised on the package, these cookies are soft-baked, and they
are soft almost to the point of chewy.
The molasses is quite strong in these
cookies so I could definitely see some buyers finding them a bit too sweet. It
is also worth noting that these cookies do tend to crumble, and it is advised
that they are kept in a cool and dry area.
This product gluten-free, non-GMO and nut-free (except
coconut).
I wish I had a better photo of this product, but
unfortunately, by the time I took it home and opened the packet, the cake was…let’s
say, not in the best shape. Aesthetics aside though, Rawesome’s crème-brûlée vegan cake
is delicious. The upper layer is a smooth and creamy mix, while the crust is
made from a combination of cashews and brazil nuts. The cake is rich with many different
flavors with other ingredients such as cocoa, maple syrup and coconut.
A minor complaint from me is
that the single slice serving that I got is quite small. If you’re someone who
loves cakes, you’d probably want to buy a few more packets. Additionally, an
8-serving (medium) or 16-serving (large) version of this product is also
available for purchase.
This
product is vegan-free, and all ingredients are organic. Contains nuts.
When my roommate gets hungry, he
likes to come and into my room looking for snacks. One evening, I answered his
call for hunger and gave him a couple of Delissitude’s carrot pineapple muffins.
“Dude, these are pretty damn good.”
he said.
And he’s right. These muffins are
baked to perfection. They’re soft, munchy, and not too dry. There is a mild
veggie/fruit taste, but Delissitude don’t go overboard with the flavors. In
fact, I didn’t even realize the muffins were baked with pineapple until I
looked at the ingredients list. It is a nice snack to have in the mornings,
along with a good cup of coffee. Delissitude’s carrot pineapple muffins is a
product I would repurchase. I recommend you give it a try.
A couple of weeks ago, I tried and reviewed a couple of
flavors of avocado crisps from Hippie Snacks. I liked the avocado crisps (the
Guacamole flavor in particular), but does Hippie Snacks’ method of creating
fruit & veggie-based crisps work out this time round?
I’m glad to say that the cauliflower crisps live up to their
avocado cousins. The ranch flavor comes through nicely and mixes well with the “roastyness”
of the cauliflower crisp. They are crunchy and will definitely compliment well
with any sort of flavored dips you may have lying about. Despite the ranch
flavor, the crisps are not sour at all which may come as a nice surprise or
disappointment. Hippie Snack’s ranch flavored cauliflower crisps is a great
snack to try.
The appearance of these rolls readily lends itself to toilet
humor, but hey, you should never judge a book by its cover, right? Promise’s
Gluten Free Brioche Chocolate Chip Rolls are gluten free, dairy free,
vegetarian friendly and high in fibre content.
Alright, so the appearance is hilarious, but how’s the
content? Well…it’s okay. The texture is puffy and oddly firm in comparison to
other rolls I’m used to. Despite the chocolate chips, the rolls tasted bland
and dry. The choco chips were mild in terms of sweetness and weren’t crunchy in
the slightest. To be clear, this product is not terrible; my roommate and I
finished the whole pack in a single evening, and he found the rolls to be quite
tasty. But for me, on the whole, Promise’s Brioche Chocolate Chip Rolls are underwhelming.
Delicious. I mean…it’s candy. Healthy, gluten-free candy.
I recommend.
Hmm? What’s that? Review’s too short? Well, alright
then…I’ll do some more reviewing…
If you’re someone who exercises a good amount like me,
chances are you’d have come across those energy chews you can buy at the
counter at sports shops. Honey Stinger’s smoothie chews are pretty much the
same concept. They’re chewy, not too sweet, and easy to consume. In addition to
the fruity flavors, the chews are mixed with honey which is a nice little
touch. Honestly, these smoothie chews are suitable for any occasion. You can
eat a couple after a workout and refill your electrolyte capacity or you can
eat a few when you feel like eating something sweet. They’re tasty either way.
Avocado Crisps by Hippie Snacks are crunchy bites made from
real avocado. Ingredients are plant-based and is non-GMO and gluten-free. This
review will be based on the Sea Salt (Left) flavor and Guacamole (Right) flavor.
When it comes to the Sea Salt flavor, the word that comes to
my mind is “OK”. The texture is nice and crispy, but the flavor is…underwhelming.
The avocado mash is mixed with pumpkin seeds and the taste of those ingredients
come through nicely. But I could barely taste the sea salt. The Sea Salt flavor
is relatively bland, so I do recommend eating them with some sort of dip or
spread.
The Guacamole flavor is definitely the pick of the two. The
texture is pretty much identical, but the flavor is much, much better. You can
taste the sourness or tanginess from the guacamole, and dare I say, has a
slight spicy aftertaste as well. I think the guac and avocado crisp is a
fantastic combo. If you want to try these for yourself, I recommend trying the
Guacamole flavor.
If you’ve ever had the Ferrero Rocher classic confectionery
creation before, GFBs are made with pretty much he same concept. There are of
course, some differences. For one, GFBs are high in nutritious value. Some of
its headline features include vegan-friendly, non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free,
and is also a source of protein and fibre. There is a total of eight flavors of
GFBs. This review will be on ‘Dark Chocolate Almond’ (Left) and ‘Dark Chocolate
Peanut Butter’ (Right).
Let’s start with ‘Dark Chocolate Almond’. This variation is
covered with a layer of almond chips and its taste is prominent in your first
few bites. Once you get to the chewy dark chocolate mix in the interior, that’s
when the flavors begin to mix. There is a good amount of cocoa powder and there
is a slight bitter after-taste. This product does contain organic cane sugar
but honestly, the sweetness isn’t all that noticeable.
‘Dark Chocolate Almond’ flavor is good, but if I’m going to choose
between the two I’m reviewing, I have to take ‘Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter’.
The peanut butter is genius. Instead of almonds, the batter is coated with
peanuts, and the interior batter itself is a fantastic, nicely balanced mix of
peanut butter and dark chocolate. Again, the sweetness is kept at a minimal.
My preference for ‘Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter’
should not take away from ‘Dark Chocolate Almond’. Both flavors are very good
if you feel the need to cure an itchy stomach! All in all, Gluten Free Bites
are highly recommended.
In the genealogical tree of baked goods, Nairn’s Gluten Free
Flatbreads is more closely related to the Cracker family than the Flatbread
family. So…it’s a strange choice to call these cracking delights ‘flatbreads’
if you ask me. Anyway, let’s get to the review, shall we?
Brought to the shores of Canada from our British friends
across the pond, Nairn’s Gluten Free Flatbreads are crispy, fibre-rich,
vegetarian friendly snacks made with gluten free wholegrain oats. There are
three flavors of Nairn’s Gluten Free Flatbreads available on the market:
Original, Rosemary & Sea Salt and Caramelised Onion. This review is based
on the latter two.
Both flavors I’ve tried are nice and crispy, and I am not
exaggerating when I say that they are comparable to regular crackers on the
market. Just like regular crackers, this product shines best when eaten with
something else. Nairn’s Gluten Free Flatbreads are like blank canvases that
allows you mix and match different flavors and different textures. You can
combine them with cheese, sour cream, salad and even meats. They are a
fantastic snack to make for yourself or someone else. I also noticed that the
flatbreads maintain its crispiness after the packet had been opened. I had a
packet opened for a day and the flatbreads were just as crispy. So there’s
absolutely no need to stuff your face from fear of turning stale!
If there is a negative about this product, it is this: I
would say that both flavors are not great when eaten by itself. While the flavors
are there, it is on the mild side. But honestly, I am nitpicking at this point.
If you do decide to buy Nairn’s Gluten Free Flatbreads which I highly
recommend, do yourself a favor by eating them with something else!
I love chocolate chips, but then again, who doesn’t? Made
Good’s soft baked mini chocolate chips combine dark chocolate chips with a
cookie base made from nutritious organic ingredients. It is gluten-free,
nut-free and vegan friendly.
So how does it taste? Just like chocolate chips. I would say
that it is less sweet than the regular variations you can find on the market,
but it does not differ all that much in terms of taste. The big difference
comes in texture. Since these guys are soft-baked, expect these cookies to be
more chewy than crunchy. The cookies are bite-sized and come in neat packets
suitable to pack for road trips, lunch breaks, mid-class snacks or whatever
else you think you’ll need a little food to get by.
The only qualm I have with this product is the price. Retail
price for the 5-pack box is around CAD$5 which I find to be on the pricey side
for a snack I could easily finish in a day or two. But other than that, I’d say
it’s a very good product all round. It’s obvious that Made Good clearly
cares about their consumers and set out to make the best tasting chocolate
chips with the best nutritional value.