Black Friday may be over, but the holiday sales are still going on at many stores. If you`re the type who does last minute shopping, then you`ll probably want to toss a few snack sized treats in your purse to get you through waiting in those long lines when it comes to check out. You can even conveniently keep them in your car for the kids, as well, outside of the holiday season. Here`s some snacks that I was sent to try out that are perfect to bring with you while on the go:
Go Organically® Fruit Snacks are USDA-certified organic, made with real fruit purées and real fruit juices. These tasty smart and delicious treats include 100% of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C and are an excellent source of Vitamins A and E. Go Organically® Fruit
Snacks are GMO-free, gluten-free, preservative-free and made with natural flavors and colors from natural sources. Not to mention, each individual pack is only 70 calories, making them a smart
snacking choice for your purse.
Viki`s Granola is the fastest growing granola brand in the US – it`s a great tasting, gluten-free, and made with 100% ALL NATURAL ingredients. 1.5oz On-the-go Packs are perfectly portioned and great to throw in your bag for
snacking any time of day! Available in Original, Blueberry Almond, Maple Cranberry, Banana Walnut & Apple Cinnamon at retailers nationwide and online at
www.VikisFoods.com MSRP: $11.99 / (10) 1.5oz bags
For the perfect fruity taste to boost your energy,
Welch`s® Fruit Snacks are Fat Free, Gluten Free, contain No Preservatives and provide 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 25% of Vitamins A and E. Welch`s® Fruit
Snacks are sure to delight your family with the 11 different varieties, delicious taste and quality that can only be Welch`s®. (MSRP: 10ct Box with 0.9oz Pouches / $2.99)
Keep pantries stocked with refreshing
Sparkling Ice Essence of for last minute shopping trips! Unsweetened, naturally flavored, zero-calories and no artificial colors or preservatives. Comes in four varieties including non-flavored, lemon lime, peach and tangerine - a collection of fun, refreshing and simple sparkling waters. Great alternative to soda/energy drinks/or sugary juices. Available at retailers nationwide ($1.19-1.29/bottle)
I was excited to receive this package because 1) I snack
a lot more than I care to admit and 2) I`m a mom of an almost 3 year old and almost 9 year old. So snacks that are on the health
ier side of things are a huge plus, but not a must in my house. The fruit snack by both Welch`s and Go Organically were amazing! They each had their own flavor, but normally when snacks are "
healthier" they taste funny. Not these. In fact, after I tried my share of samples and put them in the snack drawer, my husband and kids gobbled them up like crazy! Those were a hit all the way around in our house. The package is small so you don`t eat a lot at one, but they`re full of flavor that make them rather enjoyable to consume.
Next up I tried the granola samples. I got the apple and cinnamon mix and the blueberry almond mix. Both tasted absolutely delicious! While you can mix a little milk with them in a bowl and eat them like cereal, I actually chose to eat mine straight out the package - delicious! If I had to choose one, though, the blueberry would definitely be my favorite since I`m a sucker for blueberries!
And finally, I tried the Sparkling Ice drinks. These weren`t bad, but I didn`t go crazy over them. Basically, these are flavored sparkling water. They`re unsweetened, which is healthier, but is probably why I didn`t go nuts over them as I enjoy the "bad" stuff that has sweeteners in them. Like I said, they`re not bad, but the flavor is something that takes getting used to if you`re a soda and sugary drink type person.
Overall each snack was different, but yet, very enjoyable. Everything I received was fresh and had a good time before it expired - not that it lasted long in my house anyway. I love having snacks I can keep in my purse while we`re on the go, running errands, and getting our holiday shopping done; especially when my impatient children are with me. Needless to say, each item on this list is recommended from my family!