Have you heard of Healthy snacks, which are Tasty as well? - Let us introduce you to SmartEats !!! - By Monica Saigal
Recently
we got a box of 'SmartEats' with different types of healthy snacks.
This brand is getting very popular in short span of time and we also
thought of trying the same. These snacks are preservative free and made
of whole grains, transfat free... and hence these snacks cannot be
compared to common bakery items...Here is what Monica says about SmartEats...
Oatmeal Chewy Cookies (A delicious, healthy & crunchy cookie packed with nuts and raisins):
The mix of dry resins and nuts add a good aroma to these cookies. These cookies taste great, but are a bit hard. The ingredients used in the cookies look interesting, and it's a good choice to have them with milk/tea.
Parsley Pepper Crackers (An ideal tea time snack with a combination of herbs & cheese in whole wheat base):
Oatmeal Chewy Cookies (A delicious, healthy & crunchy cookie packed with nuts and raisins):
The mix of dry resins and nuts add a good aroma to these cookies. These cookies taste great, but are a bit hard. The ingredients used in the cookies look interesting, and it's a good choice to have them with milk/tea.
Parsley Pepper Crackers (An ideal tea time snack with a combination of herbs & cheese in whole wheat base):
Using pepper to season crackers seems to be very innovative idea, and the crackers are tasty, though a bit dry. This could make for a very interesting snack, if accompanied by a salsa or garlic dip.
Very Berry Strawberry (Specially dehydrated fruit with all the micronutrients intact. Great for having around the year):
Dried prunes have always been a favorite choice for healthy snacking. So this pack of dried strawberries comes as a refreshing change. They have a nice taste and texture & leave one feeling quite satisfied after a munch. This packet of strawberries is very tempting and you won't stop eating those until the packet is empty. The price tag is on the higher side, but considering the quantity of strawberries, it may just be worth it.
Dried prunes have always been a favorite choice for healthy snacking. So this pack of dried strawberries comes as a refreshing change. They have a nice taste and texture & leave one feeling quite satisfied after a munch. This packet of strawberries is very tempting and you won't stop eating those until the packet is empty. The price tag is on the higher side, but considering the quantity of strawberries, it may just be worth it.
Yummy Jaipuri Mixture (A roasted… not fried, mix of delicious and healthy lientils, seeds, grams & peanuts) :
A
nice blend of nuts and lentils that provides a healthy snacking option
for all weight watchers. This snack goes well with a cup of tea and
drinks alike. Although it may look similar to many other mixtures you can get in the market, but what makes these different is the way they are prepared -- these are preservative free and made
of whole grains & of course are transfat free..
A good preparation with the right blend of sugar and spice. The flavor of honey and tanginess of chilly have been well blended to make an interesting preparation out of regular nuts. Sprinkled sesame seeds add both to the visual appeal and taste of these nuts.
A
low calorie mix of healthy lentil, this roasted snack is a weight
watcher’s delight. It has the right amount of crunchiness with a balanced use of spices. This snack should go down well with most healthy eaters
who like to watch what they consume. This can also be served as an
interesting snack with drinks, with a few add-ons like onion, green
chilies & lemon juice.
Monica's picks -
Favorite Snack: Lean Bean Mix
Healthy bite at Office: Very Berry Strawberry
Preferred energizing snack: Honey Chilly Nuts
Some tips by Monica -
1.
Soak ‘Oatmeal Chewy’ in half a bowl of cold milk and let them
dissolve. Add a few freshly chopped walnuts and you have a healthy bowl
of cereal for breakfast. Tip: A spoon of honey could be added to satisfy
that craving for something sweet.
2.
Cut the Pepper crackers into half, top them with thinly cut slices of
cheese or low fat cottage-cheese and top up with a mix of finely chopped
tomatoes & onion. Garnish it with a drop of tomato sauce and a
coriander leaf. You have a ready to pop-in snack. For the very weight
conscious, this cracker could be served with homemade salsa dip.
About Monica : Monica is a Senior Editor with an international publishing firm having vast experience in various genres of the publishing. With an inclination towards creative arts, she likes to pursue her passion for painting & innovative ways of gift-wrapping. Having taken to the culinary world at a very early age, in her free time, she likes to experiment with the ingredients in her kitchen and loves to cook for her friends and family. In her words 'Cooking is the best stress buster...'. Check out more...
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