Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

My son is starting to have a growth spurt and it seems like he is constantly on the search for something to eat. The challenge for me is to find non-junky snacks that will help fill him up. At Expo West I found a delicious snack for him with natural ingredients: Brave Good Kind Tender Chicken Bites.

When I first heard about these chicken bites, I was a little skeptical. While I am a fan of beef jerky, I have never tried a chicken version. However, we found these Tender Chicken Bites to be quite tasty. They really are tender, unlike many other types of tough jerky that can be difficult to chew. Each bite is very flavorful-my son could not stop eating them!

Brave Good Kind Tender Chicken Bites are available in three flavors:

• Original
• Hot Honey
• Teriyaki

We enjoyed all of the flavors, but the Hot Honey was our favorite. It was not too spicy (at least to our palate), but had a nice little bite.

Brave Good Kind products have all-natural ingredients that are minimally processed. The chicken they use is raised without antibiotics. Each serving of the Tender Chicken Bites contains 9-10 grams of protein, which makes it a great snack choice to keep you satiated. These snacks are also gluten-free and do not contain MSG. If you are looking for a healthier version of jerky, I would definitely check out Brave Good Kind!

Where To Purchase Brave Good Kind Products

Brave Good Kind products are available through their online store or at a store near you.

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Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

ExpoWest is happening this week, and one of the many exhibitors that will be showcasing their natural food products will be Mary’s Gone Crackers. Mary’s Gone Crackers are organic, plant-based and gluten-free. I had the opportunity to try out a few different varieties, and they are not your “ordinary” crackers.

The “Original” Mary’s Gone Crackers contain four key, whole ingredients – brown rice, quinoa, flax and sesame seeds. They come in four flavors:

• Original
• Jalapeno
• Black Pepper
• Herb

The Super Seed Mary’s Gone Crackers add pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds to the mix. They come in five flavors:

• Classic
• Everything
• Seaweed & Black Sesame
• Basil & Garlic
• Rosemary

As you can see, these hearty crackers are packed full of seeds and goodness. They are the perfect snack for when you are craving something crunchy.

We also tried Mary’s Gone Crackers Real Thin Crackers. I would say these crackers have more “kid appeal”. They come in the following flavors:

• Tomato Basil
• Olive Oil + Black Pepper
• Chipotle
• Sea Salt
• Garlic Rosemary

These snackable crackers contain chia seeds, which I am trying to incorporate more of in my diet. The two flavors we tried, Garlic Rosemary and Chipotle, are both savory and satisfying.

I made a simple mini charcuterie plate with Mary’s Gone Crackers, cheese, salami and grapes. These crackers would also pair well with hummus!

Where To Purchase Mary’s Gone Crackers

Mary’s Gone Crackers are available for purchase through their online store or at a store near you.

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Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Expo West is fast-approaching, and I am looking forward to attending in-person after a three year hiatus. I cannot wait to connect with more natural food brands and share about them with you. Today I am talking about one of the hundreds of exhibitors, Dewey’s Bakery. For those of you in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dewey’s probably needs no introduction. The first Dewey’s Bakery opened there in 1930!

Dewey’s sent us an assortment of their Cookie Thins in the following flavors:

• Triple Ginger (*Please note that the packaging shown for this flavor is being updated to the new packaging shown for the other flavors.)
• Salted Caramel
• Meyer Lemon
• Toasted Coconut
• Brownie Crisp

After sampling these delectable flavors, it is truly difficult to choose one standout. Dewey’s Bakery Cookie Thins are all delightfully thin and crisp. As a ginger fan, the Triple Ginger’s use of three types of ginger (candied, pureed, and ground) really spoke to me. The touch of sea salt in the Salted Caramel cookies adds just the right savory note to balance out the sweetness of the caramel. I also appreciate that Dewey’s Bakery uses clean, non-GMO ingredients and no preservatives, artificial flavors or synthetic colors.  

I paired the Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins with a mug of green tea for a lovely mid-afternoon tea-time snack. The bright citrus flavor really shines through in these cookies.

Another pairing that would make a nice Valentine’s Day surprise is a small plate of Dewey’s Bakery Brownie Crisps served alongside a cup o’coffee. The Brownie Crisps are perfect for any chocolate lover (like myself).

Where To Purchase Dewey’s Bakery Products

Dewey’s Bakery products are available for purchase through their online store, or at a store near you.

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Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Apparently, I missed the entire #cloudbread TikTok/internet sensation. When I recently attended a Nourished Festival presentation by The Cloud Company, their spokesperson said the company started making Cloudies Cloudbread because so many people had a difficult time making cloud bread at home. Although I personally never jumped on the keto train, I am always interested in trying new food products. After trying The Cloud Bread Company Cloudies, I can see why they are so popular!

The Cloud Company makes three varieties of Cloudies:

• Original
• Cheddar
• Garlic-Herb

The basic ingredient list for these Cloudies is simple: eggs, cream cheese, baking soda, and baking powder. Cloudies are found in the freezer aisle to preserve freshness as they contain no preservatives. They are gluten-free, have zero carbs and are only 35 calories each.

Cloudies can be defrosted in the refrigerator or the microwave and then toasted. When I tasted one, I could not believe how fluffy and bread-like the texture was!

I made a breakfast sandwich by tucking some scrambled eggs and baby spinach between two Cheddar Cloudies. I would also like to try using Cloudies instead of buns the next time we have turkey burgers for dinner. Other suggestions include using Cloudies as the base for tostadas, mini pizzas, or even a strawbery cloudcake!

Where To Buy The Cloud Bread Company Cloudies

The Cloud Bread Company Cloudies are available for purchase through their online store or at a store near you.

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Disclosure: I received coupons in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

In my opinion, chocolate is one of those foods that definitely makes life sweeter. However, if you are looking to cut back on sugar, that does not mean you have to cut out chocolate. Lily’s is a brand that makes chocolate and sweets with no added sugar. Instead of sugar, Lily’s uses stevia extract, which is a zero-calorie botanical sweetener.

I picked up a few bars of Lily’s chocolate at my local Target so that my family could do a taste test. We tried Lily’s Cookies & Creme White Chocolate Style, Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Style and Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate. Pictured here is the Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Style bar, which was my favorite of the three. The little tinge of salt really enhances the flavor of the caramel and the chocolate.

The Lily’s Cookies and Creme bar is for the person with a real sweet tooth. I enjoyed the crunchy texture that the pieces of cookie added to this bar.

Lily’s offers an expansive product line in addition to chocolate bars, including baking chocolate, gummy bears and sour worms, peanut butter cups, chocolate covered nuts and caramels. Any of thee products would be a welcome treat for those who wish to enjoy sweets without the sugar!

Where To Purchase Lily’s Sweets

Lily’s Sweets are available through their online store and at a store near you.

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Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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Poptime Snacks recently introduced five new flavors to their lineup:

• Nacho Cheese (Big & Bold Popcorn)
• Salsa with Lime (Big & Bold Popcorn)
• Spicy Dill Pickle (Kettle Cooked Popcorn)
• Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese (Poptime Creations)
• Orange & Vanilla Cream Pop Flavor (Poptime Creations)

Don’t they all sound intriguing? Best of all, Poptime Snacks are vegan, cholesterol-free, preservative-free, GMO-free, nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, trans-fat free and artificial flavor-free.

The Orange & Vanilla Cream Pop flavor would be fun to serve for Halloween. I do not remember having tried orange flavored popcorn before, but it works! The cream flavor is not overly sweet, and it complements the orange.

Everyone in my family enjoys everything-flavored bagels, so we were especially curious about this flavor. It is actually pretty wild how this popcorn does taste like a combination of everything seasoning and cream cheese. This popcorn delivers everything except the bagel!

Where to Purchase Poptime Snacks

Poptime Snacks, including all of their newest flavors, are available for purchase on the Poptime Snacks website. They are also available on Amazon.

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