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

Pretzels are one of my family’s favorite snacks to munch on. I recently learned about Pretzel Pete, a family-owned company dedicated to making delicious pretzels with natural ingredients. What makes Pretzel Pete especially stand out to me is that their snacks are made in a peanut and tree nut-free facility. As a parent of two kids with nut allergies, I know how difficult it is to find truly allergen-safe snacks. Even if no one in your family has nut allergies, you probably know someone who does. It is reassuring to know that you can share these snacks with others without worries about cross-contamination.

Pretzel Pete Mini Twists

The shape of the classic twist pretzel reminds me of a friendly hug. The Pretzel Pete Mini Twist Pretzels are light and crisp and have just the right amount of salt. It is also notable that Pretzel Pete offers two gluten-free options for anyone who adheres to a gluten-free diet. Pretzel Pete Mini Twist Pretzels come in the following flavors:

• Lightly Salted Whole Wheat Mini Twist Pretzels
• Salted Caramel Mini Twist Pretzels
• Cheese Pizza Mini Twist Pretzels
• Gluten-Free Salted Mini Twist Pretzels
• Gluten-Free Sour Cream Chives Mini Twist Pretzels

Pretzel Pete Nuggets

Pretzel Nuggets are perfect for when you are craving a heartier crunch. The Pretzel Pete Pretzel Nuggets come in the following flavors:

• Cheddar & Ale Seasoned Pretzel Nuggets
• Honey Mustard & Onion Seasoned Pretzel Nuggets
• Garlic & Parmesan Seasoned Pretzel Nuggets

Don’t all of these flavor combinations sound so delectable? My favorite is the Garlic & Parmesan, since I am a big garlic fan. Pretzel Pete “soaks” their pretzels with seasoning instead of just spraying it on like most manufacturers. I have to say that this process really makes a difference in increasing the flavor intensity.

Pretzel Pete Seasoned Pretzel Pieces

I really like Pretzel Pete’s idea of making bags of pretzel pieces. All of the irregular nooks and crannies provide a lot of places for the unique seasoning to permeate. The Pretzel Pete Pretzel Pieces come in the following bold flavors:

• Smokey Bacon Cheddar Seasoned Pretzel Pieces
• Buffalo Blue Seasoned Pretzel Pieces
• Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Pieces

My son likes just about anything with bacon, so of course he wanted to try the Smokey Bacon Cheddar flavor first. He gave them a big thumbs up!

We will definitely be packing Pretzel Pete snacks with us for our spring break excursions!

Where To Purchase Pretzel Pete Snacks

Pretzel Pete products are available through their online store, or at a store near you.

Pretzel Pete Giveaway

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

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Well, we have almost completed a full year of the kids Zooming from home for school. They are currently doing a hybrid schedule where they go in person two times a week and are virtual three times a week. I actually like the flexibility of this type of schedule, and it has just become part of our routine.

I try to keep a stash of relatively healthier snacks on hand so the kids have something to munch on to keep them going through the school day. Poptime Popped Chips are the perfect choice! They come in four highly poppable flavors:

• Jalapeno
• BBQ & Honey
• Sea Salt
• Truffle

Everyone in my family devours these light and crispy Poptime Popped Chips. Seriously, all of the flavors are winners. In addition, they are non-GMO, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, contain zero trans fat, no preservatives, and no artificial flavors.

Let’s not forget about my husband, who is also still working from home. I think he is even more of a snacker than the kids. Poptime Snacks help fuel our family during both school and work.

Where To Purchase Poptime Snacks

Poptime Snacks are available for purchase on the Poptime Snacks website (with free shipping on all orders). Use code LIM10 for 10% off your order! Poptime snacks are also available for purchase on Amazon.

Poptime Snacks Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a Variety Pack of both Poptime Popped Chips and Poptime Creations Popcorn (12 bags total). There will be three winners!

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

As you may recall, I first heard about Jacey’s Magic Mixes via the New Hope Blogger Box. These mixes are “magical” because they are made from allergen-friendly cassava flour. In fact, Jacey’s Magic Mixes are free from nuts, soy, gluten, grains, corn and dairy.

I had the opportunity to try two of their products: Golden Vanilla Magical Waffle and Pancake Mix and Chocolate Cake Magical Waffle & Pancake Mix.

I was eager to try out the Chocolate Cake Magical Waffle and Pancake Mix. I opted to make waffles, and the mix made it so easy. All you have to do is add eggs, milk or dairy substitute, and avocado oil (can substitute other types of oil) to the mix and stir. The chocolate waffles had a nice cakey-texture and were not as sweet as I expected. I added chocolate chips in this picture, but they would also go well with berries or syrup. Valentines Day breakfast, anyone?

The Golden Vanilla Waffle Mix produced nice crisp waffles that were indeed “golden”. As I mentioned before, no one in my family could tell that they were gluten-free. If you or someone you know follows a gluten-free diet, these waffles would be a real treat!

Where to Purchase Jacey’s Magic Mixes

Jacey’s Magic Mixes are available for purchase through their online store.

Jacey’s Magic Mixes Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a combo pack of 32 oz. Golden Vanilla Magical Waffle & Pancake Mix and 16 oz. Chocolate Cake Magical Waffle & Pancake Mix!

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

Have you seen that Progressive commercial where they make fun of middle-aged folks mispronouncing quinoa? It makes my family laugh every time! If you have never tried quinoa before, Undercover Quinoa will be an easy introduction. The combination of quinoa and chocolate might seem strange at first, but it works! The quinoa has a great crunchy texture that perfectly complements both the milk and dark chocolate.

Undercover Crispy Quinoa comes in several delicious flavors, including:

• Dark Chocolate + Pomegranate
• Milk Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt
• Dark Chocolate + Blueberries
• Milk Chocolate + Currants

These Undercover Snacks are highly snackable on their own, but I also tried them in a yogurt parfait. I crumbled a few rounds and tossed some fresh blueberries on top of vanilla yogurt-yum!

We also brought along a bag of Undercover Snacks during a family outing to the park. My only complaint is that I wish they came in a bigger package!

Not only are Undercover Snacks gluten-free, but they are also peanut and tree-nut free as well. I also appreciate that they use all-natural, non-gmo ingredients and Rain Forest Alliance Certified chocolate. 

Where To Purchase Undercover Crispy Quinoa Snacks

Undercover Crispy Quinoa Snacks are available for purchase online or at a store near you.

Undercover Crispy Quinoa Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win an assortment of Undercover Crispy Quinoa Snacks (approximately $30 value)!

This giveaway is part of the Heart to Heart giveaway hop hosted by MamatheFox.

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

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

Today I want to share about a company founded by athletes called Picky Bars. They started out by creating Picky Bars, which are made from “real” food and provide balanced energy. However, they have since expanded their brand to include several other products, including oatmeal and granola.

I had the opportunity to try out their Performance Granola and a product called Drizzle (see below for more details).

Picky Bars Performance Granola

Picky Bars Performance Granola comes in a variety of flavors, including PB&J All Day Granola, Sassy Molassy Granola and Call of the Wild Blueberry Granola–love those names! I sampled their newest flavor, Ready to Rumble Apple Crumble Performance Granola. The ingredients are: organic gluten free oats, maple syrup, almonds, sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, tapioca starch, almond butter, pumpkin seeds, dried apples, cardamom, sea salt and cinnamon. This is a hearty granola that will give you sustained energy. It is lightly sweet and I really liked the touch of cardamom.

I think this crunchy granola is a great snack on its own, but it also pairs perfectly with yogurt. This is a picture of a parfait that I made by layering vanilla yogurt, Picky Bars Ready to Rumble Apple Crumble Performance Granola and fresh blueberries. My husband ate it as a dessert, but I think it would also be perfect for a quick breakfast.

Picky Bars Drizzle

Picky Bars Drizzle intrigued me from the start. The ingredient list is quite simple: Organic Almonds, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Maca, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Vanilla. After trying the Drizzle on toast, ice cream and fruit, I have to say it is dangerously delicious. I like how it has a thinner consistency than peanut butter, which allows drizzling it on as a topping (hence the name).

Here, I spread some of the Drizzle on a piece of toast and topped it with sliced strawberries with flaxseed sprinkled on top. I think bananas would be a good addition as well.

Where To Purchase Picky Bars Products

Picky Bars products are available online or at a store near you.

Picky Bars Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a bag of Picky Bars Performance Granola and a jar of Picky Bars Almond Drizzle.

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

Since my kids are learning from home three days a week, I have been on the search for more healthy snacks for them to munch on. Chum Fruit Bites are made from 100% fruit, high in fiber, gluten-free and contain no added sugar.

Chum Fruit Bites come in the following fruity flavors:

• Strawberry
• Mango
• Apple
• Berry
• Peach (not pictured)

We loved them all! If your family likes fruit snacks, they will definitely enjoy Chum Fruit Bites. However, you will feel better knowing that Chum Fruit Bites do not contain added sugar like conventional fruit snacks.

Chum Fruit Bites make a great homeschool snack because they are an easy way for kids to eat a serving of fruit. The little triangles are highly snackable and are not messy or sticky. The individual packs are very convenient for packing in a lunchbox.

It is also notable that Chum Fruit Bites donates 15% of their profits to
Wildaid.org, which helps endangered animal species like those featured on their labels. Love that!

Where To Purchase Chum Fruit Bites

Chum Fruit Bites are available for purchase through their online shop.

Chum Fruit Bites Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win an assortment of Chum Bites. There will be 3 winners!

**The winners are: Susan E., Roberta T. and Karen A.!

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

A new year means new healthy snacks to share with my readers. Skout Organic sent their Protein Bars in the following flavors:

• Chocolate Cherry
• Peanut Butter
• Coconut
• Salted Chocolate

In addition, they sent us samples of their kids’ bars:

• Raspberry Rush
• Peanut Butter & Jelly
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
• Apple Pie
• Blueberry Blast

The main ingredients of these bars are naturally sweet dates. Did you know that dates contain slow-burning fiber and easily-digested, quickly-absorbed glucose? Dates are also considered a superfood because they are rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, thiamin, and folate. The protein in these bars comes from organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds and organic peanuts (only in their peanut butter bars).

This is a picture of my son sampling the Skout Organic Chocolate Cherry Protein Bar. However, I think his favorite flavor was the smaller Raspberry Rush bar, which has a more fruity taste. The kids’ bars are the perfect size and would make a great lunchbox or after school snack. I like that Skout Organic Protein Bars provide energy and protein without any “questionable” ingredients.

Where To Purchase Skout Organic Protein Bars

Skout Organic Protein Bars are available through their online store or at a store near you.

Skout Organic Protein Bars Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win an assortment of Skout Organic Protein Bars (as pictured), ($31.99 value).