Part 1- Baked Goods
Part 3- Baking Mixes and misc.
Pretzels – Glutino
Pretzels - Really cannot think of much to say on these, since they taste
just like any decent snack pretzel. Crunchy, salty, holds up well to dipping- a
great addition to a snack stash for long vacations! They come in a couple different
package sizes, too, so you can choose between the personal/travel size and the
party bag- not something you can often say about gluten free snacks!
Jason here. I also don’t have much to say about the pretzels
themselves. They taste identical to regular pretzels. I used to eat pretzel
rods and dip them in Franks hot sauce, something I learned from my Dad.
Energy/protein bars – Luna
Protein Bars - We’ve tried at least half of the brands out there, since
these little guys are perfect for a breakfast on-the-go, and hold up pretty
well in a purse/backpack. While I am hard-pressed to think of a truly bad
tasting bar, the Luna Protein bars bring me back to my childhood, getting a
Kudos or a granola bar for an afterschool snack. Combining a fantastic
toothsome texture with a not too sweet flavor, then coating it all in rich
chocolate- it almost feels like a dessert!
Energy/protein bars, second choice – Larabars - While these are
not quite our top choice in flavor, Larabars win out for being the most widely
available gluten free snack, found in pretty much every grocery and convenient
store. The Apple pie flavor is our standout favorite (the flavor of the dried,
lightly spiced apples is very prominent), but the other varieties with
different dried fruits included are
Jason here. To be honest, the energy bars we’ve tried have
not been super great. The flavors are okay, but the texture is just awful. The
texture is something like super dense paste. They try to break it up with nuts
sometimes, but it just doesn’t add enough. I won’t go too much into the
flavors, because you find just about anything. My recommendation is go ahead
and buy a variety and see which ones you like the most. Make sure to write
those down so you don’t forget like me!
Granola bar – KIND bars
- Even though you find these in the same aisle as the two above bars, they
deserve a second category because of the vastly different texture, satisfying a
different need. While Lunabars and Larabars are soft and chewy, KIND bars
consist of whole nuts, fruits, and crispy bits with just enough honey to hold
everything together. Grab these in place of a chewy granola bar next time you
are on a hike- they pack a nutritional wallop, with well-balanced flavor to
boot!
Jason here. These granola bars are great. Unlike the energy bars,
these have a great crunchy texture. On top of that, I think they also taste
better! Seriously, if you are looking for a quick snack on a trip I highly
recommend these. I like to keep a few handy in the house just in case.
Crackers – Crunchmaster
Gluten Free Crackers – Right up front- Jason is not a big fan of these. A
bit too seedy and strong tasting for him, but Kayleigh appreciates their
ability to scoop into heavy dips without breaking. They also go well as an
accompaniment to soups- they just need a long while soaking for them to start
softening up.
Jason here. Yeah I’m not a big fan. It’s not that they are
bad crackers, it’s just I don’t like these type of seasoned crackers. Why use
these with dips when I can use tortilla chips?
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