Tyrrell's Beetroot, Parsnip & Carrot Chips with Sea Salt

 

 

I'm always on the lookout for healthier snack options, that still taste great and really satisfy "the munchies".  :<)

 

I recently tried: Tyrrell's Beetroot, Parsnip & Carrot Chips with Sea Salt and really enjoyed these rather unusual "chips".

 

 

Here's the ingredient list and nutritionals:

 

 

Mixed root vegetables in variable proportions (beetroot, parsnip and carrot) 65%, sunflower oil, sea salt.

 

Typical Values	Per 100g
Energy	2102kJ/506kcal
Protein	4.7g
Carbohydrates	38.6g
of which sugars	22.5g
Total Fat	35.7g
of which saturated	4.1g
Fibre	13.6g
Sodium	0.6g

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Now that's my kind of ingredient list!

 

These are not for anyone who hates veggies obviously. But then again, how can anyone really hate vegetables? ;<) I find that hard to imagine. 

 

But if you DO like veggies and enjoy the crunch of a good chip snack:

 

Tyrrell's Beetroot, Parsnip & Carrot Chips with Sea Salt

 

are definitely one to look for and try.

 

Gluten-free too, that's always a plus.

 

 

Stop by the Tyrrell (fun!) site to see their extensive product line that includes all kinds of other delish sounding nibbles. They also have a caption contest happening right now.

 

Tyrrell's is based in England which is kind of cool too.

I can't remember ever having any other snack food that came from the UK. I hope they continue to add to their North American markets, for the US and Canada. I'd love to try more of their products.

 

 

Only two things that would have made these chips even better.
 If they were organic and if the chips were just a bit bigger.

 

But when it came to flavor and crunch, top-notch!

 

I had a hard time not eating the whole bag at one time! ;<)

 

Overall rating for this product: Very Good. 4 out of 5 

 

Beanfields: Bean & Rice Chips

I'm always on the look-out for healthier, preferably gluten-free snacks to try.

And I've tried a lot of them, in the past few months.
Some good, some ho-hum and some just plain bad!

 

On a recent trip to our local food co-op, I noted: Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips and decided to give them a try. I'm glad I did!

 

Of all the rice, veggie, gluten-free... chip snacks I've tried, these are the closest in taste/texture to actual potato chips.

So if you've been dismayed by the bad rap that most potato chips are getting these days and have been looking for a healthier alternative that still tastes like your old favs, give Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips a try. They really do taste like "the real deal".

 

I started with a bag of the Pico De Gallo and they were soooo good!

A nice spicy kick to them but not overly hot.

I've also tried the Salt n Pepper flavor. A bit milder taste for these but also good and not overly "peppery".

 

With both flavors I tried, it was that "potato-chip like" taste and texture that kept me reaching for more. And with a salsa dip, yummm...even better.

And not an overly crispy/hard texture like some of the healthier chip choices available; these were just right!
 

 

Here are some additional "good things" about these chips:

 

-29% less fat and twice the protein and fiber of most tortilla-type chips

 

-Non GMO project verified

 

-No gluten OR corn

 

-No peanuts or seeds

 

-Vegan

 

-4 grams of complete protein in a 28 gram serving

 

-Only 140 calories in a 28 gram serving

 

-No saturated or trans-fats

 

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The only term that I didn't see on their ingredient list that I would have appreciated was CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Hopefully that's something that will be a consideration for future production.

 

And if you're thinking these might have an overly "beany" flavor that's unappealing, think again. I don't think I would have even known there were beans in these chips, if I had tasted them out of a sampler bowl instead of out of the bag. :<)

 

And speaking of beans, do you know just how good they are for you? You can read more about the many health benefits of beans here. I'm already a bean-lover so I didn't need to be convinced. LOL

 

 

 

Available in these flavors:

  

 

You can read more about the Beanfields company: their story, values and all products at their attractive and informative website.

 

 

Overall rating for this product: Very Good. 4 out of 5.

 

 

 



Mary's Organic Crackers

I've been transitioning to a lot more gluten-free products over the past few months. Although I am not gluten-intolerant, I do feel better when I don't eat as much wheat and other foods that contain gluten. I've also effortlessly dropped 5 pounds, nice bonus! ;<)

 

I've always been a big fan of crackers; unfortunately many of these products do contain wheat. And a lot of the new gluten-free products of this type leave much to be desired.

 

When I tried Mary's Organic Crackers, I knew I had found a winner!

 

I LOVE these crackers.

 

They have a nice crunchy texture, a nutty, pleasant taste and are good on their own or topped with peanut butter, hummus (my fav topper choice), jam or cheese.

 

 

Here's some more good news about these crackers from the Mary's Gone Crackers website:

 

We have combined organic, gluten free, whole grain brown rice, quinoa, flax seeds and sesame seeds into an organic gluten-free cracker with a rich, nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch. Delicious on their own or with your favorite topping Mary’s Original Seed Crackers are a staple in
households all over the US!

• Organic
• non-GMO
• Vegan
• Dairy Free
• Wheat Free
• Gluten Free
• Whole Grain
• Kosher
• No hydrogenated oils
• No trans-fats
• Made With Love

Contains 450 mg. of omega-3 fatty acids per 1oz serving.

Manufactured in our own dedicated gluten free, dairy free, nut free facility. Made in the USA

 

 

That's my kind of list!

 

Mary's Organic Crackers also come in: Onion, Caraway, Black Pepper and Herb flavors. I've only tried the Original so far but I'm looking forward to giving these others a try soon.

 

Mary's Gone Crackers (how's that for a catchy company name!) produce a variety of other products including gluten-free cookies and pretzels. Check out their complete product line, company history and product standards information at their attractive website.

 

My only suggestion to the company would be to find a better way to package this product to avoid breakage. It happens with most crackers and these were no exception. Several "casualties" at the bottom of the box that were broken. But I did use them crushed up for a crumb topping on a casserole recently, so at least not wasted!

 

 

Overall rating for this product: Very Good. 4 out of 5.