R2BF's Healthy Reviews

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Quest Nutrition Review!

I’m pretty sure almost every one has heard of Quest Nutrition. If you haven’t, they’re a company that was created in 2010 and eventually became famous for their delicious and flavorful protein bars. Couple of years later, they’ve been expanding their line with new flavors, Quest Protein Chips, and Quest Protein Powders. One day, I decided to reach out to Quest so I could write a review on their bars and they were kind enough to send me 16 different flavors of their bars (the Cookies & Cream flavor isn’t pictured because I was too excited to try it before the picture!), plus their protein chips and protein powder! As soon as the box arrived at my front door, I was extremely excited and couldn’t wait to taste everything. Click the read more link to see how I felt about the different Quest Nutrition products!

Since Quest sent me so many different things, I had to try everything over a couple of weeks. I definitely didn’t want to have way too much protein in a day. Starting from top to bottom, I was sent five different flavors of Quest’s Protein Chips: Sour Cream & Onion, Salt Vinegar, Sea Salt, BBQ, and Cheddar & Sour Cream. I have to say these chips were alright. The salt flavor ones were a bit too salty for me to handle. If I had to choose a favorite, it’d be the Cheddar & Sour Cream for the flavor. I also had my roommate try the chips and we both agreed these chips probably are in between a hit & miss and an acquired taste. If I kept eating them, maybe I would’ve gotten used to the texture but these are nothing close to regular chips. For the protein packets, oooh, these I definitely liked. When mixed, they’re thick and creamy, which is something I love the most. If it’s not thick enough, it just isn’t worth it in my opinion. The flavors are just, amazing. My absolutely favorite was Vanilla Milkshake (I love anything vanilla flavored!). Every single protein powder was delicious and I’ve already ordered more since I used all of these! For the protein bars, just wow. Most of these were delicious. What I love the most is that Quest has such a variety of flavors because how many protein bar companies do you know that have flavors like Vanilla Almond Crunch, White Chocolate Raspberry, or Peanut Butter Supreme? Some of the bars were a little bit hard for me to eat, especially on an empty stomach. Other than that, the taste was not too bad and I can understand the craze about Quest Bars, especially since they have low amounts of sugar, over 10 grams of fiber, 20 grams of protein, and are gluten free. There were only two that I didn’t eat because I’m allergic to blueberries (Mixed Berry Bliss) and because I cannot stomach mint chocolate (Mint Chocolate Chunk). I had my roommate try both and she gave the Mint Chocolate Chunk two thumbs up (she said she would’ve gave more, but those are all the thumbs she has) and the Mixed Berry Bliss received only 1 thumbs up. Sorry if you guys were looking for a review on every single flavor of everything, but I didn’t want to make this too long so I just gave an overview of each product line. Overall, I recommend people to try at least one quest bar in their life and definitely try the protein powder. If you’re feeling a bit risky, I’d say go ahead and try the protein chips too!

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Svelte Protein Drink Review!

If there’s one thing I always struggle with, it’s finding a protein shake that I actually like. They’re either too sweet, too powdery, or the taste is just completely off. Recently, I discovered Svelte, which is a brand of protein drinks that are gluten free, vegan, organic, dairy free, and have 11 grams of protein! Besides the great things these drinks offer, I love the quotes put on each bottle! They were kind enough to send me 3 different flavors: Cappuccino, French Vanilla, and Chocolate. Those aren’t the only flavors they offer, though! They also have Spiced Chai and a brand new flavor, Banana Creme (yummy!). These protein drinks come in individual packages so they can easily be taken on the go and are the perfect size to fit in your backpack, purse, etc. Click the read more link to see how I felt about each protein drink!

All of the protein drinks are absolutely delicious! They are completely smooth, don’t have any weird aftertastes, and are filling. My absolutely favorite was the French Vanilla because it had the perfect amount of sweetness that didn’t taste like I was drinking sugar. The chocolate also was great since, again, it didn’t taste like I was drinking sugar and the amount of chocolate in the drink was just right. With the cappuccino, it reminded me of a cappuccino from Starbucks, except probably much healthier, haha! Overall, I loved these drinks because the taste is amazing, especially considering it’s a protein drink (which I haven’t had too many great experiences with). I’ve also went out to buy more, that’s how much I’ve enjoyed these drinks! I recommend anyone looking for a great protein drink for on-the-go to try Svelte.

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Raw by Rae Review!

Tis the season for… desserts? Since it’s the holidays, I know everyone is fascinated with all of the desserts that come with this season. Brownies, cinnamon rolls, the list just never ends. What if I told you there was a healthy alternative that’s also vegan to these delicious treats? Would you believe me? (I sure hope so!) Well, believable or not, there are! Raw by Rae is a company that created delicious dessert treats by finding the perfect balance between good taste and good health. All of the treats are gluten. dairy, soy, egg, refined sugar, and preservative free! I reached out to the wonderful owner of Raw by Rae and she was kind enough to send me a sample pack with 4 different flavors: Cinnamon Roll, Salty Caramel, Lemon Coconut, and Original Brownie. Click the read more link to see how I felt about each dessert! 

I absolutely loved these desserts! I shared these with some family members and my roommate and they were in love with them too! My absolute favorites were the cinnamon roll and original brownie. They both tasted exactly like either a cinnamon roll or a brownie, just a completely different shape. I’m not a big fan of lemon anything, but the lemon coconut dessert was tasty too! To be honest, every one of the desserts were delicious. I loved the fact that I was able to pronounce every ingredient and every single dessert had less than 10 ingredients— it doesn’t get any better than that. I really recommend anyone looking for tasty desserts that are vegan and healthy to check out Raw by Rae!

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B-Up Protein Bar Review!

If there’s one thing I noticed, protein bars are almost always a hit or miss. B-Up protein bars are definitely a hit. I noticed these bars all over instagram and I just had to reach out to the lovely folks from YupBrands! They were kind enough to send me 7 flavors of their B-Up protein bars: Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cinnamon Roll, PB&J, Peanut Butter, Sugar Cookie, and Vanilla Peanut Butter. What’s so cool about these bars (besides their deliciousness), is that they each contain 20 grams of protein, 18-20 grams of fiber, 2-3 grams of sugar, and 4-6 grams of net carbs! Plus, they’re made without corn fiber, sucralose, and preservatives but are low sodium and gluten free! Click the read more link to see how I felt about each flavor!

Chocolate Mint: I personally have never been a fan of chocolate mint and didn’t want to ruin the review for anyone who absolutely loves this flavor so I gave it to my roommate. She gave the bar a thumbs up right along with a mouth full of the bar. So, I’m going to say it must have been pretty darn good. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: There’s literally only one word that can describe this bar… YUM!!! Cinnamon Roll: The name just describes how delicious this bar was. The only reason I knew I wasn’t eating a cinnamon roll is because there wasn’t any warm, dripping icing falling off my face. PB&J: This bar was so adorable because of the pink layer on top for the jelly (obviously)! Aside from looking cute, this bar was good but I wish the peanut butter flavor didn’t overpower the jelly so much. Peanut Butter: This flavor was okay, it tasted exactly like peanut butter (no complaint there), but it was just a tad too plain for me. Sugar Cookie: This one was soo good! I felt like I was eating a bar-shaped sugar cookie! Vanilla Peanut Butter: This was my DEFINITE favorite! Who doesn’t love vanilla and peanut butter?! Anything with a combination of these ingredients is a winner in my eyes. Overall, I loved how soft each and every bar was! Plus I felt like each flavor actually tasted like their name, unlike a couple of protein bars I have tried in the past. I will definitely be buying these bars in the future because they’re just too darn good to pass up!

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Enlightened Crisps Review!

Have you ever tried broad beans? What about roasted broad beans? Or even better… flavored roasted broad beans? If you haven’t then I’m sure you probably have never heard of Enlightened. See, Enlightened has created these delicious crisps that are only 100 calories per serving, high in protein (7 grams per serving!), soy and gluten free, vegan, non-GMO, crunchy, and the perfect on-the-go snack! I reached out to the wonderful people at Enlightened and they were kind enough to send me 5 flavors of their roasted broad beans: Sea Salt, Wasabi, Garlic & Onion, Sriracha, and Mesquite BBQ. Click the read more to see what I thought about each flavor!

YUM! These crisps were absolutely delicious! They were perfect for when I was craving a salty snack or when I was stuck in class for too long (thank god for the adorable snack-sized pouches!). Each flavor is unique and definitely stands on its own. I will say, the Mesquite BBQ was my favorite flavor but I’ve always been a fan of barbecue-flavored anything so I may be a tad bit biased ;). The garlic & onion was also pretty delicious and was my second favorite flavor. If you’re into spicy foods, I definitely recommend trying the wasabi and sriracha flavored crisps! I’m not too fond of them, but my roommate absolutely loved them! If you’re interested in trying the Enlightened Crisps, click here to check out their website and buy some crisps!

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Kay’s Naturals Review!

If you have a gluten intolerance and are looking for different foods with high amounts of protein, then Kay’s Naturals is for you! I came across Kay’s Naturals one day, decided to reach out to them, and they were kind enough to send me different sample packs of their snacks. As a matter of fact, they sent me so many snacks, that I was only able to fit one flavor of each type of snack in a picture (haha)! As you can see, the different type of protein snacks Kay’s Naturals has are: Protein Cereal, Protein Cookie Bites (yum!), Protein Pretzel Sticks, Protein Puffs, Protein Snack Mix, Protein Chips, and Protein Kruncheeze. The reason why I was so interested in Kay’s Naturals is because whenever someone makes an online purchase, 4% of your purchase is donated to a charity of your choice! So not only are you able to buy some new snacks to try, but you also have a chance to give back!

Since I don’t want to make this review too long, I decided to only write about the snacks in the picture for the review. First, I tried the French Vanilla protein cereal. The cereal I definitely liked because my favorite flavor is vanilla and the vanilla flavor is definitely strong. Plus, since it’s a protein cereal, it keeps me full right until lunch! I would definitely recommend this cereal to those with busy mornings and need something that can be easily taken on the go for a snack or for breakfast! Next, I tried the Cinnamon Almond cookie bites. Now these are definitely my favorite! They taste sooo yummy and delicious. I love the combination of cinnamon and almond together, and to put them in a cookie? Smart. I also love the individual packaging of these cookies because if I had a box of these, I’d probably eat them all at once (ha!). I, then, tried the Cinnamon Toast pretzel sticks. Once again, loving the cinnamon flavor! I have to say these were average. They weren’t disgusting, but they definitely aren’t up to par with the cookie bites. The last four snacks (Mac and Cheese puffs, Sweet BBQ Mix snack mix, Crispy Parmesan chips, and White Cheddar kruncheeze) were also alright. I wasn’t too fond of the Kruncheeze or the chips (but I’m a bit biased because I’ve never been too fond of crunchy foods). The flavor for both were also so-so. For the snack mix, I wasn’t a fan of the flavor and I just didn’t like it. Lastly, the Mac and Cheese puffs, I’m not too sure how I felt about these. They were somewhat good, but something about them was just a tad bit off that I can’t put my finger on it. Overall, I think I favor the sweet Kay’s Naturals snacks over the savory ones. I just couldn’t get enough of those cookie bites!

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Squarebar Review + 20% OFF PROMO CODE!

Chocolatey and delicious. Delicious and chocolatey. These are the only words that came to mind when I took my first bite of a @squarebars. I reached out to @squarebars and they were kind enough to send me four bars to try! I was sent: Chocolate Coated Mint, Chocolate Coated Cherry, Chocolate Coated Almond Spice, Chocolate Coated Coconut, and Chocolate Coated Crunch (not pictured because I was too excited to try it before taking a picture!). Besides the fact that these bars are organic, non-GMO, gluten/dairy/soy free, and vegan, I love how for every bar sold, @squarebars donates a portion of the sale toward fighting human trafficking around the world. So when you buy @squarebars, not only are you buying a yummy protein bar, you’re also helping to fight human trafficking and modern-day slavery!

If you’re already sold on trying a Squarebar, use my promo code “reasonstobefit” to receive 20% off!

Oh my god. I loved these bars. I tried my hardest to hang on to them for as long as I could. I cut each bar in half, thinking that would help me save the bars longer. Nope. I was wrong. I devoured each bar. There aren’t any more left. Aside from my Squarebar withdrawal, lets talk about my two favorite bars: Chocolate Coated Coconut and Chocolate Coated Crunch. Don’t get me wrong, I loved each and every bar, but these two bars definitely stole my heart. The chocolate coated crunch reminded me of a healthier version of a Crunch candy bar and the chocolate coated coconut reminded me of a Samosa girl scout cookie without caramel and a bit more chocolate. 

Will I be buying more of these bars in the future? HECK. YES. I’m currently just waiting for the Chocolate Coated Crunch bars to be restocked and cannot wait!

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JimmyBar Review!

You guys asked for bar reviews, so I’m giving them to you! I reached out to JimmyBars and they were kind enough to send me a couple of their mini Jimmy Bars to try! The Mini Jimmy Bars they sent me were: How Bout Dem Apples, No Bluffin Banana Muffin, Super Hip Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter Clutter. What’s so cool about these adorably packaged bars is that they’re all natural, gluten and dairy free, and do not contain any preservatives, chemicals, or additives! Plus, they’re a family owned company straight out of Chicago, and there’s nothing I love more than supporting family-owned companies. Also, the owner of Jimmy Bars wanted me to let my followers know that if you leave a good review of his bars on Amazon, you get a free bar! So click here to see the bars available on amazon!

These bars are absolutely DELISH. They have brown rice crisps and if there’s one thing I love about bars, it’s when they have crunchy rice crisps. I was so sad to see each bar go away after a few bites. I just wanted to have a never-ending Jimmy Bar. Each bar tastes exactly what they sound like and I love how they actually contain real fruit. If I had to choose a favorite, I honestly don’t think I could. I was torn between the No Bluffin’ Banana Muffin and Super Hip Chocolate Chip — they were SO delicious! The only downside is with the Super Hip Chocolate Chip, the bar tastes pretty sweet since there are chocolate chips and dates. Either way, it was still pretty darn good. I will most likely be buying these bars in the future, but I definitely want the bigger bars and not just the mini ones. The mini ones are perfect for when you’re on the go and need a quick snack in between to hold you over for about an hour, but they definitely aren’t enough for if you’re absolutely starving and need something.

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Mediterra Yogurt & Oat Bar Review + GIVEAWAY!!

Once again, we have a Mediterra bar review! This time, I’m reviewing their Yogurt & Oat Bars which come in two flavors- Cherry & Pistachio and Apricot & Pistachio. These specific bars offer 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber! They are absolutely perfect for on the go when you need a quick snack to hold you over until your next meal. Besides the protein and fiber, Mediterra bars are all natural, non-gmo, and gluten-free! If you need a bit more convincing to try these bars, check out my reviews on their Savory Bars and Sesame Energy Bars). Click the read more link to see how I felt about Mediterra’s Yogurt & Oat Bars!

P.S. : Today is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway to win a sample pack go Mediterra Bars! So, go ahead and click THIS LINK to enter!

Move out the way Sesame Energy Bars, I have officially found a new favorite Mediterra Bar! I am completely in love with Apricot & Pistachio bar— it’s incredibly delicious and actually has big chunks of apricot within the bar (unlike other bars who only add flavoring)! The Cherry & Pistachio bar is delicious too but the apricot is definitely my favorite. Just like all the other Mediterra Bars, you can see every single ingredient listed in the ingredients within the bar. The bar isn’t too sweet to where it feels like a dessert, but sweet enough to satisfy a mini sweet tooth. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit worried about the Yogurt & Oat bars because who would think apricot or cherries would taste right with a salty nut? Mediterra did, that’s who (and, boy, were they right). I WILL be buying these bars in the future, there’s no doubt about it. I’m trying to savor all I have left of these bars before it’s time to buy more!

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Mediterra Sesame Energy Bar Review + GIVEAWAY!

As said before, everyone loves bars. They’re amazing, delicious, and perfect for on the go! I have previously reviewed Mediterra’s savory bars (click here to check it out!), but now it’s time to review their sesame energy bars (woohoo!). They have two types of sesame energy bars: Orange & Honey and Pistachio & Honey. Before we get to the review, I just want to remind you guys to enter the Mediterra giveaway to win a sample pack of Mediterra bars! So click here to enter the giveaway, which ends next week! Just remember you must live in the United States to enter.

I have one word for these bars: YUM! I decided to try these bars after being on campus all day and they were the perfect snack for in between classes. I love the fact that in each bar I can see pretty much every ingredient that’s listed in the bar. Both bars are the perfect combination and every ingredient works together perfectly. What I love most about these bars is that, like the savory bars, they’re not too sweet, which is what I most commonly find with bars. One thing I can say, is I will definitely be buying these bars in the future; they’re too good to resist!

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Mediterra Savory Bar Review + GIVEAWAY!

Everybody loves bars, whether it be granola bars or nutrition bars, people love them. There are so many different types of bars out there, but have any of you ever tried a savory bar? I’ve never even heard of such a bar until I happened to come across Mediterra one day! They offer two different flavors of savory bars: Sundried Tomato & Basil and Black Olives & Walnuts. They even have more than just savory bars! They also have Sesame Energy Bars and Yogurt & Oat Bars. What I love about the savory bars is that they offer 6 grams of protein and they also have 6 grams of fiber! If that hasn’t sold you already, the bars are also all natural, non-gmo, and gluten free. Mediterra was kind enough to send me a sample pack of their bars and even want to send one lucky follower a sample pack of bars too! The giveaway will last for 3 weeks and once a week during this time, I will post a review for each of their different types of bars. 

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Also, Mediterra is currently having a special on their website where you can try two bars of your choice for free, you just have to pay 1$ for shipping!

I’m personally not too fond of olives or tomatoes but these savory bars are absolutely delicious! The flavor is strong, but not too overpowering where it’s an overwhelming sense of olives or tomatoes. I can only imagine how great these would taste for people who actually love tomatoes and/or olives (which my roommate does, and she LOVED them!). What I love about these bars is that they’re different; these bars aren’t your typical “granola bar” that’s super sweet. The savory bars are perfect for when you’re actually craving something salty with just a hint of sweetness. Overall, I would recommend the Mediterra Savory Bars for people who aren’t too big on sweet granola bars and are more fond of salty snacks because if you’re looking for something sweet, the savory bars aren’t it. I also can see myself buying a couple more of these in the future!

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Graze Box Review!

I’m sure many of you have heard of Graze. If you haven’t, Graze is a subscription box that is delivered right to your doorstep weekly, biweekly, or monthly! What’s so great about Graze is that the box is customized with snacks due to your taste preferences and dietary requirements, plus, the snacks are already pre-portioned. Graze is perfect for everyone, whether you’re in class or at work, you can just take one of the snacks with you on the go. I reached out to Graze and they were kind enough to send me two boxes to try. When I first received the boxes, I was so excited and couldn’t wait to taste my first snack. The name of the snacks I received were: New York Everything Bagel, Iced Cinnamon Bun, Sweet Mustard Ranch, Boston Cream Pie, Snickerdoodle Dip, Peachy Orchard, Lemond Almond Cookie Dippers, Lemon Drizzle Flapjacks, Banana Cream Pie, and Honey Drizzled Cashews.

Can I just say how delicious each and every one of these snacks were? The first snack I tried was the Lemon Drizzle Flapjack and after that, I knew I was hooked. After the first bite, I didn’t want to share with anybody. I wanted every single flapjack in the world. This is why I love that Graze sends the snacks pre-portioned because if I were sent a whole bag of Lemon Drizzle Flapjacks, I don’t think the flapjacks would’ve made it through the day. Every snack I tasted was so delicious, flavorful, and guilt-free. The box even includes the nutrition facts for each snack so for those who count calories, this is perfect. The only thing that threw me off with Graze is the name for their snacks. When I read “Iced Cinnamon Bun,” I’m not going to lie, I was expecting little healthy cinnamon buns. However, the snack included multiple ingredients (cinnamon honey almonds, yogurt sunflower seeds, and vanilla cookie drops) that had a similar taste to an iced cinnamon bun, so they are definitely off the hook for that ;)! 

Overall, I would definitely recommend everyone to at least try one graze box, especially college students because these came in handy for days that I was on campus much longer than I anticipated. I also will most likely subscribe to Graze so I can have more flapjacks in my future!

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PB Crave Review + GIVEAWAY!

Almost everyone knows just how delicious peanut butter is. It can be used in almost any meal, yet still tastes amazing all by itself. PB Crave makes peanut butter taste even better by itself or with any meal. They were kind enough to send me 1 of each flavor: Coco Bananas, Cookie Nookie, Choco Choco, and Razzle Dazzle. PB Crave peanut butter uses only high-quality ingredients to create delicious unique flavors. Their peanut butter also doesn’t have any trans fat, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavors, syrups, high-fructose corn syrup. Plus, their peanut butter is gluten and cholesterol free! The one thing that I LOVE about PB Crave is that they are a part of the Minnesota Keystone Initiative and give at least 2% of their profits from each jar of their peanut butter sold to Project Peanut Butter. If you want to try PB Crave, they’re now available at Walmart Supercenters and Cost Plus World Market stores or you can try to win the giveaway!

For the giveaway: One lucky person will be chosen to receive all 4 flavors of PB Crave! All you have to do is like their Facebook page or follow @pbcrave on instagram to receive an entry! Also, in order to enter, you must live in the United States and live in the lower 48 states.

Click here to enter the giveaway!

I loved every single one of the flavors of PB Crave! The only thing I disliked is that they were slightly melted when they arrived, but besides that, they were perfect. I was able to taste every single ingredient listed on each peanut butter. Coco Bananas: This flavor is a blend of banana, cocoa, and wild honey. If you love bananas this peanut butter is perfect for you! It literally tastes like a peanut butter and banana sandwich in one! The banana flavor is very strong in this peanut butter. Cookie Nookie: I was extremely excited to try this flavor! It was the first peanut butter I opened and I was definitely not disappointed. PB Crave describes this peanut butter as a mix of chocolate chips, cookie dough flavor, wild honey, and premium peanut butter. This flavor is the equivalent of dipping a cookie into peanut butter…. perfection. Choco Choco: Anyone with a sweet tooth will love this flavor. It’s a mix of semi-sweet and rich dark chocolate with peanut butter and wild honey. For me, it was a tad too sweet but that’s just because I’m not too big of a fan of dark chocolate. Razzle Dazzle: YUM! If there’s one thing I love, it’s anything with raspberry. This peanut butter is a blend of red raspberry, wild honey, and white and dark chocolate. This flavor left me speechless because I can’t even describe how delicious this flavor was.

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Elli Quark Review + Coupon!

Is it cheese… or is it yogurt? Who cares! Elli Quark has 14 grams of protein in each serving of flavored quark and 17 grams in plain! If that isn’t the perfect post-workout snack, then I don’t know what is. Besides the high amounts of protein, each serving is only 80-90 calories. As soon as I came across Elli Quark, I knew I had to try it. They were kind enough to send me each flavor of quark (Bananas Foster, Blueberry, Cherry, Lemon, Mint Chocolate, Peach, Plain, Pineapple, Red Velvet, Sea Salt Caramel, Strawberry, and Vanilla Bean). If the protein hasn’t sold you already, Elli Quark is also made with non-gmo ingredients, is gluten free, vegetarian, kosher, and is 0% fat! Now if you’ve already been sold, click here for a coupon and a store locator to find Elli Quark near you!

When I first tried the quark, I noticed there’s a pasty taste and a very odd after  taste. I thought maybe it was just the flavor I had tried but I noticed the next flavor had the same paste-like taste and weird after taste. I personally couldn’t stand the after taste so I had to think of what I could possibly do with all this quark without letting it go to waste! Then, it hit me. If I still want to take advantage of the high amount of protein for after workouts, I can just use these in a smoothie! I attempted to make a smoothie and after a couple of trial and errors, it came out perfect. No more odd after taste; just a delicious smoothie with over 14 grams of protein.

Overall, I don’t see myself eating the quark alone, but I do see myself buying it in the future for delicious, protein-filled smoothies. So, if you’re in need of another source of protein, definitely try Elli Quark alone and in a smoothie to see what works best for you!

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How are companies sending you samples? I'd love to have a review blog as well and yours are very in depth and I love them!

I’m so glad you love them! I just reach out to companies by sending them a message about my blog and asking if they’d be willing to send me a sample. Just make sure you aren’t sending out a generic message to anybody because I’m sure companies can tell. Also, I only send messages to companies that I’m actually interested rather than just sending a message to anyone I can find. I wish you the best on starting a review blog!

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World Peas Review

I personally never thought I’d ever eat beans or peas as a travel snack. Heck, I never thought I’d eat beans or peas as chips! I recently discovered World Peas and reached out to them to try their Fava Crisps and Flavored Peas. World Peas was kind enough to send me 3 packets of their new Fava Crisps (Ranch, Barbeque, and Vinegar) and 3 travel-sized packets of their Green Peas (Ranch, Barbeque, and Wasabi). If you’ve never heard of World Peas, their snacks are natural, GMO-free, rich in protein, high in fiber, and free of trans fat and cholesterol. Another thing that’s great about these snacks is that they are perfect for people who love crunchy foods. Plus, they serve as a great alternative to chips.

Now, here’s how I felt about the beans and the peas: Fava Crisps: Each flavor was very strong. They did not skip out on the seasoning for these crisps, which I loved. The only flavor that I wasn’t too fond of was the Vinegar & Sea Salt. I expected this particular flavor to taste somewhat like Lay’s Salt & Vinegar Chips, but there was just more of an extremely strong vinegar taste. The Barbeque and Ranch flavors were so delectable and typically masked the taste of the fava crisps. One thing I disliked about the crisps is that after eating the crisp, there was a weird, strong aftertaste that I wasn’t too fond of. Flavored Peas: Just like the Fava Crisps, World Peas made sure to make these little peas very flavorful. Once again, I fell in love with the Ranch and Barbeque flavors. I was a bit scared to try the Wasabi flavored peas because I wasn’t sure if it was going to be too hot, which it was if you decided to eat a handful at once. This flavor also had a weird aftertaste to it, but the Barbeque and Ranch flavors didn’t share the same aftertaste.

Overall, I see myself maybe buying the Barbeque and Ranch Flavored Peas (maybe the Fava Crisps too), but definitely not all the other flavors. If you want to try the Fava Crisps and Peas for yourself, check out the World Peas Shop online!

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Arctic Zero Review!

With it being summer, I thought Arctic Zero frozen desserts would be the perfect first product to review! I reached out to Arctic Zero and was sent 5 different pints to try: A Lil’ Bit Chippy (a part of their new chunky line), Cool Mint Chip (chunky), Buttery Pecan (chunky), Vanilla Maple (creamy), and Salted Caramel (creamy). What’s so great about these frozen desserts is that they are fat, gluten, lactose, nut, AND gmo free! They are also low glycemic, kosher, and vegetarian. After learning about the frozen desserts, I thought it would be too good to be true. After trying each flavor, I was so wrong. Arctic Zero frozen desserts are so delicious! They’re extremely creamy and make me feel guilt free if I ever feel the need to indulge in a full pint of ice cream. 

Now, here’s how I felt about each flavor: A Lil’ Bit Chippy: Another flavor I fell in love with. I had high hopes for A Lil’ Bit Chippy after being a tad bit disappointed with the strong maple flavor in Vanilla Maple. My hopes were fulfilled because I finally was able to taste something similar to vanilla ice-cream! The bits of chocolate chips just made this taste even better. Cool Mint Chip: I am personally not too fond of mint chocolate chip ice-cream, but I love that the mint didn’t overpower the taste. There’s also chunks of dark chocolate chips that were so yummy! I was barely able to eat this flavor since my roommate fell in love with it and decided she had to have it all for herself (ha!). Butter Pecan: Mmm. This flavor was *SO* delicious! If you’re a butter pecan fan, this has the perfect amount of pecans in it. Arctic Zero definitely didn’t skimp out on these chunks! Vanilla Maple: Vanilla is my absolute favorite type of ice cream and I can definitely see myself buying this flavor in the future! The only thing was the maple flavor in this pint was a bit strong and I did expect to have a stronger vanilla flavor. But still delish! Salted Caramel: I’m not a big fan of caramel, but this flavor wasn’t actually too bad. The sea salt isn’t overwhelming but adds a very nice touch.

Overall, I will be buying these in the future and see them becoming a staple for me (and my roommate!). If you’re looking for a cool treat in the summer that’s low calorie, Arctic Zero products are perfect.