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Tone It Up plant based protein bites

5/13/2018

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On the hunt for a new healthy snack, I saw these while perusing Target the other day.  Among the usual suspects, Atkins, Quest, etc., I spied this product which is obviously marketed to women with their teal, baby blue and peach colored packages. I love snickerdoodles. I used to make a low-carb snickerdoodle that was frankly, out of this world. However, my time for baking these days is not what is used to be. This package was $6.99 and the other flavors are peanut butter cookie and chocolate brownie. 
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Obviously for women only. Oh, I am most definitely a "busy babe!"  In case you are not familiar with "clean protein", this link might answer some questions. Clean protein: ​https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12047/14-great-sources-of-clean-protein.html  
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The nutrition facts are pretty good, not great. I am disappointed at the amount of sugars in the product. It seems to me that in order to stay "clean" and produce a good low sugar product, stevia or monk fruit could have been used to sweeten these instead of two syrups. Also, chicory root fiber has been known to cause gas and stomach upset in some people. Everything else except the vague "natural flavor" is most certainly healthy. I have to add one caveat/warning and that is if you are sensitive to chicory root fiber and psyllium husk (which is the main ingredient in Metamucil), you might find yourself on the potty more often than usual. 

As far as carbohydrates go, I would not recommend eating the entire serving of this if you are following a low-carb or keto diet plan because the net carbs for three pieces is 12 grams and that could be a lot if you're following keto. One piece for a small snack might be enough. 
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Individually wrapped. Nice!  This can be a great psychological help if you don't want to eat the entire bag or suggested serving at once. 
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This is what it looks like. It's pretty small, about 3" x 1.5".  You can clearly see the oats and the pumpkin seeds. It's chewy and has a good texture, but to be honest, it was not very "snickerdoodle-y".  Snickerdoodles have a sublime butter and cinnamon flavor with a slightly salty taste. The cinnamon flavor in this was overwhelmed by the strong taste of the pea protein and almonds. If you have never had pea protein, it's definitely different. It's not my favorite clean protein source. If you are sick of the usual protein bars and want something completely different, this is for you. If you like the idea of small, individually wrapped servings, another win for this product. As far as clean protein bars/snacks go, nutritionally this is a win. Compared to an Rx bar, the calories are lower, the carbohydrates are lower and even the sugars are lower. I compared it to an Rx bar since Rx bars also claim to be a clean protein with their use of egg whites. They also have minimal ingredients and do not use any artificial sweeteners, even stevia or monk fruit. They are also dairy, soy and gluten free. 

If you end up trying these, please let me know your thoughts!!  
3 Comments
Cindy
5/13/2018 09:16:43 pm

Excellent review! You know so much nutritional information. It sounds intriguing, thanks to your review. As always, the photos help. Thanks a lot! Keep up the good work. I really look forward to your reviews.

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edubirdie com link
12/7/2018 02:26:36 pm

On a quest to live a healthier life, my husband and I began to watch what we ate a few months ago. We are not the healthiest pair in the world, so we decided to not only change our diet, but our lifestyle as well. We also began to go to the gym at least twice a week, and we also jog during weekends. I know I have to stay away from sugar, but this sounds like one of the better alternatives if I am craving for a snack to satisfy my sweet tooth. Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite indulgent snacks so I will surely give this one a try.

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Anonymous
12/7/2018 08:12:59 pm

Thanks for reading and commenting!!

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