Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Brownie & Oats Bar

Snack bars are something I like to have on hand for the occasional instance where I need a snack or I need something that's portable. I spotted these Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Brownie & Oats Bars and plopped them into my shopping cart. What sold me? Truthfully, the word "brownie."

 

After giving these a try, I found going into them hoping for a brownie alternative ... it's there but it's not 100%.  I'd say it tastes like a "healthy brownie". Since it's made with oats, it's got a slightly chunky texture to it. It's very chocolatey which is perfect for those who are chocolate dessert or even general chocolate fans. The chips in it give it an added crunch while also providing a smooth chocolate flavoring. I did quite enjoy these and found them to be satisfying as a small snack or part of a dessert.

 

Trying these bars, I found a few useful ways to enjoy them. Out of the package is fine, warmed slightly in the microwave, or better yet, warmed in the microwave and topped with a little bit of ice cream or fresh fruit and whipped cream. It transforms it into a delightful little dessert.

 

Each bar is 120 calories or 3 points plus values.

Weight Watchers Aloha! Almond Bar Snack Bars

A few weeks ago I noticed Weight Watchers came out with a new (or rather a repackaged) snack bar. I picked it up because I knew I was going on vacation and I wanted a snack bar I could pack away in my carry on that wouldn’t take up much room, would satisfy me for a snack and would help steer me away from temptation while staying in a house on vacation.

The bars themselves are along the lines of a “Hawaiian treat”. There are almonds in the bar, while there are also piece of mangos, pineapple, papaya and coconut. The bars are moderate in size (meaning they’re not too big or too small), they’re soft, chewy, crunchy from the almonds, and moderately sweet. There’s a bit of a “glaze” that encases the bar making it a little sticky against your fingertips. I found they gave me the sweetness I was looking for, while they also gave me a crunch (which is always appreciated).

These are for sale at your local Weight Watchers location. They do range in price depending on if you purchase them on sale or not.

Each bar is 120 calories or 3 points plus values.

Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Cookie Explosion Mini Bars

While at my Weight Watchers meeting I noticed a new product on the shelf, but was initially hesitant to pick it up. The reason being, years back I tried one of the peanut butter snack bars and was not impressed. I was going to pass them up until I heard a number of folks in my meeting saying how good they were as they sampled the bars they purchased. So while waiting to buy my smoothie, I grabbed a box of the Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Cookie Explosion Mini Bars.

I opened the box the next day for a sweet tooth fix … and I have to say these snack bars are utterly delicious! I will admit they are very small … but they’re loaded with flavor which makes them well worth it.  I describe these to friends as “peanut butter cookie amazingness.” The bars taste just like a peanut butter cookie, and there is a smooth soft layer in the bar which is slightly reminiscent of peanut butter fudge. It’s undoubtedly a peanut butter explosion which in my opinion is a perfect name for the product.  The bars are available for purchase at standing Weight Watchers locations.

Each bar is 80 calories or 2 points plus.

Weight Watchers Haul

I’ve mentioned before that I have an attraction for the word “new”. It’s like I’m the magnet and the product is the metal. There’s an instant attraction. Even though the attraction is there, I still decide whether I think something is worth it or if I’d even enjoy it. A few weeks ago at my Weight Watchers meeting a Greek yogurt smoothie was revealed and I was going to buy it … but decided to wait for it to go on sale.  Last week walking into my meeting I noticed the smoothies and snack bars were on sale … but also that there was a new snack bar. Admittedly, I was hesitant because there was a peanut butter snack bar a few years ago and I wasn’t the biggest fan of it. After hearing a number of folks in my meeting rave about how good they were, I picked up a box.  I also picked up the new Weight Watchers water bottle because I struggle getting my water in some days and I’ve learned that it’s because I’m drinking water out of a bottle or cup. When I drink out of a straw, I can get my liquid in soo much easier. The great thing about the cup is it holds half the daily liquid requirement and it can house both hot and cold beverages!

Kidz Zone Perfect Yellow Cupcake

I picked up a box of the Kidz Zone Perfect Yellow Cupcake nutrition bars at Target. I’m a fan of Zone Perfect nutrition bars … so when I saw a bar in a cupcake flavor, I had to give it a go. Sure, it’s marketed towards kids and I am not a kid, but alls fair in the cupcake war.

The bars are pretty decent size especially for being marketed towards kids.  The bars are encased in a thin fudge-like coating.  The bars themselves are chewy as some nutrition bars tend to be. There is a vanilla flavor which is far more prominent in flavor than a cupcake, but it’s doable, passable and not bad. I also found them to be satisfying, especially when in comparison to other snack size bars.

Each bar is 140 calories or 4 points plus values.

Cascadian Farm Organic Oatmeal Raisin Kid-Sized Bars

I spotted these Cascadian Farm Organic Oatmeal Raisin Kid-Sized Bars while out at the store and decided to pick them up. I figured they’d be good to have on hand whenever my sweet tooth showed itself or if I was looking for an alternative to oatmeal raisin cookies.  I haven’t tried any Cascadian Farm products in the past, but I’ve always heard rave reviews so I hoped for deliciousness … and deliciousness is what I got.

The oatmeal raisin bars are kid-sized which is just a way of saying “snack size”.  They’re good for a small snack if you’re looking for something sweet, but they’re certainly not a filling type of snack. They’re soft, chewy, sweet and overall quite delicious. They are one of the best oatmeal raisin snack bars I have tried and I was quite pleased with them.

Each bar is 80 calories or 2 points plus values.

Special K Moments Indulgent Snack Bites – Dreamy Coconut

I enjoy a small sweet snack every once in a while. So, while meandering through the oatmeal and cereal bar aisle, I spotted an item that was new to me. So I picked up the Special K Moments Indulgent Snack Bites in Dreamy Coconut.  I opted to go with the coconut over the caramel pretzel because coconut desserts are definitely a favorite even though dark chocolate is not.

Opening the bar they certainly look indulgent and decadent. They have a macaroon type look to them. Taste wise they’re good … but they’re not mind blowing fabulous. They have a rice krispie texture to them and the coconut flavor is undoubtedly noticeable. The dark chocolate certainly brings down the natural sweetness of it.  It’s a good treat if you’re looking for something small that can satisfy your sweet tooth.

I purchased the box knowing well in advance they were small.  I believe the box even lists the picture on the packaging to be true to size.  Plus, with a description as “snack bites” I was anticipating it to be a few bites.  Turns out the Special K website even describes them as a “just 3 bites and 70 calories”.  If you’re anticipating a larger bar, then you may want to skip these.  If you’re a Weight Watchers meeting member, I’d compare these in size to the snack bars that are sold in meeting locations.

Each bar is 70 calories and 2 points plus values.

Fiber One Lemon Bar

This is a new snack I was on the hunt for, for weeks!  All I have to say is ... it was well worth the wait.

Fiber One has had snack bars out on the market for a very long time.  I find they’re alright, but they’re typically not something I crave.  So, why did I go on the hunt for lemon bars? Honestly? I love lemon.  They’re point friendly, filled with fiber and I just had to try them.

I opened up the package and I have to admit, they are smaller.  You’d probably be done the bar in 4-5 bites.  Size aside these are delicious.  Just tearing open the pack, a lemony scent wafts up to your nose.  The cakes have a little frosting drizzled over the top, which gives it a bit of a bite since the frosting is harder than the cake (which is soft).  One bite and you’re sold – well at least my boyfriend and I both were.  I love lemon, my boyfriend loves lemon more than I, and we both thoroughly enjoyed this snack cake.  Definitely worth the hunt if you’re in the market for a new low 2 point plus value snack.

QUESTION:

Have you tried the Fiber One lemon bars?

Weight Watchers Snacks Haul

I picked up a few items at my Weight Watchers meeting a few weeks ago primarily because I really wanted to try one of them and the others sounded interesting.  In celebration of Weight Watchers being a withstanding business for 50 years, they came out with a new snack bar – Celebration Cake.  I’d heard so many people saying how delicious these bars were.  I had waited almost a month before I caved and picked up a box and I have to say they are absolutely delicious! They give you that definitive sweetness you’d get from a piece of birthday cake and I find the texture is a little spongey-ish.  Definitely really good and I find I’m able to have one without wanting another.  I also picked up a box of Fruities.  I’ve seen fruities for the longest time and finally decided to try them ... I got a box of cherry, which are REALLY chewy candy bits (think Swedish fish just harder and chewier) and a box of Citrus Drops which are soft chews.

Of course all these products are only available at a Weight Watchers meeting or store-front.  Prices vary based on weekly/monthly sales, etc.

QUESTION:

Have you ever tried a Weight Watchers product?