Granola Bar Goodness

I am always on the lookout for chewy granola bars because I really don't like the hard ones. I always feel like I am going to break my teeth. I used to eat the Fiber One chewy bars a lot, but I found them too sweet sometimes (I know right, weird) and I just got bored with them. They also had a fair amount of calories as well. I was at the store and found these new ones from Fiber One that were only 100 calories and not too sweet!  These were chocolate flavored and definitely had a lot of chocolate on them. They also had a strawberry and peanut butter one that looked pretty delicious as well. I will try those next time I am at the store, but next time you go make sure you pick up a box. They will fill you up with wholesome goodness and give you the energy boost you need. Try them and let me know what you think!

Grains on the Go

Being in the workplace has put me on somewhat of a different meal schedule. I eat breakfast an hour or two earlier than I used to, which naturally means that I am eating lunch earlier. This would be fine except that I find myself needing a snack in the afternoon because it's no where near dinner time. I wanted something healthy and filling, however, I didn't have anything like that. I took a short walk in the scorching heat to see what Marshalls had. I was surprised when I found some granola amid their gourmet food section. It was just what I was looking for! I chose a 'Not Sweet Vanilla Granola', and was surprised that it was very aptly named. There was no artificial sweetness to it, but there was a hint of vanilla flavor that mimicked a sweet flavor. The interesting thing about this granola was that it's made with fruits and not assorted fats and oils. It was a bit weird at first that it wasn't sweet, but it was definitely filling and I didn't feel about guilt about eating it! This is something that I have tucked away in my desk for occasions like today. Try it if you get a chance and know that you will make your tummy very happy!

Good Morning Granola

I love granola, but sometimes it can be challenging to find one that actually tastes delicious and not just plain and boring. This granola is another gem from Trader Joe's...mango and passion fruit. Honestly, I would have never picked those two flavors for a granola because it sounds a little too adventurous right? Well it's definitely a super yummy summer breakfast that fills you up and gives you the energy you need to take on the day. It's also really great because it isn't too sweet and there are real chunks of dried mango in it. I decided to have mine with a touch of milk, though I could have thrown it in with my Greek yogurt. Let's just put it this way, no matter how you eat it, you will enjoy it. So pop open the box and pour yourself a bowl and enjoy your morning!