Monday, August 31, 2015

My New Favorite Snack

Happy Monday! This weekend was jam-packed at times and relaxed at times, but always fun! I had a late girl's night out on the town Friday. Saturday was filled with paddleboarding, macarons, and a bubble bath. Yesterday was errands and church. I had plans to go to a yoga class but didn't make it. It's a shame that weekends are only two days, but what's a gal to do? I love having balance between getting recharged and making the most of my time off work. My weekends (this past one included) fall into a typical pattern. Saturdays are usually my relaxation/catch-up day and Sundays are usually reserved for yoga and errands after church. This may be embarrassing to admit but in addition to being a creature of habit, I'm that person who always has a snack on hand when I'm running around. Whether I'm out on errands, heading to the pool, or off to work- you can typically find a small bite in my purse. I am not cute/fun/pleasant when hungry, so I try to spare those around me and keep myself on task by being prepared.

Snacks are a tricky thing for me, because it's so easy to fall off the wagon of healthy eating here. Especially when we're talking about packaged foods. It's basically effortless to grab a bag of chips or a candy bar as you're running around. They taste great. But they can be stuffed full of unnecessary sugars, preservatives, and ingredients that leave me feeling lethargic afterwards- the exact opposite of what I want out of my on-the-go snack! I've tried a host of different snacks, and wanted to share one of my recent favorites with y'all- Nakd bars from Natural Balance Foods. These gluten free snack bars are AMAZING and so good for you. They're just the perfect snack for me, and I am confident that y'all will like them too.
gluten free snack bars, nakd
nakd bar, gluten free snack bar

The first thing that jumped out to me about these bars is the fact that they are gluten, wheat, and dairy free. While I don't have any issues with gluten, I do have issues with milk so the fact that I can eat these without any discomfort is perfection for me. They are 100% natural and don't contain any preservatives or icky additives. In fact, the labels contain ingredients that are plain and simple to understand. The brand describes their approach to production as "wholefood", meaning it's minimally processed and pretty dang close to eating the ingredients as they naturally occur.
nakd bars, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free
nakd bars, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free
While these bars maintain a host of positive qualities, the huge deciding factor for a new snack has got to be the taste. I haven't tasted every single bar that they make, but I'm just loving my 13 bar sample pack! The texture of these bars is unique, mimicking what a homemade energy bar would feel like. They are soft but not crumbly- an important factor to consider if you snack in the car! With flavors like Pecan Pie, Strawberry Crunch, and Caffe Mocha, they have great variety to pick from. My favorite so far is Cocoa Delight- my mouth is watering just thinking about it! I definitely recommend starting out with a variety pack, and you can go back to buy boxes of the individual flavors that you like best.
nakd bar, natural balance foods

You can read more about these bars, as well as purchase them, on their website, or feel free to ask any question to me in the comments or in an email! I definitely recommend these for anyone looking to try a new delicious and healthy snack option. Especially those with food allergies! Have you ever heard of or had any of these bars yourself?

Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary variety pack from Natural Balance Foods to review honestly. As always, all opinions and words are my own. I benefit in no way if you purchase this product. Thank you for supporting brands that support A Peachy Sonder!

28 comments:

  1. Yum! All these flavors sound amazing! Cocoa Munch is definitely something I want to try.

    Mikayla | A Seersucker State of Mind.


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  2. It's always been hard for me to find snack bars that I really enjoy, but maybe I will have to give these a try!! Love the cute packaging.

    xoxo A
    www.southernbelleintraining.com

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  3. Wow I may have to try these!
    Definitely a good alternative to the junk that I have been eating lately.

    xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys

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  4. The flavors for these snack bars sound so good -- and I'm not normally a snack bar kinda girl.

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  5. The cocoa crunch sounds amazing! I need to check these out! I have a granola bar for breakfast every morning.

    Kayla | kaylablogs.com

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  6. The flavours look phenomenal! I can't wait to give them a try!

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  7. I got some of those too! They are so good!

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  8. These look amazing! I am going to try them, I love discovering new really great snacks...

    Nancy Laws l Chic Mompreneur

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  9. Sounds so yummy!
    www.kayleighskloset.com

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  10. YUMMY! I love thee bars, they're so filling!

    Nicole // Chronicling Home

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  11. I'm always so hesitant to buy things like this because so often they are loaded with sugar or other awful fillers! I am totally going to have to check these out next time I'm in Whole foods!

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  12. These all sound delicious! Granola bars are always a go-to for me.

    Courtney// As We Stumble Along

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  13. Whoa these look awesome!! My favorite would probably be the berry delight.

    http://thealwaysblog.com

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  14. I have issues with milk too, and possibly gluten, so these sound super appealing!

    http://www.thepdxbelle.com/

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  15. Yum! These look delicious. I'm always look for a healthy, tasty bar to stash at school for when I get hungry! These might be just what I've been looking for! So many delicious flavors.

    xo Ashley

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  16. Don't usually go for gluten free, but these look good!

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  17. Yum! These look delicious & all these flavors sound great!!

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  18. I definitely need more snacks to keep at my desk at work, and these look so delicious! I need to give these a try!

    xo, Alicia | Alicia Tenise

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  19. I need to try the caffe mocha version! I've been on a Kind kick lately, but I'll have to pick these up next time I see 'em. x Nicole | www.changeanddress.com

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  20. I'm glad that you had such an amazing weekend! I definitely need to try these! I have issues with milk, as well. (They also seem a little healthier than the Chick-Fil-A breakfast I grab every morning...)

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

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  21. Those sound so good, especially the caffe mocha, yum! Always looking for a healthy snack option.

    Tracy
    www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com

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  22. MmMm, who doesn't like an excuse to try a new snack? I certainly love a healthy snack suggestion and look forward to trying this one! Thanks for sharing!

    Xoxo, Amy J.
    Bowlines and Lace

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  23. These all sound super good, I am looking them up right now! Thanks!

    xoxo Lex // LexMeetsWorld

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  24. I'd love to try it, but I'm sensitive to nuts :/

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  25. I actually hate bars! I'm not really sure why but it's like torture haha. I'm willing to try new ones though so I might have to pick one of these up. :)

    xo // www.thematerialgirl.co

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  26. Ok, those look delicious! I love how they come in a pretty big variety of flavors!

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