Tonya's Cheese Spread, Tomato Miracle Whip, Oatmeal Toasters, Popcorn Indiana, Chiquita Fruit Chips

Tonya's : Gourmet Cheese Spread

Carolina Blend

I wondered what  a Carolina Blend was - and I'm still wondering… A cheddar cheese base and assorted peppers and olives, mixed with spices, sugars and even pecans does create a unique flavor. The problem is that all of these ingredients actually overpower the cheddar cheese. It's an interesting combination and at a party would definitely draw some attention and i am sure some likes. Along with this very long list of ingredients I have to wonder if this recipe could be made much simpler and not have all the flavors fighting each other. 2 tablespoons are 130 calories and 13 grams of fat.

$4.49 / 12 oz

Tonya's Gourmet Creations LLC
www.gourmetcheesespreads.com

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Kraft : Miracle Whip 

Sassy Sweet Tomato

Before you crinkle up your nose at the idea of a Spicy Sweet Tomato Miracle Whip you've got to taste this. Yes it's a little too sweet, but the blend of spices, dried garlic and dried onions actually masks that, for some, familiar  taste of Miracle Whip. Now I'm not saying I would go out buy it and stock this in my refrigerator, or use it every day, but it was better than expected. 2 tablespoons are 150 calories and 14 grams of fat, so go sparingly. And remember, sugar is the second ingredient - but at least it's sugar and not high fructose corn syrup.

$2.99 / 12 oz

Kraft Foods Group, Inc
800.847.1997
www.kraftfoods.com

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Nature's Own : Oatmeal Toasters

Cinnamon Raisin

This product is a HIT!

You better not think of this as another Pop Tart - there is absolutely no relation. These are made with nothing artificial and with whole wheat flour. Not overly sweet, these are more reminiscent of a high quality bread, with pieces of raisins and the perfect touch of cinnamon. Each piece is just 2 grams of fat and contains 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein and 9 grams of sugars. I know you're going to want to add some butter to it, but don't, they're good enough on their own. One word of caution is because of the whole grains it doesn't brown as much as you would expect - so don't over-toast.

$2.50-3.50 / 18 oz

Flowers Bakeries, LLC
866.245.8921
www.naturesownbread.com

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Popcorn Indiana: Fit Popcorn

Sea Salt

This product is a HIT!

Popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks and what most people forget is that it is whole grain, so it is good for us. This popcorn tastes good, is 37 calories per cup, compared to other bagged popcorn which is about 60 calories per cup, and this one uses canola oil and sea salt. A quarter of the bag is about 130 calories, 6 grams of fat and 220 mg of sodium. However, probably because of the sea salt, the salt flavor is a bit overpowering. Cut down the salt! And don't be misled by the brand name - Popcorn Indiana comes from a company in Englewood, New Jersey, and they don't specify if the corn itself is actually from Indiana. 

$1.99 / 4.4 oz

Popcorn Indiana LLC
800.POP.4444
www.popcornindiana.com

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Chiquita : Fruit Chips

Tropical Mix

This product is a HIT!

There's nothing new about air dried fruit chips. What is new is that this is a combination of pieces of banana, pineapple and mango in one bag. The fruit is crunchy, very flavorful and delicious. One bag is just over 1 oz and contains the equivalent of half a banana, one slice of mango and one slice of pineapple. At just 120 calories and no sugar added this is a great snack and can even be used as topping over dessert or salads.

$1.48 / 1.06 oz

Chiquita Brands, LLC
800.242.5472
www.chiquita.com

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