I am one of those people who is dieting. I try to eat healthy without a bunch of fake food and meal replacement shakes, etc. I want to still be able to eat good foods without feeling like I am eating plastic. But I also like to snack. And good snack food are hard to come by, especially ones that taste great. So when I was given the opportunity to try out Real Deal Snacks, and to give away a pack of them, I was excited to see how they would pan out. And pan out they did!
I received three big bags and three small bags of assorted flavors. I will focus on the big bags as the smaller ones are the same flavors, just snack size. When I first opened them the children were kind of hesitant to try them. After all, they do look like peas that have been flattened and hollowed out. One of them even went so far as to say it looked like a finger nail:) But, once they tried the one flavor, all doubts went away. To be replaced with a healthy desire for this tasty treat.
Our favorite, hands down, would have to be the Aged White Cheddar. Man this is good! I opened it, checked them out and cautiously stuck one in my mouth.
The flavor rush is amazing! I could tell it was veggie, and not a normal chip, but the cheddar definitely makes a big difference, especially to the children. I could easily eat half a bag in one sitting so I had to pull out a hand full and put the bag in the kitchen. The texture is like a chip and I really had no qualms about eating these at all.
The Original flavor was just okay in our opinion. Good but nothing to really make them pop. On the other hand, the Sriracha flavor definitely has bang.
A hot, spicy bang at that. Sriracha is a type of hot sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic and sugar and it sure gives these chips a kick! My dad really enjoyed these. He is a big fan of hot and spicy foods so it was right down his alley. I like them, but I much more prefer the cheddar ones. Still, if you have a penchant for spicy foods, definitely give these a try.
I personally want to look for some of their other products. Ones like the Cheese Crunchies, or the Snack Mix? Oh they look delicious! Great for people who are vegetarian, these chips are the perfect way to snack. Look for them in your local grocery store
Chicago: Sunset, Roundy’s/Mariano’s, Strack & Van Til, Walts, Woodmans, Pete’s, Caputo’s, & Tony’s
They can also be found at the following retail stores nationwide. I will be making sure to pick some up while I am traveling in a couple weeks.
St.Louis: Dierbergs, Schnucks, Shop N Save
Chicago: Sunset, Roundy’s/Mariano’s, Strack & Van Til, Walts, Woodmans, Pete’s, Caputo’s, & Tony’s
Milwaukee: Roundy’s/Mariano’s, Woodmans, & Piggly Wiggly’s
KC: Cosentino’s, Balls, Queens, McKeevers, Green Acres, Lucky, Checkers, Dillions/Kroger
NY: Wegmans, Shoprite, Price Chopper, Tops, Fairway, DeCicco’s, Gourmet Garage, Zabar’s
New England: Price Chopper, Marketbasket, Wegmans
Salt Lake City: harmons, Good Earth Natural, Smiths
San Diego:Baron’s, Keils Grocery, Albertsons, Whole Foods
OH: Kroger, Whole Foods
Nashville: Kroger, Whole Foods
Atlanta: Kroger, Whole Foods, Earth Fare
Phoenix: Fry’s
So, anyone interested in trying some out for yourself? One reader will win their own pack of the three flavors. These are really good and I know you will enjoy them! Giveaway ends 2/08 and winner will be chosen through Random.org. They have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Enjoy!!