Alter Eco offers Dark Coconut Toffee, Mini Dark Noir and Mini Dark Velvet Chocolate Bars made with organic cacao beans. The Dark Coconut Toffee bars contain 210 calories and 9 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total) per about 1.5-ounce serving. Mini Dark Noir and Mini Dark Velvet Bars contain 110 calories, 5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total) and 0 milligrams sodium per about 0.71-ounce serving.
Mixed Berry and Strawberry Banana Orange flavored smoothies made with Greek yogurt and sweetened with Stevia are now available from Yoplait. To make the smoothies from this frozen product, just add 3/4 cup skim milk and blend turning a 4.5-ounce pouch into a 12-ounce serving. Each flavor contains 100-110 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 1.5 grams total), 45 milligrams sodium and 5 grams protein per 4.5-ounce pouch. - bonnie: I wish they had sweetened this with sugar instead of stevia. As you may have read the Center for Science in the Public Interest gave stevia a "caution" rating, saying, "Just because a substance is natural does not mean [...]
Hormel Cure 81 has introduced Natural Choice Ham Steaks available in Brown Sugar, Peppered, Honey Cured and Classic flavors. Each 4-ounce serving contains 120-140 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 3 grams total) and 950-990 milligrams sodium.
Real fruit and vegetable juices with sparkling water make up V8 V-Fusion's new Sparkling beverages. Available in Tangerine Raspberry, Black Cherry Pomegranate and Strawberry Lemonade. Each contains 60 calories, 40-80 milligrams sodium and 11-13 grams sugar per 8.4-ounce serving. The carbonated beverages are also an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin E and are made without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Each can also contains 1/4 cup of vegetables and 1/4 cup of fruit per 8.4-ounce serving. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I found the sweet, fruity flavor of the Tangerine Raspberry variety refreshing. I don't see many drinks combining these two fruit [...]
Pyrex has introduced a 3-quart Cinnamon and a Double Decker 3-quart black in their Portables line. They both include a portable bag, Easy Grab Bakeware, an Easy Snap lid that is 100% BPA-free and one or two hot-and-cold packs. The 3-quart Cinnamon includes a 3-quart vessel with red lid; the Double Decker a 3-quart East Grab vessel with red lid and two 6-cup rectangle storage containers with red lids.
Pillsbury added a Honey Butter flavor to their line of Freezer-to-Oven biscuits. Each approximate 2-ounce biscuit contains 170 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 8 grams total), 550 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein.
Milky Way Ice Cream contains chocolate ice cream, a layer of caramel coated with milk chocolate. The bars are available in two sizes. Each large ~ 2-ounce bar contains 180 calories, 7 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total), 19 grams sugar and 65 milligrams sodium. Four mini pieces of about 3-ounces contain 320 calories, 12 grams saturated fat (of 17 grams total), 33 grams sugar and 110 milligrams sodium. Or have one mini for just 80 satisfying calories.
Gold'n Plump's Chicken Sausages are made with boneless, skinless thigh meat and are gluten-free, nitrate-free, and dairy-free, with the exception of the Parmesan Italian. Each Apple Maple Breakfast Chicken Sausages 2.5-ounce, 3-link serving contains 100 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 4.5 grams total), 440 milligrams sodium and 12 grams protein; the Chicken Bratwurst, Parmesan Italian and Hot Italian sausage contain from 140-180 calories, 2-3 grams saturated fat (of 7-8 grams total), 630-910 milligrams sodium and 15-17 grams protein. - bonnie: these sausage are fresh (not frozen) and should be consumed — or frozen — within 48 hours of purchase Follow @BonnieBOTB
A gluten-free soft bread line of hamburger and hot dog buns are now available from Kinnikinnick. These buns are made without gluten, dairy, nuts, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and are certified kosher. Each 2-ounce hamburger bun 150 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 5 grams total) and 210 milligrams sodium. Each hot dog bun, about 2.5 ounces, contains 180 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (of 5 grams total) and 250 milligrams sodium.
Effie’s now offers Homemade Semolina Crackers in three varieties. Semolina is the part of durum wheat used in making pasta; it is high in protein but lower in gluten than regular wheat flour. The Sunflower & Sesame Seed flavor contains 120 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 3.5 grams total), 260 milligrams sodium and 3 grams protein per 1-ounce serving, or about 4 crackers; Sea Salt & Lavender contains 120 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 280 milligrams sodium and 3 grams protein per 1-ounce serving; Roasted Garlic & Coriander Seed contains 130 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 310 milligrams sodium and 4 grams protein per 1-ounce serving. [...]
Zyliss has developed a Fast Cut Herb Tool to make herb cutting easier. Designed with five stainless steel cutting wheels, the tool can be gripped by the handle or controlled by the palm of your hand. It moves in a 90-degree motion. The Fast Cut Herb Tool is dishwasher safe and contains a blade cover for storage.
In the mood for a burger? Now with Ball Park's new microwaveable beef patties, you can have one is just a minute. They are available in three varieties, Flame Grilled Beef, Beef & Cheese and Beef & Onion Patties. Each 3-ounce patty contains between 230-240 calories, 8-9 grams saturated fat (of 18-20 grams total), 380-550 milligrams sodium and 14-15 grams protein. - bonnie: I was skeptical about a burger from the microwave, but was impressed with the flavor of these. Great to keep on hand for hungry growing (or grown) kids! Follow @BonnieBOTB
Chocolate mint lovers will enjoy the new Dovebar - a sint-flavored ice cream bar coated with Dove dark chocolate. Each 2.5-ounce bar contains 250 calories, 10 grams saturated fat (of 17 grams total), 19 grams sugar and 40 milligrams sodium. - bonnie: A flavorful satisfying combination of mint and dark chocolate. Now if they only used natural — instead of artificial — colors and flavors, this bar would be perfect. Follow @BonnieBOTB
To enjoy Skinny Cow's limited-edition low-fat frozen shake, add skim milk, wait one minute, stir, and then enjoy. These shakes are available in two flavors, when using skim milk White Mint Cookie contains 220 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber and Double Chocolate Crumble with 230 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and 6 grams of fiber.
Frito-Lay Smartfood Selects put a twist on puffed corn with their new Sour Cream Onion Puffed Corn. Kosher certified and made without any artificial colors, preservatives, flavors or MSG, each 1-ounce serving of about 68 pieces contains 160 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat (of 9 grams total) and 220 milligrams sodium. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: This puffed corn has replaced popcorn in my pantry. The sour cream and onion flavor is just the right amount to satisfy your taste buds, but not be too powerful. The puffed corn gives it the texture of popcorn without the kernel in the middle. I also love the resealable bag that allows [...]
Barilla has debuted five new shelf-stable microwaveable meals: Mezze Pene with Tomato & Basil, Mezze Penne with Traditional Marinara Sauce, Mezza Penne with Spicy Marinara Sauce, Whole Grain Fusilli with Vegetable Marinara Sauce and Whole Grain Mezze Penne with Tomato & Basic Sauce. A 9-ounce serving size contains 310-320 calories, 1-5 grams saturated fat (of 4.5-7 grams total), 690-710 milligrams sodium and 10-11 grams protein. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I tried the Mezza Penne with Tomato and Basil and found it delicious! I loved how the sauce and noodles came separate in a removable dish, allowing you to add how ever much sauce you like. I [...]
A mellow-nutty flavored Cheese dip made with mayonnaise and red onions is available from Jarlsberg in an 8-ounce microwavable tub. Each 1-ounce serving contains 120 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 11 grams total) and 170 milligrams of sodium.
Peach Mango and Super Fruits are the newest flavors of frozen nonfat organic Greek yogurt by Stonyfield. Each flavor contains 110 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 0 grams total), 60 milligrams sodium and 6 grams protein per 3-ounce serving size. .
V8 V-Fusion new Energy drinks contain green tea, 1/4 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup fruit per 8-ounce serving. Available in Pomegranate Blueberry or Peach Mango, each flavor contains 50 calories, 40-90 milligrams sodium, and is an excellent source of vitamin C, B12, B6, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin and a good source of vitamin A. - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I recently tried the Peach Mango flavor and found it to have the perfect combination of both flavors where one flavor did not overpower the other. V8 +Energy drinks gave me the energy I needed and it did not leave a sour after taste like other energy drinks. I would [...]
Make your own soda at home with the Fizz Soda Maker, featuring a digital screen that lets you see and choose how much fizz will be in your drink and how much CO2 is left in the carbonator that powers the soda maker. The Soda Maker — from SodaStream — comes with reusable bottles that can last up to three years, which makes for a great green alternative. SodaStream also offers flavorings for the soda maker. - bonnie: I am addicted to my SodaStream soda maker, as I consumer at least a quart of carbonated water daily that I make in this countertop devise. And, I'm loving the new version that [...]
