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FAV Functional Snacks

ATHLETE ESSENTIALS

Crunchy Sweet, Bite Sized...

New Snacks that are everything their supposed to be (FUN TO MUNCH ON)-with added nutritional benefits.
Impressive-SPROUT is a private company that makes a slew of tasty snacks-packed for one-six sized portions-perfectly portable for on the go crunch musts.

In the mix-veggies form the basis of USDA ORGANIC goodness...no circumspect ingredients in the mix!

Everything we sampled-from the airy properly puffy Two Peas in a Pod-to the densely crunchy Crinklez-...were great. And dip worthy.
Toddlers and kids of all ages will enjoy.  There is a slightly less salty/greasy taste than the mass market junk food equivalents...fyi. Which might a be plus for many.
This company also makes baby eats.
Pumkin Carrot Crinklez pictured-(also Cheesy Spinach Crinklez) and Two Peas In A Pod - Aged White Cheddar. (other flavors-Broccoli, Sweet Potato Cinnamon). ALL Gluten + Dairy Free, VEGAN, Non-GMO, no added sugar, no fake colors/ingredients/preservatives

We inhale Pro Bar's delicious fruity Bolt Energy Chews for easily digestible pops- B vitamins/fuel/electrolyte/sugar help -on our training long distance bike rides.
Expanding the essentials for any exerciser -athlete -and post work out help-are these densely delicious Pro Bar live-USDA ORGANIC bars-delivering gut health must live probiotics (1 Billion CFUs) and a decent amount- 10 grams of protein. Sweet enough-and no added sugar-we tried the almond butter-moist chewy and satisfying -loaded with nutritious sesame, flax, chia, and  pumpkin seeds and nut butters. (Gluten free, NON-GMO and vegan too).

FUELING EXCELLENCE is critical for high output pursuits like cross country skiing-let alone at the OLYMPIC level! When on the road for races-have 2-4 PRO BAR MEAL replacement 3oz bars on hand. Packed with fruits, nut and seeds-and handy-they are sold in a bundle- 12 packs online-including a multi-variety option of all five flavors. The peanut butter chocolate (our fav)-has 10 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber-with the organic peanuts and dark chocolate hitting the treat deserved post race spot.
88 Acres has added to their inhale-able seed based snack bars with a terrific assortment of USDA ORGANIC  butters- that check off a lot of musts for travelers (pouch sizes, shelf stable), health advocates (healthy fats-gluten free, non-GMO), and vegans. The seed flavored butters-really oil-solid hybrids that benefit from being stirred up are all good...but a watermelon flavor= pretty cool! Made with roasted watermelon seeds-who knew one could eat watermelon seeds on purpose  (plus sunflower oil, organic powdered sugar mix and sea salt). There's also a non added sugar versions of these 88 Acre nut butters too (KETO-ish style). At the Editor Showcase where we demo-ed-media types were loading up on these. Kosher too. A FAN FAV! 
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