Showing posts with label reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reviews. Show all posts

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Review: Enlightened Mint Fudge Swirl Ice Cream Bar

I have found a semi-good-for-you ice cream that tastes good. These were given to me by a friend at work after she found out about my Keto diet. In doing my homework on the company, Enlightened (also on Facebook here), I was over the moon happy about these little treats. They're low in calories, they have fiber, they have protein, they're low in far, low in sugar, and they have calcium! Unfortunately, according to their store locator there isn't a store within 50 miles of my house that carries their products.

They come 4 to a box and all the details are on the front, which is nice. Unlike other companies who only show 'sugar free' or 'low in carbs' I still have to pull the box out of the freezer to read the nutritional label.


They're still pretty high in carbs, but the net carbs are only 11. I had a good day and didn't eat a lot of carbs, so I decided to treat myself to one of these today.

The bars themselves are a little smaller than a normal ice cream bar. The fudge swirls are pretty evenly dispersed throughout and the whole thing actually tastes good! It is very minty and leaves a nice minty after taste that's not unpleasant. It's actually kind of pretty for an ice cream bar, but does not look like what's on the box.

I really like these. According to Enlightened's website they're sold at Whole Foods and Publix, so I'm hoping that sometime before summer one of the stores around me will start carrying this brand because I really need to keep these in my life.

I have 2 other flavors that I'm going to review so check back soon so see them!

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Review: Coconut King Coconut Chunks

I'm fortunate enough to work in a place where we get samples of new foods. When those samples are turned down they get offered to the employees. A lot of times I don't bother because they're very high in carbs. Occasionally I find one that's low in carbs or is good for me and I'll bring it home. This review if just for one of those items.

I got these frozen coconut chunks, supplied by the company Coconut King Unfortunately I cannot find where these are sold, if they are sold anywhere. The company's website doesn't even list their products and they aren't on social media. For this, I'm a little disappointed.


However, their frozen coconut chunks are awesome. The net carbs are 3 for 45 grams. I never ate 45 grams. I'd only eat a couple of pieces and the pieces are pretty large. If you like coconut, these are great little treats. Hopefully I can find them soon.

Overall I'd give these 7 out of 10 stars. I'd give them more, but since I got them as samples and I can't find them in stores, I don't know how expensive they're going to be. They'd be great in a keto smoothie and they're very versatile. 

Now I'm going to go finish off my bag!