Summer is approaching and that means people are going to start craving snacks on the beach, to stay fit and to feel energized. I’ve had the chance to try Royal Hawaiian Orchards Fruit & Macadamia Nut Crunches, which are straight from Hawaii and perfect for summer. They are bite-sized snacks that are combined with fruits, berries and nuts. The delicious clusters come in three flavors for every craving; Mango Pineapple, Kona Coffee Banana and Blueberry Pomegranate.
They are rich in antioxidants, minerals, protein and fiber and are irresistible which is perfectly fine because they are guilt-free. Let’s just say that these bags of wholefood goodness did not last long in my house. I loved each flavor. The Mango Pineapple had a tropical taste of tangy mango and sweet pineapple at the same time. I ate these ones when my sweet tooth was craving something. The Kona Coffee Banana were great breakfast flavors. When I chewed these, the macadamia nut, banana and coffee flavors reached my taste buds separately. The coffee taste was subtle. I actually replaced my daily morning coffee with these bites and felt just as energized, if not more. The Blueberry Pomegranate were full of that sweet berry flavor, but not too sweet.
These snacks are perfect to gain fuel before a workout, to keep satisfied between meals and even for late movie nights. I felt healthy grabbing for theses, instead of a handful of salty chips that would make me feel like crap later.
Royal Hawaiian Orchards offers more than these fruit and nut crunches. Each of their products incorporate delicious, buttery roasted macadamias. One ounce of macadamias (about 15 nuts) are an excellent source of thiamine and manganese, they are a good source of dietary fiber and copper and contain monounsaturated fat, protein, magnesium, iron and phytosterols. They’re also known to prevent heart disease.
Besides the macadamia nut crunches, Royal Hawaiian offers different flavors of macadamias. Some include Sweet Maui Onion, Sea Salt and Natural.
You can find Royal Hawaiian Orchards Fruit & Macadamia Nut Crunches online, or at your local Shoprite. You can buy a box of 6 4 oz. bags online for $26.95. I certainly plan on buying more and keeping them as a regular snack item in my pantry.
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