Vitalicious VitaTops & VitaBrownies Review

Every snack now seems like it has a 100-Calorie version available, but did you know that in 2002, Vitalicious introduced their 2-ounce, 100 calorie VitaMuffins?  While most of today’s 100-calorie snacks are full of sugar, artificial ingredients and preservatives, Vitalicious baked goods contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives.  Vitalicious also makes a good point by saying that just because something is 100 calories, doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

Vitalicious makes indidually wrapped VitaMuffin, VitaTops, VitaBrownies, VItaCakes, and a VitaMuffin Mix.  All their products are popular among dieters and non-dieters because of their delicious taste and excellent daily nutrition benefits.

Here is the VitaBreakdown of what you get in each individually-wrapped serving:

• 100 calories
• No artificial ingredients
• No preservatives
• Whole grains
• 5g – 6g of fiber
• 0g – 1.5g of fat
• 3g – 4g protein
• 15 vitamins and minerals

Founded in 1999, Vitalicious Foods Inc. is the market leader of innovative “vital and delicious” baked goods that promote a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste. First to market with 100-calorie servings, Vitalicious continues to lead the way with a holistic approach that maximizes satisfaction with minimum calories. With products that are low fat, high in fiber and packed with nutrients, Vitalicious is the only company that provides a unique triangle of need-satisfaction (All-Natural ingredients + Nutraceuticals + Weight Management). Vitalicious creates and sells a variety of unique, healthy, value-added baked goods under the VitaMuffin™, VitaTops™, VitaBrownie™, VitaCake™ and VitaMuffin Mix™ trademarks. Vitalicious products are sold at stores nationwide and at www.vitalicious.com.

MY THOUGHTS:

When I first heard about VitaMuffins VitaTops, I could not believe they were only 100 calories and that they tasted good.  I also did not think it would fill me up as other 100-calorie snacks I have tried did not.  (I could eat like 10 of the bags of 100-Calorie snacks and cookies!)  I was also skeptical about VitaMuffins because it says to freeze them, but then realized it was because there are no preservatives so the freezer keeps them fresh.

I received a sampler pack of VitaTops and some VitaBrownies and I am still drooling over how good they are!  I have yet to taste one I didn’t like!  VitaTops are in my opinion the best part of a muffin, the top part and they come individually wrapped so they are great to take with you for snacking or to pop out whenever you want one.  To defrost, I just let them sit on the counter for about 15 minutes and then gobble them down.  I also want to add that I am a picky eater, especially when it comes to snacks, and I am in love with these muffin tops.  My favorite so far is Triple Chocolate Chunk, which how can you go wrong alongside a glass of milk.  My husband and boys were skeptical about them because they thought they looked and sounded too healthy, but once they saw the flavors they couldn’t get them out fast enough.

I love that I can snack on the VitaTops and get some nutritional benefits (protein, vitamins, fiber) rather than snacking on chips or leftover Easter candy.  I also feel better letting my boys have some because I know secretly all the benefits.  I highly recommend checking out VitaMuffin products and I promise you the name may sound healthy but once you are eating one, you may feel guilty for indulging in such a snack because they are that good!

BUY IT: You can buy Vitalicous products directly through the Vitalicious: Better-For-You 100 Calorie Baked Goods website or at various retailers and Amazon.  In my area they are sold at Dominicks, Jewel, Meijer, Whole Foods, and Super Target.  You can check the Store Locator for stores near you.

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