Pirate Brands Potato Flyers Review

ABOUT:

Pirate Brands is a leader and manufacturer of all-natural snacks that has been around since 1987.  The company was founded on the belief that you shouldn’t have to “snackrifice” taste and fun for heath.  Pirate Brands snacks are baked, all-natural, trans fat, and gluten free.  They include:  Pirate’s Booty, Potato Flyers, Smart Puffs and Tings.

Potato Flyers Flavors:

• Original
• Sour Cream & Onion
• Homestyle Barbeque
• Seas Salt & Vinegar

Summertime is synonymous with barbeques and we are in the thick of it right now! Grilling is a great healthy way to cook and a great way to bring family and friends together.  One of the only ways people can go wrong at these outdoor occasions is to select unhealthy meats, snacks and sweets.

Luckily, Emily Whelan Anschlowar, MS, RD, the in-house nutrition expert for Pirate Brands (makers of all-natural snacks including Pirate’s Booty), has created tips for your readers to throw a healthy, but delicious barbeque this summer.

• Go Lean, or go home. Instead of a fatty New York strip steak or pork chop, select lean meats like chicken (sans the skin), top sirloin or pork tenderloin. Grill up burgers using lean ground turkey or bison.  Fish is also delish on the barbie!  For meatless meals try veggie burgers or Portobello mushrooms.
• Make sure to veg out. Grilling veggies is not only healthy, but the process really brings out the natural flavors and juices.  Some great grilled vegetables include corn, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers.  Shish kabobs are always a hit as they’re fun to make and eat with the family!
• Don’t forget about the snacks. Greasy fried potato chips and neon orange cheese puffs are always barbeque staples.  A great alternative to fried potato chips is Potato Flyers – deliciously baked all-natural potato chips that have half the fat and a quarter less calories than the leading potato chip brand.  A smart swap for cheese curls is Pirate’s Booty, which is baked, all-natural puffed rice and corn that is lower in calories, but high in taste.  Both products are also trans-fat and gluten-free!
• Commit to low-calorie condiments. A barbeque is not a barbeque without macaroni and potato salad.  Just swap out fatty mayo for Greek yogurt in your favorite recipe – you won’t only lose on the fat and calorie intake, but you’ll gain in nutrition, as yogurt is packed with calcium, protein and probiotics.  Also, try using guacamole, pesto and tomato sauce in place of store bought condiments, which are usually all additives with no actual food.
• Sip your way slim and stay hydrated. Stay away from drinks high in sugar and that contain caffeine like soda. Research shows that caffeine actually dehydrates you – that’s the last thing you want while having fun in the sun!  Your best bet is to opt for water or a low-calorie flavored water.
• Savor that sweet tooth. Fruit is nature’s candy and should not be over looked when it comes to the grill!  Banana, mango, pineapple and peaches are all delicious when grilled.  Pair the fruit with a scoop of frozen yogurt and a drizzle of honey and you’re in for a real treat!

MY THOUGHTS:

Okay I admit I laugh when I say “Do you want some Pirate’s Booty as a snack?” But really these snacks rock!  I got the chance to sample some Potato Flyers and we all love them.  Potato Flyers are baked potato chips with half the fat and a quarter less calories than leading potato chips.  They are also very light and crunchy.  The best part is though the different flavors available because it makes it easy to substitute your regular chips for healthier versions.

I love having a sandwich and chips for lunch and I like how Potato Flyers are crunchy, flavored, and fun to eat!  They are not as flavorful as traditional chips but they are still good and I don’t feel as guilty after eating them.  Oh and they are not expensive either which is nice because sometimes I buy the un-healthy chips just because they are cheaper.  I also want to add that we also love the Pirate’s Booty puffs and it is nice to change it up with the Potato Flyers every now and then!

Oh and I have to show a picture of how adorably packaged they came for my review as my son has taken over the pirate chest for his toys after of course trying all the potato flyers!

BUY IT: You can find Pirate’s Booty Snacks at your local grocery store or purchased them online through Pirate Brands.

Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: This post was written for Family Review Network & Pirate Brands who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.