Vitalicious: Fudgy Chocolate Mini VitaCakes Health Conscious Snacking Giveaway and Review~ 1/27

Momma Told Me: Don't forget to take your vitamins!

As an adult, gone are the days of Flinstones chewables and bubblegum vitamins- okay, so I confess I still take them sometimes for the novelty and convenience. I can't believe I just admitted I have a bottle of Popeye vitamins on my nightstand! These days there are a plethora of forms for youth vitamin intake, including my personal favorite- gummies. But I've known too many people who've given themselves an awful stomach ache after eating half a bottle, like pieces of candy! But I digress- there has to be a more practical, mature way for busy adults to get, and be motivated to take, their necessary vitamins.

Of course there is a feasible solution, and it comes in the form of a brand called Vitalicious. Don't let the name fool you, it's Vital-icious, not Vita-licious. They refer to themselves as the 'market leader of vital and delicious baked goods'. So what exactly is a 'vital' baked good? The thought originally evoked images of boring bran muffins and wheat-grass infused cookies. But a company with such a fun name promises to deliver the 'goods', being tasty cookies, cakes, and muffins, while maintaining the nutritional integrity most modern adults lack. All of their products guarantee 100 calories per 2oz portion/serving size, an amazing tidbit considering the average 100 calorie snack portion is half that size.

Their low fat recipes and formulas ensure high fiber content which encourages that important 'full' feeling when dieting or snacking between meals. Most of their products are also low sodium, high in protein, and trans-fat free, making them versatile for any dietary needs. And I can't leave out the up to 15 necessary vitamins and minerals you'll find in these tasty snacks! Ideally, Vitalicious baked goods are meant to fill in the holes left by poor diet structure and busy schedules. Just browsing Vitalicious' 15 flavors of muffins, cakes, brownies and more made my mouth water. Fudgy Peanut Butter, Apple Berry, Golden Corn, and Banana Nut are just some of the classic and comforting selections you'll find. I love that their muffins and muffin tops are sensible in size, yet do not compensate for the low caloric value with tiny portions. In addition, there are no preservatives in these fresh baked goods, which is excellent for health!

I was excited to receive a box of Vitalicious products for sample and review here on Momma Told Me, last summer. The box arrived with explicit instructions to place the product in the freezer upon arrival (despite arriving thawed, and ready to eat, insulated by ice). While Vitalicious baked goods can be refrigerated, they will last 1/3 as long as frozen, and lose freshness due to the lack of harmful preservatives. I thought it was a great idea to freeze the product and was especially excited to read that these crave-able treats can last up to 9 months in the freezer! When I was ready to sample my first Vitalicious treat I simply pulled it out to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Vitalicious snacks come individually wrapped, and can also be microwaved, or popped in a toaster!

For dinner the next day I pulled out a Golden Corn VitaTop and slid it in the toaster for a quick heating and slight toast. The result was a golden , crumbly, slightly sweet baked snack that added some extra nutrition to my meal, and disappeared within seconds! But it was the brand's signature VitaBrownies that truly won my heart. I was immediately pleased with the portion size, right out of the box. However, I couldn't begin to imagine how an additive free, vitamin filled, whole wheat and organic based brownie could possibly satisfy a chocolate craving. After my initial first bite, I never questioned Vitalicious again. The brownie itself was perfectly moist and fluffy, with crunchy walnuts and a smooth cocoa taste that did not incite the need to guzzle a glass of milk. In a sense it tasted 'healthy' due to the lack of pure sugar taste, but by no means did this brownie disappoint in flavor or name.

Recently the company announced the newest rollout to their collection, a one of a kind in it's league (individual wrapped snacking); 50 calorie Fudgy Chocolate Mini VitaCakes. It sounds like a mouthful (and fudgy alongside chocolate is redundant), but these 3-4 bite mini cakes are just the trick to tackling tough cravings come mid afternoon. They even make the perfect late night indulgence, with 2g of protein, 6g of fiber, 14g of carbs, 15 vitamins and minerals, and just 1g of fat- not to mention their always all natural mantra! Did you know it takes just 7 minutes to 'walk off' these divine puppies?! I had the fortunate chance to sample Vitalicious' new Mini VitaCakes and received a wonderfully convenient snack pack holder. Inside the snap shut holder were two individually wrapped Mini VitaCakes, about 4" in length and 1.5" in width. Out of the wrapper I could feel the moist textured cake, and see 2-3 whole chocolate flavored chips. My teeth sunk into the fluffy, yet dense, cake and a smile spread as I quickly caught a chip for texture. The flavor reminds me of chocolate malt o meal, or powdered chocolate milk; mild yet rich in cocoa flavor (not too sweet). These have certainly become my newest diet wingman!

What Daughter Says: I'm terrible when it comes to nutrition. I love that Vitalicious takes the guesswork out of healthy cravings!

One lucky Momma Told Me reader will receive 2 boxes of (24) Vitacakes and a Snack Pack Holder!




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