Like many companies out there, Nourish Snacks was founded when someone – in this case, Joy Bauer – realized that there was a lack of tasty, healthy snacks on the market. She decided to do something to fill that need. Joy got straight to work starting her own snack company. We’re glad she did because it’s one that is definitely worth knowing about.

Snacking is not generally considered a good idea for weight loss. It usually involves something unhealthy and filled with empty calories. But it doesn’t need to be this way. What makes Nourish Snacks so fabulous is their amazing taste, coupled with their nutritious ingredients and perfect sizing. This makes portion control so much easier.

What Are Nourish Snacks?

Joy Bauer: The creator of Nourish Snacks.

The products are exactly what they sound like: snacks that provide your mind and body with nourishment. The snack part of the name refers to the snacks’ delicious flavor. Joy Bauer, the brain behind Nourish snacks, believes that snacks should be tasty and satisfying. They should taste good enough that you would want to reach for it even over junk food. The nourish part of nourish snacks refers to the products’ awesome ingredients, which makes them a wise diet choice. The snacks have no artificial colors or flavors, are kosher, and are naturally gluten-free. However, they are not certified as being gluten-free.

Nourish Snacks’ Sea Salt Ancient Grain Crisps are completely free of sugar, which is great news for diabetics. Their White Cheddar Crisps have less than 1 gram of sugar per serving, which is still really low. Any product you search for on their website has all the ingredients broken down with explanations about why that ingredient was included in the snack, and the health benefits it has to offer. This means that every ingredient in a Nourish product is supposed to be there, and most are great for you and provide your body with much-needed nutrients.

Nourish Snacks are exactly what every one of us wants in a snack: delicious, bursting with flavor, and great for our bodies. Joy Bauer might be a dietitian with over 20 years’ experience in the field, but she’s also a mom and a foodie, so she can relate to the struggle to find a snack with that superb balance of good-for-you ingredients and awesome taste. But honestly? We think she nailed it with her snacks! Read on for more information on some of her most popular creations.

Nourish Snacks Granola Bites Review

Granola bars are great, but granola bites are even greater. That’s because they’re easier to snack on, don’t make as much of a mess (since you can pop the whole ball in your mouth at one time) and generally just make for a more pleasurable snack. Also, you end up eating less, because these bites are obviously smaller than granola bars. If you’re going to eat a granola bar, you won’t just eat one bite and leave the rest of the bar – you’re going to finish it. With these bites, though, portion control is a lot easier, because you can limit your snacking to just one or two balls at a time. The bags can be resealed after opening to maintain freshness, so you can finish the bites over a few days without worry.

Most of the granola bite flavors – Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Banana, Blueberry Apple, and Double Chocolate – are chewy, but there’s also coconut vanilla bites for those of you who prefer something crunchy. The packaging is gorgeous, with each flavor having a different color packet with contrasting stripes. I love that there are so many variations of chocolate flavors – especially chocolate banana. As a chocolate lover and a banana lover, I don’t often get to see this flavor in packaged snacks – especially not healthy ones. If your mom ever made you chocolate-covered frozen bananas as a kid, get ready to feel nostalgic with these yummy bites!

If you tend to go for more fruity snacks, then you’ll adore Nourish’s Blueberry Apple bites. Full of real blueberries and apples, these snacks provide you with antioxidants, fiber, folate, potassium and so much more.

All of Nourish Snacks’ granola bites contain the ingredients rolled oats and brown rice, as well as chia seeds. Oats, besides being a great source of many nutrients like magnesium, phosphorus, iron, folate, and B Vitamins, contain a particularly impressive amount of the mineral manganese. Manganese has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is important for healthy bones. It also contributes to both cognitive and thyroid health.

Brown rice, another whole grain, is also extremely high in manganese. Plus, it offers a host of other nutrients in impressive amounts, including B Vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium. It’s also a source of both fiber and protein. This contributes to the full and satisfied feeling you get after eating the snacks.

Chia seeds, of course, are famous for being incredibly nutritious and low in calories. They pack in calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium in large amounts, as well as having strong antioxidant properties. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which your body can’t make on its own and needs to get from your diet. Omega-3 is essential for a healthy heart, as it keeps the heart’s rhythm regular. So you see, Nourish is providing you with more than just a yummy snack – it’s also helping to keep your body safe and functioning as it should!

Nourish Snacks Popped Ancient Grain Crisps Review

First off, like the granola bites, the packaging of these crisps is too cute. The design is fun, modern, and basically makes you want to dive right in.

Nourish Snack Ancient Grain Crisps are kind of like a cross between rice cakes, popcorn, and potato chips – only they are much better for your body than all those! I guess you’d say that they look like mini rice cakes, but they have way more flavor. You can choose between Sea Salt, Texas Barbeque, or White Cheddar, and they’re all delicious. If you’re the kind of person who hates artificial cheese flavor, fear not: the cheese in the white cheddar crisps is real, making for a delicious, creamy, all-cheesy snack! If you’re a vegan, then this is something to take note of.

The barbeque flavor is for those of you who prefer a little heat and spice in their snacks. Don’t worry, they aren’t too hot. There’s just enough heat there to remind you of your favorite barbeque chips, but they’re mild enough that you’ll keep reaching for more.

And the sea salt flavor, or what I tend to think of as ‘Original’, is the flavor that you pretty much can’t go wrong with. With just enough salt to enhance the natural flavor of the product, these crisps are for those who like things clean and natural, without any overpowering flavor.

Top 5 Nourish Snacks Ingredients Breakdown

I love that the Nourish Snacks’ website has every product’s unique description on the product page. But there are some ingredients that you’ll see repeating themselves, and that’s because they’re so great, Nourish had to include them.

1. Sorghum

The first ingredient you’ll find in all the crisps is whole grain sorghum. Sorghum is naturally gluten-free, is high in antioxidants, and is thought to have anti-cancer properties. It contains large amounts of magnesium, iron, copper, potassium, and phosphorus, and is a wonderful source of dietary fiber. Because of this, it’s great for your digestive system, as it keeps stools soft, and prevents bloating and cramping, as well as constipation and stomach aches.

Sorghum also has heart health benefits and positively affects how the body absorbs starch. This makes it a great choice ingredient for diabetics. It’s also thought to be an energy booster, due to the nutrient niacin (Vitamin B3).

2. Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are high in protein.

Firstly, these seeds are scarily high in protein, okay? Just one tablespoon of hemp seeds contains close to 10 grams of protein – around 1/5 of your daily recommended intake. Plus, hemp seeds are considered a complete protein, meaning that they contain all nine essential amino acids. Your body doesn’t make these acids, so you need to be getting them from your diet. Plant-based proteins are rarely complete proteins, which is what makes hemp seeds even more exceptional.

Hemp seeds contain many nutrients, including zinc, iron, Vitamin E, and potassium, among others. Their impressive omega-3 content and high levels of the amino acid arginine offer extreme benefits for your heart health. Due to the anti-inflammatory nature of omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seeds are also great for relieving acne and protecting the skin, joints and other parts of the body. It can help conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Type 2 diabetes.

3. Quinoa

A staple in every pantry these days.

Quinoa is a staple in pretty much every pantry these days, and there are plenty of good reasons why. Like other grains, it offers both protein and fiber, as well as other nutrients like magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, folate and iron, all in large amounts. It also contains antioxidants known as flavonoids, which have been proven to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-depressant properties.

Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, so it’s often the grain of choice for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. It’s also a complete protein and has a low glycaemic index. This means that it won’t cause spikes in blood sugar levels.

4. Millet

A wonderful source of magnesium, millet keeps your blood pressure levels under control, thereby helping to keep your heart healthy and reducing your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. The high potassium levels in millet are also great at lowering your blood pressure and are beneficial to the body’s nerve and muscle function.

5. Cocoa Powder

Cocoa is rich in antioxidants.

You can only find this ingredient in Nourish’s Double Chocolate and Chocolate Banana Granola Bites. It’s still worth a mention. Besides providing that delicious chocolate flavor that we all love, cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants known as polyphenols. They combat cell damage and help keep your body healthy.

The flavanols in cocoa powder help to relax the arteries and improve blood circulation, and thereby contribute to both heart and brain function, keeping your major organs healthy. Plus, cocoa lowers LDL cholesterol levels and reduces inflammation, which further reduces your risk of developing heart disease.

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Conclusion

To our minds, the perfect snack is one that tastes great, is full of healthy ingredients, makes us feel good, and doesn’t pack on the pounds. Joy Bauer apparently agrees with us, because Nourish Snacks’ products are exactly what the doctor ordered! Tasty. Chewy and crunchy options available. Healthy ingredients. Low in calories. Perfect portion size. Honestly, what more could you ask for in a snack?

Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a fruit person, like things clean and unflavored, or like a bit of spice and heat in your snacks, Nourish has something for everybody. They’re steadily growing in popularity – and once you give their snacks a try, it’s clear to see why.