Product: Mediterranean Snacks Gluten-Free Rosemary Herb Lentil Crackers – $3.99+
Lentils are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They are packed with protein, iron, and vitamin B1, all of which are essential to a healthy diet. So, when I spotted these gluten-free crackers on the shelves of my local natural foods store…I was eager to give them a try.
As a vegetarian on a gluten-free diet, I need to make sure I get plenty of protein from the foods that I eat. One thing I did like about these snack crackers was that they came fortified with 5 grams of protein in each serving (which is about 18 crackers). The serving size only sets you back as many calories as a large banana (110 calories) with only 3 grams of fat in each serving. Not so bad when looking at those stats, right?
I just wish…they tasted better on their own. While they aren’t horrible and inedible in any way, Mediterranean Snacks failed to boost the flavor of these crackers. Despite having the Rosemary Herb variety, they were quite bland (especially after coming off of the cracker powerhouse that Crunchmaster delivered prior to sampling these). These crackers do pack a crunch, but the flavor seems lost. Despite Mediterranean Snacks claim on their Web site of a rustic taste, these crackers need a flavor boost in my opinion.
Yet, perhaps I am catching them at an unfair advantage. What goes better with crunchy crackers than a hearty dip. And I do believe that these crackers were specifically designed by Mediterranean Snacks to accompany a hummus, guacamole, tzatziki, cheese, or any flavor dip than eat on its own. However, I do believe the value of a product is best gauged when it is eaten without adding flavor to it. So these lightly salted crackers, while fine on their own, seem better suited for dipping.
Maybe the next time I eat them, I’ll pack a protein-rich hummus dip to pair them with.
On their own, these crackers don’t pack a wow factor as far as flavor. The crunch you would expect from a cracker is there, yet there is little else to sing praises over. These, however, would pair fantastically with a dip of choice. So, if you miss pita bread and hummus, simply substitute these gluten-free crackers and enjoy!
The Celiathlete 