Product: Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins – $3.49+
It’s hard to beat the original. Honestly.
Blue Diamond are the almond people. So when Nut Thins were first introduced to the market, they came in a few flavors, which have since expanded to eight flavors. Some are easier to find than others. And I have had quite a few of them. Yes, I am (slowly) working my way through the entire line. There have been some that I’ve loved (Barbeque, I’m looking at you!) and some that have disappointed (Pepper Jack…hang your almond head in shame!).
But when it comes to finding a healthy (and gluten-free) snack to satisfy that salty craving, Nut Thins are one of my go-to options. This was my first time ever trying the Almond variety. I don’t know why I never picked it up before. In fact, the only reason these made it into my pantry was that they were part of a gift basket at my local Fresh Market called “Don’t Be A Gluten.” It had a nice variety of gluten-free foods in it, so my roommate gifted me with it one day as it was on sale.
What the Almond Nut Thins deliver is all the taste and flavor of your standard tortilla chip, but with less guilt in each crispy bite. With only 130 calories for 16 crackers, these little discs of goodness also provide 3g of protein in each serving. They are low in sodium and (more importantly) fat, unlike standard tortilla and potato chips. You can’t argue with that.
Even more exciting is that the ingredients in these crackers are all recognizable. The two top ingredients are rice flour and almonds. That makes sense. And it makes for a delicious, crunchy treat that tastes like a tortilla chip. Eat them on their own or dip them in salsa, queso, guacamole, hummus, or whatever you like to dip. This is one skinny little treat that will take the guilt away from any midday snack craving.
Sure, Blue Diamond offers up a variety of flavors when it comes to their Nut Thin crackers, but when you want something simple but delicious, go with the original. I’m glad I did, because I absolutely loved these. So, if you are looking for something better than a tortilla chip, or just need something new to snack on…Almond Nut Thins. I promise…you’ll love them too.
The Celiathlete 