Product: Home Free Gluten-Free Mini Crunchy Vanilla Cookies – $5.49+
Growing up, one of my favorite cookies to buy at the store and eat the hell out of were Nilla Wafers. Weird, yes? I mean there is nothing special about them. They are processed cookies loaded down with high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oil, and artificial flavorings…among other things. Perhaps becoming gluten intolerant saved me from continuing to live on these cookie science experiments.
But, honestly…I missed them. I missed that crunch and that sweet vanilla (yes…I know…artificial flavors) flavor that would come with each bite. I had already cut out high fructose corn syrup from my diet…but I still missed these.
While out at a Home Goods store, my roomie and I discovered their food section. And the gluten-free gems we found inside filled up a basket and made me one very happy gluten-free girl. Much of it was on sale…and that helped spur the gluten-free food-spree.
Among them…Gluten-Free (and allergy friendly) Mini Crunchy Vanilla Cookies by Home Free.
We all know my feelings on cookies. Especially fantastic cookies. Well, I am here to tell you that Home Free is doing a lot of good for the food allergic community. These cookies are free of the top 8 allergens, low in sodium, contain no trans fat, cholesterol or saturated fat. You won’t find high fructose corn syrup or any partially hydrogenated oil in these miniature cookies. They are certified vegan, a good source of whole grain (9 grams per serving), and certified kosher. Best of all, the ingredients they use are 70% organic, so they are also certified organic.
But…here is where I should mention that these cookies…are also fantastic.
I remember being over-the-moon in love with Nilla Wafers as a kid. And while it has been…years…ages…since I had them, I can say this…Home Free’s Gluten-Free Mini Crunchy Vanilla Cookies…trump them…hands down. These cookies have the perfect crunch and the perfect sweetness to them. They taste fantastic…like vanilla cookies should. I’m already making plans to crush them down and make a pie crust out of them…perhaps for key lime pie or a banana pudding. These don’t get soggy. In fact, the crunch is one thing that sets them apart. And I…am addicted to them. These not only brought back childhood memories…they improved them.
While the Nilla Wafers Minis would set me back 140 calories per serving and 6g of fat, the amazing cookies from Home Free only serve up 130 calories (in 6 mini cookies) and 5g of fat. The low sodium and low sugar is a plus as well. They are definitely a ‘healthy’ choice if you are looking for cookies. And why load up on chemicals and all those bad preservatives when Home Free gives you a quality product, safe for the food allergic, and also taste so great.
Take my word on this…Home Free is worth seeking out if you are looking for a tasty cookie. The vanilla ones are divine. I think I’m happily addicted.
The Celiathlete 