We just tried Enjoy Life's new and improved granolas, and they were a big hit. As you probably already know, Enjoy Life's products are free of the top eight allergens, and are also free of casein, potato, sesame, and sulfates. Their products are made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free facility, and they test their ingredients to make sure they are allergen-free.
Most importantly, their foods are good. We tried the Cinnamon Crunch, Cranapple Crunch, and Very Berry Crunch granolas. Although we liked them all, we ranked them for fun.
Kids:
1. Very Berry
2. Cinnamon Crunch
3. Cranapple
Adults:
1. Cranapple
2. Cinnamon Crunch/Very Berry--One vote each for second place.
The Cinnamon Crunch is a more "traditional" granola, while the other two have great, fresh fruit flavors. We are not a nut- or gluten-free family, and we enjoyed the granolas just as much as our gluten- and nut-ful granolas. I was alone in thinking they might need a touch more salt, but we all know of my salt addiction. And of my raisin dislike. (Sorry, Cinnamon Crunch.)
There is a downloadable coupon on Enjoy Life's homepage, and Want Not has some info on good Enjoy Life prices at Amazon going on through the end of May if you're interested in stocking up on some of their other products.
Ingredients (all dried fruits are sulfite-free):
Cinnamon Crunch: Brown Rice Flakes; Evaporated Cane Juice; Brown Rice Syrup; Water; Raisins; Rice Crisps (Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Honey, Salt); Rice Bran; Cinnamon; Natural; Cinnamon Flavor; Ground Flaxseed; Rosemary Extract
Cranapple: Brown Rice Flakes; Brown Rice Syrup; Evaporated Cane Juice; Water; Rice Bran; Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil); Dried Apples; Rice Crisps ( Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Honey, Salt); Expeller-Pressed Vegetable Oil (Safflower Oil and/or Sunflower Oil); Natural Apple Flavor; Malic Acid; Ground Flaxseed; Rosemary Extract
Very Berry: Brown Rice Flakes; Brown Rice Syrup; Evaporated Cane Juice; Rice Bran; Rice Crisps ( Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Honey, Salt); Water; Freeze-Dried Raspberries and Strawberries; Expeller-Pressed Vegetable Oil (Safflower Oil and/or Sunflower Oil); Natural Strawberry Flavor; Citric Acid; Ground Flaxseed; Rosemary Extract
I found the granolas at several online stores for @$5/bag.
Images courtesy of Enjoy Life Foods.
Wow! Thanks for the review - did not know about this company. We usually hit up a specialty store and stock up on super expensive bars or granola when J is in the mood. Nice to know there's another alternative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful review! It's good to know they were a hit with the entire family, especially being that you're not nut- and gluten-free. We strive to make all our foods just as tasty as those with nuts, gluten, dairy, egg and soy, because those with food allergies should be able to enjoy yummy treats too! So we're happy you and yours enjoyed : )
ReplyDeleteBrita Brownstein
Enjoy Life Foods
www.enjoylifefoods.com
Thanks for this review. We're always looking for nut- and egg-free food. We'll check these out...glad it was such a good taste test!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I've always found it easier to make my own granola, since I don't want to risk the nuts. But this may be a good option. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOoh I can't wait to try their new and improved granola. The other was a bit too hard. I'll have to get out to Whole Foods to pick some up.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to tell you that I made your confetti cookies for our Memorial Day picnic and they were a HUGE hit with adults and kids. Thanks for the recipe.
I have known about this company for a long time but just haven't ordered. I am going to have to do it. I have a coupon in-hand! Thanks for the review.
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