Monday, January 11, 2010

Starbucks offers 9 Gluten Free Snacks

In 2009 Starbucks played with carrying a gluten free baked good, and they weren't happy with sales so they discounted the item. Now, just after the new year, the corporation has decided to introduce a variety of premade snack options for those who are gluten free. Sure these snacks all sound great, but not items I'd want or be looking for at Starbucks.

My personal opinion is that they've gone in the wrong direction. I don't think oh boy, tea and fruit snacks, or coffee and granola. What about comparable options that they are offering their non-gluten free consumers. Perhaps a gluten free premade biscotti, (Pamela's makes a great option), or dare I say a premade gluten free sandwich (Udi's is delicious & would hold up). Hey those are just my thoughts.

As for the snacks, here's the information straight from the source: Starbucks Newsroom Jan 6, 2010:


Annie’s Snacks
It’s comforting to know there are others out there who care as much as you do about what you eat. All you have to do is enjoy. Annie’s White Cheddar Bunnies and Snack Mix Bunnies are available in exclusive portion-controlled sizes for Starbucks and have just 130-150 calories per serving. Priced at $1 U.S.
FoodShouldTasteGood
We love the philosophy behind these distinctive chips: food tastes best when it’s made with quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Available in Multigrain, a distinctively nutty flavored chip made with flax, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds, and Sweet Potato, lightly sweetened with cane sugar to enhance the natural nuttiness of a sweet potato in a chip. Both varieties are 210 calories per 1.5 oz. serving size and provide 5g of fiber. Priced at $1.50 U.S.
KIND Bars
These bars with wholesome ingredients you can see and pronounce are the perfect grab-and-go snack, and just 170-190 calories. The bars are free of gluten, dairy and wheat. Available at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada in Mango Macadamia, Almond Cashew, Fruit & Nut Delight, and Cranberry & Almond. Priced at $1.95 U.S.

Lucy’s Cookies
Lucy’s cookies were created for a child who has to be careful about what he eats by a mom who’s a doctor and thinks everyone deserves something good to snack on. These delicious cookies are baked without wheat, gluten, dairy milk, butter, eggs, casein, peanuts or tree nuts. Available in Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Cinnamon, each variety has just 120-130 calories per serving. Priced at $1.50 U.S. for Grab & Go Packs and $5.95 for a box you can share with friends and family.
Peeled Snacks®
When one woman invented yummy Peeled Snacks, she gave us permission to enjoy snacking again. Peeled Snacks use real fruit, bursting with flavor, to make a wholesome treat. With a full serving of fruit and just 130 calories or less per single-serving bag, they'll give you a nourishing boost that won't weigh you down. Available in organic much-ado-about-Mango, Apple-2-the-core, and all-natural Cherry-go-round varieties. Priced at $2.00 U.S.

Peter Rabbit Organics
Peter Rabbit Organics Fruit Pouches show kids, and parents too, that real fruit can be fun and delicious. Available in the Apple & Grape and Mango, Banana and Orange varieties, each pouch has 80-85 calories per pouch. Priced at $1.95 U.S.

Sahale Snacks®
After two friends hiking up Mt. Rainier found themselves craving a more satisfying snack, they decided to create these gourmet nuts. Sahale Snacks uses whole ingredients in their natural form -- such as cashews, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, and peanuts -- and combines them with dried fruits, then adds fabulous ingredients like organic orange blossom honey, lemongrass, or pure ground Madagascar vanilla beans. Available in Pomegranate Cashew, Soledad Nut Blend, and Barbeque Almonds, a blend created exclusively for Starbucks, each 2 oz. serving has just 140-150 calories. Priced at $2.50 U.S.

Stretch Island Fruit Company
Created by a family determined to make life sweeter for all of us, Stretch Island Fruit Company Original Fruit Leathers are real fruit, plain and simple. Every original Fruit Leather is equal to half a serving of fruit and has just 45 calories. Available at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada in the Harvest Grape, Autumn Apple and Summer Strawberry varieties. Priced at $0.75 U.S.
Two Moms in the Raw
We hope you’re as inspired as we are by the journey one woman made when she (and some other moms) created these granolas. The granola mixes from Two Moms in the Raw are made to be 100% delicious. Available at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada in two gluten-free varieties, Blueberry and Gojiberry, each of which is just 220 calories per serving. Priced at $3.95 U.S.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Debbie~

You're right, I'd prefer a nice little pastry of some kind with my coffee, in the perfect world right? Maybe someday! Be careful if you do try the snacks, the Annie's bunnies are not gluten free.

Nice blog! You seem very busy, nice work with all the projects you do! Keep it up!

Olinda said...

Well, I have to concur with celiacinthecity. I want a piece of cake dang it. Not too sweet either, like a poppy seed cake or giant muffin. something that will stay with you.