I first "purchased" a bag of Quaker Quakes rice snacks because I could get them free after coupon. I had a $1 off coupon, and Kroger put them on sale 10/$10 (which we all know by now is just $1 each).
I wanted something to keep in my desk drawer at work to snack on, that wasn't high calorie. At only 60 calories per serving - they fit the bill.
You know what surprised me? I enjoyed eating them. Not just tolerated it, like most diet foods, but actually looked forward to my afternoon snack.
So far I've tried the Apple Cinnamon, Cinnamon Sugar, and Cheddar Cheese flavors. I've started eating the cinnamon sugar ones for breakfast with my coffee on days I know I'm splurging at lunch.
The cheddar cheese variety is perfect for that afternoon snack. I was craving cheddar popcorn over the holidays, but I wasn't able to get my hands on any. This completely took care of that craving.
In the interest of keeping it real, I have never been contacted by Quaker regarding their product. I have, however, paid very little in actually getting their product.
Several $1 and $0.50 coupons(my Kroger doubles coupons $0.50 and under) have made my investment minimal. But even paying the full (sale) price of $1 a bag - its totally worth it.
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I LOVE Quakes! The caramel ones are good too. They're on sale this week at Kroger so I'm stocking up.
ReplyDeleteYum! Those are so good. Now you're making me want to splurge at the grocery store today. I should never make the grocery list while hungry!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried these but Brent loves them and is so proud that he likes "diet" food! Plus I don't mind putting these in his lunch box! I'm able to get a bag this week for free but $0.25 overage. Woo-Hoo!!
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I love these too!!! I got hooked on a free sample, and now have my eyes peeled for when they go on sale. Cheddar's my fav, but the caramels are a close second.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has several food allergies and is able to eat this rice cakes and just loves them! We give her the chocolate ones as a special treat sometimes and she gobbles them up! Her favorites are the apple cinnamon and the cheddar!
ReplyDeleteThese are the best! My favorite is the cheddar kind. I just found them recently at The Dollar Store. I think they only had cheddar (I'll take it!). They make for the perfect, guilt-free snack...well, unless you eat the whole bag! :)
ReplyDeleteI've only tried carmel, but I don't seem to find them as cheaply as you do!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried those! I'll have to look for them next time I'm at the store.
ReplyDeleteThese are really good. I like the PB Chocolate ones.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite healthy snack is Laughing Cow cheese with Wheat Thins. I look forward to it all day long.
I love Quakes too! My favorite right now are the Ranch ones. I did a post a while back about them. They remind me of Cool Ranch Doritos.
ReplyDeleteI love those things! They are so good. And just so you know you are not the only one worrying about their weight. I weigh once a week and last week I made my goal weight for the weight I wanted to be at before my birthday. I still have more to loose but it was a starting point. Only today when I stepped on the scale I gained 2 lbs. Guess it was the birthday cake at work one day and then the next my company had it's 10 yr anniversary and more cake! Guess there is always next week. =)
ReplyDeleteOh I love these....I have been eating them like crazy while trying to get rid of the "apron". =)
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate ones are good too! I like that they have little choc. chips on them :) Yum!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE rice cakes :) rice cakes are huge in australia! we grew up eattin these babies (not the same brands obviously!) nothing beats a nice plain rice cake with a thick slice of fresh tomato on it with a lil drizzle of extra virgin olive oil a lil sea salt and some fresh cracked black pepper! on a hot summers day! DIVINE simple and tasty! I love the quaker quakes and so does my son! The choc ones are great when ur cravin something sweet and if ur a fan of honey peanut butter a thin spread of that on the choccie rice cakes is almost sinful! :) Thanks fro dropping by my blog and leavin me a comment! I hope you have a great wkend!
ReplyDeleteI just got these this week and thought they were really good, too! I just finished the cheddar cheese flavor and am looking forward to trying the caramel ones.
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