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As a healthy snack, you really have to bring your A-game to earn a spot in the JustBite assortment! We subject all our snacks to a strict selection process, so you can enjoy only healthy and tasty snacks in your JustBite snack box with peace of mind. In our snack reviews, we gladly share our findings and highlight a different snack each time.
In this snack review, we are happy to introduce you in detail to the delicious snacks from Power of Peanuts!
Power of Peanuts, Super tasty bars from super hero nuts
The mission of Power of Peanuts (POP) is to give the humble peanut a starring role in our lives. Peanuts are fantastic for our bodies, for the planet, and for people who are less fortunate.
The founders of POP wanted to develop a healthier snack that is delicious in taste (which remains the most important criterion) and also a balanced, responsible choice. And for that, they rely on the well-known peanut! The makers of POP focus on more flavor, higher nutritional value, and less junk.
The result is a range of healthy snack bars, without the mountains of sugar found in standard bars and packed with healthy ingredients. They contain no less than 40% less sugar than comparable products because they use no refined sugars and no dates either.
Moreover, the protein source of the POP bars consists solely of peanuts. So that strange protein aftertaste of standard protein bars is wonderfully absent.
More than a healthy snack, a real life saver
Thanks to their healthy composition, the POP bars definitely have an edge. They are not only a good source of protein, they are free from refined sugars, vegan, gluten-free, contain no palm oil, and have a high fiber content.
But the composition of the bars is not the only thing that makes them such a fantastic snack.
POP donates 1% of their proceeds to Project Peanut Butter. This is an inspiring charity that provides a peanut-based nutritional supplement (RUTF) to severely malnourished children in Malawi, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, saving lives.
Peanuts are the main ingredient in POP snacks but also in RUTF (Ready to Use Therapeutic Food). This is a life-saving nutritional supplement used to combat severe malnutrition.
But those aren’t the only superpowers of peanuts. These nuts are also an excellent source of protein, fiber, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (the good fats, so to speak), vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. And the benefits keep going because they are also very good for the planet. Their cultivation uses up to 16 times less water than the cultivation of other nuts and requires much less fertilization to thrive.
A small nut with real superpowers, indeed.
Featured snacks: Coconut, Raisin & Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate
Every POP bar is rich in protein, vegan, gluten-free, and free from refined sugars. They contain no palm oil and have a high fiber content.
And the good news continues because the POP bars come in 3 tempting flavors:
Coconut: peanuts combined with a subtle touch of exotic coconut. This bar instantly makes you happy.
Raisin & Dark Chocolate: peanuts combined with dark chocolate, with a softly sweet raisin surprise. A true win-win. Peanuts are good for you, and so is dark chocolate!
Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate: the ideal bar for chocoholics! Delicious peanut butter combined with dark chocolate for an ultimate treat that is also very good for you!
Why are POP snacks included in the JustBite range?
The delicious protein bars from POP are part of the JustBite range for a reason. They passed our strict selection process with flying colors, and we’d like to explain in more detail why.
Ingredients
POP snacks are all purely natural. They contain only completely natural and unrefined ingredients.
Peanuts are the main ingredient in the POP bars, and these legumes are good for you and for the planet.
Peanuts are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B. Our bodies need enough vitamins and minerals to function optimally. So your snack already helps you reach your recommended daily intake.
But peanuts are also rich in unsaturated fats, the good fats, so to speak. They have a positive effect on the bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) in our bodies and help reduce the risk of heart and vascular diseases!
And why are peanuts good for the planet? The cultivation of peanuts requires 16X less water than the cultivation of other nuts. Because peanuts are rich in protein, they also fit wonderfully into a diet with less (or no) meat, and lower meat consumption definitely benefits the planet!
Flavor
The taste of the POP bars is truly finger-licking good. They give you that delightful crunchy vibe thanks to the peanuts and are naturally sweetened without tasting overly sweet.
Our personal favorite is the Dark Chocolate & Raisins. A combination to die for: peanuts with indulgent chocolate and sweet raisins. What’s not to like?!
Many traditional protein bars have a very specific, not-so-pleasant creamy and sticky texture. The POP bars, on the other hand, have a very pleasant texture with a delicious crunch on top!
Composition
The POP bars also score exceptionally well in composition. They are both rich in protein and fiber and also consist of pure ingredients. That makes them an exceptionally healthy snack. It’s not often that a snack scores so well on all three of these claims!
A product can call itself high in fiber from 6 grams of fiber per 100 grams. These snacks contain a whopping 11.5 grams of fiber per 100 grams. That’s almost double!
And why is it so important that a healthy snack contains a lot of fiber?
Fibers are an indispensable and important part of a daily healthy diet. Fibers ensure a healthy digestive transit, help prevent many chronic diseases, keep your stomach happy, and make sure you feel full longer. This way, you can go on to your next meal without hunger and with full concentration!
Proteins, in turn, are responsible for the development and repair of healthy muscles and also keep you feeling full longer!
Conclusion
The POP bars are an ideal snack to enjoy after exercising for optimal recovery, handy for a healthy bite on the go, and a lifesaver for hunger pangs at work.
Thanks to the many proteins and fibers, after a break with these bars you feel truly satisfied and ready to go again.
The POP bars taste truly delicious and treat you to that wonderful crunch. And the cheerful packaging brightens your day even more!