Snack Review: Power of Peanuts

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As a nutritious snack, you really need to bring your A-game to earn a spot in the JustBite range! We put all our snacks through a strict selection process, so you can enjoy only nutritious and tasty snacks in your JustBite snack box with total peace of mind. In our snack reviews, we love sharing our findings and putting a different snack in the spotlight each time.

In this snack review, we're 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 create a more nutritious snack that's deliciously tasty (that's and remains the most important criterion) while also being a balanced, responsible choice. And they turned to the humble peanut to do it! The makers of POP are all about more flavour, higher nutritional value and less nonsense.

The result is a range of nutritious snack bars, without the mountains of sugar found in standard bars and packed with wholesome extras. They contain a whopping 40% less sugar than comparable products, since they skip refined sugars and dates altogether.

What's more, the protein source in the POP bars is peanuts, and peanuts alone. So that odd protein aftertaste you get from standard protein bars is delightfully absent.

More than just a nutritious snack, a real life saver

Thanks to their nutritious composition, the POP bars definitely have an edge. Not only are they a good source of protein, they're also free from refined sugars, vegan, gluten-free, contain no palm oil and have a high fibre content.

But the bars' composition isn't the only thing that makes them such a fantastic snack.

POP donates 1% of their revenue to Project Peanut Butter. It's an inspiring charity that provides a peanut-based supplement (RUTF) to severely malnourished children in Malawi, Ghana and Sierra Leone, saving lives along the way.

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 tackle severe malnutrition.

But those aren't the only superpowers peanuts have. These nuts are a fantastic source of protein, fibre, mono- and polyunsaturated fats (the good fats, that is), vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And the benefits keep going, because they're also great for the planet. Growing peanuts uses up to 16 times less water than growing other nuts, and they need much less fertiliser to thrive. 

A little nut with real superpowers, then.

Snacks in the spotlight: 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 are high in fibre. 

And the good news keeps coming, because POP bars come in 3 tempting flavours:

Coconut: peanuts combined with a subtle touch of exotic coconut. This bar puts an instant smile on your face.

Raisin & Dark Chocolate: peanuts combined with dark chocolate and a gently sweet raisin surprise. Now that's a win-win. Peanuts are good for you, and so is dark chocolate!

Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate: the ultimate bar for chocoholics! Delicious peanut butter combined with dark chocolate for an indulgent treat that's also really good for you!

Why are POP snacks part of the JustBite range?

The delicious protein bars from POP earned their place in the JustBite range for good reason. They passed our strict selection process with flying colours, and we're happy to explain why in more detail.

Ingredients

Every POP snack is pure nature. They contain only fully natural, unrefined ingredients.

Peanuts are the main ingredient in 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 at their best. So your snack already gives you a helping hand towards your recommended daily amount.

But peanuts are also rich in unsaturated fats, the good fats, you might say. They have a positive effect on the bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) in our bodies, helping to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease!

And why are peanuts good for the planet? Growing peanuts uses 16 times less water than growing other nuts. Since peanuts are rich in protein, they also fit wonderfully into a diet with less (or no) meat, and lower meat consumption is definitely good for the planet!

Flavour

The flavour of the POP bars is truly finger-licking good. They give you that gorgeous crunchy vibe thanks to the peanuts, and are naturally sweetened without tasting overly sweet.

Our personal favourite 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 gooey and sticky texture. The POP bars, on the other hand, have a really pleasant texture, topped off with a lovely crunch!

Composition

The POP bars also score particularly well on composition. They're both rich in protein and high in fibre, and made with pure ingredients too. That makes them an exceptionally more nutritious snack. It's not that common for a snack to score so well on all three of these claims!

A product can call itself high in fibre from 6 grams of fibre per 100 grams. These snacks contain a whopping 11.5 grams of fibre per 100 grams. That's almost double!

So why is it so important for a more nutritious snack to be high in fibre?

Fibre is an essential part of a more nutritious daily diet. Fibre supports a healthy gut transit, helps with the prevention of many chronic illnesses, keeps your tummy happy, and helps you feel fuller for longer. That way, you can power through to your next meal with full focus and no hunger pangs!

Proteins, in turn, support the development and recovery of healthy muscles and also help keep you feeling fuller for longer!

Conclusion

The Pop bars are a tailored snack to enjoy after exercise for optimal recovery, handy for a more nutritious bite on the go, and a lifesaver for hunger pangs at work.

Thanks to the generous protein and fibre content, these bars leave you feeling properly satisfied after a break, so you can get back to it with full energy.

The POP bars taste truly delicious and treat you to that lovely crunch. And the cheerful packaging brightens up your day too!