Today we're reviewing Trader Joe's Five Seed Almond Bars. You'll find them in a package of 8 for $3.99.
A mom's (my) take: These bars are one of my favorite Trader Joe's buys. The texture of these is spot on, soft yet chewy, with a little crunch from the seeds and almonds. These are chock full of seeds: poppy, flax, sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin, but the bar eats more like a cookie than a granola bar. They're very lightly spiced and not too sweet. I love these for breakfast or for a snack. They feel substantial for just 110 calories.
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
A teenager's (Jack's) take: I love these primarily because they're not too nutty. Sometimes you'll find those bars that are composed entirely of nuts... well, I'm not a huge fan of those. The base dough of the bar itself is sweet, and reminds me somewhat of pumpkins(I know it's like 7 months until fall, but...). The variety of seeds is very noticeable, but doesn't hold an absolute dictatorship over your taste buds like some of those bars I mentioned earlier. The only thing I could possibly think to critique is that the bars sometimes tend to break up a bit if you're handling them a lot... but hey, it's food!
Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Trader Joe's Five Seed Almond Bars: another double 5-star rating!
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Read all of our Trader Joe's sweet treats and dessert reviews!
Here's what else we're loving this week:
- Justin's vanilla almond butter...I just cannot stop eating it. Maybe next year, I should give it up for Lent?
- this week I made both a Neiman Marcus Cake and a Coconut Cream Bundt Cake. I love them both, and you will, too!
- this 3-ingredient asparagus tart...it went right on my must make list!
- I'm absolutely stocking up on half-price Peeps next week to make these. It's really the only way to enjoy a Peep. ;)
Happy, happy Easter from our little family to yours! ♥
