Matcha Joe-Joe's

It's been a hot minute since I've updated on the blog! I have been shopping loyally at TJ's all the while, but moving around the States and attending college has kept me pretty busy. That being said, I'm all set to graduate in a week, so here's a post to celebrate!

Today's review is on the new Matcha Joe-Joes, which, if you're a matcha enthusiast like me, sound like a dream come true.

Here's the rundown:

1. They feature a vanilla cookie, but these ones are more golden-brown than the Vanilla Bean Joe Joe's crackers are. The cookies are pretty sweet, and in my opinion, less tasty than the normal Joe Joe cookies are.

2. The matcha filling seems to have the right bright green color, and yet both my roommate and I could barely taste the familiar matcha bitterness or taste at all, which made me sad! These look like matcha-filled cookies, but neither smell nor taste much like matcha. 

3. The creme filling is much more thin than normal Joe Joe's filling. As you can see in one of the middle photos, when I broke the cookie in half like I typically do with all my Joe Joe's, the creme immediately squished outwards. It's a very runny texture when compared to that of the typical Joe Joe's.

The Verdict:

As a matcha cookie, this would sadly have to be a pass for me. If you're just looking for a new cookie to try out, these might still hit the spot. If you're looking for a yummy matcha-flavored treat, however, look elsewhere. (Or maybe go instead with the chocolate or vanilla Joe Joe's!) 

As a reminder, these colorful cookies are Parve, and each cookie has about 6 grams of sugar. The box was $2.99 (the typical Joe Joe's price, however normal Joe Joe's flavors come in a much bigger box with more cookies).

Review: Mixed Nuts- Dry Roasted & Salted (50% Less Salt)

This is a quick update (hi I'm back, I've also changed states and thus local Trader Joe's!) and review on the Trader Joe's Mixed Nuts [Dry Roasted & Salted (50% Less Salt)]. I found these at my local TJ's for $6.99 in the nuts and dried fruit section. I didn't check the price on these- just picked them up and was surprised to see that these are seven dollars. They're definitely a little pricey considering that most TJ's trail mixes or nuts are around 5.99 or 4.99, but the quality of the nuts is good. I personally like the flavoring on these- they are less salty but still have a good and substantial flavor to them.

This is a great snack for between classes or anytime you're on the go and they're a healthier option than chips! Full of good fats, as my lovely nutritionist of a mother would say ;) Check them out, let me know what you think!

For a cheaper and slightly sweeter alternative, try their Omega-3 Fortified Trail Mix with cranberries. I just finished a pack and really liked it!