Paleo People Gourmet Granola Review

Posted by Jason on Aug 25, 2011 in Paleo | 0 comments

This is an exciting moment for me. The good folks over at PaleoPeople.com have given me an opportunity to try their all natural Paleo friendly granola. The last time I checked, my little blog is nothing more than a crumb on the plate of the paleo/fitness/fantastically sarcastic blogoshpere….but I must be doing SOMETHING right! So here goes my first “official” leap into the world of reviews. It’s been a ton of fun and especially tasty…YUM!

Who is Paleo People and isn’t granola against the caveman ways?

In the ever growing population of gluten free, grain free, paleo consumers, Paleo People has ventured out to provide its customer base with access to a healthy, satisfying snack choice full of distinctive flavors. This is no ordinary granola. This is a certified gluten and wheat free hybrid granola made only from items available to a hunter gatherer. By combining ingredients such as almonds, walnuts, seeds, dried berries and many other natural flavors, Pale People has created delicious product with fitness in mind.

The Product

PaleoPeople’s gourmet grain free granola currently comes in four flavors: Banana Nut, Apple Crisp, Cappuccino Crunch, and Cacao Nut. All flavors come in both a 5 oz and 1 oz travel size bag. The packaging is quite pleasant and comes with a freshness seal which may not seem like much…but i appreciate (it’s the little things.) The packing clearly states this is gluten and wheat free choice and the ingredients tell the tale. This granola is 100% percent natural and has been painstakingly formulated to bring a variety of delicious flavors that never lose their punch.

Nutrition

This is the nutrition label from my favorite flavor, Banana Nut. You are clearly going to be getting a great source of healthy fats from your nuts and seeds as well and a nice source of natural sugars and carbs to help power you through an intense workout. This item is not meant to be consumed while sitting on the couch, though i can tell you that’s easier said than done (guilty.) The convenient packaging allows for quick and easy snacking. The overwhelming delicious flavors may entice you to indulge, but from a nutritional stand point i would suggest saving these treats for a pre or post workout.

So…How Does it Taste?

I can’t begin to say enough wonderful things about the flavor of these snacks. The texture is soft yet crunchy and begs to be thrown on top of ice cream (save that for a cheat day). The Banana Nut was by far my favorite and my wife and co worker agree. It seemed to offer the most flavor in every bite and tasted like a delicious slice of banana bread. The Cappuccino Crunch was my second favorite and provided just the right hint of coffee flavor that reminded me of eating espresso beans. The Apple Crisp was just as delicious, packing an essence of apple pie with each bite and the Cacao Nut was perfect for the chocoholic in me.

It is clear that PaleoPeople have spent a lot of time perfecting their product as the quality, texture, and taste really shine through with every bite. It’s almost like im indulging in some form forbidden sugar laced chemically enahnced candy coated product, but when i look down at the cleverly designed package i am quickly reminded that natural foods CAN be this delicious.

Final Thoughts

One of my biggest challenges following a paleo lifestyle is finding quick and easy/on the go foods. Just because we strive to eat like our ancestors doesn’t mean we cant enjoy a simple snack. Paleo People has provided an excellent product that is not only delicious but easy to bring on a hike, the office, along run, or to the gym. They are an excellent source of good fat and it’s nice to know you are eating something that is 100% natural, gluten, and wheat free.

I myself am hooked. These things are almost to good. Im actually scared i might over do it on these tasty treats. But in my never ending quest to find quick and easy snacks on the Paleo diet, i believe i have stumbled on a lost city of deliciousness.

Fantastic! Now…where can I get some for myself?

Excitied? I bet you are. If your looking to find out just how tasty this gourmet granola is, you are in luck. Paleo People has provided a 10% coupon code to put towards your next purchase! Just use the code WAJ during your checkout process and bam! your’e saving money and getting some super tasty snacks all at once. That sounds like a good day to me.