Fitness Romance Saga"Tasting!" Special K Fruit Crisps
January 14th, 2010 • 31 Comments | Leave a Comment »
Who’s the dummy who put my Special K Fruit Crisps in the freezer! It’s NOT ice cream, people. It took me three days to track down the package in it’s icy cave.
As much as I enjoy Newton Fruit Crisps, I don’t buy them anymore. But even if I did, I’d trade them in for Special K’s version. They’re thin and light, like a pop tart that went on Weight Watchers, liposuction, and a colon cleanse all in the same day. But it’s definitely not a pop tart. Totally different.
The sweet taste is perfect, not artificially offensive. The crispy exterior is laced with a swirl of icing and gives a nice, light crunch that fades into mild chewiness as your gnawing reaches the strawberry (or blueberry) center.
There is less filling than what’s pictured on the box, but no biggie. I was too caught up in fighting the urge to eat the entire box. Special K Fruit Crisps can help you pimp slap your sweet tooth and put it to sleep. All for a mere 100 calories.
Fruit Crisps Notes
- Serving Size: 1 package contains 2 crisps bars
- Calories: 100
- Fat Calories: 20
- Total Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 1g
Reactions from the Taste Test Crew
Health-hater Husband: I like the crispness of the wafer.
Greedy Kid #1: Nice and crispy. Not crunchy-hard. It doesn’t taste real artificial.
Greedy Kid #2: I’ll take extras for my friends.<—oh hell NO!
Greedy Kid #3: I’m gonna eat these instead of cheeseballs.
Yum UP! to: Gnawing on crispy sweetness.
Yuck Down to: Feeding other peoples’ crusty kids my hard-earned food.
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Erin January 14th, 2010 at 21:48
I’ve never had a good Special K experience, but I’ll try ‘em. Only cuz Yum Yucky greedy kids said so…
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Jessica January 14th, 2010 at 22:05
Only had Special K cereal, but I LOVE it. These look good, too!
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skippymom January 14th, 2010 at 22:07
Darn you beat me to reviewing these. The company is sending me some too – so now that I have been TAINTED by your review I guess I will have to ask the kidlets. LOL [I am just kidding, but they do sound good]
How did you come about receiving yours? Mine are coming through MySurvey.com
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Josie January 14th, 2010 at 22:15
If only mine were free. I bought mine at the store using the cash I won in Couch Sleeping Olympics. I take first prize everytime.
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'Drea January 14th, 2010 at 23:02
I’ve been seeing these in the store recently and was curious. Now, I’m going to get some — especially since fruit crisps have been given a collective thumbs up by the taste test crew.
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suzanne January 14th, 2010 at 23:57
If i see them i just might pick up a box
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katie January 15th, 2010 at 0:06
ahh i need to find these! they sound delish!
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amanda January 14th, 2010 at 21:44
I saw these and was wondering about them. Maybe the hubby will enjoy them
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MizFit January 15th, 2010 at 5:10
and Ive never ever seen these!!!
My Tornado would adore Im sure.
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Joanna Sutter January 15th, 2010 at 6:19
My niece and nephews would love these up as they are full of pop tart greediness!
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Lydia aka Ms. MoneyChat January 15th, 2010 at 7:39
love the pic! hahaha.
what’s wrong w/the newton bars?
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Diane Fit to the Finish January 15th, 2010 at 8:51
Those sound like a pop tart times fifty! Yum!
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Kittay Skeezah January 15th, 2010 at 10:06
Eeek! I’m usually scared of fruit filled bars, but I’mma trust you on this, Yucky. I hope you’re still not snuggling with that box either.
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Lauren @ Eater not a runner January 15th, 2010 at 10:39
That sounds good, but I have a problem with 100 calorie items. I end up thinking I can have 5 or 6…not really the point I guess?
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FJ - No BS Fitness Blog January 15th, 2010 at 14:20
7g of sugar for 2 bars… Not too shabby by the big K. Better then that crazy Kashi bar I reviewed eh Josie? 30g of fat inducing goodness. Makes me sick when I think about the taste.
Still though, I’d keep these things away from me.
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Josie January 15th, 2010 at 14:25
I snuggle with food lots.
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YankSkeez January 15th, 2010 at 15:05
Hmmm…always skeptical about those bars…but hell, if your digging them, they must be good!!!
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laurie January 15th, 2010 at 16:43
sounds a lot like the Newton Fruit Crisps, which I love. Can I ask why you don’t buy them anymore?
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Josie January 15th, 2010 at 16:47
The Newtons are very good, but not overwhelming to the point where I keep them on my weekly grocery list long term. I would definitely eat them again, but Special K is better.
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Josie January 15th, 2010 at 16:48
SkepticSkeez. That’s your new name. Just go try them out. m’Kay?
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Jenn @ Watch My Butt Shrink! January 15th, 2010 at 22:34
OMG I love your sense of humor girl.
I’m getting some of these!
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Lori (Finding Radiance) January 16th, 2010 at 11:24
I’ve never seen these, but I had to laugh about you putting them in the freezer. I am so glad I am not the only that does stuff like that!
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my kashi diet January 16th, 2010 at 17:25
AMEN SISTAH I HATE – HATE – HATE comming home to find my kids friends chowin down on the “good stuff” that I buy just for me… I mean to maybe share with my kids. Seriously, I don’t want to give it to them (their palate can’t appreciate it fully) so WHY in the hello would I give it to the neighbor punk?
whew… it’s good to get that off my chest
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Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats January 16th, 2010 at 21:47
Ahh, hahaha:
Greedy Kid #2: I’ll take extras for my friends.< —oh hell NO!
Love it!! These look like the perfect sweet treat.
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She-Fit January 17th, 2010 at 0:10
WOW! This sounds pretty good. I love anything Special K
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Kelly January 20th, 2010 at 18:29
Awesome…I was wondering about these. The NI stats are awesome. I like the Newton Crisps too but I agree that I don’t tend to buy them because they weren’t THAT good and I always kind of forget about them. Going to try these though!
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Sammi January 23rd, 2010 at 9:17
Those looks delicious. I stared at them a little longer than I should have.
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Sammi January 23rd, 2010 at 9:18
wow. I guess all the goodness made me forget my grammar I meant to write “those look delicious” oops.
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Nicole February 24th, 2010 at 16:11
Had a coupon for these, and remembered your review. I just ate my first package, and I totally agree with you. These are quite good, I’ll be buying more.
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Ashleigh March 30th, 2010 at 8:36
My first though was that they taste like pop tarts (before reading your review). The diet gods are smiling today, a healthy pop tart….what is the world coming to? I guess all we can do is be thankful and celebrate. With another package of course!
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Patti December 3rd, 2011 at 8:33
I don’t like them at all. I like the Newton Fruit Crisps much better! The Special K ones lack the crispy and chewy texture that the Newton’s have. Yum!
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