Fit Fare

Several months ago I had the opportunity to sample a selection of snacks called Chunks of Energy™. Basically an energy bar broken down into an easily pop-able form, I was more than pleasantly surprised with their unique ingredients and taste. Needless to say, I was excited when a little gift package from Dancing Star, the energy chunk makers themselves, magically appeared on our doorstep.

The little box housed their entire organic line: the Organic Cranberry Apricot and Organic Chocolate Paradise chunks, which I had sampled prior, and a brand new “superfood” flavor, Organic Raw Cacao Goji …

Organic Raw Cacao Goji (vegan, dairy-free & egg-free)

Like the others, this new chunk flavor had an awesome texture; soft and forgiving with generous bites of seeds and dried fruit throughout. Despite the title, the flavor leaned heavily toward raisins and sesame seeds. It was good, but definitely “healthy” in taste, much like your average Larabar or similar. There was a mild cocoa flavor, but it seemed to take a backseat to the various nutritional add-ins. I have been known to munch on some Gojis in my time, so I am familiar with the flavor. Unfortunately, since they happen to have a raisin-like taste and texture, they weren’t a stand out in these chunks. Overall, they were good, but didn’t enrapture my senses. Definitely a good pick though for anyone seeking some superfood power or a raw energy snack. ~ Ingredients and Nutritional Information

Organic Cranberry Apricot (dairy-free & egg-free, contains honey)

Though I had trialed this flavor prior, it wasn’t one that I easily recalled. The texture was still soft, yet just a touch drier with a sweet burst that reminded me of a powdered sugar icing. … And just when I though these chunks might be just a touch too sweet, a whole host of nuts and seeds arrived on the scene to temper the flavor. There was the occasional burst of cranberry and flavorful crunch of peanuts, but really it was the apricot that owned this snack. Consuming one after the other, allowing my taste buds to settle into this sweet, pleasant, and unique healthy treat, I was suddenly faced with … an empty bag. ~ Ingredients and Nutritional Information

Organic Chocolate Paradise (dairy-free & egg-free, contains honey)

Faced with a depleting supply, I decided that it was late enough in the morning to break into the more indulgent Chocolate Paradise chunks. Oh my! Suddenly the déjà vu hit as I bit down into this almost dessert-like “health food.” I don’t want to downplay the others, as they were quite good, but really, they paled in comparison to this wonderfully mild, “milky” chocolate treat, generously spiked with slivered nuts. This was a flavor I had taste-tested before, and boy was I glad a fresh supply had been sent! ~ Ingredients and Nutritional Information

Where to Purchase: See the store locator on the Dancing Star website to find a retail outlet near you. However, for ease, they also sell all of their snacks online in 5 and 10 pound packages.

Review and photo reprinted with permissions from Go Dairy Free