Product Reviews

Review of Murray Sugar Free Vanilla Crème Sandwich Cookies. Another review on one of the largest sugar free brand’s tasty snacks.

Earlier this year I reviewed my first Voortman Sugar Free product - Peanut Butter Wafers - and came way very impressed. In the spirit of giving Voortman another chance, I am reviewing Voortman Sugar Free Oatmeal Cookies.

Review of Diet Peach Tea Snapple. One of Snapple's most popular products is reviewed to see if it is a worthy product for your household.

Review of Sugar Free York Peppermint Patties. Reviewing the mint patties to see if their refreshing nature still comes through without the sugar.

A Review of Sugar Free Life Savers. Life Savers - the brightly colored, striped candy gets a taste test in sugar free form.

Review of Lipton Diet Green Tea Citrus Flavor. Checking out Lipton's Diet Green Tea to see if it is all that much different than the non-diet version.

A Review of Sugar Free Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures. The peanut butter and chocolate classic gets a sugar free makeover.

I reviewed Murray Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies and was not very impressed. In the hopes of hitting a home run on the next shortbread, I am today looking at Voortman Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies. Voortman has a large sugar free line and I was happy with their peanut butter wafers, so I had some decent expectations for this product.

Voortman, like Murray Sugar Free, has an extensive line of sugar free products. Among them, Voortman has a variety of cookies and wafers to satisfy most taste buds. One can find snacks such as chocolate chip cookies, shortbread, oatmeal cookies, and vanilla wafers. I am reviewing the Voortman Sugar Free Peanut Butter Wafers as a start to...

RedVines, the long time alternative to Twizzlers, have their own sugar free red licorice. I compare the two products to see which one I think is the better product.

Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit made of three primary ingredients: butter, flour, and sugar. Some of the most notable brands for shortbread are Nabisco's Lorna Doone cookies, the Girl Scouts' Trefoils, and Walkers Shortbread. Today, I am looking at the Murray Sugar Free Shortbread to see if it can complete with the aforementioned...

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of licorice candy is the original black root variety. Granted, to most Americans and the younger generations, they do not make this connection and rather think of the red licorice candy such as Twizzlers or Red Vines. I much prefer the red licorice variety with their sweeter profile and am glad...

Luxurious and decadent are not exactly adjectives I would use to describe Jello products. However, I was hankering for some chocolate sweetness and came across some fancy packaging in the form of Jello Mousse Temptations Dark Chocolate Decadence Snacks. Could Jello pull off a more luxurious and decadent dessert?

More savory sweet flavored hard candies like butterscotch, caramel, or coffee are not at the top of my candy list and are certainly not the first ones I would pick up if I was craving something sweet; however, there are definitely some savory sweet candies on the market that have a history of being quality products and are worth checking out if...

As a child, I would often have little snacks packed away in my lunch pail. I would always look forward to getting little packs of puddings because I would enjoy pulling back the foil top to reveal either vanilla, chocolate, rice, or my favorite - tapioca. Today, I am reviewing Jello Sugar Free Rice Pudding to see if Jello's little packs are as...

Since Jello's humble origins the gelatin dessert has continued to grow with different flavors and sugar free options. Today, I am reviewing Jello Sugar Free Lemon Lime and Orange gelatin snack packs to see if these convenient goods are not only easy on the go but also on your tongue and tummy.

When I first saw Sugar Free Coffee Nips, I complete mistook them for a coffee flavored version of Twizzlers Nibs. If not for my ignorance, I probably would not have took the time to pick up the Sugar Free Coffee Nips and learn more about how solid the product is.

A Review of Murray Sugar Free Fudge Dipped Mint Cookies. I have been looking for some time for a sugar free alternative to the Thin Mints and have found the Murray Sugar Free Fudge Dipped Mint Cookies.

Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. Brownies are easy to make with so many "boxed" versions available from makers such as Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, and even Ghiradelli. Today, I will be reviewing one of those boxed versions - Pillsbury Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix.

A Review of Hershey's Sugar Free Special Dark Chocolate. Hershey's has taken to offering "healthier" candy options such as sugar free chocolate caramels and regular chocolate minis. In this review, I'll be looking at the Hershey's Sugar Free Special Dark to see if it really is a chocolate product still worthy of the name Hershey's.

Hershey's Milk Chocolate is a simple, American classic that is certainly enjoyable as a pure chocolate snack, but it is so versatile that it has spawned a number of chocolate variations and can be found in many of different recipes. In today's review, I'll be looking at Hershey's Sugar Free Chocolate bars and see what one can expect despite...

Chocolate and mint. Not exactly as common as peanut butter and jelly or bacon and eggs, but it is a delicious and relatively common combination found in products such as mint chocolate chip ice cream and Andes Creme De Menthe thins. While the Andes chocolates are not exactly as popular as other chocolate candies such as Hershey's bars or...

Upon opening the bright orange GoLightly Sugar Free Vanilla Caramels bag, a pleasant smell of sweetness was released with a tumble of bright yellow and red striped candies. I was excited because the GoLightly Sugar Free Vanilla Caramels reminded me of the gumball sized taffy candies often found in the grocery stores; however, this excitement...

Chocolate and mint. Not exactly as common as peanut butter and jelly or bacon and eggs, but it is a delicious and relatively common combination found in products such as mint chocolate chip ice cream and Andes Creme De Menthe thins. While the Andes chocolates are not exactly as popular as other chocolate candies such as Hershey's bars or...

A Review of Murray Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. Tasting a sugar free version of the most popular type of cookie on the planet.

While sticking to water would be the best choice from a sugar and calorie perspective sometimes you want something with a little flavor to mix it up. As a result, flavored waters such as Sobe Lifewater Cherimoya Punch, could be an appealing option considering the balance in flavors to sugar content.

Sugar Free Hawaiian Punch Singles allows us to give our kids on the go the ruby red beverage without any worry of sugar!

Sugar Free Oreos are a welcome sight to sugar conscious cookie fans the world over with classic cream cookie finally being sold sugar free.

Checking out the taste and texture of Blue Diamond Pecan Nut-Thins, these salty nut and rice cracker snacks won't disappoint.

A review of the light and fluffy Hill and Valley Sugar Free Angel Food Cake shows it to be a delicious and versatile cake!

Since Starbucks are readily available in most areas and their products are designed to be picked up on the go, looking at Starbucks' line of "healthier" drinks, such as the Mocha Light Frappuccino, just made sense.

When Starbucks decided to offer sugar free options, such as the Starbucks Iced Skinny Latte, the sugar conscious coffee drinkers should have rejoiced but let us see if there is plenty of reason to.

A review of the SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker. How it works on a daily basis and whether it would be a good addition to your home.

With the release of Sugar Free Jolly Ranchers, sugar conscious candy fans can once again enjoy multicolored tongues and fruit flavored goodness.

The Magic Bullet Blender smoothly blends everything from homemade pestos, graham crackers for pie crusts, quick salad dressings and our most common use, blending protein shakes for post-workout refueling. This is one cooking appliance that I keep in an easy to access drawer or cabinet.

Jams, jellies, and preserves add a sweet, fruity touch to your favorite snacks or desserts. However, such sweetness comes at a calorie and sugar cost that many health conscious consumers would rather avoid - about 50 calories and 12 grams of sugar per serving. To avoid unnecessary calories and sugar, major producers and low cost store brands...

Whether it is from the corner bodega or a large chain like Starbucks, coffee often helps people get through their day. So if you are one of those people, McDonald’s has a great option to get a caffeine fix while keeping your sugar down - McDonald’s Sugar Free Vanilla Iced Coffee

Apple pie is the great American dessert. Filled with apples and cinnamon, the pie should be packed with flavors complemented by a rich, buttery crust. While the sugar conscious are not likely to be eating plenty of apple pie, restaurants like Marie Callender's are trying to make their desserts more accessible to those with a sweet tooth by...

Summer is just around the corner and that means desserts like ice cream and mixed berry pies will be coming to a picnic table near you! Good mixed berry pies are generally filled with fresh seasonal berries and topped with a flaky, buttery crust.

Chai (or technically masala chai) is a pleasant mix of black tea, milk, and various spices. It gained popularity around the world as an alternative to regular coffees and teas with appearances in many of the major coffee chains such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean. While it is traditionally brewed for some time and prepared warm, cold and readymade...

There’s almost nothing better to wake up to than a big stack of fluffy pancakes (or waffles), with a dab of butter, covered in maple syrup. While maple syrup’s sweetness and flavor help complete the meal, syrup will also add about 200 calories per serving and a lot of sugar.