Healthy, Nutty Snacks for College Girls

Every now and then, we all need a quick pick me up. Alright, I take that back… as college students, we need energy boosters at least every three hours because of our crazy busy lives!

At College Lifestyles, we recently discovered the extraordinary and healthy nut line of Sahale Snacks. Sahale Snacks (pronounced sah-HAH-lee) combines decadent and exotic flavors into their nut blends. One of the company’s motto is,  “Who says indulgent can’t be healthy?“

Here is our review of Sahale Snack’s Glazed Nut and Nut Blends Line:

Cashews with Pomegranate +Vanilla

These were so delicious! I’ll admit I am a huge cashew fan and could probably eat an entire container of them in two sittings. These Glazed Pomegranate and Vanilla Cashews completely hit the spot and would taste amazing as a late night study snack.

Valdosta Pecans with Sweet Cranberries, Black Pepper + Orange Zest

This southern inspired nut blend flavor had a very peppery taste to it. I think you’ll either love the subtle hint of black pepper, or hate it. For me the black pepper was a little too overpowering, but I did enjoy the dried sweet cranberries!  I wouldn’t buy these again because I like cashews and almonds a lot better than I do pecans. If you’re a pecan kind of girl though, these are definitely for you!

Almonds with Cranberries, Honey + Sea Salt

All I can say is that this glazed nut blend had me at hello. The combination of sweet and salty made my taste buds jump for joy as soon as I began snacking on them. The Orange Blossom Honey glaze is an exquisite ingredient that makes these almonds taste a million times better than the average, bland almond. Mix this delicious glazed nut blend into a warm bowl oatmeal  tomorrow morning for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.

Soledad Almonds Nut Blend

Almonds with apple, flax seeds, dates, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper.

This was the most interesting flavor out of all of the samples Sahale Snacks sent me! And when I say interesting, I definitely mean it in a good way. From the first bite, the Soledad Nut Blend tasted like an exotic, rare treat. The combination of spicy peppers and the sweet zing of dried fruits make for an amazing snack. The package says that this flavor is, “influenced by the heat of Mediterranean sun.”

Almond PB&J with Peanuts + Berries

It’s peanut butter jelly time! (peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly and a baseball bat!) Sorry, you knew it was coming. I suppose I had really high hopes for this specific flavor because of the many PB&J sandwiches I devoured throughout my childhood. For some reason, this flavor just wasn’t cutting it for me! Though the dried strawberries and raspberries tasted delicious, they were way too small. Also, a giant pile of sugar was sitting at the bottom of the bag which was disappointing. Overall I was just hoping the almonds and peanuts would have more of that PB&J flavor we all know and love. I do think these would taste great sprinkled over the peanut butter in a real peanut butter and jelly sandwich though. The more flavor and crunch the better!

Visit the Sahale Snacks website to learn more about their products and to see how they’re made. You can purchase their delicious nut blends exclusively at most Starbucks locations.

Shannon May is an intern with College Lifestyles (TM).  She is a Marketing Major at the University of Florida and a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. Feel free to contact Shannon at intern@collegelifestyles.org to share your favorite healthy snacks for college girls on the go.

We receive no gifts or compensation for reviewing these products. Our product reviews are based on our sincere personal opinion of the product.