• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Nutritionicity

Eat. Well. Soon.

  • Cookbook
  • Recipes
    • Baked Goods
    • Breads and Crackers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Juices and Smoothies
    • Main Dishes
    • No Bake
    • Plant-based Cheeses
    • Salads
    • Salsas and Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups
    • * Roundups *
  • Winery Visits
    • *All Virginia Wineries*
    • Fairfax County Wineries
    • Fauquier County Wineries
    • Loudoun County Wineries
    • Madison County Wineries
    • Orange County Wineries
    • Prince William County Wineries
    • Rappahannock County Wineries
  • Reviews
    • Product Face-offs
      • Breads and Crackers
      • Desserts
    • Food Products
  • Making Nutrition Simple
    • Quinoa
    • Helpful Hints
  • About Jana
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

April 14, 2015 By Jana Leave a Comment

Product Review: Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins

  • Share
  • Tweet
Blue Diamond Nut Thins - Crackers Served
Blue Diamond Nut Thins - Boxes

Blue Diamond Nut Thins – Boxes

I have a cache of product reviews I want to complete for this website. Oodles, even.  Some of these products are simply nutritional powerhouses on their own and some products are awesome because they are a much healthier alternative to something that is downright bad for you. I’ve been sitting here munching on a snack of Blue Diamond Nut Thins trying to pick what product to review next, and I thought . . .

Well, I guess you already know what I thought.

Blue Diamond Nut Thins are such a core snack resource in our house that it almost seems unfair to judge them, like a live-in distant relative.  In our early days of trying to both reduce gluten and raise nutritional value, I stumbled upon these Almond Nut Thins at our local Wegmans.  We needed something–anything–to replace that little pop of gluten that might provide a firm foundation for a little cheese, or even just a quick substitute for potato chips.  First came the plain flavor (listed simply as Nut and Rice Cracker Snacks).  They offered simple ingredients: rice flour, almonds, potato starch, salt and safflower oil.  Perfect.  A short list of ingredients is like a well-written letter.  And they taste just as pure.  A perfect cross between a Saltine and (believe it or not) a tortilla chip.  They have a fantastic snap when you bite into them that gives whatever you put on top a nice crunchy balance and mouthfeel.

Blue Diamond Nut Thins - Crackers

Blue Diamond Nut Thins – Crackers

We tried the Country Ranch and Cheddar flavors shortly thereafter.  And here is where you find them stepping up to the healthy alternative plate.  Both are delicious–the Ranch taste like ranch flavored potato chips, and the Cheddar taste similar to Nacho Cheese Doritos–but they are both free of the harmful polysyllabic additives which no one but a chemical engineer can properly pronounce.  They are not without additives but the list is much more abbreviated and healthier than their traditional counterparts.

These crackers are gluten-free and have a nice amount of protein at 3 grams per 30 gram serving size (approx. 16 crackers). But this is where they strike a home run – they are much, much lower in total fat than their chip or cracker counterparts.  None of the three flavors contain trans fats and only the cheddar flavor contains 1/2 gram of saturated fat per serving.

We buy multiple boxes of multiple flavors of these crackers.  In addition to making a great snack I like to use them in place of toast with scrambled eggs – it’s a nice change of pace.  At $2.99 per box, they are reasonably priced (have you noticed how much it cost to buy a large bag of the aforementioned Doritos?) and they last us longer if we pair them up with a little something on top.  A few months ago, our local Wegmans stopped carrying the Cheddar variety (note to self: contact Wegmans manager).  We have resorted to making a special point of picking them up at our Whole Foods for a dollar more a box.  If that isn’t a statement on how wonderful these treats are, I’m not sure what else is.

Highly recommended.  And highly consumed.  Come back soon for more reviews and recipes!

Oh, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and follow us on Twitter, where you will get lots of great, cutting-edge news articles about nutrition and health!

Blue Diamond Nut Thins - Crackers Served

Blue Diamond Nut Thins – Crackers Served

  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Food Products, Product Reviews Tagged With: almonds, celiac disease, Gluten Free, plant protein, product review, snacks, soy free

Subscribe to Nutritionicity!

Previous Post: « Fire-Roasted Three Chili Guacamole
Next Post: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-free) »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to Nutritionicity!

Jana

Hi, I'm Jana! Recipe developer, food photographer/stylist, wine enthusiast and healthy foodie. I create recipes that are 100% plant-based/vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free, bursting with nutrients and, of course, delicious! Check out my About page to see where my recipes have been featured! Cookbook hitting shelves October 2020!

Get in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Eat Well Be Well Cookbook Promotion

Search Nutritionicity

Featured on:

Nutritionicity Features

To find out more about where my recipes and articles have been featured, check out my About page!

Subscribe to Nutritionicity!

Most Recent Posts

Bakery Style Scones

Bakery Style Scones (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free)

Cashew Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cashew Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Oil-free)

Portobello Steak with Tomato Caper Sauce

Portobello Steak with Tomato Caper Sauce

12 Immune-boosting Plant-based Foods and Recipes

Immune-boosting Plant-based Foods and Recipes

Cinnamon Pear Cookies Plated

Cinnamon Pear Cookies (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Oil-free)

Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Gnocchi

Baked ‘Cheesy’ Cauliflower Gnocchi (Plant-based, Gluten-free)

Footer

Follow me on Instagram!

There is no thrill quite like opening a new cookbo There is no thrill quite like opening a new cookbook for the first time! Akin to exploring an uncharted destination; the possibilities are endless! As the title of this culinary masterpiece by Gina Zarcadoolas reads,"Cuisines, Corkscrews, & Cultures: A Treasury of Recipes, Wine Pairings, and Travel Lifestyles", the discovery is no longer metaphorical! Gina graciously includes us in her global travels while sharing a treasury of cultural recipes and wine pairing suggestions!
🍽
I was so excited to make "Gina's Naughty Spaghetti alla Puttanesca" (pictured above), and it did not disappoint! The well-crafted combination of gratifying flavors played out in a symphony of color and textures. As many of you know, I eat a plant-based diet. By no means does that mean I can't enjoy all of the delightful combinations of ingredients that Gina employs in her phenomenal recipes. Sometimes it just means a quick and easy substitution. For example, in this lovely Puttanesca, I merely substituted plant-based meat for the anchovies. To maintain the taste of the sea, a small addition of seaweed does the trick!
🍽
With the holidays fast approaching, I am always on the lookout for great gift ideas. Gina's cookbook, and all it has to offer, would definitely make a lovely present to bestow! You can find Gina and her cookbook @foodieandwinelover
Sometimes no plan is the plan! At least that was t Sometimes no plan is the plan! At least that was the case this weekend as I traveled down the apropos named "Road to Nowhere"--alternatively Corridor H in West Virginia. Resistant to abandon my plans to study for the day as I eagerly look forward to completing my continuing education and additional certifications in nutrition and wellness.
🍁
After some convincing I acquiesced. I've spent much of my life in two of the neighboring states to West Virginia, but my travels there rest solidly in the single digits. Once firmly afoot the gorgeous Appalachian Mountains, I realized a deficit in my life. Air--fresh air. Breaths--slow and deep. Healing--quieting stress in mind and body.
🍁
Looking around I knew it was important to capture this moment. A reminder. Grabbing my phone that had long since disconnected itself from cyberspace, I began snapping pictures. The leaves are turning, the wind turbines are spinning, and the colors are amazing. I've shared a couple above if you'd like a taste.
🍁
I am a planner and, "A goal without a plan is just a wish." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. But on this day letting go of the plan was the best plan of all! So tell me, are you a planner?? Do you plan not to plan?? How do you unplug? Have you taken a ride on the road to nowhere?
Looking for some fantastic cookbook recommendation Looking for some fantastic cookbook recommendations?! Gina Zarcadoolas @foodieandwinelover shares some of her favorites with us on her IG Live today! Gina also graciously invited me to make a guest appearance in the second half of her show! Hop on over to Gina's page @foodieandwinelover and click on her post or her IG TV tab to give it a view! If you're not already following Gina, be sure to give her a follow as well. Gina brings a wealth of information, charm, and fun opportunities to expand your food and wine palates! Thanks, Gina!!
Today’s IG Live is all about herbs! They can wor Today’s IG Live is all about herbs! They can work culinary miracles when it comes to changing a flavor profile! But did you know they also amp up the nutrient value of your dish? A tablespoon of parsley has 8% of your Daily Value of vitamin C and can be a natural diuretic. Many herbs contain antioxidants and can act as anti-inflammatory agents. If you don't already love herbs, you will after you watch the live chat I had with Lori Corbin. Along with nutritional benefits, we talk about how to store, use, and even grow your own! Lori provides great tips for growing herbs inside and out! If you missed it, be sure to check out the replay on @LoriCorbinTV . What is your favorite herb(s), and how often do you use it?? Let me know in the comments below! 🌱🥰🌱😋
Follow Nutritionicity on Instagram!

Get in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Deliciousness and nutritiousness can coexist! Check out my About page for more information and to see where my recipes have been featured!

Copyright © 2022 · Nutritionicity - All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy