{"id":13242,"date":"2012-08-20T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-20T19:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=13242"},"modified":"2023-08-12T11:34:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T21:34:26","slug":"review-nabisco-belvita-breakfast-biscuits-chocolate-and-cinnamon-brown-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2012\/08\/20\/review-nabisco-belvita-breakfast-biscuits-chocolate-and-cinnamon-brown-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Nabisco belVita Breakfast Biscuits (Chocolate and Cinnamon Brown Sugar)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Nabisco<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve prattled on before about how, with two small kids and a propensity to stay up late writing dubiously amusing food reviews, I often don’t have a lot of time in the morning.\u00a0 You’ve heard me talk about shoveling down a waffle while simultaneously emptying the dishwasher, and doling out Cheerios to a creature who knows “Daddy,” “purple,” and “shoe,” but not “Oh father, if I do not receive more toasted oat cereal immediately, I shall surely perish.”\u00a0 (We’re working on it.)\u00a0
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\nSo I’m always open to a new breakfast product that promises I can eat it on-the-go without having to actually visit a Dunkin’ Donuts, because then you’re always like, “Do I put a dollar in the tip jar?”\u00a0 They probably make minimum wage, but really: dude grabbed two donuts off a shelf and threw them in a bag.\u00a0 It took four seconds, for that I’m going to tip 53 percent?\u00a0 Then you feel bad and put in the dollar because seriously, you have a steady job at a place where you aren’t forced to wait on impatient, sleep-deprived assholes who are too cheap to tip.\u00a0 Don’t be that guy.<\/p>\n

Where were we?\u00a0 Oh, on-the-go foods.\u00a0 As we established, there’s value in something you can eat in the car while someone gleefully belts out “Welcome fame?\u00a0 He’s ignored.\u00a0 Action is his reward!” from the back seat.\u00a0 Nabisco is already in that market with their belVita breakfast biscuits, and now they’ve introduced two new flavors — chocolate and cinnamon brown sugar.\u00a0 The claim seems to be that these are health conscious and will provide “sustained energy,” perhaps meant as a wholesome alternative to those energy drinks everyone seems to love even though we all know they’re just radioactive goat piss.\u00a0 The touted nutritional benefits include containing 19 grams of whole grain per serving.\u00a0 Mostly they just use the word “natural” a lot, as in “chocolate natural flavor with other natural flavor,” which makes me nervous because technically cow patty is natural.\u00a0 And don’t look now, but the calorie count isn’t minuscule and that’s a decent amount of fat.\u00a0 Nothing ridiculous, but eating these instead of cereal won’t have you shedding pounds like it’s your job.<\/p>\n

I’m intrigued by the fact that these are breakfast biscuits, which I’ve always considered a decidedly British concept.\u00a0 Our biscuits are light, flaky things slathered in butter, whereas these are hard, thin oval-ish deals that crack and crumble.\u00a0 Advantage: colonists.\u00a0 Still, can’t judge a book by its cover.\u00a0 You have to make certain concessions to the fact that these are supposedly healthy and natural, so if they taste decent while being nutritious and giving me gobs of energy, I’m prepared to call them a success.\u00a0 Also, as noted in our earlier review<\/a>, they’re made without high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, or artificial flavors or sweeteners.<\/p>\n

\"Nabisco<\/a><\/p>\n

First up is the cinnamon brown sugar biscuits.\u00a0 As mentioned, they don’t look terribly impressive — the most visually interesting thing is two stalk-of-wheat imprints that subtly blend into the biscuit.\u00a0 Texture-wise they’re coarse and unyielding, to the point where I’m tempted to use one to smooth down some spackle in our bathroom.\u00a0 Biting down, it’s solid but not tough to chew.\u00a0 It is, however, pretty plain.\u00a0 “Cinnamon” and “brown sugar” is being a bit generous, in that I’m prepared to believe these were transported in a truck that also sometimes delivers Cinnamon Toast Crunch.\u00a0 It has exactly one hint of cinnamon and no more, and I couldn’t swear in court that there’s any brown sugar in the mix.\u00a0 Beyond that, the biscuit is fairly flavorless.\u00a0 It doesn’t taste foul or anything, there’s just no pizazz.\u00a0 (They’re also dry enough that you’ll want to have a drink handy.)\u00a0 It’s certainly not doing anything to break down stereotypes about health food, that’s for sure.<\/p>\n

\"Nabisco<\/a><\/p>\n

Well, maybe the chocolate biscuits will be more promising.\u00a0 The appearance is identical to the other variety, obviously aside from color.\u00a0 You can pretty much just go back and read the last paragraph re: texture and consistency, too.\u00a0 However, I’m pleased to report that the taste is a little better, and the smell is vivid and promising.\u00a0 Before you get your hopes up, let’s be clear — it’s all relative.\u00a0 Getting socks for Christmas is still better than getting nothing, and that’s basically what we’re dealing with here.\u00a0 The chocolate breakfast biscuits are useful, and well intentioned, and under the right light they even look somewhat appealing.\u00a0 But they’re still socks.<\/p>\n

Of the two, the chocolate biscuits have to be declared the winner.\u00a0 To be sure, it’s a hollow victory, like a fight that’s called after two rounds when one of the boxers remembers his doctor advised against getting repeatedly punched in the face.\u00a0 Again, certain allowances have to be made for the fact that these are ostensibly nutritious and made with natural ingredients, and that’s reflected in the scores.\u00a0 They also fill you up for what it’s worth, and that can mean a lot when you’re dieting.\u00a0 But they aren’t going to be challenging Pop-Tarts, or even cold pizza, for the portable morning food crown anytime soon, and I can’t say I noticed any unusual bursts of energy after eating any of the packages.\u00a0 And unless you’re all about the natural ingredients, you can certainly find tastier options out there for the same calorie count.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1 pack\/4 biscuits – Chocolate<\/b> – 230 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of total fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 2 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 4.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 180 milligrams of sodium, 190 milligrams of potassium, 35 grams of total carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber, 11 grams of sugars, and 4 grams of protein.\u00a0 Cinnamon Brown Sugar<\/b> – 230 calories, 80 calories from fat, 8 grams of total fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 2 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 220 milligrams of sodium, 90 milligrams of potassium, 35 grams of total carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber, 10 grams of sugars, and 4 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Nabisco belVita Breakfast Biscuits (Chocolate and Cinnamon Brown Sugar)
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.89
\nSize:<\/b> 8.8 oz\/5 packs
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10 (Chocolate)
\nRating:<\/b> 5 out of 10 (Cinnamon Brown Sugar)
\nPros:<\/b> Go whole grain or go home.\u00a0 Chocolate flavor is decent, though not overwhelming.\u00a0 Relatively filling.\u00a0 Easy to eat in transit.\u00a0 Can be used to sand down rough patches in drywall.
\nCons:<\/b> Deciding whether two donuts merits a tip.\u00a0 The British concept of “biscuits,” even if theirs did come first.\u00a0 No noticeable increase in energy.\u00a0 Not remarkably low in calories or fat.\u00a0 Cinnamon brown sugar is way too subtle.\u00a0 Not knowing if it’s pronounced “bell-vyta” or “bell-veeda.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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