I tried Paktli Ancient Grain Snacks at Expo East this year. These better for you snacks are made with puffed amaranth, quinoa and millet and CHOCOLATE! They’re made with all natural and organic ingredients. They taste great and are handmade with an artisinal method using only the best ingredients.
Paktli means joy in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, an ancient culture that revered amaranth. Paktli’s founder, Seena, grew up in Mexico eating alegrias, a snack dating to the 16th century made from puffed amaranth and honey or chocolate. Paktli is Seena’s version of the ancient Mexican alegrías. She uses puffed amaranth, quinoa and millet – nutritious ancient grains that are considered superfoods and mixes them with organic chocolates and whole dried fruits and nuts.
Paktli Foods puffed snacks are made with all natural organic ingredients. They’re packed with essential amino acids, dietary fiber and are a source of essential vitamins. They’re gluten free and preservative free with two vegan options and three soy free options. They use Fair Trade ingredients whenever possible to support local farmers and makers.
Paktli’s puffed snacks come in four varieties. They are:
- 55% Bittersweet Chocolate with Dried Blueberries & Cacao Nibs
- Milk Chocolate
- White Chocolate
- 70% Extra Dark Chocolate with Dried Cranberries & Cashews
Seena sent me a variety pack to try and one to share! I like all four flavors but my faves are the 55% Bittersweet Chocolate and the Milk Chocolate (my guilty pleasure). Each snack has less than 200 calories and is a great afternoon pick me up. I’ve been enjoying them with a coffee or tea. They’re very satisfying.
They also make “Puffs” in all four flavors. The Puffs are great mixed in to yogurt or cereal, as an ice cream topper or even in your baking. I mixed some with nuts and raisins and ate it like trail mix – and some just right from the bag.
Want to try Paktli Snacks and Puffs? I’ll send one lucky winner an 8 pack (variety – 2 of each) of the snacks and 4 pack of puffs. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. The winner must have a US postal address, be 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited. The giveaway runs through November 8. A winner will be selected and notified on November 9.
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Which flavor would you try first?
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