We all need a little bit more protein in our lives. I don’t know about you, but when I crave a snack, I tend to go more salty and savory than sweet. I will still break into a pint of ice cream at times, but basic carbs like crackers, chips, and the like is what makes my tastebuds salivating. However, I also know that this really isn’t going to do much for me other then a minor boost before I soon feel hungry again (and guilty because I didn’t actually feed my body what it “needed”). I now often have trail mix or other nut mixes on hand or in my pantry as a way to fulfill that need. So when I found out that Wonderful Pistachios was not only doing a shell-free version, in addition to some flavor options, I was all in.
You see, pistachios are my nut of choice. I remember always having them in a jar in my kitchen growing up. I loved (and still love) the taste, but it can be kind of a pain to open – first world problems I know. I like to take them camping or when I was driving, but it always felt a little wasteful to just dispose of a bunch of shells outside, and a little gross to keep a spit cup with the discarded outsides. So a shell-free version takes the waste and nasty out of a truly delicious nut.
- Roasted & Salted
- Lightly Salted
- Chili Roasted
- Honey Roasted
The Honey Roasted are quite amazing and a pouch didn’t last very long in the house. They are a sweet take on the nut – very similar to those honey roasted peanuts we all know well, but with the added benefit of the pistachio. The Chili Roasted was also really nice with just a little kick of heat. The two more mainstreamed options – Roasted & Salted and Lightly Salted are great in their own rite. The classic pistachio nut can shine through quite nicely with this a little bit of salting and roasting.
The Chili & Honey Roasted flavors are new to the line-up and launched in 55k stores last summer – so you should be able to find somewhere nearby.
Now that these are available, I absolutely anticipate these finding their way into our roadtrip grocery list, as well as on some trail runs this summer and fall. I truly believe these are great for trail runners and hikers, as they are very packable and provide a solid amount (6 grams/serving) of plant-based protein to keep you moving strong. Can’t wait to get crackin’ without crackin.
Items: Wonderful Pistachios
- 5.5oz bags for $6.99 and 2.25oz bags for $3.29
- Roasted & Salted
- Lightly Salted
- Chili Roasted
- Honey Roasted
About Wonderful Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios is the world’s largest vertically integrated pistachio grower and processor. Grown in California’s Central Valley, our high-quality nuts can be found in the produce department of grocery stores across America.
Known for our iconic Get Crackin’ campaign, Wonderful Pistachios is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $4 billion company. For more, visit: GetCrackin.com, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Thank you to Wonderful Pistachios for providing us with samples. Please read our transparency page for info on how we do our reviews.
