2009 VIP
LoveisJoy
Chicagoland, IL

A Cross Between a PopTart and Metamucil

4 star rating

not always health food conscious, a frequent snacker
Pros

    Contains 20% DV of fiber, 16 grams of whole grain, 1 gram of fat, Plenty of strawberry filling

Cons
    Icing is kind of bland

JAN
9
2009
I'm not saying that this is the healthiest snack in my pantry, but it has plenty of good points to recommend it.  Fiber One Strawberry Toaster Pastry is like a cross between a Pop Tart and a dose of Metamucil.  I mean that in a good way. These whole grain pastries contain 20% of the Daily Value of fiber, they're filling, and they satisfy my sweet tooth.

Many years ago, Pop Tarts were a staple in my kitchen cupboards.  They soon fell by the wayside when I adopted better eating habits.  I hadn't thought about them for years until I came across a coupon for the Fiber One Toaster Pastry.  I immediately wanted to give them a try.

I'm usually disappointed by what I consider to be "Pop-Tarts wannabes"-they look similar to the real thing but usually have a skimpy filling or a brittle crust.  Therefore, I approached the Fiber One pastry with a healthy amount of skepticism.

Just like Pop Tarts, the pastries come two to a foiled package (even though the serving size is one pastry) and there are a total of six in a box.  I warmed the pastry on the toast setting of my toaster oven and pulled out the hot, slightly browned tart.  I was glad that Fiber One didn't skimp on the strawberry filling; it was plentiful and tasted more jam-like than syrupy.  I didn't think the filling was too sweet at all.   The pastry itself had a nice, slightly chewy texture to it, and it wasn't overly dry or crumbly.  I could taste the wheat in the pastry crust, but I only eat wheat bread so that didn't bother me at all.  The only downside is the somewhat bland icing that coats the pastry.  It doesn't have the same flavor as a Pop Tart, but it's not horrible either.

Overall, I'm really happy with the Fiber One Strawberry Toaster Pastry.  I get a nice dose of fiber and it's a very satisfying treat that fills me up.  I know that it's not the healthiest snack around, but for those occasions when I want something sweet to munch on, I could sure do a lot worse.    

 Nutrition Info:

Calories: 190   Calories from Fat: 40

                                        % Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5g                          7%

    Saturated Fat  1.5g             8%

    Monounsaturated Fat  2g

    Polyunsaturated Fat    1g

    Sodium 120mg                     5%

Potassium 105mg                     3%

Total Carbohydrate 36g          12%

    Dietary Fiber  5g                 20%

    Sugars  13g

Protein 4g                                 8%   

Last edited on Jan 09, 2009



I_thumb_up Fiber One Toaster Pastry Strawberry is recommended by LoveisJoy

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MikeMaroon wrote on Feb 1, 2009 at 10:28PM

These are fairly new in our store and I keep meaning to try them. Can never have to many things that make you poop! :) Great review!

TheBard wrote on Feb 1, 2009 at 2:05PM

She does have a way with the titles doesn't she...

jasyjen wrote on Jan 24, 2009 at 2:40PM

I actually have a few coupons for this product. I was afraid to try them, but I think I will now. Thanks!

ladym33 wrote on Jan 23, 2009 at 7:35AM

I just bought a box of these, I have not tried them yet, but when I saw them at the store and saw 5 grams of fiber I was pretty excited about. Great review.

LoveisJoy wrote on Jan 20, 2009 at 8:07PM

In response to AnnaBanana's comment from Jan 16, 2009 at 2:38PM:

LOL...thanks a lot Anna. That was the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw that Fiber One made toaster pastries. :)

AnnaBanana wrote on Jan 16, 2009 at 2:38PM

You're so cute, Pam! Only you could come up with a tag line that combines "Pop-Tart" and "Metamucil"! I really love your reviews and I've learned a lot from them.

LaurieM wrote on Jan 12, 2009 at 9:23AM

I never heard of these but what a great concept. I think I'll try these sometime!

GigiandAdonai wrote on Jan 10, 2009 at 4:14PM

This sounds like something I would enjoy except I would need a different flavor because I am allergic to anything that has real strawberries or the seeds in it. Great review! ~Gigi