Fiber One Toaster Pastry Strawberry Review

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%