Frito-Lay - True North Almond Crisps Review

As a confessed snacker, I've tried all kinds of crackers and I'm always on the lookout for something new.  Alas, the True North Almond Crisps by Frito-Lay were a sight for my weary-snacker eyes when I found them at my local drugstore for a pocketbook-busting $4 for a 4.5 oz bag.  The store offered a promotion where I received $3 back in store credit for my purchase so I justified my purchase and went onward, North to Alaska.  Just kidding.  I headed home to try out my new find.

My first impression was that the crisps, not crackers, tasted REALLY good.  Addicting, in fact.  However, upon further tasting, I couldn't detect any almonds.  I could see the almond pieces in each crisp and even thought that I smelled a hint of almonds, but nope, the almond taste just wasn't there.  Did it detract from my snacking experience?  Absolutely not.  These crisps tasted great! 

Nutrition-wise, I think that the True North Almond Crisps are pretty good with 5 grams of protein per 1 oz. (about 15 crisps) serving.  That same serving also contains:

140 calories

7 grams of fat (0.5 grams of saturated fat)

zero trans fat

240 mg of sodium

14 grams of carbohydrates

2 grams of fiber

How filling is one serving of True North Almond Crisps?  Well, for a competitive snacker such as myself, I could easily go over the portion amount and consume half of the bag if I were really hungry.  The crisps are satisfying but the addictive taste is what could get me into trouble.  I think that my best strategy is to measure out one serving and put the package away, out of reach, out of my kitchen, and maybe leave it at my skinny neighbor's house.  Then I would be too self-conscious to go back for second or third servings.

Overall, I really do like the True North Almond Crisps.  They are light, tasty, and a good source of protein.  On the negative side, I don't know where the company hid the almonds and also think that $4 for a 4.5 oz. package is pricey.  I will buy these again but only if they are on sale.   

Please check out my review of True North Pistachio Crisps too.