April 2018 - 19:17 GMT I think it's pretty obvious that there is not just an apple and berries in a bar. The manufacturers have processed fruit to make it stable at room temperature (not sure of for how long) and of course, now it is a concentrated source of calories from fructose (fruit sugar). Let's take the apple + strawberries bar for an example. In one bar (35 grams) there are 100 calories, 22 grams of carbohydrate, and 17 grams of sugar. This bar is Tiny! 35 grams is 1.32 ounces. Meager! In one whole apple (100 grams - 3.5 ounces) there are 52 calories, 14 grams of carbohydrate, 10 g of sugar. They should not be allowed to spin it to push consumers into thinking that this bar is the equivalent of eating an apple or berries. I love the handheld nature of dessert bars, but remember, these are blueberry pie bars.They’regooey, juicy, crumbly, and a bit messy. So I do recommend a fork and plate… or at least a plate and a napkin. Unless you’re willing to risk purple-stained fingers and clothing! * Sally’s Baking Recipes is not liable for blueberry stains.* That’s it bars are made with only fruit. Depending on the flavour, That’s it bars contain one small apple, and a small amount of berries, cherries, or mango. To make your own fruit bars similar to these, start with dried fruit or dehydrate some fruit on your own. Dehydration is nature’s natural sweetening and preserving process, so these dried fruit make bars that don’t need added sweetener and can be easily stored.

The bars are chunky, and may not be the prettiest of colors but such is to be expected when using real, dried fruit. Don’t be deterred by the aesthetics, because these are really tasty. The flavors currently available are: Can I Bake This in a 9×13-inch Pan? You can, but I have had better results baking a smaller batch, as written, in the 9-inch pan. If you want to make a larger batch, double each ingredient (only use 8 cups of blueberries) and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Increase crust pre-bake time to 18 minutes. Increase the bake time after adding the filling & crumble topping to 1 hour, or until filling is bubbling.My absolute favorite bars from Costco are the RX bars which I have a Youtube review on! I also love these Autumn’s Gold Grain Free Granola Bars and really enjoy the Costco Kirkland Signature Soft & Chewy Granola Bars as a treat! Location in Store Given that the manufacturing process is proprietary, That's It Nutrition won't want to disclose details via public court filings that could show rivals how it makes its products, he said. He also alleges that, “The inclusion of dried apple and other fruit/vegetable ingredients – powders and pieces – means water must be added to reconstitute or rehydrate them, prior to the time the final product is finished. The products do not indicate the presence of water in the ingredient list, which is misleading.​ The following blog post is a review that originally appeared on Spoon University. This version was slightly edited for thatsitfruit.com. These are like a fruit leather or dried fruit bar, I like fruit leathers but these just aren’t that good! There’s three flavors in the bag, strawberry, blueberry and mango. The mango is by far the best and has a flavor very similar to the Kirkland Signature Organic Dried Mangoes.

April 2018 - 22:51 GMT There are clearly not just whole apples and blueberries used to make this product. They have been manipulated to ensure shelf life and hopefully food safety. When creating an ingredient line it needs to be clear and transparent to the consumer as to what you are putting in the product. Apple powder is different than apples which is different than apple concentrate. The regulations exist for a reason... Apple powder (and fruit powder generally) is used for its functional properties, including (1) binding the components together because it contains pectin, (2) aiding humectancy, (3) increasing fiber content, (4) controlling water activity and (5) assisting with pH regulation. The most common ways to make fruit powder are drum drying and spray drying. In both methods, the input is juice or puree from the subject fruit or vegetable."​ Cool baked bars completely, just like you would let a pie cool completely. If you cut the bars into squares while they are still warm, they’ll completely fall apart. If I’m serving these at a party or event, I prepare them the night before just so I know they’ll cool long enough to yield neat squares. Vegan fruit bars from Costco with only two ingredients – 100% real fruit with no added sugar or gluten! Costco That’s It Mini Fruit BarsI don’t like the blueberry and strawberry bars. The strawberry has a strange bitter aftertaste. The flavor of the blueberry is nice but is has an off-putting texture, almost like bran has been added to the bar. Harvest Snaps are a more nutritious option than traditional potato chips. Compared to potato chips, Harvest Snaps are baked instead of fried and contain less saturated fat and sodium. However, Harvest Snaps are still considered a processed food and are best consumed in moderation. Read the full review here. The Costco That’s It fruit bars are individually wrapped and are quite thin so you can easily pop them into your bag, lunch box or keep a few in your car. All of the original Fruit Bars have only two ingredients, which are—you guessed it—fruit. The OG bars are composed of an apple and one other fruit to make the flavor pop. From apricot to coconut to strawberry, you can't go wrong with any of the bars. My favorite was the Apple + Banana bar because it reminded me of a slice of banana bread.