Glucerna Oatmeal Raisin Mini-Snack Bar: Review

When I was diagnosed with Diabetes that was the end of my favorite thing - snacks. For almost 10 years, I never enjoyed a cookie, a piece of candy, or anything else that tasted like a treat. If I walked down the cookie aisle in the supermarket, and a package even whispered "sugar," I ran.

I don't remember exactly how I found Glucerna Mini-Snack Bars, but I know it involved coupons and a sale at Wal-Mart. I rarely buy anything in a package without a coupon.

The Oatmeal Raisin Mini-Snack Bar is my favorite. The Oatmeal Raisin Bar is chewy, crunchy, and slightly sweet, all in the correct proportions. The yogurt-flavored coating on the bar gives it an additional flavor boost. The raisins, oatmeal, and yogurt make a really enjoyable blend.

Having a cup of coffee, with an Oatmeal Raisin Mini-Snack Bar, makes me feel that I am enjoying a treat, not just adding necessary carbohydrates between meals.

One additional advantage I find with Glucerna Mini-Snack Bars is the feeling of security they provide. I never leave home without having a bar or two in my car or purse; it gives me peace of mind. I guess I'm a little like Linus with his "security blanket" in the Peanuts comic strip.

Product Information

Glucerna Mini-Snack Bars are Packaged 8 Bars Per Container

Glucerna Mini-Snack Bars are Individually Wrapped

Glucerna Mini-Snack Bars - Awarded the 2007 "ChefsBest" Award

Glucerna Mini-Snack Bars retail for $5.49

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1 bar 0.70 oz. (20g)

Calories 70 - Calories from Fat 20

Total Fat 2g - Saturated Fat 1g - Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Potassium 30mg

Total Carbohydrate 12g

Dietary Fiber Sugars 5g

Sugar Alcohols 2g

Protein 3g

Diabetic Information

The Glucerna Mini-Snack Bar is For People With Diabetes

Use Under Medical Supervision As Part of Your Diabetes Management Plan

Clinically Shown to Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels

½ Carbohydrate Choice

A unique carbohydrate blend designed to help minimize blood sugar spikes.

Diabetes Exchanges - ½ Starch - ½ Fat

Exchanges are adjusted for sugar alcohols. Calculated using "Exchange Lists for Meal Planning," American Diabetes Association® and American Dietetic Association, 2003.

Glucerna Website

Glucerna has a very useful website that includes recipes, personalized meal plans, coupons, and more - all free with registration. Take the tour here: http://glucerna.com/dcfl/

ChefsBest Website

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