Our Energy Squares are a delicious treat that provides snackers with a sweet little energy boost. Made with naturally delicious and nutritious ingredients, Energy Squares are ideal for hikers and sports enthusiasts. They’re transportable and tasty!

Energy Squares are available in a dozen varieties via Nuts.com. Customer favorites include Organic Raw Cacao Goji Energy Squares, Organic Chia Energy Squares and Honey Pistachio Energy Squares. They’re a fantastic component for a healthy diet, packed with whole foods that naturally promote high energy and good nutrition. We definitely recommend Energy Squares as an energy booster for healthy lifestyles!

If you love Energy Squares, you’ll definitely be a fan of our brand-new Organic Date Flax Energy Squares. These delicious Energy Squares are loaded with quality ingredients such as organic dates, organic flax, organic turmeric and organic acai, as well as organic sunflower seeds, organic sesame seeds and organic apricots. Besides being made of 100 percent organic ingredients, Organic Date Flax Energy Squares are certified gluten-free. Pack up a batch and head out into the spring sunshine for a workout!

What are your favorite varieties of Energy Squares? Have you tried our new Organic Date Flax Energy Squares?

One of our new favorite products has to be organic quinoa puffs. This all-natural, crunchy snack is fantastic with milk or yogurt, and it’s truly a tasty way to get the benefits of quinoa. One of our favorite ways to eat organic quinoa puffs is in a parfait made with Greek yogurt and dried fruit. Give it a whirl!

To start, sprinkle a small handful of the dried fruit of your choice in the bottom of a bowl or cup. (We love to use blueberries and goji berries!) Spread about 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt on top of the dried fruit. Drizzle about 1 tsp. of pure organic honey on top of the yogurt, then sprinkle a layer of organic quinoa puffs on the honey. Repeat the layers until the bowl or cup is full, and consume the parfait immediately so that the organic quinoa puffs don’t get soggy.

This parfait makes a wonderfully filling and satisfying breakfast or snack. The best part about the recipe is that you can improvise! Don’t have any dried fruit? Try it with fresh berries or sliced bananas instead. If you prefer flavored Greek yogurt to plain, use the flavor of your choice and omit the pure organic honey. You can even add a sprinkling of nuts to the organic quinoa puffs to give the parfait a little extra richness and crunch. It’s up to you!

Have you tried our organic quinoa puffs? What are some of your favorite ways to eat them?

We are pleased to introduce one of our newest (and tastiest) products: Organic Prenatal Mix! This delicious mix is packed with healthy ingredients that are designed to satisfy pregnancy cravings as well as provide optimal nutrition for pregnant women.

Loaded with yummy ingredients such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, apricots, prunes, raisins and dark chocolate chips, Organic Prenatal Mix is perfect for the mother-to-be in your life. In fact, its sweet, rich and nutty flavor is something that just about everyone will crave!

Each ingredient in the Organic Prenatal Mix is certified organic by the CCOF, because we only want the best for moms-to-be! The mix is packed with helpful vitamins and minerals to help baby grow and mom remain healthy, such as calcium for the development of nervous, muscular and circulatory systems; and folate, which helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord and protects the pregnant woman against cancer and stroke. Organic Prenatal Mix also contains helpful vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B-6, vitamin E, phosphorus and thiamin.

Our Organic Prenatal Mix makes a fantastic gift for the mother-to-be in your life! Give it a whirl, and congratulations from our nutty family to yours!

March is National Peanut Month, which is a great reason to celebrate at Nuts.com headquarters! Our family’s tradition of enjoying perfectly roasted peanuts goes back decades, when Poppy Sol first started selling the highest-quality, freshly roasted nuts he could find. In fact, the aroma of freshly roasted peanuts is something we’ll always associate with our shop! Peanuts are one of our favorite snacks, and we make sure to offer only the best peanutty products for our customers.

Of course, we think the best way to indulge during National Peanut Month is to munch on some Jumbo Roasted Peanuts. These peanuts, roasted daily in the shell, are definitely the best peanuts we’ve ever tasted! Jumbo Roasted Peanuts are a fantastic addition to picnics, ballgames and barbecues.

Oh course, our selection of peanuts doesn’t stop with our Jumbo Roasted Peanuts. Other favorites include boiled peanuts, honey roasted peanuts, chocolate peanuts, Cajun peanuts and wasabi peanuts. For more adventurous taste buds, we’ve also included selections such as Japanese peanuts (with a hint of soy sauce), buffalo peanuts, sing bhujia (also known as masala peanuts) and seaweed peanuts. If you crave a more old-fashioned treat, you’ll just love our French burnt peanuts, Spanish peanuts and yogurt peanuts. Yum!

We also have a great selection of peanut butter, including organic peanut butter (with no added sugar or salt) and organic dark chocolate peanut butter. Crave some sweets? Try our peanut butter malted milk balls, peanut butter covered pretzels, chocolate peanut butter fudge and peanut butter bars. Chocolate covered peanut brittle and milk chocolate peanut clusters are also two of our favorites. You won’t regret treating yourself!

What are some of your favorite food featuring peanuts?

We have quite a few friends and customers who are currently sticking to the paleo diet. This diet is based on consuming foods such as lean meats, nuts, veggies and fruits. Quite a few of our delicious, nutritious flours, nuts and dried fruits work well in the paleo diet plan.

If you’re following the paleo diet, our selection of nuts will certainly give you a lift! Nuts are recommended for those following the paleo diet because they include a healthy dose of fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. They’re also quite filling. Some varieties of nuts that are recommended for followers of the paleo diet include walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and pistachios. Seeds such as sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are also great choices. All of our nuts and seeds are tasty and of the highest quality, so they’re definitely worth including in the diet!

If you’re looking to bake up some paleo diet-friendly treats, you have to give our specialty flours a try! Our flours are always fresh and delicious, perfect for whipping up a batch of your favorite paleo diet muffins, bread or cookies. We love our almond flour and organic coconut flour, both of which are naturally gluten-free. Our almond flour is a low-carb alternative to wheat flour that works in a wide variety of recipes. Organic coconut flour, savory and just a bit sweet, is scrumptious in cookies and cakes.

Some versions of the paleo diet also allow followers to eat a small amount of dried fruit, either on its own or mixed with nuts. We recommend taking a look at our selection of natural dried fruit, most of which does not include added sugars or preservatives. Chewy dried fruit and crunchy freeze-dried fruit are sweet treats that will certainly replace any sugary dessert or snack that you might crave! Freeze-dried vegetables are also a satisfying snack that may be considered paleo diet-friendly by some.

What are some of your favorite paleo diet ingredients and snacks? Is there anything from Nuts.com that you just can’t do without?

We love to shake up our usual snack routine by including delicious dried fruits, as well as fruit and veggie chips. These treats are great on the go, making them wonderful for road trips, after-school treats or a quick afternoon pick-me-up at the office. Here are five of our favorite fruit and veggie snacks:

1) Banana Crisps: These super-crispy, thin-sliced banana chips are simply delicious! Banana crisps are fabulous in homemade granola, trail mix, cereal or yogurt, Of course, we’ve been known to eat them by the handful, as well!

2) Dried Strawberries: Dried strawberries are one of our best-selling varieties of dried fruit. Maybe it’s their sweet flavor or their berry-licious consistency, but either way, we can’t get enough of them, either! They’re the perfect alternative to candy or fruit snacks.

3) Dried Mango: In the wintertime, we long for a taste of something tropical. Dried mango certainly fits the bill! Our sunshiny-sweet dried mango is a vacation for your taste buds. Try some of this slightly chewy treat for a taste of the tropics.

4) Plantain Chips: In South America and Mexico, plantain chips are as popular as potato chips are in the United States. These crispy, crunchy chips are slightly sweet and slightly salty. We love to pair plantain chips with a ham sandwich or PB&J at lunchtime, and they’re also fantastic crumbled on top of salads. Watch out, because you won’t want to stop eating this amazing snack!

5) Veggie Chips: Of course, this list would never be complete without veggie chips. We love this quirky mix of green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash and taro. Veggie chips pair well with just about any sandwich, soup, salad or dip, and we wouldn’t think of hitting the road without at least one container.

What are some of your favorite snacks?

February is National Fiber Focus Month, and we think it’s a great reminder to get more fiber in your diet. According to an article on MayoClinic.com, eating more dietary fiber can lower your risk for diabetes and heart disease, increase your overall digestive health and aid in weight loss. There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Both are very beneficial, and both can be found in delicious products from Nuts.com!

Soluble fiber can help lower total blood cholesterol, reduce your blood pressure and help control your blood sugar levels. That’s great for everyone! Some delicious snacks and ingredients that contain a good amount of soluble fiber include whole grains such as steel cut oats, beans, figs, dried apples and dates.

Insoluble fiber helps get your digestive system moving, and promotes overall digestive health by supplying your system with roughage. Many whole grains and dried fruit also contain insoluble fiber. Some of our favorites include flax seed, organic high fiber hot cereal, barley and dried pears. These treats are tasty and healthy!

What are some of your favorite fiber-packed snacks? Have any special recipes or meal ideas that incorporate this important dietary component? We’d love to hear all about them!

Does your loved one lean more toward healthy fare? We think one of the best presents you can give your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Many sweet and delicious treats also promote cardiovascular health. Here are our top five favorites:

1) Almonds: This nutty treat is spectacularly healthy! Of the 14 total grams of fat in a serving of almonds, 64 percent is monounsaturated. This monounsaturated fat has been shown to lower cholesterol, according to an American Heart Association study. Sounds like a fabulous deal to us!

2) Walnuts: Walnuts are naturally cholesterol-free, and regular consumption of these nutritional powerhouses can lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol, as well as your total blood cholesterol.  The phytochemicals and antioxidants found in walnuts protect cells from free radical damage that could result from heart disease.

3) Dates: Dates for your date? Great idea! Dates are packed with potassium, a mineral that your body uses to maintain muscle contractions, including those that keep your heart beating strong. They’re also a fantastic source of fiber, which can help lower blood cholesterol. Plus, they’re virtually cholesterol-, fat- and sodium-free! Dates sure are great!

4)  Raisins: Think raisins are just for kids? No way! Raisins are loaded with vitamins and minerals that are great for snackers of all ages! New research has shown that you can lower your cholesterol naturally by including raisins in a Mediterranean-style diet.

5) Heart Healthy Mix: This special trail mix was designed with your heart in mind! We put together some of the best ingredients known to help control cholesterol in this delicious Heart Healthy Mix. Try it today for a tasty, healthy treat!

What are some of your favorite smart snacks for a healthy heart?

We love our selection of energy squares! These sweet little snacks are perfect on the road, after the gym or as an energy-boosting treat between meals. And now, we’re especially excited to announce that two of our favorite varieties of energy squares are gluten-free!

Organic Raw Cacao Goji Energy Squares are one of our personal favorites. These antioxidant-rich energy squares are loaded with chunks of cacao and goji berries. They’re packed with all-natural, gluten-free ingredients, and have a rich and delicious flavor we know you’ll love!

Organic Chia Energy Squares or loaded with the goodness of chia seeds, cashews, dates and sesame seeds. They’re simply delicious with a glass of vanilla almond milk or fresh-squeezed juice. We love to eat these delicious energy squares for breakfast, and we bet you will, too!

As with all of our gluten-free products, our gluten-free varieties of energy squares are handled and packaged on a segregated production line in a separate area of our warehouse. This helps us avoid cross-contamination with other foods and ensure that all of our gluten-free products are safe to enjoy. We are Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), and we label each gluten-free product on our site with the “GF” logo, so keep your eyes peeled!

What are some of your favorite gluten-free treats from Nuts.com?

If you’re looking to include some extra whole grains in your diet, we highly recommend barley! This grain adds a little something special to hot cereal, soups, salads and casseroles, and its health benefits are certainly something to celebrate.

Barley is packed with protein, phosphorus and vitamin B-6. It’s a low-glycemic grain that contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. That’s great news for people seeking a more heart-healthy diet! Insoluble fiber provides you with roughage that aids a healthy digestive tract. Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol. Best of all, barley has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels for up to 10 hours!

Barley has a chewy texture and a mild flavor, making it a great substitute for rice in casseroles and risotto. Ground barley also works well in many bread recipes. We highly recommend cooking up a pot of barley, then adding milk, honey, dried fruit and nuts for a heart-healthy, filling breakfast cereal. We also love bean and barley burgers for a quick and delicious dinner entree.

Have you ever tried barley? What recipes do you enjoy that include this super grain?