Bite of the Best

Introduced in June 2009, Total Blueberry Pomegranate cereal has a blend of crispy whole grain flakes and crunchy blueberry and pomegranate flavored clusters. The cereal is available nationally and comes in 15.25-oz. size packages. One bowl of Total® provides 100% of the Daily Value of 12 essential vitamins and minerals, including the antioxidant vitamins C and E.

Pillsbury Grands! Jr biscuits are halfway between regular Grands! and Pillsbury’s regular biscuits in can, size and also nutrition-wise. A serving of the new Grands! Jr biscuits provides about 100 calories, 4 grams total fat (of which 1 gram is saturated and 1 gram is trans fat) with about 350 milligrams sodium. The new Grands! biscuits retail for $0.89 per 6-oz tube or $1.29 per 12-oz tube and are available in supermarkets nationwide.

Clif Cranberry Orange Nut Bread Energy Bar is the most recent of three time-limited seasonal flavored energy bars from Clif. The three energy bars are 70 percent organic and rich in fiber (4 to 5 grams), protein (10 grams) and vitamins and minerals. The other available varieties are Iced Gingerbread and Spiced Pumpkin Pie. These seasonal Clif bars are available in supermarkets nationwide and retail for $1.39 per 2.4-oz bar

Quaker Oatmeal Pancake Mix is a healthy and convenient breakfast option – a good source of fiber, iron and calcium. The Quaker pancake mix is available nationwide in a 32-oz box.

Van’s all-natural 97% fat free waffles are crispy, light and fluffy, with only 2 grams of fat per serving and 4 grams of protein. Van’s waffles are whole grain, as well as dairy and egg-free.

Crofter’s Organic Superfruit Spread is loaded with antioxidants, one pound of premium organic fruit and made with Fair Trade sugar. The spreads are available starting May 2009

Amy’s Kitchen has developed two new wraps, available since March 2009, the Teriyaki Wrap and the Breakfast Scramble Wrap. Both wraps are Organic and All-natural

Pamela’s Products easy-to-use mix creates light and fluffy pancakes and waffles, breads, cakes, brownies and muffins. The baking, brownie and pancake mixes are a great substitute for flour.

Yoplait Yo-Plus yogurt contains live and active probiotic cultures plus fiber for digestive health. The yogurt is a good source of calcium and vitamins A&D.

Rubyy Blood Orange Energy Drink is the first premium luxury energy drink developed to appeal to the “sophisticated, stylish tastemakers.” The drink, packaged in a 12-oz bottle, is available in select areas of the country and online at the company website.

The Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino discs are the newest T discs available for the Tassimo hot beverage system. The discs combine both Gevalia espresso and liquid milk to create a low-fat cappuccino with real foamed milk. Kraft released the Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino in December 2008. The Tassimo discs are available for purchase in select stores or on the company website.

Natural Harmony Foods SoLean products are made from a variety of natural lean ground meats including: turkey, pork, cow, chicken and seafood. The products also incorporate a soy protein into the mixture that helps to provide a high-protein breakfast item. The SoLean products are available in Super Target and other stores nationwide. Prices vary per item and per store location.