Loving Earth x Sarah's Day Deluxe Mix  

Ingredients: Dried fruit (currants, mulberries, cranberries [apple juice sweetened], goji berries), caramelised beckons, coconut chips, cacao nibs, activated cashews, activated pumpkin seeds, activated sunflower seeds, coconut nectar.

Dietary specs: 

• No Dairy
• Cane Sugar Free 
• Gluten Free 
• No artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols or 'fibre fillers'.
• Non GMO
• Vegan
• Australian-made

Macros:
Per serve (30g): 134 calories, 7.6F/13C/3P 

Taste:

• This mix is PACKED full of flavour and sweetness. It's definitely more on the 'fruity' side of 'fruit and nut mix', so if you're after a salty hit with your sweets, this probably isn't the mix for you.
• That said, the dried fruits aren't overly sweetened (and there's very little added sugars to them, only a small amount of apple juice), and the inclusion of the bitter cacao nibs and smooth coconut flakes really help balance it out.
• It tastes natural, wholesome and entirely satisfying.

Texture: 

• Since this mix is higher in dried fruit then nuts, it's definitely more chewy than it is crunchy. Personally, I would have loved more cacao nibs and whole cashews in the bag, but the inclusion of caramelised buckinis ensured there was still enough 'crunch' in the mix to make this satisfying and filling.

Convenience/Serving suggestion:

• This mix would be perfect sprinkled over yoghurts and smoothie bowls, or just sprinkled straight into your mouth.
• Since the mix is rich in healthy fats, I also find this mix less of a 'sugar hit' than other dried fruit based snacks. 
• Portion control could be an issue with this since it comes in one pouch of 4 serves. It DOES have a resealable opening though, so in theory it should be a little easier to execute self-control and not eat it all at once.

Overall Rating:
9/10 - definitely worth a try and a great alternative to conventional fruit and nut mixes, lollies or other sugar-laden snacks aimed at satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Where to buy:
Online through the Loving Earth Website