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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

My New Favorite Chip and a Giveaway!

Guess what time of year it is...it's almost school time again! The boys have less than two weeks now until they are back to the daily grind. Getting back into the swing of things is going to hurt this year. They stay up later than me on most nights and wake up at about 10am...ah, the life of a teenager not yet old enough to have a job.

So, my brain is already working on packing lunches. We are now a gluten free family and that means packing lunches is a must. I'm kind of lucky though, my kids are so used to thinking outside of the box with food that I can get some really nutritious snacks in them without all the lip some people probably get. This has taken time though with Jay. He was my picky eater, but now he is willing to try anything!

So, back to lunches...

Have you ever heard of Beanfields? Truthfully, I hadn't until they reached out to me to try their products. I am so glad they did! I am always on the lookout for healthy snacks and these definitely fit the bill for me and my family! The first ingredients are black beans, navy beans and long grain rice...my favorite foods all in one!


They kindly sent me the Nacho and Pico De Gallo flavors. I was actually pretty excited about these flavors since I haven't had a nacho flavored chip in years. I don't eat or buy a lot of chips because I don't really like greasy fatty chips for me or the boys. However, these chips are neither of those things!


These chips are super crispy, loaded with flavor and...


what I really love is that they are high in fiber (do your chips have this?), have a good amount of protein in them (4 grams per serving), are soy, gluten and dairy free! Even the chip connoisseurs here loved these!


They make the perfect addition to our sandwiches at lunch. This was our snack of choice at the lake on Sunday!


They also make the perfect crunchy topping to our chicken chili (recipe coming soon)! These chips are a great topper for soups and don't get soggy when dipped in salsa. A chip that has all the nutritional bonuses of Beanfields and holds up to dips makes a perfect chip in my book! You can buy them through their website in full size and snack size bags, through Amazon or at your local health food store. 

There's a bonus for you, my readers...Beanfields is offering one reader the chance to win 6 bags of their chips! All you have to do is leave a comment here telling me what you look for in a your perfect chip. 

For extra entries...
Like The Non-Dairy Queen on Facebook and Twitter
Feel free to tweet it too! Make sure you mention @BeanfieldSnack and @SarenaShasteen and leave a comment here telling me you did!

The giveaway closes Sunday, July 29th 12 midnight Eastern Time. I will announce the winner Monday morning. 

*The thoughts and opinions mentioned here are my own. I was given free product, but I was not compensated for my review. Trust me, you want to try these!

59 comments:

  1. Well, yum. The name of these chips makes me smile! :) Of course you know how to eat them the right way Sarena. He he.

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  2. I'm always on the hunt for healthier chips...these sound delish!

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  3. Oooh. Those sound yummy. I look for crunch and taste (but no peculiar after-taste).

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  4. I would love a chip that tastes great that doesn't have corn! I need something that will hold up cause I love me some salsa and cheese dip. So I need a sturdy chip.

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  5. THIS is exactly what I look for in a chip - I love rice based chips, and the bean chips I have tried I also like (tried to make them in my dehydrator - fail) :)

    I love the idea of a chili topping - I do things like that too.

    you are lucky to have kids that grew out of the picky eater phase... I know that is a big thing... I know I was picky, and know some picky kids too ;)

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  6. That is awesome!

    When I look for chips, I want crispy and not greasy. Lays may be the worst offender of all time... gross.

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  7. They go back to school in 2 weeks??!! WOW.
    I need a thick, crunchy chip - my fav!

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  8. I like you on FB and twitter. :)

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  9. that's funny you mention the fiber in the chips. i've been eating trader joe's spicy flax seed chips and they have fiber too. impressive for a chip! must try these!

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  10. following beanfields on twitter. :)

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  11. following you on twitter as well!

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  12. I love the name. :). I like a good crunchy chip.

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  13. i look for crunch and a punch of taste

    katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com

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  14. i follow beanfields on twitter @Kayday3

    katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com

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  15. sound like a great chip!! and i love Max's hair in the previous post:)

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  16. I look for a chip that is crunchy but not greasy!

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  17. Hi Sarena! :) I look for both healthy and delicious when deciding on chips.

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  18. Definitely flavor, crunch, and ingredients.

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  19. And of course I already like you on FB and Twitter ;-)

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  20. I have so many food intolerances that I look for a chip without corn, MSG, and dairy. This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for as I heard there were chips made with beans!!

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  21. I look for real ingredients and fiber in a healthy chip!

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  22. I also like Beanfields on Facebook as well! Thanks for the great review and giveaway!

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  23. i also follow them on twitter!

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  24. Honestly, I didn't grow up loving chips, but have developed a like for them now that there are so many types available. I like full flavor (not just seasoning) and thick!

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  25. I have tried these and they are good. I don't feel as guilty eating them because they are lower in carbs. I look for chips with healthy ingredients and low carb.

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  26. the perfect chip has to be salty but with a nice crunch!

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  27. i look for whole grains!

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  28. i like beanfields on FB and twitter

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  29. i like you on FB and twitter

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  30. I look for real ingredients, low-fat, high fiber and no transfats either in my chips! Just pure goodness!

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  31. I like Beanfields on Facebook and Twitter too!

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  32. I like you on Facebook and follow on Twitter too!

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  33. Tweeted too! https://twitter.com/Serene_streams/status/227940998934843393
    Thanks so much!

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  34. ooooh chips! i have never heard of them and would love to try them.

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  35. Ingredients, Flavor, Texture& Crunch too! Sound delicious! Thanks!

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  36. I also like Beanfirlds on Facebook as well. These all look quite unique & tasty! Thanks!

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  37. My perfect chip would be a healthier one that doesn't taste like cardboard. Do they exist? Maybe these are them!

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  38. A perfect chip for our family is dairy, nut, egg and wheat free....and perfectly crunchy, salty and seasoned. Mmmm.

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  39. Low in calories, high in nutrients, and high in flavor - that's how I would describe my perfect chips. :)

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  40. I like a chip that is not too greasy and has some fiber and protein.

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  41. I look for a chip that isnt' too greasy and has fiber and protein!

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  42. I love chips with salsa! I look for chips with a lower fat/higher fiber ratio with lower sodium and wholesome ingredients. These sound like they fit my criteria! I'd love to try them.

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  43. I follow and like Beanfields on twitter and facebook
    @j_mosh

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  44. I like and follow your pages as well!
    @j_mosh

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  45. Flavor and texture are the two main things we look in chips at our house, I like when they have good fiber too ;-)
    Ana

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  46. I already like beanfields on facebook!
    Ana

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  47. I follow beanfields on twitter too!
    @KitchenspaceAna
    Ana

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  48. I also follow you on twitter!
    @KitchenspaceAna
    Ana

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  49. Big crunch and lots of flavor. But not too much salt. These sound wonderful!

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  50. Mmm, you made these chips look seductive!
    I looks for a scrumptious , delicious and strongly flavoured chip- but with non dodgy/recognisable ingredients.

    I LOVE that these are made with beans, beans rock!
    Xxx

    Sarah

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