Thank you to Sensible Portions for providing the Poppin' Peas I sampled for this post. As always, all content and opinions are my own.
As an avid snacker, I'm always on the lookout for something new to mix up my munching routine. Sensible Portions recently sent me a couple of bags of Poppin' Peas, a brand new item from their line of better-for-you snacks. Made from dehydrated roasted green peas and rice flour, these gluten-free, oven-baked snacks have 50% less fat than the leading potato chip, as well as being a good source of fiber (4 grams per serving).
Currently, there are two flavors of Poppin' Peas: Sea Salt (vegan) and Sour Cream & Onion. The Sea Salt flavor is lightly salted, with a slight pea flavor--tasty, but not terribly exciting. The Sour Cream & Onion have the tang and bold flavor familiar from potato chips. Since the Sour Cream & Onion flavor is more pronounced, I couldn't detect the pea taste. The texture of both varieties is appealingly light and puffy, similar to a puffed corn snack.
The suggested retail price is $3.19 for a 4-ounce bag (about $0.80 per 1-ounce serving), which seems reasonable--that's about the price of a vending machine bag of potato chips. The 1-ounce, 120 calorie serving size measures out to about 1.5 cups of Poppin' Peas, enough to fill a small bowl.
The takeaway: I loved the puffy texture and found the portion size satisfying. The Sea Salt flavor was tasty, and the Sour Cream & Onion Poppin' Peas were just as flavorful as potato chips--but much healthier.
Interested in trying Poppin' Peas for yourself? You can purchase them at Hy-Vee and Woodman's Markets.
