This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Ritz Crackerfuls. Please read all of this for a chance to win a $100 gift card right here on this post!
I can honestly say that I've loved crackers and cheese for a long, long time. It's always been a favorite snack that I usually have in my pantry. Freshly sliced cheese and crackers are just a great combo, along with some fresh fruit. That's a meal to me and one of my favorite things to eat.
So, recently when BlogHer asked for volunteer bloggers to agree to review a new product from Nabisco, called Ritz Crackerfuls, I jumped all over that. I mean, cheese and crackers! Absolutely, that's me for sure. Ritz has long been a favorite for me too, Nabisco is a proven and trusted brand to choose off the grocery shelves, so I knew this would be a win-win for me. And even though I'm getting paid for this review, I'll still ONLY give my true opinion on something.
What do you do when you want a snack?
Well, cheese and crackers are absolutely one of my go-to snacks to grab and the next best thing would be cheese AND crackers combined in one tasty treat. Those have been around for awhile in other brands, so this is something new from Ritz. And I have to say, they are very delicious. I was sent two different flavors, the Classic Cheddar and 4 Cheese. 4 Cheese was my favorite of these. You can count on the old flavor of Ritz crackers and the addition of cheese filling was a tasty plus. I'd definitely buy these from time to time for a quick snack to have around when I'm on the go.
At 130 calories and 7 grams of fat in one cracker combo, they aren't the absolute best choice for the size of serving, but I guess there are worse things to grab.
So, what are you doing during the day when you need that certain little something snack and what time does that usually hit? does it hit you mid-morning or mid-afternoon?
For a chance to win a $100 gift card, just leave a comment telling us all what you do to curb your hunger with a snack?
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 346 of 346Mid afternoon,when my kids are down for a nap and I am sitting still,is when my hunger hits and need a snack. These crackers would be a quick easy snack so I could possibly eat and then get a nap myself. They would also be a great snack to carry in my purse for the kids to eat after play dates.
i try to eat a granola bar when i'm need of a pick me up! i haven't tried these..they look yummy!!!
awesome giveaway!! thanks!
betsy
These crackers look delicious!! I love crackers and cheese and crackers and PB.
I'm always needing a snack mid-afternoon. That is usually when school is out and I need a pick me up. But, I have been dieting for about 12 weeks and lost 25 pounds I hope more today. So I have been snacking healthfully. I like to have celery with laughing cow cheese, or natural peanut butter. It is very low carb and satisfies me. I'm looking for the really low cal and low carb snacks and that's not the easiest to find. It's best for me to make some up in advance.
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Crackers & cheese are def a top snack choice. String cheese & an apple are another. Thanks!
Rebecca
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Just lately I've been eating oatmeal as a snack for some reason, but I do like crakcers with cheese and salami or pepperoni slices; peanut butter; fruit; or granola bars
A cappo from Starbucks or anything
chocolate. It's about 3PM when
school lets out and it's snack
time, to many years of that
routine.
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My snack craving is usually before dinner & I always tend to eat something that has peanut butter. The PB fills me up!
Sometimes if I start craving something late in the afternoon, it helps to start preparing supper. If I know a good meal is in sight, I can hold off until then.
Teresa
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I'm pregnant, and lately my snack of choice is a small pbj sandwich or popcorn and a dp! But I do love some cheese and crackers, too.
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These look yummy! To curb my hunger, I often look to crackers, cheese & apple slices. To be "diet friendly" I eat less of it, since my two boys love the same snacks as I do & usually eat most of the snack plate items! :)
Gummy bears.
These crackers are yummy!
These look like they would be a wonderful snack! I like to snack on bananas with reduced fat peanut butter or oats and honey granola bars! That's what keeps me going through the day! I normally have my snack in mid-afternoon...the morning isn't as hard!
I usually have a hand-full of nuts when I need a snack...
I chew gum, which usually works. If not, I really like Swedish Fish!
I always try to find something healthy to snack on. However depending on my mood, I sometimes go for something sweet or salty. When going for something sweet chocolate is the way to go but when needing something salty I usually go for some kind of chips. These could be the perfect crackers to fill that salty craving I need from time to time. I will have to look for them in my grocery store!
These look so good! I am always looking for something to stash in my purse. I also keep a basket of snacks between the kids seats in the car. These will be a great to replace some of the sugar filled snack. I also love fresh fruit and cheese, my favorite.
I usually grab a Ritz cracker or two...with pb & jelly on it!
These crackers look wonderful!
Thanks...and love your blog!
I TRY to choose fruit or yogurt. But I must admit, living in WI, crackers and yummy cheese are a hands down favorite!
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Not a picky snacker - whatevery is around, but I do love having crackers & cheese available -
thanks for the giveaway - and I do love your blog and all the other information you share -
sandi812@bellsouth.net
I try to keep some healthy snacks in the fridge at my office--usually low fat cheese sticks, celery and carrots or yogurt.(I try to stick with just 1/2 the carton, but sometimes.......)
These Ritz look great! I haven't seen them in our small town grocery yet, but I'll have to look when I get to the bigger city. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I usually rifle through the pantry mid-afternoon and try and find something to curb my hunger. Usually it's a cracker of some sort, like Cheez-its.
I love Ritz and cottage cheese, sounds funny but is sooo yummmy!
I loved your review and honesty about the nutrition facts. Lately, I try to eat healthy when it comes to snacks and pick up a piece of fruit (banana, apple, fruit cup, etc) or eat plain almonds. However, I love cheese and crackers and will probably try these when they are on sale and I have a matching coupon.
This week I am snacking on grapes and cherries. Yum. But you can never go wrong with crackers and cheese.
When I am needing a snack I either eat cheese or fruit.
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I'm hit with the munchies usually mid afternoon. Truthfully, I usually grab the easiest thing to snack on granola bars or a piece of fruit or chips or whatever I can eat right at that moment.
I love to pop cookies and brownies for a snack,
not the healthiest,
but the sweetest
thanks for the giveaway
Oh gosh I love junk food chips, candy, cookies.... I unfortunately want these ever-so healthy treats at bedtime :o)
Jaime (RI)
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To curb my appetite I drink a large glass of sweetened tea.
It's a wonderful way to fill up and tastes great.
My favorite snack is Cheese! I just bought these last week at Kroger and they are great! I do wish they were cheaper. You can't beat the taste though! Love them!
Are we supposed to curb our hunger? I need this giveaway...or should say my kids need it. :)
Crackers are my snack, ritz, or those ones with the peanut butter or cheese in the middle yummy :)
Thanks for the giveaway! I'm not a very consistent snacker- I will usually grab whatever's around: crackers w/hummus, popcorn, cookies!
Yum-O! My favorite snack is chips and salsa!
Will definately try them, they look yummy!
The crackers look delicious. I like to snack on crackers, popcorn, string cheese and reduced fat chips.
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My "snack-attack" usually happens around mid-morning. I have two young children who get up rather early, so my breakfast runs out way before lunch!
My snack is usually some kind of fruit, like grapes, an apple or a banana. I also like cheese flavored crackers, but can't have them as often!
Thanks for the give-away!
Leslie
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Wish I could say that all my snacks were healthy ones, but I just downed a bowl of chocolate ice cream! But one of my fave healthy snacks is sliced peaches with some plain greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey. SOOOO good!
I always seem to get hungry right in the middle of lecture. I love crackers, but they tend to make too much noise, so I bring dried apricots for during class and granola bars to eat during breaks.
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Well...I've been trying to be good, so I've been snacking on fresh fruits and vegetables. I seemed to hone in on radishes since I like crunchy snacks (like chips and crackers) and these are certainly crunchy! So after about a week of this I developed the worst stomach pains of my life and ended up at the doctor. Ummmm, suffice it to say, I'm off the radishes for a while and popping Gas-X like popcorn. Sometime life isn't pretty. ;-)
Oh I LOVE cheese and crackers, I eat that snack EVERY single morning.
I love ritz crackers too- these are just darling, plus they are made already!
Great giveaway!!!!
Christine
popcorn and chocolate m&m's..mmm! hope this isn't too late.
Those look so yummy! I love hearing real life reviews about snackfoods.
When I'm looking for a snack, I usually tear off a chunk of homemade bread and cut off a few wedges of cheese and a small piece of fruit (usually a few orangle slices but I also like to eat pears and apples).
Tonya
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for a yummy afternoon snack i love yogurt and granola, or dried cranberries.. better than candy, YUM!
After work, I get hungry and need a quick snack before it's time for me to start cooking dinner. I usually have some fruit and cheese or crackers or yogurt, maybe a smoothie.
wish I could say fruit or veggies, but the truth is...cheese and crackers! If it is early in the day-a handful of cereal may help, but I just love cheese and crackers!
~Nancy
I always get hungry at 4 pm each day. Lately, I've become a lime popcorn fanatic. So good!
I tend to go for chips and salsa, either mid morning, or mid afternoon, or both. Hmm...that would explain a lot!
Mid-morning snack is always a banana, at 10:30 every morning. Mid-afternoon snack varies but my all time favorite snack is a sliced avocado, salt and pepper with crackers! YUMM-O!! Thanks-Krista kbasster@aol.com
I could definitely use a snack like these around 10 AM. I drink only coffee in the morning-and by this time, my stomach is growling fiercely at me and even at my coworkers! I will have to give these a try. :)
I contemplated these on my last grocery trip. They look yummy! I usually eat yogurt or popcorn for a snack.
I try to eat fruit, but don't always succeed.
sally.belflower@yahoo.com
My snack attack usually happens around 2:00 or 2:30. I find that if I drink some water first and then have fruit or yogurt I'm good to go, but if that isn't in the house, I sometimes grab a handful or two of a health cereal.
mid afternoon is when I need a snack - usually I will grab some cheese and crackers or a piece of fruit! these look so yummy!
When it comes to snacking we love granola, grapes, string cheese, and crackers, so this new snack will be right up our alley. My children will go crazy for this. Thanks for the info. We will have to give them a try.
This would be something I might give my kids - but at that price I'd have to wait for a coupon!
I snack on nuts and chocolate chips. I try to eat almonds and the dark chocolate chips for a healthier way to go.
Usually for a snack I will grab some almonds, or a yogurt topped with some granola or fruit!
The yardsalequeen likes to snack on bon-bons and martinis every afternoon.
I love "straight" peanut butter or cheese slices, so I am sure I would love these.
Diane
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midafternoon is the worst for me. I tend to graze on whatever is nearby which can be quite dangerous!
I'm working out in the field, i.e. chasing birds for my thesis research, when I need a snack. It's mid-morning for me, since my day starts at 6:15am!
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When I need a snack it totally depends on what's around the house and what I'm craving. Some days I need something sweet, some days it needs to be fruit, others salty. One of my FAVORITE snacks lately has been peanut butter and jelly Ritz snacks. I just take regular ol Ritz crackers and put pb&j on them. Fantastic!!!!
I cannot wait to try BOTH of these flavors!!!
I'm going to blog about these and spread the word!!!
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My snack time is around 3pm. I just get hungry for a little something
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These look yummy! Usually I snack on crackers or pretzels. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
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I normally eat some trail mix or something with peanuts & chocolate...I feel it satisfies me but actually works on hunger it happens around 3:30 or 4.
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I like Crackers with Peanut Butter and Jelly for a snack.
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I like to eat sliced apples with peanut butter, but my FAVORITE snacky indulgence it Ritz crackers and Hidden Valley Ranch spinach dip!
My snack attack hits later in the evening, just about 9:00. It's after the little one is in bed, the toys are picked up, the dishes are all clean and I'm sitting down to relax...that's when the ATTACK happens. If Cold Stone was closer I would have a serious problem because my snack attack monster wants ice cream. After begging my darling husband to drive to Cold Stone and failing, I usually settle for some freshly popped popcorn. I have an old fashioned stove top popper that makes the best popcorn!
I wish I could say that I grab something healthy but most times its a snack cake or cookies. But I love crackers and cheese and these look really good! Thanks for sharing!
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between lunch and dinner is my worst time . I wish I could make my own snacks, but I usually resort to pre packaged. Can't wait to try these ! thx and ck me out at www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com jtrophy at aol dot com
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I am normally waiting for my husband to get home so I can go and start dinner - so sometime around 5pm. I try to just stick it out but I often grab a handful of crackers to get by!
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I had a coupon for these and could not find them at my Kroger, am very interseted in trying them and the kids for a healthy snack
I had a coupon for these and could not find them at my Kroger, am very interseted in trying them and the kids for a healthy snack
These look so yummy! I love cheese and crackers, and these look healthy and easy to take on the go. I usually get snack cravings between lunch and dinner, and I usually grab a granola bar or something pre-packaged, so these Crackerfuls would be perfect! Thanks so much.
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what we do to curb our hunger with a snack - for us it's after school and that same time even when there's no school. We love cheese cracker combo - lots of Ritz here. I am low blood sugar so snacks are important to me. I have 4 kids who will all be in school, lots to organize, homework, sports, lessons ..... Blessings fhartman@frontiernet.net
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Usually whole grains and dairy combo...these are perfect. Thanks for your review.
I get the munchies in the middle of the afternoon. To curb my appetite, hard-boiled eggs and baby carrots work well.
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I usually get the munchies at night when I get home from work..around midnight. That's the time when I'm likely to grab a cereal bar or a handful of chips. Peanut butter crackers also work in an emergency. I love cheese & crackers so I'd really like to try these.
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I usually end up snacking on whatever I can find...I try very hard not to stock snacks because I'll know I'll eat them! LOL!
I love to eat yogurt, cut up veggies and baby carrots, nuts and sometimes a piece of chocolate.
Thanks for a chance to win! I do love Ritz crackers!
These look really good! But I also think the price is a little steep. But, I like to have a bowl of cereal for a snack that usually hits in the evening.
My favorite snack is one ounce of lowfat cheese, a few whole wheat crackers and about one half cup of grapes. Filling and keeps me going until the next meal. Haven't tried the new Ritz product but will probably wait for a coupon. They look good, though!
I love to have a little bit of cheese in the afternoon to help me make it through til dinner. These look good, but I've been waiting for a sale and a coupon.
Fruit and cereal for snacks in the summer - there are so many choices for fruit that it's easy to convince the kids that they want some!
I like Ritz and peanut butter in the late afternoon.
I had WLS a year ago, and when I get a snack-hunger I go for a protien shake or mixed nuts. I also found some Wheat Things that are Tuscan flavored that I like to eat and fill me up really fast with only 2 or 3. Greta giveawya!
I had a coupon and just picked up a box of these yesterday. I had one for a mid-morning coffee break at work this morning. I bought the cheddar chesse and it was delicious!! I usually try to have something a little lighter, like fat free yogurt but these are certainly dee-lish!
I need a snack mid-morning and mid-afternoon! Usually in the morning I'll just have a quick spoonful of peanut butter, but in the PM I go for Breyer's yogurt with the chocolate crunch sprinkles or string cheese and crackers.
I love to snack on "A handful of everything" trail mix from Target.
To curb my hunger, I try to eat meals reguraly so I'm not really hungry before other meals and just eat away at things.
I also heard that brushing your teeth earlier on at night will make you less likely to snack late.
Lauren
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Peanut Butter and Ritz crackers are a favorite snack for me...or just the crackers alone...
Betty @ Country Charm
I snack often on cherries in the summer. I don't know how much they help in appetite control, but they sure do taste good. Those crackers look mighty tasty.
i know that everything tastes better on a ritz so I often have a few ritz crackers with peanut butter or cheese.
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My mother got my girls some of these not long ago they are so good. I try to drink a lot of water during the day.
Ally
I usually need a snack about mid morning and like a little cheese, but I sometimes have a little peanut butter. Those two options seem to "hit the spot" and I can make it to lunch without going overboard. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Linda
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I love these crackers with creamy goat cheese!!!
Little sandwiches would be a good idea for these, too!
-Stacy
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I love cheese and crackers! I usually don't have any, so I eat graham crackers and PB when I need a quick snack.
Fruit or popcorn has been my snack of choice as of late. I will have to try these as cheese and crackers is a favorite for the kiddos.
Fruit or popcorn has been my snack of choice as of late. I will have to try these as cheese and crackers is a favorite for the kiddos.
I always love an apple slice and a piece of cheese - paired together, they are delightful! Thanks! ~Connie cmhesh at yahoo dot com
What can I say, like Andy, everything sits better on a Ritz! I love these crackers and yes, too, my favorite snack is cheese and crackers. Thanks so much for letting us know about these!
Lise
I have tried these crackers and they are pretty tasty. Usually I snack on fruit or nuts to chase any hunger pains away.
For a fun snack my husband and I like to make a little plate of sliced cheese, olives, carrots, pickles, and celery. Sometimes we add crackers if we have them. Yum!
One of our favorite hunger-satisfying snacks is a smoothie. If we have spinach in the house then we always do green smoothies, otherwise just fruit ones. They are SO yummy, and healthy too :)
And if I am super tired or lazy I will make it for a meal for my boys and I! :)
I give into the cravings and eat something salty.
Long ago, when I was in 4th grade, one of my classmates would bring peanut butter cracker sandwiches made with Ritz crackers for snacks at school. I loved them and was so happy when she shared one or two with me. To this day, I love these crackers and always have a box or two of Ritz crackers in my pantry. :)
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Late afternoon I seriously need a snack. The family will soon be home tired and hungry. The snack gets me thru fixing dinner both energywise and I don't eat so much while cooking.
I'm going to try these, they look really good! I normally just eat string cheese for a snack.
I've always loved cheese and crackers (a little grain plus a little protein), so the new Ritz Crackerfuls sound great. If I'm being healthy, I also like almonds for a snack, or apple slices with organic peanut butter.
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mid morning or mid afternoon? i guess i'm weird then, because i like to snack late nite!!
My healthy snack is sugar snap peas. My unhealthly snack is of course chocolate.
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I get my most intense food cravings at around 10am - right between breakfast and lunch. To combat cravings, I eat Stoneyfield Farm Vanille yogurt with bananas and sometimes strawberries chopped up and mixed in - delicious and healthy! :)
Due to my illness, I also have some issues with with my endocrine system that causes my blood sugar to often drop very suddenly and unexpectedly. Therefore, I always must have snacks available right beside me. My favorite snack to have is RITZ Crackers with peanut butter because 1) I LOVE RITZ Crackers and 2) the protein in the peanut butter is great for my glucose level. For other snacking, I also LOVE cheese and RITZ crackers and I have those almost every day as my afternoon snack. Again, it is good for my blood sugar regulation. I am being 100% honest. I'm not just saying it because of the Give-Away. I have always loved RITZ since I was a little girl!
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I am cooking dinner when I need that certain something and it is usually chocolate!!!!! hahahh
And what do I do to curb it? I eat the chocolate! ahahah
Really? I have some kind of protein, like low fat string cheese or Hummus and carrots because if I don't I will be a starving mess at dinner!
Many thanks for the Chance to win!
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To curb my hunger, I'll have peanut buttter on crakers (I'm a fna of the round ritz crackers, but looking forward to trying these!) with a glass of water. Or even some cheese on crackers sometimes. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Carrot sticks are my snack of choice! Or berries whenever they are in season.
My snack attacks hit right around 3:30 to 4:00 everyday and I usually eat whatever I see first in the kitchen. It ranges from fruit to chips to cottage cheese. Just something to keep me going!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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oh I have been keeping some fruit salad in the frig for snacking. takes care of the hungries and the sugar fix and the apples really fill you up. These new crackers sound yummy too for a salty fix!
To curb my hunger with a snack, I usually have something like carrot sticks and hummus- something tasty and a little filling, but not too starchy or sweet!
To curb snacking, I try to grab something light or healthy. One piece of cheese or ham usually does the trick - otherwise, a handful of nuts or granola if I have it. I love crackers too!
It's most likely after a cardio workout.
So I grab something with protein.
Cheese hard boiled egg. Maybe a bit of fruit too.
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I'm pregnant, and these sound tasty. I'll be looking for them in the grocery store.
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thanks!
I go for prepackaged foods when i want to snack, around 3pm...like crackers or pretzels...or an apple if i have one around
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I'm usually sitting at the computer when I get s little antsy. I like to snack on carrots and popcorn to get my energy up.
cheese and crackers or baby carrots are my favorite snacks
I often snack on popcorn. It's been a lifelong favorite of mine.
I usually grab something diety, or a cheese stick or a low-cal hot chocolate!
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