The snack industry is constantly reinventing how we munch, and Optimum Nutrition (ON) is focusing some of their innovation on vegan consumers. Most of their products contain dairy, but the sweet new ON Nature Bites are dairy-free, and touted as plant-based. They’re also low sugar and packed with dairy-free protein.
ON Nature Bites are Big on Plant-Based Protein … and Chocolate
These two-bite “cake” rounds come in several chocolate-forward flavors. They have rich, whipped centers, and are coated with dairy-free, soy-free dark chocolate. (See my note below on soy in this product.)
Dark Chocolate Truffle
Ingredients: protein blend (hydrolyzed pea protein, brown rice protein, sacha inchi protein), semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract), glycerin, maltitol syrup, chicory root fiber, water, sunflower oil, tea extract, natural flavor, sea salt, soybean oil, alkalized cocoa, stevia lead extract, monk fruit extract, mixed tocopherols (anti-oxidant). Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, soy, peanuts, other tree nuts and eggs.*
Nutrition (per 1.97-ounce package / 2 pieces): 210 calories, 7g fat, 26g carbs, 5g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 14g protein.*
Chocolate Mint
Ingredients: protein blend (hydrolyzed pea protein, brown rice protein, sacha inchi protein), semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract), glycerin, maltitol syrup, chicory root fiber, water, sunflower oil, sea salt, alkalized cocoa, stevia lead extract, monk fruit extract, mixed tocopherols (anti-oxidant), peppermint oil. Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, soy, peanuts, other tree nuts and eggs.*
Nutrition (per 1.97-ounce package / 2 pieces): 210 calories, 7g fat, 26g carbs, 5g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 5g added sugars), 14g protein.*
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
Ingredients: protein blend (hydrolyzed pea protein, brown rice protein, sacha inchi protein), dark chocolate coating (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract), glycerin, maltitol syrup, chicory root fiber, water, sunflower oil, sea salt, soybean oil, alkalized cocoa, stevia lead extract, monk fruit extract, mixed tocopherols (anti-oxidant). Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, soy, peanuts, other tree nuts and eggs.*
Nutrition (per 1.97-ounce package / 2 pieces): 210 calories, 7g fat, 26g carbs, 5g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 5g added sugars), 14g protein.*
Chocolate Coconut
Ingredients: protein blend (hydrolyzed pea protein, brown rice protein, sacha inchi protein), semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract), glycerin, maltitol syrup, chicory root fiber, water, sunflower oil, natural flavor toasted coconut flakes (desiccated coconut, sugar, dextrose, salt), tea extract, sea salt, soybean oil, alkalized cocoa, stevia lead extract, monk fruit extract, mixed tocopherols (anti-oxidant). Contains: tree nuts (coconut). Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, soy, peanuts, other tree nuts and eggs.*
Nutrition (per 1.97-ounce package / 2 pieces): 210 calories, 7g fat, 26g carbs, 5g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 14g protein.*
More Facts on Optimum Nutrition Nature Bites
Price: $2 per 1.97-ounce package
Availability: ON Nature Bites are available at sports nutrition retailers and online in the U.S. You can easily buy them on Amazon.
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on ON Nature Bites.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, ON Nature Bites are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. They do contain soy oil, so they are not literally soy-free, but might be okay for some people who avoid soy.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Optimum Nutrition website at www.optimumnutrition.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
