One word sums up how I felt when a beautiful box from The Inspired Cookie arrived …
Yet this wasn’t the only emotion I was able to enjoy from these gift-worthy gluten-free goodies … Comfort, Warmth, Radiance, Tranquility, Grace, Enlightenment, Rejuvenation, and finally Bliss were all a part of the Inspired experience.
The delightful packaging was very impressive – a tall canister held over a dozen of these sizable, thick, and soft cookies. Each variety is vegan (dairy-free and egg-free) and gluten-free.
These cookies are nothing short of delicious. They were happily enjoyed by our entire household, gluten-free or not. The unique texture of each cookie did give away its gluten-free nature. They definitely had the crumb of a rice flour-based treat. However, they were completely cohesive and tender – quite the feat for a vegan and gluten-free goodies.
Tasting Notes for The Inspired Cookies
Although, what initially excited me most were were the unique flavor offerings. Unfortunately, since our initial review (I’m updating this in 2016), many of The Inspired Cookie flavors have been discontinued. Nonetheless, they have added Brownies and a Clarity Cookie (peppermint chocolate chunk), which we have sampled. Of the remaining flavors, we sampled these:
Enlightenment (Espresso Lemon Chocolate Chunk)
I am not a coffee fan, so this cookie didn’t wow me as much as the others, but it won’t let down your average mocha fan. A calm infusion of espresso filled the cookie base with caffeinated warmth, while the semi-sweet chocolate chunks added that coffee shop indulgence.
Tranquility (Lemon Lavender)
Lemon Lavender is such a unique flavor combo for a cookie. But they worked in sweet harmony in this one! Not too sweet, but definitely a cookie. I can see where the name Tranquility comes from for this pleasant cookie; it put a big, content smile on my face.
The Facts on The Inspired Cookie Cookies
Price: $21 to $23 per 8-pack
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on The Inspired Cookie products.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, The Inspired Cookie treats are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, nut-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian. Nonetheless, always read the ingredient statement and check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit the The Inspired Cookie website at www.theinspiredcookie.com.
