Unreal is a new brand of candy that promises to "unjunk" our favorite junk foods - available now are healthier versions of Snickers, Milky Way, M&M's (Peanut and Original), and Reese Cups (follow the links for nutritional information compared to the real thing).
The Unreal candy contains no
- Corn Syrup
- Partially Hydrogenated Oils
- GMO's
- Artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Over 40% less sugar per serving on average
- Low glycemic index
- Responsibly sourced ingredients that support farming communities and prevent destruction of rain forest
- Dairy from pasture-raised, hormone-free and antibiotic-free cows
- Real cacao and caramel
- More fiber and protein
Thanks to BzzAgent, I received several coupons to try them for free.
So far, I've taste-tested the Unreal versions of Snickers, Milky Way, and Reese Cups. I have to say, I have mostly good things to say.
Unreal8, the Snickers bar, tasted surprisingly similar to me. I think the only noticeable difference is that the Unreal version had fewer peanuts, I think. For me, it didn't make me like the candy any less. Upon label comparison, the Unreal version is also about 10 grams smaller than the Snickers. I didn't miss that extra bite. It's also short 80 calories, 13 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fat, and 10 carbs, and contains 5 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein.
Unreal5, the Milky Way, is larger than a real Milky Way by about 7 grams. The caramel inside was absolutely scrumptious. It's missing 100 calories, 16 grams of sugar, 4 grams of fat, and 13 carbs, and has 5 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein.
Unreal77, the Reese Cups, really surprised me. I LOVE Reese Cups and I didn't expect these to measure up. In fact, they were better. The peanut butter inside was so smooth and actually tasted more like real peanut butter, though still sweet like the candy. I have sometimes found the chocolate on a Reese Cup to be sort of hard, almost crunchy. Nothing like the wonderful chocolate on the Unreal version. I'm in love! Missing from the slightly smaller Unreal version are 30 calories, 10 grams of sugar, 1 gram of fat and 6 carbs. It contains 3 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein.
Unreal55, the Peanut M&M's, are also a little smaller portion than the original. They have 50 fewer calories, 7 fewer grams of sugar, 2 fewer grams of fat, and 10 fewer carbs. They contain 3 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
Unreal41, the Original M&M's, are again, smaller than the original. The unreal brand lacks 40 calories, 12 grams of sugar, and 10 carbs. They actually contain an extra 1 gram of fat. They have 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein.
You can purchase the Unreal candy at CVS, Michaels, Walgreens, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Kroger, Ralphs, Rite Aid, and Staples. According to their website, they'll be available at Target starting in October.
I can't wait to see what they unjunk next! My vote is for a Butterfinger or a 100 Grand. Maybe they can even branch out to other things: Oreo cookies? Ice cream? I hope this brand takes off. They're doing something great.
What do you want to see Unreal unjunk?
