Prior to reviewing the following products, I had no idea what baobab was. NO. IDEA. Hopefully I’m not alone in my baobab ignorance… Let’s learn together! Weeee! 😉
So what is baobab? It’s basically the “King of Superfruits”, that’s what! Produced by the African baobab tree, it’s a raw food that’s bursting with nutritional benefits. It has more antioxidants than the other more commonly known fruits — acai, blueberries, pomegranates and goji berries. Baobab is also packed with soluble fiber as well as high levels of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, iron, and even calcium!
Baobab Foods produces fruit cubes, fruit powders, and drink mixes that utilize this awesome superfood. Their line of Baobest baobab products makes it easy to reap its’ benefits in a convenient, delicious way. 🙂
Baobest Baobab Fruit Cubes – These are chewy little fruit cubes made of baobab powder, pectin, and all natural fruit purees. They come in mango, strawberry, and raspberry flavors. There’s absolutely nothing artificial — just natural, raw, vegan/gluten-free fruity goodness!
Tiny cubes of healthy goodness!
Baobest Baobab Fruit Powder – This is made with 100% organic baobab fruit pulp — That’s all! It’s ethically sourced from South Africa and is certified organic, as well as Kosher. Baobab powder can be used in a variety of things, including smoothies, sports drinks, baked goods, and even cosmetics (for the anti-aging effect of antioxidants).
I used the Baobest powder in a fruit/soy yogurt smoothie and it was pretty good. Note that it does thicken things quite a bit due to its’ high pectin content. I used the suggested 2 tablespoons the first time, but opted for just 1 TBSP for my next one and it worked out much better. The taste is slightly sour, so it’s probably best to start out with a smaller amount to see how it effects the flavor of your smoothie/drink/baked good/etc.
Baobab Foods has kindly offered one of my lucky readers their own bags of fruit cubes and fruit powder to try for themselves! Just enter via the Rafflecopter below.
Good luck!
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Disclosure: I received these products for review purposes. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. Giveaway open to US residents only, 18+. Prize fulfillment to be handled directly by Baobab Foods.
Id use it in smoothies!
I think I would try out the fruit powder in a smoothie first and see how it tastes.
I would put it in a smoothie. I will be making them a lot now that the weather is getting warmer.
mixing into my son’s purees!
Thank you for the giveaway. I would use the powder in smoothies.
I would use the Baobab Fruit Powder in our smoothies, I would love to try this product!
I would use it in smoothies, and in baked yummies like oatmeal cookies.
Try it in a smoothie.
I’d top it on yogurt !
Sounds interesting.
I’d blend it into very nutritious fruit smoothies!
I would put it in my morning smoothie.
I would put it in my yogurt. I think it would make a great addition to my breakfast.
I’d mix it in my morning breakfast cereal for a Vitamin C boost!
Smoothies and baking
I have a green smoothie every day. The powder would be a great smoothie booster.
I would mix it in my yogurt. I am interested in this super fruit.
To make different blender drinks !!!
I use it in a pie!
I would try it in my protein shakes.
I would mix it into my orange juice.
In baking.
I would try mixing it into plain yogurt
In addition to being a brilliant addition to smoothies, I think I would like to experiment in using the powder in baking! Maybe use it instead of cocoa powder in brownies and see what happens? Maybe some fruity blondies!
I would put into a smoothie.