Tom and Luke Fruit and Nut Snack Balls

Today, Kevin and I are reviewing Tom and Luke Fruit and Nut Snack Balls. We tried four flavors: chocolate, peanut butter, salted caramel, and zesty lemon. These snack balls come in various sizes and prices, and we purchased ours from HomeGoods.

- Chocolate: 6.2 oz (176g), $3.99

- Peanut Butter: 6.9 oz (198g), $3.99

- Salted Caramel: 396g, $6.99

- Zesty Lemon: 374g, $6.99

We found these products in different sections of HomeGoods. The larger bags were available on the shelves, while smaller containers were located near the checkout area, prompting an impulse purchase.

These snack balls are made in New Zealand and emphasize healthy, real ingredients. They are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and contain no added sugar. Each flavor offers different ingredients and calorie counts:

- Chocolate: Dates, vanilla, cocoa, almonds, coconut, cocoa powder, sea salt. 140 calories per three-ball serving (33g).

- Peanut Butter: Dates, peanuts, peanut butter, coconut. 149 calories per three-ball serving (33g).

- Salted Caramel: Dates, cashew nuts, pea protein, desiccated coconut, raisins, natural caramel flavor, sea salt. 140 calories per three-ball serving.

- Zesty Lemon: Dates, cashew nuts, desiccated coconut, pea protein, concentrated lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, natural vanilla flavor. 140 calories per three-ball serving.

The chocolate flavor had a strong cocoa bitterness with a hint of coconut. It tasted somewhat like a brownie but was too bitter for Kevin. The texture was dominated by shredded coconut.

This flavor was sweeter and had a prominent peanut taste, with a smoother texture compared to the chocolate. Both of us preferred this one.

The salted caramel flavor was disappointing. It had a strange fruity, floral taste and was very bitter. We both disliked it and found it unpalatable.

The zesty lemon flavor was extremely dry with a strong lemon juice taste. While the lemon flavor wasn't unpleasant, the overall dryness made it difficult to enjoy.

Out of the four flavors, the peanut butter was our favorite, followed by the chocolate for me, though Kevin found it too bitter. We wouldn't repurchase the salted caramel or zesty lemon flavors due to their unfavorable taste and texture. 

Have you tried Tom and Luke's products? If so, share your thoughts, especially if you're in New Zealand or Australia. We'd love to know if these snack balls are as dry locally as they were for us.

Overall, while Tom and Luke's commitment to healthy ingredients is commendable, the flavors and textures were hit or miss. The peanut butter flavor stands out as the best option, but there are likely better alternatives available.

Check out the video review and photos below for a closer look at the product.