1 review for Trader Joe’s Plantain Croutons with Garlic and Sea Salt Reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
April –
From The April Blake
“These crunchy little squares are made of plantains, and flavored with sea salt and garlic. You can absolutely taste the salty, garlicky-ness to them, which elevates them to the same level of other garlic toast flavored croutons.
One big difference is the size. While most croutons are about a one inch square, these are much smaller, about the size of a fingernail. This, along with the fact they are made of plantains and not fluffy bread, make them much crunchier and denser. It’s not a drawback unless you put them in your mouth expecting an airy, crouton-y texture and get a snappier bite.
A big benefit of these plantain croutons is that they are gluten free and vegan, which most commercial croutons with flour and butter are not.
Once I adjusted my expectations, I really enjoyed these in a salad. It’s much more like eating nuts or seeds in a salad than it is like eating croutons. These actually are almost more enjoyable as a snack. These are pretty good road trip food, because the fiber fills you up, and the density gives you more crunching time than something like chips, so they last longer. And they are probably way healthier than chips, while giving you that savory flavor.”
April –
From The April Blake
“These crunchy little squares are made of plantains, and flavored with sea salt and garlic. You can absolutely taste the salty, garlicky-ness to them, which elevates them to the same level of other garlic toast flavored croutons.
One big difference is the size. While most croutons are about a one inch square, these are much smaller, about the size of a fingernail. This, along with the fact they are made of plantains and not fluffy bread, make them much crunchier and denser. It’s not a drawback unless you put them in your mouth expecting an airy, crouton-y texture and get a snappier bite.
A big benefit of these plantain croutons is that they are gluten free and vegan, which most commercial croutons with flour and butter are not.
Once I adjusted my expectations, I really enjoyed these in a salad. It’s much more like eating nuts or seeds in a salad than it is like eating croutons. These actually are almost more enjoyable as a snack. These are pretty good road trip food, because the fiber fills you up, and the density gives you more crunching time than something like chips, so they last longer. And they are probably way healthier than chips, while giving you that savory flavor.”