I’ve been eagerly awaiting the new “crunchy” Medifast Diet foods since I first heard rumors about them. Regular readers will know that crunchy foods – particularly popcorn – have kind of been a stumbling block for me as far as staying 100% on program.
I received my shipment of Medifast Parmesan Cheese Puffs yesterday and quickly tore open the box. 7 little bags of puffs were waiting for me inside. The packaging on these is really nice compared to some of the other Medifast foods. Holding a bag of these kind of makes you feel like you’re clutching a bag of chips or some other junk food that you just bought at 7-11. Squint your eyes and you won’t even notice all the slogans about how healthy they are.
But how do they taste? Pretty damn good! The texture is a little denser than a Cheetoh-type of snack. Probably the closest thing I can pick to compare it to would be a crouton. But round. They are definitely crunchy and it was great to have a crunchy food for the middle of the day.
These puffs are packed with flavor. It even comes off on your hands (Cheetoh-style). While eating my first bag, I actually thought there might be too much flavor. Today, when I ate a second bag, I thought it was just right. I think my taste-buds were probably just getting used to the cheesy flavor explosion that was going on in my mouth.
The cheese flavor seems to be balanced by a garlic or onion flavor – but I can’t quite pin down what it is. The only downside to these Cheese puffs is that they will leave you with some strong breath. If you’re planning on making out with anybody, you might want to save these for a different day. Or get some good mouthwash.
Even with that small caveat, the Medifast Parmesan Cheese Puffs are delicious. They’re crunchy, savory and the portion size is just right. The geniuses in the Medifast food labs have definitely hit a home run with these snacks.
the nacho ones are just as good, i’ve tried both. i’m going to try the pretzels today!
I will ordered me some in my second order. I love to have something to eat at night that is crunchy.
I love both puffs and the honey mustard pretzels. It makes it like your eating a real snack… 🙂
The honey mustard pretzels, the strawberry creme shake and strawberry crunch bar sucks!
Hey Lavonn! Thanks for the comment and thanks for reading the site. I agree with you on the Strawberry shakes and crunch bars, but I actually like the Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks! I can tell I’m really in the minority on this one.
I love reading about what everyone likes and dislikes. It is so funny the difference of opinions. Different strokes for different folks I suppose! Anyway I just thought I’d add my two cents. Up to this point the only thing I haven’t liked has been the brownie. I cooked it for a LONG time and it never set up really. And it had an odd kind of chemical/plastic taste to it…all other MF foods have been delicious!
I had the smae felling with the brownie you doing it wrong maybe. You have to use a table spoon measuring spoon to enjoy it and three of them in microwave then let it sit for like 5 mins then enjoy
I don’t care for the new formulation of the Parmesan Cheese Puffs. They were much better before.
I am with you the new Parmesan Cheese Puffs taste bitter to me and not like cheese at all. I like the old ones sooo much better these new ones really make me feel like I am being punished and on a diet