Benton's Mini Bear Honey Grahams Snack Packs
Benton’s Mini Bear Honey Grahams in the individual snack packs are a crunchy, honey-sweetened staple designed for convenience and portion control. Typically sold in boxes of 12 or more pouches, these bite-sized graham crackers are shaped like small bears, offering a light, toasted wheat flavor with a distinct floral honey finish.
Flavor & Texture Profile
The Benton’s Mini Bear focuses on a classic "honey-wheat" experience:
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Golden Honey Sweetness: Infused with real honey, providing a natural, mellow sweetness that lingers without being cloying.
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Toasted Grain Notes: Made with a blend of graham and wheat flours, giving the crackers an earthy, nutty undertone.
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Firm, Crisp Snap: These bears are baked to a hard, dry consistency that provides a satisfying "crunch" and holds up well when dipped in liquids or creamy bases.
Core Ingredients
The ingredient list highlights traditional graham cracker components:
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Enriched Flour: Wheat flour supplemented with Niacin, Reduced Iron, and Vitamin B.
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Graham Flour: A coarser, whole-grain wheat flour that provides the signature texture and fiber.
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Sugar & Molasses: Used to deepen the color and add a rich, caramelized sweetness.
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Honey: The primary aromatic sweetener.
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Canola or Soybean Oil: Provides the necessary fats for a crisp, non-greasy texture.
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Leavening: Baking soda and calcium phosphate to ensure a light, airy internal structure.
Energy & Nutritional Profile
Honey grahams are a relatively lower-fat snack compared to chocolate-based cookies. A standard 1 oz (28g) individual snack pouch typically provides:
| Nutrient | Value (per 1 oz pouch) |
| Calories | 120 – 130 kcal |
| Total Fat | 4g – 4.5g (5% – 6% DV) |
| Saturated Fat | 0g – 0.5g (0% – 3% DV) |
| Sodium | 120mg – 150mg (5% – 7% DV) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21g – 23g (8% DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4% DV) |
| Total Sugars | 7g – 8g |
| Protein | 2g |
Key Characteristics
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Individually Portioned: Each box contains pre-measured pouches, making them an ideal "grab-and-go" option for lunchboxes, road trips, or office snacking.
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Low Saturated Fat: Unlike many processed snacks, these are often formulated with very low to zero saturated fat and no cholesterol.
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Kid-Friendly Shape: The miniature bear design is visually appealing for children and easy for small hands to handle.
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Private-Label Value: As a Benton’s product (exclusive to Aldi), these offer a direct, budget-friendly alternative to national brands like Teddy Grahams.
Usage Tip: These mini bears are an exceptional "mix-in" for yogurt or a specialty iced coffee with cold foam. Their firm texture allows them to stay crunchy for several minutes even when submerged, providing a toasted honey contrast to the creamy dairy.