Susan O’Brien, a raw food chef based out of Dallas is a woman after my own heart - she’s taking on oil. And no, I’m not talking about BP. I’m talking about the oil you eat, the kind you cook with, or the kind you find in processed foods. Susan’s mission is to educate the world about the health benefits of healthy oil and the dangers of the unhealthy oils, many of which you find in your processed snack foods and unfortunately most people’s kitchen cupboards.
Healthy oils, or plant based fats like Omega 3 and Oleic acid can actually help improve cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and help make skin and hair shine. Once these oils are heated at extremely high temperatures, however, they oxidize and can become rancid causing free radical damage. Unfortunately, Susan realized that most snack foods people eat today contain these unhealthy oils and trans fat. 
So in order to educate and also make snacking healthy again, Susan started Hail Merry, her own line of raw, vegan, gluten-free snack products. I was fortunate enough to sample some of her Grawnola in Cranberry Orange and Lemon Blueberry Agave. They both contain cinnamon and cold pressed coconut oil which not only make it a healthy granola option but also great tasting!
Much to my own surprise I LOVED the Cranberry Orange flavor. The funny thing is, I HATE cranberries. Cranberries might be one of the only fruits I actually despise. But in Hail Merry’s Grawnola, the cranberries are somehow softer tasting, sweeet, and don’t contain as much of a kick as I usually find. The flavor has just the right touch of cinnamon sweetness and tang.
The Lemon Blueberry Agave was also good but had a surprisingly more bold taste than the cranberry orange. I definitely enjoyed it more when mixed with soy milk than I did eating it on its own. Needed to mellow it out just a little.
I am excited to try Susan’s line of Hail Merry macaroons next!
If you’re looking for a new, healthy snack addiction, I highly suggest you check this stuff out.
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thanks for the awesome review. really appreciate the time you gave to our mighty little brand! keep it real and keep us loving good food!
namaste’
Susan OBrien
Founder, Hail Merry Snacks
I just read a great article on the benefits of coconut oil. Who knew there were so many! Always on the lookout for a great snack… gunna have to check this one out. Thanks!
The Lemon Blueberry Agave sounds so GOOD. Where can I get some Hail Merry Granola? Thanks for the great review!