These Crave-Worthy Vanilla Wafers Taste Like Childhood Nostalgia (But Without All of the Sugar)

These Crave-Worthy Vanilla Wafers Taste Like Childhood Nostalgia (But Without All of the Sugar)

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90’s Snacks are Back, and Better Than Ever

Lately it feels like I can’t scroll through Tik Tok without being bombarded with 90’s nostalgia. I’m here for the Friends memes, chunky necklaces, and Y2K aesthetic, but as someone who actually was a kid in the 90’s, what I miss the most are the snacks that remind me of the days before I had to pay taxes.

Now that I’m old enough to understand basic nutrition (and old enough to have a cardiologist), those high fructose corn syrup-filled snacks just don’t hit the same way as they did when I was seven. So when I’m craving childhood comfort, I reach for “better for you” alternatives to my favorite snacks.

I’ve tried and loved it all: prebiotic soda, chickpea-based instant mac and cheese, low sugar sour gummies, organic pizza bites, heck, even low carb fruity cereal. The one treat that I struggled to find an irresistible substitute for was the Dixie cup full of Nilla Wafers I inhaled every Friday afternoon in kindergarten. That is, until I discovered HighKey’s Vanilla Wafers.

So Delicious, It’s Almost Suspicious

If you’re a snack-fanatic, you may have heard of HighKey before. The fan-favorite brand has been praised by publications including Forbes, The Oprah Magazine, Thrillist, and PopSugar, not to mention more than 50,000 happy snackers on Amazon. Even my celebrity crush Ryan Reynolds is on board!

HighKey’s mission is simple: they make delicious versions of dozens of beloved snacks and sweets, but without all of the extra carbs and sugar. Everything they make is gluten and grain-free, contains less than four net carbs and is made with top-notch, clean ingredients — so no matter your lifestyle or preferences, you can still enjoy sweet treats without compromise.

In the name of research, I taste-tested every product that keto-friendly brand makes, including their bestselling Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Caramel Clusters, Rice Krispies, and Brownie Crisps. I can confirm that everything is freaking delicious, but the REAL sleeper hit is the Vanilla Wafers.

Move Over, Nilla Wafers…

To be clear, I don’t follow any diet — so these aren’t just fantastic “for a keto cookie” or “for a gluten-free cookie.” Fellow nostalgia-seekers, I’m thrilled to report that HighKey’s Vanilla Wafers are nearly indistinguishable from the iconic Nabisco cookie, just minus the corn syrup and artificial flavorings. 

The almond flour-based, butter-packed wafers have a satisfying golden-brown exterior and a soft, pillowy interior, with an intoxicating scent and flavor that I can only describe as the Platonic ideal of vanilla. In short: they’re perfect.

Since these wafers have no added sugar, the balanced sweetness comes from a blend of erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit: calorie-free sweeteners that won’t spike your blood sugar or cause a sugar crash later on. 

How I HighKey

With four grams of protein and just one net carb per serving, HighKey’s Vanilla Wafers have become my new not-so-guilty Friday afternoon treat.

I could (and do) eat these wafers by the handful, but my favorite way to enjoy them is with something creamy: crumbled on yogurt or ice cream, baked into a cheesecake crust, layered in banana pudding, or in a bowl with berries and whipped cream.

And although I’m a hardcore vanilla lover, it’s worth mentioning that they also have a new Banana Cream flavor that’s equally crave-worthy.

The Kitchen Critic Critique

While HighKey’s Vanilla Wafers are slightly pricier than their sugar-packed counterparts, you get what you pay for. These low-carb, no-sugar-added treats not only taste fantastic, they’re made with the best-quality ingredients and can satisfy any craving. And if you’re still feeling skeptical, HighKey is so confident you’ll love them that they even have a money-back guarantee!

My only real critique is that it’s nearly impossible not to finish both servings in each bag, but that’s more of a me problem. 

HighKey has dozens of different products to choose from, but I’d recommend starting with the Vanilla Wafers if you’re craving childhood nostalgia. Pro tip: if any other treats catch your eye, you can build your own bundle and get up to 15% off. Now go forth and feed your inner kid!

HighKey's Vanilla Wafers

These sweet treats will have you ditching the Dunkaroos.

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