With the back-to-school season upon us, you might be wondering how best to spice up your children's lunchtime fare without resorting to sugary, unhealthy snacks.  In order for kids to do their best in school, they need an abundance of healthy foods to keep their minds sharp and their bodies strong.

For more than 30 years, New York Style has been bringing tasty baked New York Bagels to your home that deliver plenty of flavor and an authentic crunchy bite.  So why reach for a bag of greasy potato chips to compliment your child's lunch when New York Style Bagel Crisps offer a yummy alternative with 50% less fat and 18% fewer calories?

To be honest, I had never sampled the New York Style line of bagel treats before this review, but have to admit that now I'm hooked!  I wasn't expecting the tastes to be as bold or the crunch to be as fantastic as it was.  I was sent the new Mini Bagels variety in BBQ and was definitely skeptical before trying them.  I mean, this boils down to being barbecued flavored bread...how good could that be?

Well, in a nutshell, they're great!  I love barbecue and everything barbecue-flavored, and now I can add barbecue bagels to the list.  Although I wouldn't recommend dipping these mini bagels or spreading a cheese on them, I must admit that they are perfect for a child's lunch or after-school snack.  They're bite-sized, super crunchy and very reminiscent of potato chips, except much healthier.

Next up was the the larger Original Bagel Crisps in Roasted Garlic.  Again, I was pleasantly surprised by the bold flavor and would pair this variety with a bowl of pasta in a heartbeat.  I thought that the Bagel Crisps were just perfect for dipping or pairing with your favorite cheeses.  Personally, I couldn't get enough of this variety smeared with a dab of cream cheese...so decadent, but oh so good!  :drool:

Speaking of good, until September 2nd you can enter the New York Style Bagel Snack Style Sweepstakes for a chance to win a red carpet movie experience with your friends and family!  If you're the lucky grand prize winner, you'll receive a private VIP photographed and catered experience at your local movie theater.  New York Style will rent out the entire theater for you to host the ultimate experience with 50 of your closest friends. The winner will also receive a gift card for a year supply ($500 worth) of movie tickets.  Just head on over to the New York Style Facebook page and enter today!  Follow along on Twitter for up-to-date news and promotions too.

Disclosure:  I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of New York Style and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.