Time for another wholesale bakery review, this time, a specialist in bars, and in particular brownies. Not the baked goods nor desserts I gravitate towards generally, but ... yeah, these are some great brownies!
Silverland is claims to be a pioneer in the commercial baked goods industry, started in 1983. The business started with brownies, and expanded to include other types of baked bars, cookies, and eventually raw/gluten-free/keto items. It was started by a woman who was pregnant, craving things like chocolately goodness, and looking for a new job going forward, and ... apparently, baked goods were her calling.
"If you're looking for a treat, you've come to the right place. The entire baking process, from melting to mixing to scooping our decadent treats, is still done by hand in small batches. We use the most natural and pure ingredients possible, from melted 100% dark chocolate in our brownies, to real fruits and nuts in our crumble bars."
While primarily a wholesale distributor, they still make the products in small batches, and take pride in the ingredients. You can also now order Silverland goodies as a home consumer as well.
Brownies
"Silverland was the first commercial baker of brownies still around to talk about it today. The entire baking process from melting to mixing to scooping our decadent treats is still done by hand in small batches."
The brownie lineup is certainly Silverland's claim to fame, and one I endorse. The range covers everything from a simple double chocolate or with walnuts version, to crowd pleasers like the decadent caramel turtle or "Cocoa Cow", swirled with cheesecake. They also make keto, vegan, and gluten-free versions.
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| Le Sal Brownie. |
"Our rich, all-natural Double Chocolate Brownie topped with a whisper of sea salt – so decadent and delicious." -- Silverland
The first I tried was the simple "Le Sal". It looked ... like any generic brownie.
But, oh wow. This was a good brownie. And, I'm not a brownie girl.
This brownie impressed. It was seriously, seriously fudge-y. Rich. Not a cake-like brownie though, if that is your thing. Fudgey.
The salt on top was the perfect touch to make it pop.
Best when served warm a la mode, but great at room temp as well. Just very rich, so having something cream based to cut it was helpful. Even just a little whipped cream ...
This brownie impressed. It was seriously, seriously fudge-y. Rich. Not a cake-like brownie though, if that is your thing. Fudgey.
The salt on top was the perfect touch to make it pop.
Best when served warm a la mode, but great at room temp as well. Just very rich, so having something cream based to cut it was helpful. Even just a little whipped cream ...
****.
Update: I've since had many more of these, and love their dense fudgeyness every time. Perfect warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. So perfect.
Next I stepped it up to the caramel chocolate. Another impressive brownie.
This was a good, solid blondie. Moist yet dense in a decadent way, buttery, sweet. The highlight was how loaded with goodies it was - plenty of large chunks of chocolate and nuts.
It wasn't mind-blowing, but, a good version for sure. Better than your average bakesale.
I enjoyed it at room temp, but it was even better warmed up and topped with ice cream. Like, well, most baked goods.
"This antioxidant rich bar is just dates, oats, walnuts, and cherries. A delicious and
I don't generally go for raw, vegan bars made just of fruit/nuts/oats, but, these were served at an event I was at, and I do like Silverland Bakery, so, I gave them a try.
The ingredient list was simple: dates, oats, walnuts, cherries.
And ... well, they tasted like you'd expect. Strange mushy texture, bitter from the walnuts. I don't like the taste of dates. Kudos for the big dried cherries inside.
Not for me.
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| Caramel Chocolate. |
"Rich chocolate brownie batter topped with caramel and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Years of research went into retaining the gooey caramel on the top of our signature brownie."
Next I stepped it up to the caramel chocolate. Another impressive brownie.
Just like the Le Sal, this was deep, rich, fudgey, not cakey. I really liked this brownie, and again, I'm not a brownie girl.
The caramel was very chewy, sweet, good, but not quite the consistency I was expecting.
The chocolate chips scattered on top seemed extraneous actually, I liked the crunch, but would have preferred them integrated into the brownie itself.
***+, I preferred the simpler Le Sal.
"A moist torte chocolate base with melted caramel, layered with chocolate drops and pecan pieces." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
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| Pecan Chocolate Caramel. |
"Dark chocolate brownie hand drizzled with thick, buttery caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and pecan halves and pieces." -- Silverland Sell Sheet
But, it was time to get more decadent. To the previous brownie, they added ... pecans!
It was the same incredible brownie base. Seriously, so decadent, so fudgey. I again thought the caramel was a bit too chewy though. I appreciated the addition of pecans, more crunch, even better.
But, it was time to get more decadent. To the previous brownie, they added ... pecans!
It was the same incredible brownie base. Seriously, so decadent, so fudgey. I again thought the caramel was a bit too chewy though. I appreciated the addition of pecans, more crunch, even better.
***+, better than the one without pecans, still not quite as good as the simple Le Sal ...
"A chocolate lovers dream. This double chocolate brownie is topped with chunky walnuts." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"Dense chocolate batter with the texture of whole chocolate chips hand topped with large walnut pieces." -- Silverland Sell Sheet
"A perfect combination of walnuts and rich chocolate make our "original brownie" a chocolate and nut lover's delight. " -- Silverland Website
And then I went for one that looked simple, but really delivered. These brownies just get better and better. This was my favorite, no question.
Same rich, fudgey base, but studded with chocolate chips for additional chocolate-yness and texture. And walnuts for crunch. And, uh, protein, to make it healthy?
I wanted to heat this up and have it a la mode, but when I tried a bite at room temp it was too good to have patience to do so. Great at room temp, even better when dunked into whipped cream to balance the richness.
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| Double Chocolate with Walnuts. |
"Dense chocolate batter with the texture of whole chocolate chips hand topped with large walnut pieces." -- Silverland Sell Sheet
"A perfect combination of walnuts and rich chocolate make our "original brownie" a chocolate and nut lover's delight. " -- Silverland Website
And then I went for one that looked simple, but really delivered. These brownies just get better and better. This was my favorite, no question.
Same rich, fudgey base, but studded with chocolate chips for additional chocolate-yness and texture. And walnuts for crunch. And, uh, protein, to make it healthy?
I wanted to heat this up and have it a la mode, but when I tried a bite at room temp it was too good to have patience to do so. Great at room temp, even better when dunked into whipped cream to balance the richness.
****+.
"Deep rich vegan chocolate brownie topped with semisweet chocolate chips with the added hardy texture and chewiness of ground flaxseed." -- Silverland Sell Sheet
Ok, now I was getting skeptical, and curious. A vegan brownie? I've never loved brownies to begin with, but a vegan one? With, ew, flaxseed?
And ... yeah. The chocolate chips on top were good, and it was rich, dense, and fudgy much like their other products, but it did have a bit of a strange flavor to it, kinda ... "healthy" tasting, which I imagine was the flaxseed.
It was better than expected, honestly, but still, not what I'd go for.
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| Vegan Brownie. |
Ok, now I was getting skeptical, and curious. A vegan brownie? I've never loved brownies to begin with, but a vegan one? With, ew, flaxseed?
And ... yeah. The chocolate chips on top were good, and it was rich, dense, and fudgy much like their other products, but it did have a bit of a strange flavor to it, kinda ... "healthy" tasting, which I imagine was the flaxseed.
It was better than expected, honestly, but still, not what I'd go for.
**+.
"Moist chocolate brownie studded on top with crushed red and white peppermint candies for a chocolate mint sensation." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"The award winning double chocolate brownie topped with crunchy mini peppermint candy canes—crunchy mint chocolate holiday cheer." -- Silverland Bakery
For the winter season, they have a peppermint version, with limited availability. Of course I ordered it for my group. They looked quite festive, yes, candy canes on top ...
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| Peppermint Brownie (Seasonal). |
"The award winning double chocolate brownie topped with crunchy mini peppermint candy canes—crunchy mint chocolate holiday cheer." -- Silverland Bakery
For the winter season, they have a peppermint version, with limited availability. Of course I ordered it for my group. They looked quite festive, yes, candy canes on top ...
These were good brownies. Again, such rich, deep chocolate fudge base. Good at room temp, amazing warm a la mode.
The peppermint candy on top was fine, but didn't enhance the brownies, and really seemed a bit like what any home baker would chop up (irregularly) and throw on top. I think I prefer them without.
The peppermint candy on top was fine, but didn't enhance the brownies, and really seemed a bit like what any home baker would chop up (irregularly) and throw on top. I think I prefer them without.
***+.
"Flavorful, chocolaty and moist, our sugar free brownie with mini sugar free chocolate morsels fulfills the need for a decadent dessert without the sugar. "
I know, sugar free dessert? But Silverland makes such great stuff, I was willing to give it a try.
There was nothing that tasted odd about these in any way. They were rich, chocolately, dense, sweet in a way that didn't taste fake.
I liked the chips on top for a bit of texture, and even more additional chocolate boost.
They were fine just as is, but better warmed up a la mode. But they weren't as good as the other ones, in a way I can't quite pinpoint. Just not as indulgent?
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| Sugar Free Double Chocolate. |
I know, sugar free dessert? But Silverland makes such great stuff, I was willing to give it a try.
There was nothing that tasted odd about these in any way. They were rich, chocolately, dense, sweet in a way that didn't taste fake.
I liked the chips on top for a bit of texture, and even more additional chocolate boost.
They were fine just as is, but better warmed up a la mode. But they weren't as good as the other ones, in a way I can't quite pinpoint. Just not as indulgent?
***.
"A hearty oatmeal flavor with brown sugar complemented with walnuts and chocolate morsels for a unique nutty taste." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"Hearty all natural oatmeal cookie batter complemented with white chocolate chunks, walnuts and chocolate morsels for a unique, nutty taste." -- Silverland
The blondie I actually ordered with glee. To me, a blondie is always better than a cookie - thicker, sweeter, softer - and generally better than a brownie - more textures.
Other Bars
Besides the brownies, Silverland makes a host of other bars, ranging from tart lemon or key lime, to nutty pecan pie, to fruity raspberry or blueberry crumbles, plus a slew of blondies and layered bars. And yes, keto versions are available of some of these too.
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| Blondie. |
"Hearty all natural oatmeal cookie batter complemented with white chocolate chunks, walnuts and chocolate morsels for a unique, nutty taste." -- Silverland
The blondie I actually ordered with glee. To me, a blondie is always better than a cookie - thicker, sweeter, softer - and generally better than a brownie - more textures.
This was a good, solid blondie. Moist yet dense in a decadent way, buttery, sweet. The highlight was how loaded with goodies it was - plenty of large chunks of chocolate and nuts.
It wasn't mind-blowing, but, a good version for sure. Better than your average bakesale.
I enjoyed it at room temp, but it was even better warmed up and topped with ice cream. Like, well, most baked goods.
***+.
"Brimming with walnuts, dark chocolate chips, English Toffee bits all held together with a buttery vanilla filling." --GourmetXpress, Distributor
"Brimming with walnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and English Toffee bits all held together with a buttery vanilla filling, it will make any toffee lover’s day. " -- Silverland
Rich buttery sugary base, topped with crunchy nuts, sweet toffee bits, and chocolate chips.
The toppings stole the show, I really love english toffee and the sweetness from it was fantastic, and I loved all the different textures the nuts/chips/toffee brought out. The base was a bit boring, but, I didn't mind too much.
I never got around to trying it warmed up. And yes, I may have stolen a bunch of toffee off unclaimed bars ...
"A flaky graham cracker crust piled high with fresh coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch morsels and walnuts." -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"Graham cracker crust, sweet milk, coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch drops, and walnuts, all hand layered in for crunchy melty goodness. " -- Silverland
The brownies are crazy successful. Blondies solid. This, a bake sale classic, ... was not.
Meh.
Lots of great ingredients, but didn't add up to greatness.
Dry graham cracker crust. Shredded coconut with a poor mouthfeel. Just some generic nuts, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips plunked on.
It seemed like something you'd find at any bake sale, made by ... anyone.
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| English Toffee. |
"Brimming with walnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and English Toffee bits all held together with a buttery vanilla filling, it will make any toffee lover’s day. " -- Silverland
Perhaps better than the blondie? The english toffee bar. These were good.
Rich buttery sugary base, topped with crunchy nuts, sweet toffee bits, and chocolate chips.
The toppings stole the show, I really love english toffee and the sweetness from it was fantastic, and I loved all the different textures the nuts/chips/toffee brought out. The base was a bit boring, but, I didn't mind too much.
I never got around to trying it warmed up. And yes, I may have stolen a bunch of toffee off unclaimed bars ...
***+.
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| 7 Layer Bar. |
"Graham cracker crust, sweet milk, coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch drops, and walnuts, all hand layered in for crunchy melty goodness. " -- Silverland
The brownies are crazy successful. Blondies solid. This, a bake sale classic, ... was not.
Meh.
Lots of great ingredients, but didn't add up to greatness.
Dry graham cracker crust. Shredded coconut with a poor mouthfeel. Just some generic nuts, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips plunked on.
It seemed like something you'd find at any bake sale, made by ... anyone.
**.
"Topped with a rich, smooth dark chocolate ganache. Truly, a serious chocolate sensation!" -- GourmetXpress, Distributor
"If you like pure dark chocolate truffles, you will love our Chocolate Truffle brownie. A
rich, smooth dark chocolate hand frosted ganache adds dimension to our richest brownie, 100% natural. " -- Silverland Bakery
I know I have this in the "not brownies" section. This might kinda look like a brownie, but, it isn't. They do describe this fairly well. It wasn't a brownie. It was like ... a chocolate truffle, made into a bar, and topped with more ganache. It is just ... rich chocolate. Two different textures, the slightly firmer base and the creamy top, but, it is just chocolate. Very intense.
And strangely, not very enjoyable at room temperature. At least, not on its own. I'd need to experiment with warming it up, or adding ice cream/whipped cream to temper it.
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| Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar. |
"If you like pure dark chocolate truffles, you will love our Chocolate Truffle brownie. A
rich, smooth dark chocolate hand frosted ganache adds dimension to our richest brownie, 100% natural. " -- Silverland Bakery
I know I have this in the "not brownies" section. This might kinda look like a brownie, but, it isn't. They do describe this fairly well. It wasn't a brownie. It was like ... a chocolate truffle, made into a bar, and topped with more ganache. It is just ... rich chocolate. Two different textures, the slightly firmer base and the creamy top, but, it is just chocolate. Very intense.
And strangely, not very enjoyable at room temperature. At least, not on its own. I'd need to experiment with warming it up, or adding ice cream/whipped cream to temper it.
***.
Natural Foods Bars
"These all-natural bars are handcrafted with simple, whole foods such as fruits, nuts and seeds flavored with natural ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and cocoa. A satisfying snack that curbs hunger while providing a beneficial combination of whole foods and superfoods.Our no-bake Natural Food Bars are minimally processed using 100% vegan and wheat-free ingredients."
Clearly, at some point, Silverland Bakery took stock of what niche consumers wanted, and launched a Natural Foods line, all vegan, all gluten-free, and raw to boot.
Yes, I even tried some of these, ordering to be inclusive of my large group, but ... hard pass.
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| Cherry (Super Fruit). |
fruity break between meals, or as a meal to go."
I don't generally go for raw, vegan bars made just of fruit/nuts/oats, but, these were served at an event I was at, and I do like Silverland Bakery, so, I gave them a try.
The ingredient list was simple: dates, oats, walnuts, cherries.
And ... well, they tasted like you'd expect. Strange mushy texture, bitter from the walnuts. I don't like the taste of dates. Kudos for the big dried cherries inside.
Not for me.
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| Spiced Ginger (Detox). |
"Ginger aids in digestion and this bar is a great way to get a mini detox, 100% natural. "
Ok, trying another variety, a totally different recipe, no oats, but still dates and walnuts as the base, now joined by almonds, the namesake ginger, and spices (cinnamon, clove).
These were worse. Super mushy, strange flavor all around. Did not like.
Ok, trying another variety, a totally different recipe, no oats, but still dates and walnuts as the base, now joined by almonds, the namesake ginger, and spices (cinnamon, clove).
These were worse. Super mushy, strange flavor all around. Did not like.
*+.
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