Let me start by saying I've tried A LOT of teen vitamins – chalky tablets, weirdly flavored liquids, and gummies that taste like medicine in disguise. So when I got my hands on Nature's Craft Teen Multivitamin Gummies, I was cautiously optimistic.

The first thing I noticed was the texture – these aren't your typical gummy bears. There's a slight graininess (probably from the pectin) and tiny crunchy bits that dissolve as you chew. At first it threw me off, but after a few days I actually started enjoying that satisfying crunch between my teeth!

Flavor-wise, don't expect candy-level sweetness. There's a subtle berry taste with a hint of that telltale vitamin B aftertaste (not overwhelming though). My teenage testers were divided – one loved them while another made faces. Pro tip: if your teen hates the texture, try letting them melt in the mouth instead of chewing.

Where these gummies really shine is in energy support. On days when my test teen took them consistently, we noticed better stamina during sports and fewer afternoon crashes. The zinc and vitamin C combo also seemed to help during cold season.

The sticky factor is real though – these will clump together if left in warm places. And while the sugar-free formula is great, it does affect the texture compared to regular gummy vitamins.

Bottom line? If you're looking for a vitamin that actually works with decent flavor (not candy), these are worth trying. But texture-sensitive teens might need some convincing!