I am a huge snacker. No matter what I have to eat in a day, I can always sneak in a few cheeky nibbles between meals and unfortunately these snacks tend to be more on the unhealthy side. This is partly because I am a big fan of crisps and carbs, and partly because it can be tough to find properly healthy snacks that don't feel like a chore to eat. Sometimes I'm in the mood for chowing down on a bowl of natural yoghurt and banana, but generally a handful of sunflower seeds with a mid-morning green tea feels much more like a punishment than a treat. Particularly as the weather gets colder, eating healthily can become more of a struggle, as the temptations of Quality Street and mince pies rear their tasty heads. What to do?
Enter Graze box. I first signed up to the Graze website a few years ago and have been receiving boxes on and off since then. For a few pounds, a box of four snack-size portions is delivered right to your door in minimalist and entirely recyclable packaging. The boxes are tailored to your own tastes; the website displays every snack option which allows you to immediately veto any foods you don't like (for me, that's anything spicy or anything containing dried mango) and also to select which you'd like Graze to 'send soon'. After each delivery, you're given the opportunity to rate your box which is great for ensuring that each box is full of treats that you'll enjoy!
This box contained three snacks that were new to me and one old favourite which I have permanently marked as 'send soon'. There's a vast variety of savoury and sweet options, but most of the boxes I've experiences tend to be fairly balanced between the two which is great for making such all cravings are covered.
Raspberry strings, sponge pieces, raspberry cranberries and almond slices - 131 calories per punnet |
Cheese croutons, tomato baguettes, and tomato and herb almonds - 115 calories per punnet |
Poppyseed pretzels with chocolate dipping sauce - 97 calories per punnet |
Wholegrain oatbakes with caramelised onion marmalade - 114 calories per punnet |
And, as you can see, not one of these portions exceeds 150 calories with three quarters coming in under the 120 calorie mark. The snack-sized punnets are my favourite thing about this box, as portion control is something I struggle with. I managed to make this box last me a week, but even if you barrelled your way through all four over a couple of days there would be no reason to feel guilty. They're great to pop in your bag to eat at work or on your afternoon commute home, and really pack a punch energy-wise. I find my hunger pangs satisfied for much longer after one of these snacks than if I indulge in a chocolate bar or bag of crisps.
If you'd like to jump on the Graze box bandwagon, head to their website and sign up using this code: 44QZDY47B - this will allow you to get your first, fifth and tenth boxes totally free as opposed to the usual £3.89! It's a deal you can't afford to miss out on, especially when you consider the sheer amount of options they have to offer. There's something for everyone!
And no, Graze aren't paying me or offering me a free box for this review - it's just a service that I couldn't live without and think everyone should experience. However, if they were offering me something free, I wouldn't be averse to that...
Have you tried Graze boxes? Are you tempted to try them now? Let me know in the comments!
I got these a few months ago - my favourite was their healthier shortbread!mmmmm
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I love them, such a great way to avoid unhealthy snacks and all so tasty! xxx
DeleteGraze are great aren't they? I got into it in an unusual way...Sainsbury's delivered a couple of packs to me by accident! They were delicious!
ReplyDeleteI know I should have sent them back but....needs must! ;)
Caroline x
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Haha sometimes you just have to think that fate or destiny is giving you a little helping hand, so take what you're given and run with it! :P xx
DeleteI'm such a big fan of Graze! They're so easy to be healthy and naughty at the same time with.
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Agreed - such a great way to feel like you're having a treat without the guilt that goes with it :) xx
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