Two days down, three to go...hmm that still sounds like quite a long time when I put it like that! Oh well, the week has begun and we have the bank holiday weekend to look forward to! Today's post is a food post, because I wanted to share something that has helped me through those long days at work where the time just doesn't seem to be budging!
I had a free Graze box coupon that came in an order I recently made with Amazon and so I thought 'what the heck' why don't I give it a try. Those who know me, know I am a constant grazer. I am not one for having 3 big meals...I like to graze throughout the day! I think it's because I can be so indecisive sometimes, that grazing allows me to 'get a bit' of everything and no big decisions have to be made!
I logged onto the website and had a browse around what boxes they offer and I was amazed at the choice! I tried a graze box a couple of times when they first started, but to be honest the choice was pretty limited, so I was shocked at how far they had come! You can get boxes for breakfast, bakery boxes, savoury boxes, chocolate boxes and even sharing boxes! I was stuck for choice, but as I am trying to be healthy at the moment, it was between the popcorn box and the light box. I decided to go for the light box, purely for the variety and the fact that all snacks are under 150 cals (I will be purchasing the popcorn box next).
Now, I love receiving post...there is something SO exciting about receiving post. I think it's because I am of the 'technology generation' and everything is done online. After ordering my light box, I was super excited for it to come and checked my mailbox every day in the three days that it took to arrive, and when it did, I've got to say how impressed I was with it. The box is a cardboard box that is perfect letter box size (I haven't bothered to measure it, sorry). The cute summer design of ice cream cones on a turquoise blue background was really appreciated and really entranced me to open up the box. As I opened it, I was greeted with 4 snack-sized portions of what looked like some pretty exciting stuff! My box included;
Maple and Pecan Granola
This was absolutely delicious, I was so impressed with how nutty the granola tasted, but also how they managed to incorporate the maple flavour throughout. I often worry with granola that is is full of fat, but this little portion only had 0.6g of sat fat...perf! As it was a snack-sized portion, I had it over some strawberries, blueberries and greek yogurt and it was absolutely delicious.
Super Carrot Cake
Now this certainly was a sneaky surprise! Cake...under 150 cals in a light box! I love cake, it is 100% my guilty pleasure and I always try to sneak in a slice on a cheat day! This little slice came with a tea bag...perfect for afternoon tea and cake. The cake itself had a lovely spiced flavour to it which really complimented the carrot.
Lightly Toasted Pistachios
I can be fussy about eating nuts on their own...don't get me wrong I love nuts, but you won't often find me gnawing on them plain. I was a little dubious about these, I haven't had pistachio nuts for years and couldn't quite remember if I liked them or not, but when I tried them...they certainly went down a treat! I enjoyed this little portion whilst at work when it hit that awkward 3pm slump and it certainly cheered me up!
Pitted Beldi and Kalamata Olives
Another firm favourite of mine! I love olives. I think they are a great snack and just so plain damn tasty. This perfect punnet provided SO much flavour and I really enjoyed them. I took these to work and put them on my salad at lunch and they added so much to it! Not something I would have expected in the box, but it certainly was a nice addition.
The box also came with a list of nutrition and allergen advice for each punnet, which I think is really good, as people (especially me) like to know that kind of information! I was really shocked how each snack was so tasty, but was also low in fat and under the advertised 150 calories. Although each box retails at around £3.89, which is a little pricey...I really did enjoy the novelty of having a graze box! It was great that someone picked my snacks for me and I didn't have too! I probably won't order one weekly, purely because of price, but it is definitely something I would look at doing perhaps fortnightly or monthly.
Have a try and see for yourself...
Much love
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