Box gifted by Degustabox This is a PR box, this means there will sometimes be additional flavours or products than you’d get as a subscriber, I will highlight this within my post.
The first Degustabox of 2020 had a theme of “breakfast and on the go”. I love breakfast (best meal of the day!) and I am always looking for new foods to take in to work with me so this box sounded ideal for me and I wasted no time in getting stuck in.
These Almond Lattes were the product of the month. At £2.98 for six they are a much cheaper alternative to a takeaway coffee for the commute in to work, and pretty delicious. I only really like milky coffee when made with almond or soya milk so I loved these. Currently available at Tesco and Ocado- soon to be available at other leading supermarkets as well.
I’ve bought this Whitworths shots in various flavours before and really rate them as a healthy snack to chuck in your handbag. The berry and white chocolate is definitely a new favourite, I love the contrast of flavours. Available in major supermarket chains (and I’ve spotted them in poundland as well). The KitKat Chunky More and Yorkie More are touted as a healthier alternative to a standard chocolate bar, with 30% less sugar and boasting protein and fibre. I don’t usually like fruit and chocolate combined but it does work for these bars. If I had to pick, personally I’d say the Yorkie had the edge, but I would eat both again. £1.29 per bar. *Subscribers will get 1 of 2 products in their box* Sun-Pat is my go to peanut butter brand. It’s reliable, delicious and affordable. It also happens to make the best peanut butter cookies (I use this recipe). Available in all major supermarkets.I’m not a big fan of honey but I loved this Kallo honey, rice and corn cakes. A great snack (try with some peanut butter on!) and a good alternative to biscuits if you’re looking for a healthy sweet treat. I demolished this pack so fast, I’m hoping my local Waitrose start stocking them soon- also available in Sainsburys and health food shops.I didn’t actually try this Wholesums fresh veg popped chips as Bob took them to work with him and he’s currently in Budapest so I can’t grab his thoughts. They look so good though, I generally love this kind of snack. Subscribers will get 1 of 4 flavours- I’d love to know your thoughts if you’ve tried any of them, I’ll be seeking this out in Sainsbury’s ASAP.These PrepCo pots are great for work. Subscribers will receive 1 of 4 flavours in their box- I was sent 2 but only actually got to try the couscous as the thai green curry rice and quinoa was damaged in transit. I really liked the couscous though and would pick up the other varieties to try if I found them as they are a perfect desk lunch. They also count as one of your five a day. £2 each from Sainsbury’s and Ocado.More snacks! Both of these are great for on the go. The Bounce peanut ball is a delicious little powerhouse of a snack, packed with flavour and 13g of protein, it really does put a spring in your step- a little pricey at £1.79 but a good healthy option. Eat Natural is a long time favourite brand of mine and this new vegan bar is a great addition to the range. These cost £1 and the combination of peanuts, coconut and chocolate is a winning one.
Porridge pots are my emergency breakfast of choice. The SuperGut pots from Chescots contain half of your daily fibre (over 3 x the content of other porridge pots). The Blackcurrant one wasn’t to my taste but the raspberry and chia was a great start to a dreary day. Subscribers will receive one flavour and you can find this in Ocado and on Amazon for £1.99 each.I’m not a fruit juice drinker but Bob always rates products from Crafted. These are all natural drinks with no added sugar or sweeteners. They count as one of your five a day and are certified vegan. Available in all major supermarket chains with an RRP of £1.50Finally we have vegan basil pesto from Zest. I’m not sure how this fits with breakfast, or on the go (makes a mean packed lunch pasta I guess) but it tastes good! £2.20 per jar from Ocado, Amazon, Morrisons and independent health food retailers across the country.
Let me know if you’ve tried any of these products and what you thought in the comments.
If you’re new to Degustabox, it’s a monthly food subscription box that gives you the chance to try new and exciting products on the market whilst providing amazing value for money. On a month by month basis the box costs £12.99 (with a discount for longer subscriptions) but the contents are generally worth far more than this as you can see if you do the maths.
If you’re persuaded to give Degustabox a go (and really, you should) you can claim a brilliant £5.00 off of your first box (making it just £7.99!) by entering the code XOQGC at the checkout. It’s been a pleasure to work with the brand regularly over the last couple of years and it’s without a doubt something that I will continue to purchase long after our partnership ends. I love the monthly surprise and excitement as well as the chance to discover products I’d otherwise pass up on the supermarket shelves.
