The September 2024 Vegancuts Snack Box was themed Back to School Done Better and had kid-friendly snacks and treats for children or for the young at heart. I received 9 items (I was missing one item which would have made it 10 total) and was ready to treat my inner child. Read on to see what I received!
Please note that this box arrived at the end of the month.
DEAL: Use the coupon code hellosub to get $5 off your first box on any Vegancuts subscription! It can only be used once per customer, but it can be used on multiple subscriptions at once so long as they are in the same transaction.
Rivalz Stuffed Snacks Late Night Pizza ($0.68) I need to start by telling you that I’ve never been a fan of pizza-flavored snacks. I popped these in my mouth and after the initial crunch there was an odd soft texture in the middle that was tangy with citric acid and it turns out these are stuffed snacks. They have a base of pea protein and brown rice and have a good amount of fiber and protein for a snack. Unfortunately these were a no go for me but it was due to the filling and flavor, not the crunchy texture (which was spot on).
Earth Chimp Protein Shake Mix ($0.06) I make a smoothie almost every morning using real ingredients and no added sugar. I have always been wary of trying this shake mix because it is sweetened with monkfruit extract, which I find to be overly sweet with a lingering unpleasant aftertaste. I placed 10 ounces of my current plant-based milk of the week (plain, unsweetened flaxmilk) and the contents of the packet in my Ninja and gave it a whirl (although it says it can be placed in a shaker bottle, which I don’t own). Sure enough, the flavor and aftertaste were not for me. Of course if you are ok with consuming monkfruit you might like this product, as it has plant-based protein, agave fiber, flax seed fiber, flax seeds, probiotics, and an “organic fruit blend”. I noticed they have a plain & unsweetened version on the brand’s website and I wish we could sample that, as I prefer no added sweeteners (sugar or substitutes) or flavors in my protein powder.
Ripple Kids Chocolate Plant-Based Milk ($2.17) According to the label this beverage has less sugar than cow’s milk chocolate milk, but that’s mainly because milk has naturally occurring sugar. If you are looking at added sugar, this has 9 grams vs 6 grams in Fairlife (which only has 12 grams of sugar total anyways). Of course, this is vegan but since they compared it to traditional milk, so did I. It has a decent amount of protein, more than chocolate almond milk. It was overly sweet to my tastebuds, with a cotton candy aftertaste.
Brami Penne Wheat Pasta ($3.75) I don’t eat much pasta (and use spaghetti squash as a pasta replacement when eating marinara) but I am happy to give these a try soon to see how they compare. They have more fiber (5g vs 3g) and protein (12g vs 7gm) than semolina flour pasta when comparing a similar serving size, although the box promotes a 3.5 ounce serving, which is almost twice as big as a “normal” serving of pasta. The ingredients are lupine beans and semolina, so I’m hoping the texture will be similar to Barilla, for example.
Zolli Pops The Clean Teeth Pops ($3.49) There were seven individually wrapped lollipops in this bag. These are sugar-free and the company was started by a young girl who wanted to make something sweet that tasted good and helped teeth stay healthy. The flavor is sweet (and my tongue felt cool when I tasted it!) and the one I tried tasted fruity but I couldn’t say which fruit it was. There are recent studies that are now saying that erythritol (a sugar substitute) isn’t quite as harmless as previously thought (it may cause blood clots) so it may be wise to consume products with that ingredient less often and not at all if you have heart problems.
Chum Fruit Bites ($0.44) are thick-ish pieces of fruit leather that are cut into bite-sized triangles. The only ingredients are apples, pears, and strawberries but they don’t really taste like a fruit I can identify, more like natural fruit punch.
Skout Organic Kids Snack Bar ($0.32) I really like LARA Bars and this snack is very similar, except it’s about half the size (and calories) and meant for a child (or those who want a smaller treat). It’s made of real foods like dates, cashews, chocolate, and coconut sugar. While it might have a texture similar to cookie dough I just can’t make my mind think that it tastes the same, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t like it – on the contrary, I think it’s a delicious nut and fruit snack.
Please note that the two items below are variations, you may receive two different items instead.
Drizzilicious Birthday Cake Bites ($0.77) (Some subscribers will receive Nairn’s Breakfast Biscuits) I like Drizzilicious mini rice cakes, and this is one of my favorite flavors (but Salted Caramel comes first). The rice cakes have quinoa, chia, and flaxseeds added to a base of white rice flour, although not enough to add any fiber. There’s a white candy coating drizzle over the top and then they are sprinkled with, um, sprinkles and the whole thing is sweet and just a fun treat that’s in a calorie controlled portion.
Mavericks Cookies ($0.29) (Some subscribers will receive Pro Mix Cereal Bar) I am eating these cookies on my actual birthday, I’m not sure how often that happens! These have slightly less sugar per serving vs another (undisclosed) kids cookie but since the serving size is slightly different (yep, that’s right, I read the labels) then the difference isn’t much, and it’s still an occasional treat anyways. These reminded me of an animal cracker but sweeter.
Did the Back to School Done Better Vegancuts Snack Box bring out the child in you? My favorite item was the Drizzilicious Birthday Cake rice cakes, they were the perfect tasty, fun treat and I appreciate the portion control packaging, because my magic trick is to make a large bag disappear before your eyes. I’m looking forward to trying the Brami penne soon, and the Skout Cookie Dough bar was big enough to treat my sweet tooth. I am always happy to find that the snacks are vegan but now that I read nutrition labels more often I know that some of the health-ish claims on some snacks are kind of stretching the truth a bit, but I am thrilled nonetheless to try brands and flavors that are new-to-me. I don’t think I will ever be impressed with sugar-alternatives though, but that may be due to a genetic difference that makes some people detect bitterness instead of sweet when it comes to those ingredients (along with an increase in tummy troubles, ugh) but I try to mention in my reviews when I sample something that I am probably not going to be able to tolerate.
Here’s the product info card, which lists the items in my box and shows which items might have variations. One of the items mentioned was missing from my box (and was valued at $5.41) so make sure to reach out to Vegancuts if you are ever missing any items in your box.
Vegancuts Snack Box is a monthly vegan food subscription that delivers 10 or more organic and vegan treats each month. Snacks can include a pantry item or drink and most snacks are gluten-free. Each subscription box costs $24.95 monthly, or save a bit with a longer pre-paid term.
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