{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ef2362bb21a6e4a65224d7d/5f50f14ee48df12bb8488fba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#08 TASTE TEST: trying healthy snacks & treats with my family","description":"<p><em>*Disclaimer: these are just our opinions, so take them with a pinch of salt. Just because we don’t like them, you might. x</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>The Snacks</u> </strong><em>(all dairy, gluten, soy &amp; refined sugar free)</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Vita Snack Broccoli Crunch</strong></p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: good amount of protein, high vitamin A (for healthy eyes, skin &amp; immunity), very high vitamin K (for blood clotting &amp; wound healing), low calorie, 100% broccoli </p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>: needs seasoning, a bit pricey</p><p>[<a href=\"https://sportsinside.co.uk/products/vitasnack-organic-raw-broccoli-crunch-24g?variant=15293386326051&amp;currency=GBP&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwqML6BRAHEiwAdquMnUMh442wRWhtKvCU8UqYB3O27XuJ-v2TWBnRho8fqzym1_VR-472hxoCEL4QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find them here</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Beginnings Pumpkin Crispbread </strong></p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: source of healthy fats from pumpkin and sunflower seeds, descent amount of protein, high fibre, 7 simple wholefood ingredients</p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>: a bit bland (best to serve with dips)</p><p>[<a href=\"https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/the-beginnings-pumpkin-crispbread-60036139?skuid=036139\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find them at Holland &amp; Barrett</a>] </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kate Percy go bites</strong></p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: 6 whole food ingredients, no added sugar</p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>: very dry, flavourless, tiny</p><p>[<a href=\"https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/go-bites-raspberry-cacao-energy-balls-60035969\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find them at Holland &amp; Barrett</a>] </p><p><br></p><p><strong>RXBar Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar</strong></p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: high protein (12g a bar), natural sugars only, high fibre </p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>:<em> very</em> chewing so not for those with fragile teeth</p><p>[<a href=\"https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/rxbar-chocolate-sea-salt-protein-bar-52g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find them in Sainsbury’s</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Livia’s Kitchen Raw Millionaire Bites in Salted Caramel </strong></p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: thick caramel layer, recyclable packaging</p><p>*&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>: doesn’t taste of salted caramel only of dates, dry base, thinnest layer of chocolate ever, 3 forms of sugar (dates, coconut sugar &amp; maple syrup)</p><p>[<a href=\"https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301107633\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find them in Tesco</a>, Sainsbury’s &amp; Holland &amp; Barrett]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Livia’s Kitchen Dunx Choco Hazelnut Crunch</strong></p><p><u>Pros</u>: hazelnut 'dunx' tastes good, made with prebiotic oats and flaxseeds</p><p><u>Cons</u>: tiny dry biscuits, hard to eat on the go as the nut butter separates, fairly high sugar (coconut sugar &amp; maple syrup)</p><p>[<a href=\"https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/livia-s-kitchen-dunx-choco-hazelnut-crunch-60040917?skuid=040917\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find them in Holland &amp; Barrett</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Raw Halo Mylk &amp; Vanilla</strong></p><p>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: tasty, single origin cacao, ethically sourced, sustainable packaging, 1 tree planted for every 50 bars sold</p><p>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>: mylk is still high sugar (30g per 100g but that’s far less than a Cadbury bar which has 56g per 100g)</p><p>[<a href=\"https://rawhalo.com/shop/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find all their bars here</a>…the dark raspberry is my fav]</p><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://ellefrizzell.com/fruit-n-nut-rocky-road/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My ROCKY ROAD recipe here</a> &lt;&lt;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enjoy Salted Caramel Filled Bar</strong></p><p>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Pros</u>: tasty &amp; moreish, 70% cacao, organic ingredients</p><p>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Cons</u>: I can’t control myself….where’s the bar gone? Caramel center is fairly high sugar (37g per 100g but that’s less than a Cadbury caramel bar which has 50g refined sugar per 100g)</p><p>[<a href=\"https://joyofenjoy.com/collections/all\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find their bars here</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Say Hi</u></strong></p><p>Insta @ellefrizzell</p><p>Website: ellefrizzell.com </p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@ellefrizzell.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@ellefrizzell.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ellefrizzell.com/ebook-7-days-of-paleo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find my eBook here</a></p>","author_name":"Elle Frizzell"}