Geosticks by Geobar

We love snacking at The Amazing Blog. It is our biggest vice, and although swimsuit season is a long way off, it’s all too easy to use layers to hide as our bodies turn into bears. While this may be cosier and on the whole a more enjoyable experience, it is, firstly, fooling no one and secondly makes swimsuit season all the more stressful as we battle against the results of our bad choices. To entirely avoid this we have decided to change our ways and make healthier snack choices. In our research, we found the delicious Rice, Lentil and Quinoa Geosticks from one of our favourite brands Geobar. The crisps come in three moreish flavours Sweet Chilli, Herby and Peppery. 

Each pack is gluten and dairy-free and contain Fairtrade rice from Thailand and Fairtrade quinoa from Peru.  No matter which flavour you choose the packet won’t exceed 91 calories. Making these not just an ethically right choice, but an excellent choice for your waist. We partularly loved the Sweet Chilli which had a subtle chilli/tomato/spice sauce flavour which came through on these delicious crunchy sticks. All three flavours are utterly addictive, and with their low-calorie content, you don’t have to feel guilty next snack time! 

You can purchase a Geosticks multi pack from Traidcraft here for £21.60. This will include 8 packets of each flavour which will certainly be enough to see you through the next month or two!
 

Nutsu Wasabi Peanuts

Here at the The Amazing Blog, we’ve been looking for a funky alternative to the same old peanuts we’re always snacking on. Thanks to the creators of Nutsu Wasabi Peanuts, our search has finally come to an end.

After two years in the making, what started out just an idea of two brothers was finally cracked and Nutsu Wasabi Peanuts was born. What makes this product so unique is unlike other “wasabi flavour” snacks, (which just use horseradish), Nutsu products are made with real wasabi. Ideal for a quick snack, these crunchy bite-sized treats have perfected the ultimate balance of spicy and salty flavour, which that will always keep us wanting more.

The creators of Nutsu intended for the nuts to be eaten while drinking beer. Because of this, Nutsu is now available in over 400 pubs and bars across London and the UK. Nevertheless, don’t let this fact limit you to enjoying the nuts during all times of the day. We’ve discovered that they are equally as tastey when devoured on their own on any occaisaion. Additionally, Nutsu gives 10% of all of their profits to charity.  Right now they are supporting Action Against Hunger.

If you live in the UK, Nutsu will give you a packet for FREE by simply liking their Facebook page. If you like what you taste and wish to enjoy the snack outside of a pub, contact Nutsu on their website for details.

Crodoughs - Rinkoff Bakery

 

If you appreciate a delicious treat as much as we do here at The Amazing Blog, you will have most likely already have heard about the glorious taste sensation that is sweeping the nation, the Crodough. Perhaps you may also recognise it as the ‘Cronut’ or ‘Dosant’, but yes, we are talking about the legendary hybrid pastry treat, the combination of a croissant and a doughnut.

The Cronut is an invention of the Dominique Ansell Bakery, in New York, and became so popular with our fellow dessert enthusiasts that people began to queue for hours every morning to get their teeth into one, in fact, the delicious concept proved so popular they have even trademarked the name. Thankfully there is no need to fly all the way to New York for a sweet snack as you can now get your hands on your very own Crodough from the Rinkoff Bakery based in Whitechapel, London.

The Crodough is made by frying the croissant pastry, giving a distinct layered texture. Once cooled the Crodoughs are filled with one of three flavours and then decorated. The flavours on offer are: Custard, Raspberry and Toffee Apple Crumble. All of which are wonderful, we can promise you that as we tried them all out just to bring you the most honest review possible...There was no complaining involved in the sampling session. Crodoughs are just as popular here in London as they are in New York, so to get your own make sure to get to the Rinkoff Bakery early to avoid disappointment. You can find the Rinkoff Bakery at 222-226 Jubilee St, E1 3BS and find out more information on their website.