Healthy Crisps

Vegetable Crisps by Leighton Brown

We at The Amazing Blog have something rather ground-breaking to report; we actually prefer Leighton Brown vegetable crisps to any old potato crisps! The texture is super-crunchy and the flavours are bold. Move over Walkers!

These treats for the taste buds come in three flavours; Parsnip crisps with Manuka Honey, Sweet Potato Crisps with Cheese & Jalapeno, and Beetroot Crisps with Horseradish & Dill. Leighton Brown is an artisan brand, whose products are vegetarian, gluten-free and made with only natural ingredients; but this goodness doesn’t take away from the vibrant flavours. With these crisps, they have a unique combination of tastes with their piquancy and seasoning, in our view they're pure stimulation for the taste buds. We’re obviously not the only ones to think this, as Leighton Brown crisps have won several Great Taste Awards by the Guild of Fine Food not just for one but for every single flavour!

The heat from the Jalapeno peppers pairs perfectly with the cheese, the Manuka honey brings a gorgeous sweetness, and the dill and horseradish make a delightfully tangy pairing. The echo around the office is 'please pass me another packet'. We’re now fully on board with these yummy and appetising vegetable crisps. You too can purchase Leighton Brown crisps online here for around £16 for 12 packs, or around £30 for 24 packs; or they're available individually in store nationwide at Holland & Barrett.

 

Crispy Snacks

One of the main things I tend to struggle with when I'm on a diet is the lack of crisps or crunchy food. I don't care what anyone tells you, no apple or nut compares to a handful of McCoys. So when we came across the Crispy Snacks crisps I was sceptical to say the least that they'd be anywhere near as good as a salty corner shop treat. And they're not: they're better. The Amazing Blog office has officially become obsessed with Crispy Snacks. These delicious snack packs are a way healthier alternative to regular salty snacks. They're low calorie, not fried or baked, free from gluten, salt, additives, added sugar and there's less than 1% of fat in the packs. Because of the way they're dehydrated, the fruits and vegetables retain almost all of their nutritional value. Each pack is equivalent to one of your five-a-day, so you don't have to feel guilty if you have more than one pack (which you probably will). Crispy Snacks come in 4 different types: Crunchy Apple, Crunchy Carrot, Crunchy Tomato,  and Crunchy Beetroot. My personal favourite is the Crunchy Carrot! The packs are perfectly sized to have in your desk at the office, in your bag for on the go, or brilliant to throw in your kid's packed lunch - that is if you want to share!

Check out their website for more information and to purchase yourself some Crispy Snacks. I'd suggest getting more than you think you want, you'll thank me later!