This is a review for Himalayan Chef Super Greens Veggie Crisp 30g each | Freeze-Dried Superfood Snack | 30+ Organic Green Veggie Mix | Protein-Rich, Nutrient-Packed, Gluten-Free | 10 Pack
I'm always stumped trying to find snacks that are shelf stable for convenience, but that are healthy to eat too. Aside from nuts and bars, which can have a lot of hidden calories in their own right, you're kinda stuck with chips, crackers, cookies and candy. Then I ran across these Himalayan super greens snack packs. Boasting 30+ veggies in their ingredients? It was kinda baffling to me but I was very excited to try them.
The snacks are bite sized, green and shaped like little broccoli florets. They're crispy and have a lot of flavor. It's kinda hard to decide what you taste because it's a lot of veggies blended into one bite. I definitely tasted the kale and broccoli, my husband thought spinach was the strongest flavor. The size is a good portion for a snack, they're very filling. I definitely don't get as much greens as I should and it's really not because I don't like them, but making the time to prepare them is tough most days. I really like the idea of having a ready made supply of these healthy veggies on hand. For me, I can't really do the whole morning green smoothie thing. I'm out the door for work a little after 6am and I just don't have time to prepare it and I'd rather have my coffee! I much prefer having a handful of these crispy greens at some point throughout my busy day. So if this is sounding familiar and you're looking for a healthy boost that's convenient enough to have anytime you want, this could be a great product to incorporate into your diet. My husband didn't like them, but I'll be honest, he's not a huge fan of greens as it is and he has zero interest in adding more to his diet. For him, these were like a chore to eat. For myself, I wouldn't reach for these instead of popcorn when sitting down to stream a movie. They're a health food and taste like one. But I can absolutely get behind them knowing how good they are for me and how much I'm looking to add these types of greens to my diet. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for in a healthier snack and how much you like (or dislike) greens like kale, broccoli, spinach and brussel sprouts, the prevalent flavors.
The quality of the veggie crisps was good, I didn't have a bunch of broken bits or loads of dusty crumbs, which I kinda assumed I'd get with freezer dried food that came by mail! A bit of dust on the bottom of the bag but not much. The pouch is a nice style that's durable enough to throw in a bag and not worry about the crisps getting crushed or the bag ripping open.
Non GMO, no sugar, gluten free, allergen free (no nuts), vegan and kosher AND a product of the USA. All and all, I was impressed with the amount of clean ingredients and the convenience of the individual snacks and pouches. These are snack bags I'd recommend for anyone looking to add more healthy greens to their diet.
