This is a lot of food for a couple that doesn’t do a lot of snacking. I’m actually super overwhelmed right now with the amount of things I’ve obtained over the past year. I don’t recommend it. Not to be confused with not recommending this box. This is a fine box.
The Balanced Company Big Snacker Subscription Box Overview
Cost: $58.99 + tax + shipping
My Cost: $56 + tax + shipping
Value: Unknown
Box Value: ~$111
Frequency: Monthly
Cancellation Policy: Cancel through dashboard
Payment: Per term
Auto renew: Yes
Focus: “The Balanced Company offers a variety of box options featuring better-for-you snacks, pantry staples, products dedicated to self-care and wellness, as well as premium home décor items. We carefully curate high-quality products for every box and love to include extra goodies like samples and exclusive offers from our brand partners! “
Ships From: Aurora, Ontario
Established in: ?
Inside the Box
These expire September 29. Why do so many products in these boxes expire so soon? I’m already bad at eating things before they’re past due.
I was really hoping for a lot more buffalo flavour. I guess since they’re vegan they can’t include butter, which is an important ingredient in buffalo sauce. It’s kind of funny that they feel the need to mention that the crisps are plant based. What else would they be made of? Jerky?
They’re not disgusting, but I definitely wouldn’t choose to purchase them.
Hippie Snacks is from Burnaby, BC.
I didn’t realize that these were more than just dried cranberries. They are advertised as a candy. With that in mind, they’re pretty good. You can definitely taste the pop of watermelon and they are more sour than sweet.
Patience Fruit & Co is a company from Quebec that sources their produce from local (to them) farmers.
I’ve always been jealous of those little kids with the delicious looking pouches of smoothies. I’m delighted that there is an adult version. I love strawberries and am very much looking forward to trying this.
Gnusante is from Vancouver, BC and states this: “We use simple, healthy, non-GMO ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, and formulate them to deliver specific nutritional benefits. All of our business choices are centered around what’s best for the consumer and the environment.”
I haven’t tried these yet, but Tony tried the chocolate ones and reports that they are absolutely delectable.
Seedwise is a Canadian company that “started SeedWise because [they’re] in love with powerful snacks that pack a seedy punch. No fillers. No grains. Just the unbelievably craveably power of seeds.”
I tried the grapefruit coconut water, which was pretty good. I assume this would also be delicious for people who like ginger and lemon. I am not really one of them, so Tony will enjoy this one.
Apparently it’s made with prebiotics and somehow rich in fibre. Fascinating.
From Buddha Brands: “From the very beginning our founders set out to build a company that reflects a conscious effort to live better, eat better, and do better through the creation of delicious, plant-based snacks and beverages made with clean ingredients and low or no-added sugar.”
More puffs! This time they’re from chickpeas instead of quinoa. Nothing will ever replace my Hawkins Cheezies, but these are pretty good. They have a bit of a sweet after flavour, probably due to the cane sugar.
Hippeas was founded by Livio Bisterzo and launched in 2016 on both sides of the Atlantic.
This is mix for smoothies with the intention of enhancing the metabolism and maintaining normal glucose levels.
I’m kind of scared to try it, but the idea of it sounds good, and I do love avocados.
Metavo is manufactured in Canada for SP Nutraceuticals, which is in Ontario.
I’ve never been a huge fan of granola bars, but if I’m going to eat one, I do appreciate it when it contains chocolate. These are not a traditional granola bar shape.
Kind states this: “We believe if you can’t pronounce an ingredient, it shouldn’t go into your body. Actually, it shouldn’t even go into your pantry. KIND® products are made from nutritionally-dense ingredients like whole nuts, fruits and whole grains – no secret ingredients and no artificial flavours, preservatives or sweeteners.”
Kind is an American company.
Also from Kind. These are nuts with quinoa dipped in chocolate. Fascinating. Looking forward to trying them, but I think Tony will enjoy them more.
Mmmmm earl grey tea. Always happy to try another brand.
Clipper is a UK company that started in Dorset in 1984. They focus on tea that is natural, fair, and delicious.
So curious to try this peanut butter and jelly bar. How did they even make this work?
Tony loves seaweed snacks. I enjoy them as well, but not to the same extent. I don’t think I’ve ever had an American brand though. They grow their seaweed off the coast of South Korea in protected waters that are famous for their nutrients. Annie and Steve, the founders, were the first to have a USDA certified organic, non-GMO project verified seaweed snack.
Overall Impression
14 items this month, with two of those being samples. I think it’s a decent haul anyway. The Metavo really upped the value of the box. Without it, you’re kind of just getting what you pay for.
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