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Here’s myUrthbox Vegan Review...
OK, I have to be honest.As a frugal vegan, I’ve never been much for the idea of a food subscription box.My inclination is to live off dirt cheap foods like dried beans and frozen spinach.However, the culinary explorer inside of me decided to give Urthbox a try.
Being already skeptical, I was expecting the whole thing to be kind of boring.However, this was probably one of the most fun reviews I’ve written to date.
If you don’t want to read the entire review, here’s the bottom line:
Main Reason Why I Liked It: I loved being able to try the wide variety of snacks that Urthbox provided.Many of the products inside of the box actually inspired me to go out and create similar, cheaper, and healthier versions of the snacks.
Most of the products I had never seen, so the novelty and different flavors were quite exciting.I think it’s worth getting a few boxes for some inspiration and to see just how much different vegan stuff is out there.It would also make an excellent gift for someone who loves to graze / snack.
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Main Complaints: Well, I don’t think there’s much to not like per se, but I think the cost could be a little bit less(I didn’t use a coupon code though). Additionally, I would have liked to see more healthier snacks in the box.Some of the snacks were made with clean, healthy ingredients.However, a lot of others seemed to be more like candy or somewhere in the middle between healthy food and junk food.Not to say that these snacks didn’t taste good, but I don’t like seeing the word healthy thrown around haphazardly.Keep reading for a more in depth review of all the products and costs associated with our vegan Urthbox!
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How Does Urthbox Work?
Urthbox isn’t a completely vegan company, but I was able to choose a vegan box from their selection. Depending on which size you choose, they will send you a selection of up to 30 unique curated snacks and even beverages.
You have a bunch of different options to choose from:Mini:
This box includes 6+ snacksSmall: This box includes 12+ snacksMedium: This box includes 18+ snacksLarge: This box includes 25+ snacks
From there, you get to choose if you want to do it for one month, three months, or six months. As you might imagine, the longer you sign up for the Urthbox, the more money you save. From there, you can pick from four options: Classic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Diet.
So what did I pick for this review?Well, since I’m vegan, naturally I decided to go with the vegan subscription box. Because I don’t snack that often and was also doing this as a bit of a sample run, I decided to go with the Small box which included 12+ items. As you’ll see in the full review, the entire thing came with 13 snacks.
What Was Inside and How Was It?
We ordered the Small Vegan Urthbox to test it out which came with 12+ snacks. The picture below is all of the stuff that came inside it, neatly stacked for your viewing pleasure. Obviously, they wouldn’t be able to ship it like that!
I have to admit that the unboxing process was pretty cool. I’ve always scoffed at the idea of unboxing, being that it’s such a big trend.
But I must confess, I had fun opening the box and sorting through all the products. It was almost like being a kid in a candy store!
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All of the items we got in our Urthbox
On an individual basis, most of the products were pretty cool. Let’s take a deeper dive into what they were and how they tasted:
1. Nuttee Bean Co. Wasabi and Ginger Fava Beans
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Praises: These lightly roasted fava beans were really tasty and make a great snack. As a huge sushi fan, it’s hard to find the wasabi and ginger flavor profile outside of a Japense restaurant. It was nice that Nuttee and Bean Co. decided to put it onto fava beans! The wasabi in these is really powerful and the ginger was a bit more subtle. I was experiencing a bit of a cold and they cleared up my sinuses, which was nice. It was also really cool that the product included a resealable pouch.
Cons: I think that the ginger flavor could have been a bit more prominent. Also, because I try to stay away from oil, especially when snacking, I think they could have gotten away with more of a dry roast or at least cut the oil in half. They aren’t overly greasy or oily or anything, but this is just a personal preference.
Overall Rating: 8/10
2. Nuttee Bean Co. Wasabi and Ginger Fava Beans
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Praises: I’ve had peanut butter powder before, and I think it’s great! This wasn’t much different than other brands I’ve had in the past, but I suppose that is to be expected. I ended up sprinkling mine on some oatmeal along with some cocoa powder and it was almost like a peanut butter cup!One of the reasons why I liked getting Urthbox was because it gives you a chance to try stuff like this.
Had I not tried peanut butter powder in the past, this would have made me aware that I should go buy some.
Cons: Wish the packaging was a bit bigger. It’s quite a small pouch and would like to have seen at least a few more servings.Overall Rating: 9/10
3. Nutiva Organic Hazlenut Spread
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Praises: This was delicious and is going to quickly make it to our best vegan Nutella alternatives list! The flavor was very nostalgic and brought me back to my Nutella eating days. Cons: It’s a mild criticism, but I thought the flavor was a bit too sweet. The package does say it was 40% less sugar, but when compared to original Nutella, I felt it was a bit less creamy and a bit more sweet. Overall Rating: 8/10
4. Prince of Peace Ginger Chews
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Praises: OK, I’m not really a huge fan of chewy candy, but these are delicious! They were great because they were not overly sweet and had a spicy little ginger kick at the end. Much like the pickled ginger at Japanese restaurants, it was a big palette cleanser. I wouldn’t mind eating these between different courses to help get my mouth ready for new flavors.There was also a ton of them in the package! I’ll be snacking on these for a while.
Cons: Not many negative things to say. It’s not exactly a “healthy” snack, but that’s not what the product is intended to be.
Overall Rating: 10/10
5. Whole Cuts Sea Salt and Vinegar
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Praises: These chips or fries (not sure what to call them) were DELICIOUS with a capital D. The vinegar flavor was yummy and tangy. Not too overpowering, but just enough to really bring out the flavor in the potato. The idea for a fry and chip hybrid is genius! It’s a texture that’s new and exciting. As someone who has potato chips as a guilty pleasure, these get my highest level of praise.Cons: Not the healthiest snack, but again, I can’t fault the product for that. They made something truly delicious.Overall Rating: 10/10
6. Spinach and Matcha Kettle Chips
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Praises: The flavor of these was good, but in a weird way. I wasn’t sure if it was trying to be sweet or salty.
Matcha is a really difficult flavor to describe, and I think you have to try it to know if you love it or hate it. Overall I did like the flavor of these chips, though.Cons: I would have liked to try another one of Vegan Rob’s products after having a look at their website. Their asparagus chips seem to be more whole-foods based and I thought would have been a healthier option for the Urthbox.Overall Rating: 7/10
6. Fuigees Orange Carrot Fruit Snack
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Praises: This did not taste how I expected. After having opened the package I thought it was going to be a juice, but it was actually something between a liquid and a fruit snack. You open up the package and suck the little straw at the top.
Rather than being a juice, it was actually very thick, kind of like jello. Let’s just s
