The Nibble Report

Welcome to The Nibble Report We have a no-nonsense approach to recipes and reviews. Stuff without the fluff. We hope you enjoy it!

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EatEnjoy - 3/5

To be fair I haven't noticed a massive difference as only taking it for a day or so, so couldn't give a fair verdict.. So! EatEnjoy contains digestive enzymes to help you enjoy the foods you love. It optimises digestive health, reduces feelings of digestive discomfort and supports regularity in your digestive system! Could be a game changer for alot of people! (£12 for some digestive capsules? No thanks from me!)

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Crunchy Nut Granola Infusion - 4/5

While a little rich and a little sweet for me (especially for breakfast) this was really nice. Obviously it loses points instantly for palm oil and high sugar content, but the granola was very nice, it had big chunks of chocolate, all I had to do was add water and stir.. and there was a very cute little disposable spoon (which admittedly did start to deteriorate pretty quickly). It did create a thick chocolate flavoured smoothie (from the milk and thickeners) which did go really nicely with the granola. It's a thumbs up from me, just a shame about the palm oil.

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So.Beer - 4/5

Vegan larger with a hint of grapefruit

I'll be honest, after my last Naked Collection experience I was really sceptical but this is actually really nice, and so easy to drink. I'm not usually a fan of larger but this was really light and cleansing with a nice grapefruit scent (and a subtle grapefruity tang too) plus it's vegan, low calorie, low sugar, and carbon neutral! I would happily, and easily choose this as an alcohol-free alternative, especially considering the abundance of vitamins and minerals. Big fan of the Immunoboost! 🍻

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ZENB Veggie Bites - 2/5

Carrot, Pineapple and Coriander

So I was initially really impressed with this packaging, very sleek, cool and functional. Didn't give much away in terms of the product itself so I expected some form of snack crisp or maybe dried fruit etc.. when I opened it up I saw what looked like fudge. And it had a lovely natural, healthy look to it. Even better, I thought! I put one in my mouth whole and after a few bites instantly regretted that decision. 

I had to check the packet a few times just to make sure this wasn't meant for small furries. I was so looking forward to a really healthy snack packed full of veggies! I'm so upset I just couldn't get over the taste. 

I'm not sure if it's meant to be sweet or not, and while the texture was pleasant the only flavour I was getting was cabbage.. is that how it's meant to taste? I didn't get any carrot, pineapple or coriander.. or much sweetness at all? If it didn't have the cabbage in it I'd absolutely give it a chance.

 It's a very peculiar little snack and while I wholeheartedly support their idea of using whole veggies and all sorts of goodness (organic, high fibre, plant based, non-gmo, nothing artificial, gluten free etc etc) they were just a little too weird for me.

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Mude Play - 2/5

Immunoboost with a hint of melon & raspberry

(I added raspberries to the glass, this is not an official serving suggestion) The best thing I can say about it is that it definitely tastes natural, and good for you.. and it probably is quite good for you. Unfortunately that's where the positives end for me. 

I understand what Mude were going for with this product, but it really doesn't work for me. The energy drink style design of the can? For an alcoholic free beer? No real mention of it being a beer at all besides "brewed drink" on the back. It didn't taste at all like melon, or raspberry.. or anything really other than a very slight beer-y taste? 

I'm not sure whether the intention was for this to be an alternative to unhealthy fizzy drinks or for actual beer.. but it feels like it's going in a few too many directions? It's presented as a casual drink as opposed to being an alcohol free beer but I don't know who would want something that kind of tastes like beer instead of for example a coke? 

I respect their intentions and what they're trying to achieve, but I think it's got a way to go yet.. I'm not sure on their demographic or if their aiming this product in the right direction. 

A WIP, definitely not a new favourite for me. If you're into the health kick, a little health conscious and want a subtle beer alternative, then this might just be for you.

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Wizards Caramel Chocolate - 4/5

Really nice, smooth texture. Strong caramel flavour. Reminds me alot of the Lindt caramel balls. A little too sweet for my liking, but I prefer dark chocolate personally so that's a given. Infused with essential oils, so I guess that means it's good for you, or so I'll tell myself

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Nudie Coconut Chips - 5/5

(Premium Toasted Coconut Chips, Salt & Sweet flavour)

These are the most delicious coconut snacks that I have ever tasted. They were crunchy, moreish and, just sweet enough with a hint if salt to balance it out. I ate half a bag and barely got any coconut stuck in my teeth too, so that’s a bonus as far as I’m concerned. I would 100% have these again and highly endorse them as an appetising snack for everyone, not just for vegans.

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Wagamama - B'ham - 5/5

Yasai steamed gyoza, chilli squid, pork belly hirata steamed buns, beef brisket ramen and teriyaki chicken donburi

Yasai Steamed Gyoza:A really nice vegan alternative (wagamama gyozas are always delish anyway, but it's nice to have a vegan option)Chilli Squid:Very crisp and well cooked, a little heavy handed on the chilli but still really really nice.Pork Belly, Panko Apple and Strachan Hirata Steamed Buns:Something I order almost every time I go, the apple and siracha mayonnaise perfectly compliment the pork and soft steamed bun. I could honestly eat a whole plate of these (and most of their other steamed buns too)Tantanmen Beef Brisket Ramen:Perfectly cooked noodles and a delicious chicken broth. Can't complain 👌Teriyaki Chicken Donburi:Absolutely love the mix of vegetables and rice, chicken was perfect and the kimchee on the side was a perfect accompaniment of spice and tang.

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Starbucks Doubleshot Intenso - 5/5

Just the right balance of sweetness and bitterness from the coffee. It has a really nice caramel/chocolate flavour and smells like Werther’s Originals. Only negative is it leaves a kind of claggy feeling in the mouth and due to being Starbucks I’d imagine it’s going to be a bit expensive, but other than that it’s a really nice iced coffee.

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Cadbury Darkmilk Giant Buttons - 5/5

Dark. Milk. Giant. Buttons. Do I even need to say anything? On offer for £1 (Tesco, unsure of anywhere else) and you get a decent amount in the bag too. Winner winner.

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Champions Low Alcohol Cider - 5/5

(Strawberry and Rhubarb)

I’m a sucker for anything remotely rhubarb flavoured anyway, but this is absolutely delicious. It’s light and refreshing, and a really nice low alcohol alternative. It’s just sweet and tangy enough and really flavourful and at only 50 calories, who could resist?

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Bodega Bay Hard Seltzer - 4/5

(Elderflower, lemon and mint)

A really delicious, refreshing alternative to alot of the other seltzers on the market at the minute. The issue I have with a lot of hard seltzer beverages (and thankfully not this one) is they’re too bitter and don’t taste like very much other than tonic. I’m sure gin and tonic purists love them, but they’re not for me. This felt a lot fresher, and cleaner. A lot less harsh. Also unlike a lot of other hard seltzer products, you can actually taste the flavour.

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Puresweet Zero - 3/5

It's really light, and a really amazing alternative for sugar, and conventional sweeteners. However, I used almost half the packet just to sweeten my coffee. It is absolutely nowhere near as sweet as sugar, even dipping my finger in it left me a little disappointed. It also leaves a very odd , albeit slight, aftertaste that I can't quite put my finger on. Honestly, overall it's okay. I think its benefits outweigh its negatives if you can overcome the aftertaste (maybe I'm just fussy). I recommend giving it a go at least once.

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Domino's Vegan Vegi Supreme et al. - 4/5

Vegan Vegi Supreme

Altogether a very nice pizza. Comparable to Papa John's, only lacking alternative vegan toppings (that Papa John's do offer). A little slow on the uptake for this but hopefully they'll work on their vegan range. Generally a very nice pizza. (And the vegan dip is okay too, much like the original)

Garlic Dippers

Really nice texture and taste. Really soft dough. Only downside is, for me, there wasn't anywhere near enough garlic on it.. which was a disappointment.

Pop’n Chicken

It's just their strips cut up smaller. Nothing wrong with glorified chicken nuggets. They're nice, but nothing outstanding.

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Wingers - Aldridge - 4/5

The Order: Wingers Burger, Wingers Fries, and 20 Hot Buffalo Wings.⠀

The Wings:

If they had turned up warm and still crispy, they probably would've been the best wings I've ever had. (Ignoring the fact we ordered them plain) unfortunately they were a little sad, albeit still delicious.

The Burger:

It was okay, again lukewarm and a little soggy but it had great potential. The flavour on the chicken itself was very good, and the pickles were 👌

The Fries:

Again had a lot of potential, would've been very good if they'd have been hot and crispy when delivered. Sriracha mayo was delish.

I wouldn’t say we had a bad experiences ordering from here, the food was of a good quality generally, it just unfortunately turned up mostly lukewarm. The order itself didn’t come correct either, (wings came with sauce on when ordered plain). Also it was a little pricey for what it was, coming to over £25 including dips and delivery.

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Las Iguanas - Birmingham - 2/5

The Order: Vegan Nachos Not pictured: Copacabana Burger, Bahian Coconut Chicken

Vegan Nachos:

They were okay. Can't go wrong with nachos, surely? Cashew cream was missing, so had to get that after. Which was okay. Cheese for some reason was half melted..? It just looked like it was rushed (which considering the fact that there was 40 minute wait is questionable) and half heated.  

Note: after nearly an hour wait (in a sparsely occupied restaurant) sitting next to clearly underage individuals taking full advantage of a bottomless brunch.. and displaying the effects of that.. and having a generally disappointing meal arrive.. I didn't wait around to take photos, so sincerest apologies for the text-only review on the following:

The Copacabana Burger:

It was just an okay chicken burger. Nothing outstanding nor spectacular.  Best part about it was the, admittedly, perfectly cooked curly fries.  

Bahian Coconut Chicken:

Honestly the most disappointing meal I've ever seen, or had. There was a sparse scattering of mushy white rice and some "greens" on a plate, several minutes later a candle-heated bowl with the "coconut chicken" arrived. It was just a very weak chicken curry, nowhere near as fragrant or flavorful as described. I could've, and have, made better at home.

Basically no better than we could've had at any old Wetherspoons, which was such a massive disappointment especially considering the prices. Was really looking forward to experiencing Las Iguanas and sadly it really fell short.

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Goodtoknow Low-Fat Brownies

Makes 16 // 10m Preparation Time // 30m Cooking Time

Ingredients

100g dark chocolate

2 medium eggs

75g each golden caster sugar and light muscovado sugar

½ tsp coffee, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water

1tsp vanilla extract

90g 0% fat Greek yogurt (I used Alpro Plain No Sugars)

90g plain flour

¼ tsp baking powder

15g cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C or Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 17cm square tin (I used a slightly smaller, but longer rectangular tin)

Melt the chocolate over a pan of hot water. (Or in the microwave at 30 second intervals) Cool for 5 mins.

Whisk the eggs with the sugar until light. Mix together the chocolate, coffee, vanilla and yoghurt. Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder and cocoa powder.

Smooth the mixture into the tin. Bake for 25-30 mins. Leave to cool. Cut into 16 pieces.

Recipe from GoodToKnow