Love with Food is a monthly snack and food sampling subscription box. They send only natural and organic snacks and donate a meal to charity for each box sold. They offer a smaller tasting box with 8+ snacks for $9.99 per month, a deluxe box with 16-20 snacks for $19.95 per month, and this gluten-free box with 8-15 gluten-free snacks for $24.99 per month.
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This review is for the Gluten-Free Box, $24.99 a month, box.
About Love With Food
The Subscription Box: Love with Food
The Cost: $24.99 a month + free US shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
Limited Time Deal: Now through 6/30, use this link to get a FREE $20-value bonus box with any subscription of 6-months or longer, plus use coupon code SASS18 to save an additional $10 off their Tasting, Gluten Free or Deluxe plans.
COUPON: Get 40% off your first box!, no coupon required, just use this link!
The Products: 8+ snacks per month, that are either organic, gluten-free, GMO-free, all-natural or free of artificial additives
Ships to: The United States, U.S. Territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses, International for $3.99
Love With Food Gluten Free May 2018 Review
I'm excited to explore this month's gluten-free Love with Food box. I don't eat a strictly gluten-free diet, but my husband and I cook and eat gluten-conscious due to the widespread health benefits of cutting back on grains and carbs. Ready to see what's inside?
This month's theme is "Thrive." On the back is a dedication to those who have helped us thrive, especially mothers—a well-suited tribute for Mother's Day this month. They also encourage subscribers to review snacks on the Love with Food website and to use the #lovewithfood hashtag when posting about their snacks on social media. Finally, they advertise their semi-annual snack sale. Using the provided code, subscribers can save $10 on any 6-month (or longer) plans and get a free bonus box worth $20. In addition to the monthly info card, I received a few coupons, including one for Sun Basket. Check out our reviews to learn more.
You Love Fruit Simply Mango, 0.5 oz. – Buy a 30-pack for $34.99 (found here for $24.99)
This snack is kind of like an adult version of a fruit roll-up, presented in a candy-dot-like way! The mango medallions are pretty similar to fruit leathers but much smaller and a little less tough to chew. There were only 8 in the package, but tasted pretty good!
This item was also sent in May's Love With Food Deluxe Box.
Pamela's Oat Cranberry Almond Whenever Bars, 1.4 oz - Buy a pack of 5 for $11.46
Despite being called a Whenever "Bar," this snack is basically a cookie. A really yummy gluten-free cookie! It's soft and sweet, and as long as you're not expecting something super healthy, you're probably going to love it.
That’s It. Apple + Cinnamon Zesty Fruit Bar, 1.2 oz - Buy 12 for $12.74
This bar is from the brand "That's It." and on the front of the package, it says that apples and cinnamon are the only ingredients. I thought surely that'd be disproven as soon as I flipped it over, but actually, the ingredients list just says "apples, cinnamon." Say what!? It does indeed taste pretty much just like dried apples and cinnamon when you bite into it, with a soft consistency. I'm not sure how this bar works since it doesn't have any preservatives in it, but it seems legit!
Schar Gluten Free, Artisan Baker 10 Grains & Seeds Bread, 2.1 oz. – Buy 3 loaves for $ 21.70
I thought a pack of bread was a funny thing to receive in my box, haha! Most of the time I keep a loaf of Ezekiel Bread in my freezer for when I'm craving some toast or need it for a recipe. It's not gluten-free, but it's made from sprouted grains, so it has more protein, fiber, and absorbable vitamins and minerals. But it's also honestly not that amazing—its consistency is a little off. The first time I tried gluten-free bread was in a recent meal subscription box and I couldn't believe how soft and real-bread-like it was. This 10 grains and seeds bread is also really good. It's soft and healthy-tasting. I don't eat many sandwiches, so I popped it in the toaster to have with eggs in the morning. I loved it!
Madegood Vanilla Crispy Squares, 2 x 0.78 oz – Buy 6 bars for $3.99 (found here for $3.19, currently out of stock)
Hello, Rice Krispie Treats! These look smell, and taste like one of the classic treats, but are made with vegetarian ingredients and supposedly have powdered veggies in them. I sure didn't taste 'em, so they're hidden well. Definitely a dessert and not a protein boost. Still, I can only imagine that given the organic nature and simple ingredients list of this snack, it's better for you than the original take on it.
This item was also sent in May's Love With Food Deluxe Box.
Pork Clouds in Rosemary and Sea Salt, 0.7 oz. – Buy 3, 2 oz bags for $10
I've received this snack in a different flavor in the past and while I can't bear to bring myself to eat pork rinds of any sort, my husband gave them a go and thought they had a good flavor. He said they're light, crunchy, and the rosemary is nice—pretty much what he expected them to be before digging in.
This item was also sent in May's Love With Food Deluxe Box.
Tru Women “You’re Mocha Me Cocoa” Protein Powder, 0.98 oz – Buy 10 packets for $24.99
My husband and I have tried a lot of different protein shakes and are always—like many others, I’m sure—searching for the perfect powder that’s high in protein, low in sugar, and doesn’t taste super fake. This one was pretty good! We mixed it with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and shared it after a workout (we couldn’t figure out how/why it’s geared toward women as we couldn’t find any ingredients that men should avoid, that we know of). It was good! It definitely tasted sweeter than we expected for only having 1g of sugar, which I believe is due to the Stevia. To the best of my knowledge, our bodies process sugar-like products the same way they do regular ol’ sugar, but oh well, we enjoyed this mix!
This item was also sent in May's Love With Food Deluxe Box.
Stoneridge Orchards Montmorency Cherries, 1 oz. – Buy 5 oz for $5.99 (found on sale here for $4.99)
I've never been a real cherry lover, nor a dried fruit lover, so I wasn't really poised for success with this snack. Plus, it has 17g of sugars and less than 1g of protein, so it really would be an indulgence that wouldn't be worth it for me. I think I'll keep them around anyway, in case I need something to add to my oatmeal or muesli—probably,if mixed with other textures and flavors, it would be a little more appetizing/exciting!
This item was also sent in May's Love With Food Deluxe Box.
Country Archer Original Beef Stick, 1 oz. – Retail Value $2.00
Jerky is another food item that I am not too keen on, so I passed this over to my husband. He said it's pretty straightforward and delicious! We both love that it is made with 100% grass-fed beef.
Chebe Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Mix, 7.5 oz. - Buy 8 boxes for $20.50
Woah, how good do the cinnamon rolls on the front of this box look? I opened the box expecting to find all the mixes I'd need to whip up a quick batch, but it turns out all that's provided is the mix for the dough itself. You have to provide your own brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter for the filling. I guess in that case, you can really make whatever type of rolls you want with it! As much as I wanted to make this mix immediately, I'll be saving it for a special occasion or when we have guests over.
The Verdict: While I personally wasn't a fan of every single snack in this month's Love with Food Gluten-Free box, they all ended up being enjoyed by someone in my household. And since you receive so many in a box, there are plenty to go around! This month brought a combo of familiar and new-to-me snacks, and it's always fun to learn about brands that I haven't tried before. Value-wise, I'd say this box is a good deal, especially when you consider that it saves snackers the trouble of having to sift through nutrition labels at the grocery store and they can just dive right in!
To Wrap Up:
Can I still get this box if I sign up today? If you order today, you will receive the June box.
Limited Time Deal: Now through 6/30, use this link to get a FREE $20-value bonus box with any subscription of 6-months or longer, plus use coupon code SASS18 to save an additional $10 off their Tasting, Gluten Free or Deluxe plans.
Coupon – Get 40% off your first box! no coupon required, just use this link!
Value Breakdown: This box cost me $24.99 + $3.99 shipping, which means that each of the 11 items in the box has an average cost of $2.63.
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