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Share your tips for healthy snacking with Soreen - £100 voucher to be won

(286 Posts)
JustineBGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 08-Jun-20 09:38:41

With the stress and uncertainty around social isolation and lockdown, more of us than ever before have found ourselves comfort eating. Our latest research shows that 43% of us are snacking more than usual and 30% are struggling to eat a healthy diet. It’s all too easy to reach for a biscuit, and then another, then another. And suddenly the packet is gone. With that in mind, Soreen would like to hear your tips for healthy snacking, whether that’s ensuring guilt-free portion sizes or resisting the call of the biscuit tin.

Here’s what Soreen has to say: “Soreen, British baker of the Original Malt Loaf, has been enjoyed as a teatime treat in homes for over 80 years. Whilst many of us know that a slice of deliciously squidgy Soreen is perfect with a cuppa, it’s less well known that Soreen is a much healthier option than other sweet treats.

Our Malt Loaf contains over 40% less sugar and 80% less fat than the average cake. Plus if you’re looking for a tasty portion controlled snack, our individually wrapped Lunchbox Loaves are less than 100 calories each and our Sliced Loaf is just 65 calories per slice.

We know that for many of you the only way to eat Soreen is with butter! Well you’ll be pleased to hear that two buttered slices of malt loaf come in at just 150 calories and contain 40% less sugar and 50% less fat than the average slice of cake.

So you can still enjoy Soreen as a healthier swap without compromising on taste!”

Do you find portion controlled snacks help you control your snacking? How do you prevent the temptation of yet another biscuit? Do you find yourself wanting a snack when you know you’re definitely not hungry? How do you manage it?

Whatever your tips for healthy snacking, share them with Soreen in the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £100 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

GNHQ

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Alishka Tue 16-Jun-20 22:58:06

Thin slices of Soreen topped with thick slabs of salted butter with a pot of tea in the afternoon, anyone? No? Well, I suppose I'll have to eat it all myself wink

May7 Tue 16-Jun-20 22:47:18

Malt loaf with light cream cheese is all I need for breakfast. Fights over who has the end bits though

Furret Tue 16-Jun-20 22:46:47

Cut two thickish slices. Sandwich together with jam, lemon curd or marmalade. Dip in a sweetened batter and deep fry until crispy. Sprinkle with sugar and eat while still warm.

For a healthier snack use honey instead.

ickle0ne Tue 16-Jun-20 21:50:48

Be prepared. I have a pot of cherry tomatoes ready for a snack if I need it. If you do want a treat for something sweet, instead of having a whole chocolate bar, cut it up into sections and wrap in foil and just have one little piece at a time.

stirling3201 Tue 16-Jun-20 21:08:08

Have healthy snacks already prepared in the fridge in boxes (chopped carrot sticks, chopped melon) . It sounds silly but it means there's something healthy within easy reach.

essexgirl46 Tue 16-Jun-20 20:55:32

I don't snack as I'm trying to keep my weight and my waist measurement down. If you stick to the 80/20 rule (eating healthily 80% of the time) then you can enjoy the occasional treat, so if you want a nice piece of buttered malt loaf, then have it, just not every day. Food is to be enjoyed and the fruity, malty flavour of Soreen is rather special!

Daisy2019 Tue 16-Jun-20 20:49:44

I cook my own banana bread and you don't need to add any sugar as the bananas are sweet enough. When its fresh out of the oven the crispy end slice is the best.

Raksha129 Tue 16-Jun-20 20:48:38

This is a feel good snack that is great comfort food.

hespi Tue 16-Jun-20 20:21:03

little portions kept of nuts/berries etc so I can just pick up one pack when needed. also if you freeze separate squares of choc you can take one at a time

Yolostela Tue 16-Jun-20 19:44:09

I started last summer trying to cut sugars out of my diet, I've lost a stone since then. It's been harder keeping to my regime during lock down, I have started having ryvita crackers for lunch instead of bread/sandwiches.

rags Tue 16-Jun-20 19:36:58

My teatime treat is buttered Soreen with sliced banana on top.

Gig1 Tue 16-Jun-20 19:26:34

Sticks of celery with cream cheese in the groove does it for me. Much better to make the effort to chew something. It takes longer and gives time for your brain to accept you’re satisfied.

tinytina Tue 16-Jun-20 19:16:17

I like to snack on nuts, almonds, Brazil’s, hazelnuts or walnuts,
they help to lower cholesterol and they take a while to chew so by the time I have had 4 or 5 my munchies have gone

SuzC Tue 16-Jun-20 17:32:06

Willpower is the biggest thing! It's taken me years to get mine under control...
When losing my weight I cut out snacks in the week completely and just allowed them as a treat to myself at the weekend - knowing that I had something to look forward to was enough motivation. I do try and snack a little healthier though - nuts & seeds, a rice cake with some peanut butter on or a small piece of flapjack

lizzie111 Tue 16-Jun-20 16:52:12

Soreen meatloaf is a big family favourite but the lunch box size are great as a healthy snack for the grandkids. Much better than sweets

Sucellos Tue 16-Jun-20 16:15:06

I like to snack on a small piece of fresh French stick bread with a thin piece of cedar!

AD65 Tue 16-Jun-20 16:06:41

I am a bit of a snacker but try to limit myself. I do love malt loaf but hate butter on sweet things so I usually eat it plain and pretend it’s cake!

carol057 Tue 16-Jun-20 16:06:32

Soreen loaf, of any kind, made into bread and butter pudding...without much butter...delicious and filling, hot and especially cold. Makes you feel like you've eaten well and keeps you full for ages so stops you from sneaking biscuits or cakes.

Leefitz68 Tue 16-Jun-20 15:56:24

I eat tuna when i need to snack with some hot red pepper over it

GeminiJen Tue 16-Jun-20 15:17:49

I try not to snack between meals, but have been known to succumb. Any snacks tend to be in the evening just before bed: a glass of wine, say, with nuts or olives. Mind you, I could be tempted by the new low calorie Soreen!

ciderchickxxx Tue 16-Jun-20 15:00:07

Soreen with mashed banana and sliced strawberries

cozitsme Tue 16-Jun-20 14:43:25

Depending on whether I want sweet or savoury, my favourite snacks are pickled gherkins, olives and malted fruit loaf.

moonsheep Tue 16-Jun-20 14:42:20

Any fruit is the ideal accompaniment to a slice of delicious Soreen, and makes the perfect balanced snack!

fredapet Tue 16-Jun-20 14:26:20

I eat sliced Soreen as my snack with my cuppa

On it's own or toasted with banana on top ,
No need for butter is delicious without

bellaboo19 Tue 16-Jun-20 13:24:07

Cut up apple with peanut butter spread on the pieces - delicious and healthy ?