New Snack Ideas- Oloves & DipIn

 I was recently sent some packs of Oloves brand olives and DipIn dips. 

Oloves & DipIn

Oloves & DipIn

While we were with friends and their children we broke out the different varieties to taste– 3 Oloves pitted green olive packs: “Tasty Mediterranean” (with basil and garlic), “Lemony Lover” (with lemon and garlic), “Hot Chilli Mama” (with habanero chillies {sic}) and 3 DipIn dips- Black Olive Tapenade, Pepper & Artichoke Brucschetta, and Classic Hummus.   Oloves come in little snack packs that are perfect to stick into lunch bags or to have as a quick, convenient snack. 

The boys (there were 5 boys six to twelve years old) and the parents (except my youngest son who refused to try the olives) liked all the Oloves.  I think the overall favorite was the Hot Chilli Mama which had just enough heat for most of us spice lovers and not too much for my spice-averse middle son.  The second favorite was the Lemony Lover.  The lemon gave the olives a pleasant hint of tartness but didn’t overpower them.  The packs are wonderful to toss into a child’s backpack.  IMG_4791 IMG_4790

We moved on to the DipIn dips.  Everyone (including my youngest son) thought the Hummus was smooth, tangy and all could’ve continued to eat much, much more.  They’re only 1.42 oz (40g) which is perfect for one person in-between meals.  The Tapenade was liked by most, but I found it too wimpy and it’s consistency was slightly strange.  Too gummy or rubbery.  We make tapenade at home and I prefer our own.   My friends’ sons really liked the Bruschetta, though I found the peppers overpowered the artichokes.  We served the dips with pita and tortilla chips but they can also be served with vegetables and toasts.

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Overall, they are all wonderful snack ideas.  I’d much rather give my children olives and hummus than most overly processed snack foods.  The Oloves didn’t disappoint and most moms will like that they’re healthy.  So, I would definitely recommend these for quick, convenient, travel-friendly snacks.

I noticed that they can be purchase through Amazon and other online retailers.  http://www.oloves.com/

 

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