The latest Degustabox arrived a couple of weeks ago, the first one of 2026. With the recent cold spell (we've managed to avoid all the snow which I'm happy about), I was hoping for lots of winter warmers and snacks to nibble on tucked up under a quilt on the settee in front of the telly. I was also wondering if it would be packed full of healthy options with New Year's Resolutions in mind. In the end, it was a happy balance of the two. Here's what was tucked away in the January box, which had the theme Breakfast and Brunch.
The first product that I pulled out of the box would be ideal for anyone on a bit of a new year's health kick and trying to up their protein intake : Up & Go Protein Chocolate (other Degustaboxers got Vanilla flavour - RRP £2.50). Packed with 35g of protein, essential vitamins and minerals, this is designed as a convenient breakfast drink to fuel your busy mornings. Pierre loved the taste and the smooth texture, as well as the fact that it is ready to drink and requires no faffing about mixing or blending ingredients. If you're looking for a mess and fuss-free way to increase your protein intake, this is a simple solution. Available at Tesco and Co-op.
Sharwood's Chef's Special Tikka Masala Curry Kit (RRP £2.80) is a great compromise between store bought and home made curry. The two step kit consists of a garlic and ginger paste to cook with your chicken or vegetables and a creamy tomato tikka sauce to simmer the ingredients for a richly-flavoured dish. Quality Indian ingredients are used and the sauce is cooked in small batches in stages to deliver layers of flavour, as if you were cooking from scratch. We all enjoyed the rich, fragrant flavours and the mild spice rating appealed to the whole family. Available at Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda.
Pip Organic Pineapple & Mango Organic Fruit Smoothies (RRP 2 x £1.50) are utterly delicious and easily transportable, perfect for popping into a pocket or a handbag for an after-school trip to the park. The brightly coloured packaging with fun fruit characters will appeal to kids, while parents will love the fact that they are made with 100% organic fruit. Each carton contains 1.5 apples, 1/4 of an banana, 1/4 of an pineapple, a chunk of mango and a dash of squeezed orange. Even better, they avoid all fossil fuel derived fertilisers and synthetic pesticides. They're not just for kids though. We all loved them. Available at Ocado, Abel & Cole and on the Pip Organic website.
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Mission Carb Balance Original Wraps (RRP £1.80) are Sophie's favourite wraps as they are better for her diabetes. They contain just 9g of carbs per wrap (66% less than Mission Original Wraps) but are still high in fibre and have a lovely soft texture. We all think they taste just the same as the regular wraps so it's a no-brainer - lower carbs for everyone ! Available in all major supermarkets.
Nakd Blueberry Muffin Raw Fruit & Nut Bar (RRP £1.50 - other Degustaboxers received Cocoa Orange flavour) is the perfect vegan & gluten free option for convenient on the go healthy snacking. All ultra-processing, added sugar and artificial additives are banished so nothing but natural ingredients and their recognisable, appealing flavours are used. It even counts as one of your 5-a-day. They taste lovely and you have a real feeling that you are being kind to your body and giving it what it needs, unlike many snacks and sweet bars. Available in major supermarket chains.
Linwoods Chocolate Flavour Protein Overnight Oats (RRP £4 - other Degustaboxers received Strawberry, Vanilla or Original flavour) are a blend of oats, plant protein and chia seeds that are a source of protein, fibre and omega-3, helping provide sustained energy throughout the day. Just add milk and pop them in the fridge overnight and they'll be ready to eat in the morning. We liked the chocolate flavour but weren't overly keen on the chia seeds. Available at major supermarkets, health food stores and on the Linwoods website.
Cirio Passata Rustico (RRP £1.50) is a tasty, versatile sauce that can be used as a pasta sauce, a pizza base or with chicken or vegetable sautés. It is made with 100% Italian tomatoes and offers a rustic, chunky texture and rich, sun-ripened flavour. Just mix in with leftovers from a Sunday roast dinner and you'll have Monday's dinner on the table literally in minutes ! Available at Ocado, Sainsbury's and Waitrose.
This month's Product of the Month is Bisto Creamy Cheese Sauce (RRP £2.95), a real timesaver in the kitchen. Just add four level tablespoons of cheese sauce mix to 250ml of boiling water and stir until smooth and creamy. I used this for making cauliflower cheese and we all loved it. The flavour is just as good as homemade and it is so much easier than making it from scratch. It could also be used in pasta bakes, lasagne or macaroni cheese. It contains no artificial colours or preservatives and each tub contains 19 servings. Available in all major supermarkets.
Clearspring Organic Tofu (RRP £1.89) is the same award winning, velvety-smooth Organic Japanese Silken Tofu, now in a single serve 200g size, which is perfect if you are catering for one vegetarian in the family. You can make all sorts of things with tofu, scrambling it for breakfast, slicing it into fresh tofu sashimi, stirring it into a warming miso soup or blending it into a creamy dessert. It's great to keep in the fridge to fall back on if you need a veggie option in a rush. Available in health stores, on clearspring.co.uk, at Holland & Barrett and Planet Organic.
A subscription to Degustabox costs £12.99 per month including delivery, with each box having a value of much more than that, but the great news is, I have a discount coupon code for you which means you'll get the first box for just £9.99 - enter code PKUFE at the checkout.
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Disclosure : We received the box in order to write an honest review. As a Degustabox blogger, I receive all of the products that go into the monthly boxes, but subscribers may not get exactly the same selection.
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