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Product Review: HEB Texas Tough Snack-N-Go

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Product Link: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-texas-tough-snack-n-go-reusable-containers-with-lids-8-oz/1699479

I purchased this product in hopes of using it with my homemade Nice-Cream (dairy-free ice cream) recipes to have a grab-and-enjoy product, similar to the serving cup sized portions of other single serving ice cream brands. These did not disappoint!

PRODUCT FEATURES:

  • BPA Free!
  • 6 cups ready to use to portion out your favorite items.
  • Suitable lids included.
  • Each cup holds up to 8 ounces each.
  • Easy to use.
  • Easy to wash.
  • Reusable.

PROS:

  • When using this with my standard 3-cup ice cream maker machine, I found my ice cream maker makes 7 portions. I ate one and froze the other six. If you use this product to store homemade nice cream (non dairy) be certain to allow space for the product to expand while in the freezer.
  • The seal on these holds up to freezing.
  • The container and lid washes up nicely via hand washing, or the top rack of the dishwasher.
  • It is light weight.
  • The materials help ice cream thaw while your eating a meal, so if you take out a container and let it sit at room temp while you are eating, it will be ready to eat (no longer solid) by the time you are ready for dessert; or within 15-20 minutes of resting at room temp.
  • The seal is sufficient to hold liquids such as dip, vegan mayo, vegan butter, salad dressing.
  • Can be used for small portions of left overs.
  • Can be used transporting “lunch” to make “DIY Lunchables”
  • Not terribly expensive.
  • Reusable. Really nice!
  • Easy to source, they are freely available at any HEB! Nice!

CONS:

  • Really light weight. I wouldn’t trust these to stay in place in the dishwasher. I’m hand washing mine exclusively.
  • Price. It would be nice if these were more cost effective. However, compared to the waste of purchasing ice cream (let alone the allergen issues) and the amount of waste there, this is a bit more reasonable if you don’t lose the lids, or have irresponsible room/house mates helping you to not be able to find them again. 🙂