I’m so thankful US airlines have graduated from the days of peanuts or pretzels in economy class and now make a more conscientious effort when it comes to in-flight snacks. United Airlines now offers chocolate quinoa crisps onboard which has to be my favorite airline snack ever (the mini fruit bar is also not bad).
Chocolate Quinoa Crisps On United Airlines Are Superb
In February, I wrote about United’s new trio of onboard treats, which include:
- Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Chocolate Crisps by Undercover Snacks
- With a protein and fiber-rich crispy quinoa as its base, each crisp is covered with dark chocolate and a hint of sea salt
- Apple and Mango Fruit Bars by That’s it
- Each bar is made from apple and mango… nothing else and will only be available on United Airlines
- Savory Snack Mix by Summer Harvest
- The mix includes rye bagel chips, garlic bread bites, and pretzel twists.
I’ve tried all three and quite enjoy all three, but I very much love the chocolate crisps by Undercover. What a great little treat that is both satisfying (I love the juxtaposition of sweet and salty) and one of the healthier snacks you can have.
It seems to me that partnerships like this can be win-win for airlines and the manufacturers who make these snacks. I had never heard of Undercover before the United partnership, but now I have and have bought a large bag of these at Costco. Partnering with up-and-coming brands at a good price point seems promising for passengers too: better choices onboard, which help to pass the time on a flight more quickly.
CONCLUSION
While I am always happy to see a stroopwafel or biscoff cookies, the snacks currently on offer on United, particularly the quinoa chips, are excellent. So good, in fact, I’ve bought them outside the flight, which to this point is something I have only done for the Lotus biscoff cookies despite two million miles of flying.
I miss Eagle brand peanuts in the foil packs followed by a full meal even in economy
I’m sure many people miss getting full meals in economy.
I agree with your assessment of the taste, but these new crisps are too small and don’t fill me up at all. Stroopwafels are one ounce while these are a quarter ounce. Plus nothing can come close to a stroopwafel warmed over a hot cup of coffee, not even these at four times their current size.
Seems like another “enhancement” that only enhances United’s bottom line.
None of United’s snack offerings could possibly fill you up.
Nutritionally, the peanuts are *way* better. Higher cals, sure, but they also pack protein and will active the right kind of satiety response.
While I’m sure carbs with choc are nice, they’re not exactly what anyone should be filling up on.
So let’s not grandstand about ‘graduating’ from something. This is just a processed, sub-par product compared to nuts. But if you enjoy it, live your best life!
They sell these at Walmart. The reviews are excellent, even mentioning UA. So they must be good?
Stroopwaffels. Period. Full stop.
Sounds good t me. I will look for them online. They sound different than the usual snacks on the shelf.
This blog is fast becoming the United information page. Introducing a cookie is newsworthy ? Cathay’s new Business Class seat would make more sense.
I’m on vacation. Fluff for the next few days.
Thanks Matt
I love having some gluten free options on board so that I don’t always have to bring my own snacks!!! Agreed that these crisps are a yummy treat on a flight.
The only bad thing about the chocolate quinoa is that there’s only one in the package.
As a person who commutes for work, and flies strictly United twice a week. I can say without hesitation that these crisps are absolutely horribly. I wouldn’t feed them to my dog. I hear the complaints, and reactions every week, from unsuspecting customers who are offered a “chocolate treat”, and then bite into this concoction. Nasty, nasty, nasty!
Really? I honestly like them.
Agree completely, but even if I loved them, it is such a unique taste I cannot believe they are served to a group of random tastebuds.
Count me in the “not a fan” part of the audience for the quinoa chips. They’re like eating chocolate-flavored cardboard. The thought is nice, but the execution is lacking.
I mean, they’re fine…but it’s clearly a cost saving measure. It’s so unsubstantial as to be comical, as are the new pretzel bags that have like, 7 pretzels total.
Had that new snack for the first time on my flight back from Carmel out of San Jose. It was surprisingly good but they would only let me have one… boo.