Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me I'd Like Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets? {Review & Giveaway}

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Do you ever wonder how different your life might be with a few small changes?

For instance, sometimes I wonder what it's like for people with more traditionally "common" names to meet each other. What would it have been like for me to not know if my teachers in school were talking to me or the other Xenia?

And, having been a lifelong vegetarian, sometimes I'm just thankful that when we go to new restaurants that I only have 5-10% of the menu to choose from. Considering it takes me forever to pick out a dish to try as it is, would I be there all day if I could select from the whole thing?

However, the downside to ignoring any and all foods that I assume are for carnivores only is when I find out that I've been missing out on something good. Something tasty. Something delicious that I could have been enjoying all this time.

Why did no one tell me how much I would like Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets?

Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets

First appearing on supermarket shelves in the early 1980s, the convenience, taste and affordability of Hot Pockets sandwiches have been making customers happy ever since. Who isn't excited about being able to take a portion of their breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to go?

Building on the popularity and quality customers enjoyed from Hot Pockets, in 1987 Lean Pockets were introduced to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. As each of the varieties contain 370 calories or less and 9 grams of fat or less, these hand-held sandwiches are a great source of protein and calcium all in a melty mouthful of the tasty ingredients you crave.

While I had always assumed that Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets only came in meat options, I was clearly proven wrong as soon as I headed to the store to really take a look.

Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets store

With so many flavor varieties to choose from (made with real cheese, quality meats, and wrapped in delicious, crispy-hot crusts), there's a recipe for everyone — including me! Lean Pockets even offers 12 varieties made with whole grain crust and nine varieties featuring a good source of fiber, so they're truly goodness to go.

After admiring all of the options (Lean Pockets even has a new selection of pretzel bread sandwiches: Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Cheddar, Spinach Three Cheese and Roasted Turkey with Bacon & Reduced Fat Cheese), I finally decided on a few tasty combinations and couldn't wait to try them out at home.

Lean Pockets pizza
Lean Pockets pretzel sandwich

With two cute pocket sandwiches in each box, all that is required is to slip one into its custom microwave sleeve and pop it in for two minutes.

Lean Pockets pizzeria

After cooling for two more minutes (unless you're like me and can only wait about 30 seconds, in which case there's a good chance that you'll burn your tongue), all that is left is to bite into a warm, ooey, gooey, handheld sandwich and enjoy the chewy, flavorful goodness.

You can fold up the bottom of the microwave sleeve to create a handy dandy pouch to hold your sandwich in or you can simply lay it out on a plate and enjoy!

Lean Pockets pretzel review
Lean Pockets review

While neither of my Lean Pockets were nearly as stuffed full of cheesy goodness as the pictures on the boxes implied (which, for me, was a positive because those images look a little overpowering) the Four Cheese Pizza in a Seasoned Herb Crust and the Spinach and Three Cheese Pretzel Bread Sandwich Lean Pockets are definitely delicious!

In the Four Cheese Pizza, I love the seasoning on the crust and the way that it blends just right with the cheese and sauce in the inside. In the Spinach and Three Cheese, the addition of the pretzel bread is perfect for a unique and oh-so-yummy twist to a regular sandwich!

I can understand why Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets come with two of these tasty sandwiches in each box, as it wouldn't be far-fetched to want to reach for that second one after licking up every bite of the first!

Lean Pockets pretzel bread review

Whether your kids are hungry for an after-school snack or you're simply looking for a quick pick-me-up that won't ruin your calorie count for the day, Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets are convenient, delicious options that even the pickiest eater will enjoy.

Keep an eye out for the huge variety of options available nationwide at your local grocery store and visit HotPockets.com and LeanPockets.com for more information.

Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon be ready to make some tasty, healthy choices of their own, because...

One lucky person will win $25 worth of coupons to try out Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets for themselves!

Hot Pockets giveaway


A big thank you to Hot Pockets for providing coupons for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

278 comments:

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Unknown said...

I love the pepperoni hot pockets!

Unknown said...

I love the pepperoni hot pockets!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Cheeseburger Hot Pocket.

Sheila Hickmon said...

I like the ham and cheese kind.

Thanks!

angela0040 said...

definitely the ham and cheese

Angela M said...

It has been so long since I have eaten a Hot Pocket. I used to love the pizza ones, but I don't even know if they still have those. The new pretzel ones look really good!

Robin T said...

I like the pepperoni pizza lean pockets

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littleboo54 said...

Plain old ham and cheese!

Erin said...

I haven't really eaten Hot Pockets since I was a kid, but my favorite flavor was always ham and cheese.

Growl Tiger said...

I like the ham and cheese lean pocket

Anonymous said...

I like the chicken and jalapeno hot pockets.

Teresa Thompson said...

Philly Cheese Steak.

Ciara B. said...

ham and cheese flavor is my favorite


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707elo514 said...

I always get the Pepperoni Hot Pockets for my youngest son...

Derek Timm said...

I always get the Chicken Quesdilla Hot Pockets!

Lainey said...

Pepperoni ones for me
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yellowlabs said...

I like the Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizzeria – Pepperoni Pizza hot pockets.

Natalie Parvis-Nichols said...

I like the bbq pretzel bread

Unknown said...

I like the Lean Pockets with the cheese and broccoli inside them.

Becca Ann said...

I love the spincah and 3 cheese

Melanie Montgomery said...

Philly cheesesteak!

Bakersdozen said...

My kids love the pepperoni pizza flavor.

Leona P said...

I like pepperoni hotpockets

bac1 said...

my favorite is the pizza one

Jen said...

the pizzaria hot pockets
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Erica C. said...

I like the four cheese pizza lean pockets.
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Anonymous said...

The Philly Steak and Cheese look good, and I've never tried them.

McKim said...

I like the pepperoni pizza hot pockets

Anonymous said...

I love the Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets! Mmmm.

Angela said...

I want to try the Lean Pocket brand Culinary Creations – Garlic Chicken White Pizza
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saturdaynightfever said...

Ham and Cheese would be my Pocket of choice!

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Unknown said...

It has been awhile since I had a hot pocket but my favorite was the BBQ beef

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

ham and cheese
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tavernie said...

I love The Philly Cheese Steak Hot Pockets!
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Unknown said...

I like the LEAN POCKETS brand Culinary Creations – Grilled Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice.

annemarie562000 said...

I love the Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets!

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Leslie S. said...

I love the bacon chicken melt.

Vikki Billings said...

I like the ham and cheese hot pockets
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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

I like the Pepperoni one.

Kat said...

I like the 4 cheese pizza lean pockets

bbrittbrat1398 said...

pepperoni pizza
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Anonymous said...

ham n cheese- fave!

c allen said...

meatball is my fave thanks crystal allen

Unknown said...

I like the Lean Pockets Culinary Creations Spinach Artichoke Chicken. It is so good!

Anonymous said...

I love the Pepperoni Pizza Lean Pockets, they are yummy!
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candykitn said...

I love all the pizza flavored hot pockets, yummy!

Anonymous said...

I like the breakfast varieties and my favorite is the LEAN POCKETS Applewood Bacon, Egg & Low Fat Cheese

Claudia said...

I love the Ham & Cheese Hot Pockets.

Amy delong said...

pepperoni hot pockets!
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Unknown said...

My kids love the ham & cheese.

Cheryl Chervitz said...

I like the ham and cheese hot pockets.

Lisa said...

I like the pepperoni pizza

richied.becky said...

I want to try the chicken carbonnara.

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Lisa & Fernie said...

My favorite is the Lean Pockets Four Cheese.

Unknown said...

i like the ham and cheese
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Unknown said...

I like the lean pocket version of Philly cheesesteak

hussagain said...

the spinach and cheese is yummy!

Unknown said...

pizza rolls

Unknown said...

chicken quesadilla

cassandra marquez said...

i have not tried them in many years but would love to renew my love for them and win!

Hotsnotty2 said...

My favorite is ham and cheese

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Jodi J. said...

I like Ham & Cheese Hot Pockets.

Nicole C. said...

My favorite is the Ham & Cheese.

Unknown said...

Love ham and cheese, the pretzel are great also
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ltlbitone said...

i like the cheeseburger one..


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Barbara R. said...

I like Pretzel bread.

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Unknown said...

I like the philly cheese steak

Mary Gardner said...

ham and cheese!

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susansmoaks said...

i like ham and cheese
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Unknown said...

Love em..Hot Pockets

imaclutz89 said...

Four cheese for sure!

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Breanne said...

I like the BBQ beef hot pockets

Kristin said...

Philly Steak & Cheese, of course! :)

elangomatt said...

My favorite is the Croissant Pockets with Philly Steak and Cheese. The pretzel crust ones are pretty great too though.

Aaron Bretveld

mamalama82 said...

Meatball sub!

tlcfromtn said...

I like the ham and cheese

Anonymous said...

pepperoni pizza is the best.

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EverythingSarah said...

mmmm the bbq chicken!
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