Review: No Fairytales beet and carrot tortilla wraps. What do we think?

If you have been following Drosspieren.nl a bit lately, you will have noticed that we are very fond of products that 'smuggle' extra vegetables into your meal. From cauliflower rice to zucchini pasta, these are all ways to replace some carbohydrates with a mountain of extra vitamins and minerals. Today we're looking at another popular carbohydrate source: wraps.
If you have been following Drosspieren.nl a bit lately, you will have noticed that we are very fond of products that 'smuggle' extra vegetables into your meal. From cauliflower rice to zucchini pasta: these are all ways to replace some carbohydrates with a mountain of extra vitamins and minerals. Today we're looking at another popular carbohydrate source: wraps.

Most brands make them healthier at best with some wholemeal flour. Recently, however, you can also find wraps from the No Fairytales brand at Albert Heijn and Jumbo, which are made from carrots or beets! How healthy are they exactly? Are they also a bit tasty? And perhaps most importantly: what do you do with it? We'll cover it all in this blog!

Wraps healthy?

Let's talk about regular wraps to start with. Many people see these as reasonably healthy: after all, they are not very different from bread. However? That's right, to a point - but we're talking white bread of the unhealthiest kind, with added sugars.

Most wraps are next to (white) flour full of sugar and other flavorings. Whole grain or multigrain wraps are slightly better, but still provide a fair amount of carbohydrates. If you read this blog more often, you will know that there is nothing wrong with (complex) carbohydrates as such. Nevertheless, it can certainly help to reduce your carbohydrate intake if you want to lose weight.

And then the vegetable wraps from No Fairytales are a good alternative. They consist of no less than 45% vegetables - carrot or beets, depending on the variety you choose.
And then the vegetable wraps from No Fairytales are a good alternative. They consist of no less than 45% vegetables â € “carrot or beets, depending on the variant you choose.

That does not only mean that you get a lot more vitamins and minerals. The vegetable wraps also contain more than twice as much fiber than traditional wraps. And finally, the amount of calories is considerably reduced. The carrot wraps contain 219 calories per 100 grams, whereas other wraps often contain around 320 calories per 100 grams. A decrease of about 30%, so!
That doesn't just mean that you get a lot more vitamins and minerals. The vegetable wraps also contain more than twice as much fiber than traditional wraps. And finally, the amount of calories is considerably reduced. The carrot wraps contain 219 calories per 100 grams, while other wraps often contain around 320 calories per 100 grams. A decrease of about 30%, so!

Then of course the question is whether this new product also tastes a bit decent. Fortunately, that is certainly the case. Of course you can taste that the wraps mainly consist of vegetables, but that taste is not predominant. Previously, the wraps are just a bit sweeter and lighter than the regular version.
Then of course the question is whether this new product also tastes a bit decent. Fortunately, that is certainly the case. Of course you can taste that the wraps consist largely of vegetables, but that taste is not predominant. Previously, the wraps are just a bit sweeter and lighter than the regular version.

You can still combine them with your favorite fillings, such as the usual Mexican variety with lots of beans, tomato and cheese. In addition, you can of course also make use of that slightly sweeter taste! For example, if you are a fan of carrot with goat cheese, then that is the filling to use with these carrot wraps.
You can still combine them with your favorite fillings, such as the usual Mexican variety with lots of beans, tomato and cheese. In addition, you can of course also use that slightly sweeter taste! For example, if you are a fan of carrot with goat cheese, then that is the filling to use with these carrot wraps.

To give you an idea of the possibilities, we give a few suggestions of recipes that you can make with the No Fairytales wraps. Of course there is also endless variation with it, just like with regular wraps.
To give you an idea of the possibilities, we give a few suggestions of recipes that you can make with the No Fairytales wraps. Of course there are also endless possibilities to vary, just like with regular wraps.

A quesadilla is like a sandwich, but with wraps. You could say a win-win situation. It is also ideal that you can put quite a lot of vegetables in such a quesadilla, which increases the total amount even more. A number of fillings that you can choose for example are:
A quesadilla is like a sandwich, but with wraps. You could say a win-win situation. It is also ideal that you can put quite a lot of vegetables in such a quesadilla, which will increase the total amount even more. A number of fillings that you can choose for example are:

Simply cut all the ingredients into small pieces, place them between two wraps and fry in a frying pan until the cheese has melted. The wraps become nice and crunchy from this preparation.

The orange and pink color of the No Fairytales wraps also makes them extra suitable for festive occasions. For example, you can easily make beautiful snacks! To do that, top the wraps with a filling of your choice and roll them up tightly. Then cut into slices and stick a skewer through each roll. With a few different variants, there is something for everyone - think for example:

A big disadvantage of pizza is that the bottom often takes up so much space. The topping can be healthy, but underneath is still a solid slice of (fast) carbohydrates. Using a wrap as the bottom instead solves that problem!

Simply top the wraps with your favorite vegetables and cheese, slide in the oven for 10 minutes, and you're done. Toppings you can think of are: