I’ll be honest, most of the time during my pregnancy being gluten free wasn’t too difficult. Of course there were plenty of moments where I couldn’t seem to get a specific craving out of my head and couldn’t necessarily satisfy it either but that was to be expected. There were also plenty of moments that my cravings were completely doable and were for things that I could eat in a second. Like everyone else’s pregnancies though mine was no different, scattered throughout there were cravings for non-gluten free items that, no matter what I would do, just wouldn’t disappear. Two in particular stand out at the moment, bagels and donuts, both of which were extremely off limits in my diet. (more…)
Gluten Free Breakfast
Another Phenomenal Gluten Free Bread By Canyon Bakehouse: Deli Rye Style
Through my years of living gluten free, I’ve searched high and low for the best gluten free breads out there. While I’ve found my go to brands for everyday meals, I always keep my eyes peeled for more options. Although I’d heard the name Canyon Bakehouse before I’d never seen any of their products in my local stores. Hearing more and more fantastic things about them, I was intrigued to see what kinds of products they offer, so I finally decided to check out their website. Oh my was I ever glad that I did too. Here I found two gluten free breads that I’d never seen gluten free before, their Rosemary and Thyme Foccacia and Deli Style Rye. (more…)
Crisp Outside, Chewy Inside = A Gluten Free Bagel? Yup! Thanks To Sweet Note Bagels!
Who would’ve thought that our years of enduring gluten free bagels that feel more like rolls or slices of very dense bread than actual bagels have come to an end. That’s right! We’ve entered a new phase in the gluten free world where everyday it seems that more and more delicious products are appearing from smaller, up and coming businesses rather than from the massive pioneers that led the gluten free industry. It’s so exciting to see these new brands appearing with their fresh and inspired gluten free lines. They’ve introduced so many new and tasty products that have either been your typical gluten free food falling short in flavor and feel categories or completely obsolete in a gluten free individual’s diet. Either way, I for one am so encouraged for the gluten free diner’s future, seeing all of the amazing new brands and tasting their fantastic additions to the gluten free shelves.
Not too long ago, I stumbled upon one of these newer brands thanks to the power of sharing on Twitter. Sweet Note Bakery is definitely named appropriately as their team is led by the sweetest of bakers who have kindly put together an amazing gluten free bagel that is free of gluten, dairy, egg, and soy! While you can certainly buy their product online, I wanted to snatch a bite as soon as possible. So I scoured the store locator and found them in one of my local allergy and healthy eating stores. Low and behold, the team from Sweet Note Bakery was hosting a tasting event at the store that upcoming weekend. It was a perfect opportunity to not only sample these delectable looking bagels but also meet the faces behind the potentially amazing product.
With my family in tow, we stopped into the event and met Brittany, one of the team members over at Sweet Note Bakery. I felt so comfortable sampling and purchasing their product, thanks to Brittany’s ability to answer the Gluten Free Mom To Be’s long list of questions. Her passion and belief in their product was contagious and we were soon hopping on the Sweet Note Bagel bandwagon too. One warm bite of sample bagel later and we were hooked. Both my husband and I were so impressed with their product, that we couldn’t help but purchase a few packages to keep enjoying at home.
I personally love plain, cinnamon raisin, and everything bagels, all of which are Sweet Note Bagel varieties. For about $7.99 at our local store you get a package of four which can be stored in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy. After just 45-60 seconds of defrosting in the microwave, just slice your bagel and toast briefly and you’re ready to go. Once the bagel is toasted, add either a thin layer of low fat cream cheese or if you’re feeling a bit fancier try making a breakfast sandwich with the everything or plain, adding on scrambled egg, cheese, and bacon, yum! It is truly amazing how Sweet Note Bakery has created a gluten free bagel that tastes identical to a gluten filled version. They have a crispy crust on the outside and a chewy middle, just like the gluten filled ones I used to enjoy.
Size wise, they are about the same size of any other freezer bagel like Glutino gluten free bagels or even Lender’s regular bagels. Unfortunately, being that they are so delicious, I for one wish that they were bigger. They’re just that good! Who wouldn’t wish that one day we could grab a gluten free bagel that doesn’t necessarily fit in the palm of our hand. But hey, Sweet Note Bagels, while they are on the smaller side but are comparable to any other frozen bagel, are really just right and hit the spot every time!
Okay, so price wise, they are a bit pricey, however keep in mind these girls are a new business and need to start somewhere. Although I can’t afford these everyday, I certainly will continue to support them on occasion when I can (more often when I’m pregnant again for sure) and hopefully help them grow their business too. Everyday it seems, Sweet Note Bakery is sharing more and more locations that you can find their bagels; so hopefully one day in the near future, you’ll spot Sweet Note Bagels in your local grocery store at maybe a cheaper price too.
Grab a package of Sweet Note Bagels today! Their product is phenomenal and even makes you ask that question that you’re so used to asking in a bad way, “Are you sure this is gluten free?”. This time though when you’re asking that question, you’ll only be saying it because they taste that good, what a great feeling that is! So use Sweet Note Bakery’s store locator to see if you can grab some of these at a store near you. And if you can’t, no worries, just order some via their website! I highly recommend my three favorite varieties, cinnamon raisin, everything, and plain!
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
Whole Foods Gluten Free Bakehouse Offers Cranberry Orange Scones
I LOVE scones; they’re a perfect breakfast treat on occasion or dessert now and then. Fruity or chocolaty, either way, they are a delicious start to the day or sweet finish to a meal! Since going gluten free I’ve tried my baking hand at preparing gluten free scones but haven’t quite been able to find the perfect recipe. While I’ve been figuring out the best recipe and ingredients, I’ve been so fortunate to find gluten free scones at not one, but two locations in the area. My husband and I first spotted gluten free store brand Cranberry Orange Scones at Whole Foods Market, a local grocer; soon after, we stumbled upon some Cranberry scones at a gluten free bakery nearby, Wildflour Bakery/Cafe. For more information and a sneak peak at Wildflour Bakery/Cafe’s Cranberry Scones, check out my review.
Whole Foods, along with Wegman’s, is one of the only grocery stores to offer store brand gluten free products. While Wegman’s labels all of their store brand products with gluten free symbols, if necessary, Whole Foods has produced a separate line of gluten free bakery items. Whole Foods Gluten Free Bakehouse offers gluten free scones, cakes, cupcakes, pies, breads, stuffing, and biscuits. Although I haven’t tried nearly all of their products, what I have tried so far have been amazing and better yet, they’re priced competitively with other gluten free name brands.
In the freezer section of Whole Foods, you’ll find separate freezer cases for gluten free products. The cases are packed full of breads and pastries by Whole Foods Gluten Free Bakehouse, Udi’s, Rudi’s, and a couple of other gluten free brands. Nestled in the cases are these delicious gluten free cranberry orange scones. Coming in a pack of four, the scones are a substantial size that I usually cut in half to enjoy for breakfast or dessert. Keep them stored in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy one of these pastries, then just pull one out, let it defrost at room temp (this doesn’t take too long) or zap it for a few seconds in the microwave, and enjoy by itself or with some gluten free butter along side of it.
I personally love these scones. They’re perfectly firm with sweet cranberries scattered throughout and an essence of orange floating around. I’m partial to enjoying these a little on the cold side or room temp but have also dabbled in them warmed up with a little butter in the middle too! Either way, they’re delicious and I highly recommend them. So head over to your local Whole Foods and pick up your favorite bakery treat in their Gluten Free Bakehouse section!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
Gluten Free/Dairy Free Strawberry, Banana, And Peach Oatmeal Bake
So I purchased a new bag of gluten free oats the other day for a brand new recipe that I wanted to try. I’m always looking for new filling and tasty breakfast options. For me, breakfast is always one of my hardest meals of the day, especially while I was pregnant. It never failed, if I’d had a piece of toast and fruit to go with it, I would be hungry literally an hour later. Along with smoothies, I found that oatmeal was always a great, filling breakfast option to pair with fruit or even toast if you want.
This baked oatmeal dish is both gluten and dairy free which is amazing if your trying to watch your dairy intake too. Rather than your traditional microwavable oatmeal packet, this oatmeal is baked and resembles more of an oatmeal cake. I combined some of my favorite fruits, including strawberries, bananas, and peaches, so delicious! This dish is perfect with all of the fresh fruit that’s available during the summer, but also works great too with frozen fruit that you stock up on in the winter. I’ve already added this recipe to my pregnancy recipe binder and can’t wait to bake this one up and nibble on it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, whenever I’m in the mood, that is if I can beat my little one to it, who seemed to be a huge fan too!
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups dairy free milk (I used Silk Almondmilk Unsweetened Vanilla)
- 1 egg
- 2 over-ripened mashed bananas
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups quick cooking oats (Bob’s Red Mill offers certified gluten free oats)
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup chopped peaches
- 1 over ripened sliced banana for topping
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar for topping
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mash two bananas in a small bowl and combine with 1 3/4 cups dairy free milk, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
- To the wet mixture, stir in 2 cups quick cooking gluten free oats and 1 tsp baking powder.
- Combine oatmeal mixture with 1/2 cup chopped strawberries and 1/2 cup chopped peaches. Set aside the remaining strawberries and peaches for topping.
- Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour in oatmeal mixture.
- Top with remaining strawberries and peaches (about 1/2 cup of each) and 1 whole banana sliced.
- Finally, sprinkle with 1/4 cup light brown sugar.
- Bake oatmeal for 25 minutes
- Set oven to broiler and broil for about 5 minutes, until top has begun to caramelize.
- Enjoy! Note: Oatmeal is best enjoyed right after baking, but if you’re making the night before, just reheat in the oven the next morning and you’re good to go.
When I baked this dish the other night, after little one went to bed, our house was filled with the most delicious aroma, kind of like fruity oatmeal cookies were baking in the oven! I couldn’t wait to try a bite and kind of forced Dan too as well, mind you it was near 9:00 when I was trying to throw this dish together for breakfast the next morning. It was delicious, perfectly sweet thanks to the varieties of fruit inside without being overly sweetened. The best part about this oatmeal, besides its taste that is, was how easy it was to put together; you could certainly throw this together and bake it for breakfast on a Sunday morning, and if you’re short on time, just bake the night before and reheat in the oven the next morning. The next best part is, it’s a healthy and gluten free (and dairy free too!) breakfast option, thanks to the gluten free oats, fresh fruit, and Silk Almondmilk!
This is a wonderful gluten free and dairy free breakfast, lunch, and even dinner option, if your an occasional breakfast for dinner kind of person like I am. I can’t wait to try out even more fruit combinations in this dish, maybe mixed berry next time!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
Gluten Free/Dairy Free Strawberry, Banana, and Peach Oatmeal Bake
2014-06-20 07:16:06
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups dairy free milk (I used Silk Almondmilk Unsweetened Vanilla)
- 1 egg
- 2 over-ripened mashed bananas
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups quick cooking oats (Bob's Red Mill offers certified gluten free oats)
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup chopped peaches
- 1 over ripened sliced banana for topping
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mash two bananas in a small bowl and combine with 1 3/4 cups dairy free milk, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
- To the wet mixture, stir in 2 cups quick cooking gluten free oats and 1 tsp baking powder.
- Combine oatmeal mixture with 1/2 cup chopped strawberries and 1/2 cup chopped peaches. Set aside the remaining strawberries and peaches for topping.
- Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour in oatmeal mixture.
- Top with remaining strawberries and peaches (about 1/2 cup of each) and 1 whole banana sliced.
- Finally, sprinkle with 1/4 cup light brown sugar.
- Bake oatmeal for 25 minutes
- Set oven to broiler and broil for about 5 minutes, until top has begun to caramelize.
- Enjoy! Note: Oatmeal is best enjoyed right after baking, but if you're making the night before, just reheat in the oven the next morning and you're good to go.
Adapted from Food Family Finds
Adapted from Food Family Finds
Gluten Free Mom To Be http://www.glutenfreemomtobe.com/
Katz Gluten Free Chocolate Buns: A Pregnant Woman’s Dream Pastry!
Mmmm, I can still smell my dad’s cinnamon bread, drizzled with sugary icing while cooling on our kitchen counter. This was certainly a holiday staple in our house, seeming like only yesterday when we were all so eager to take our first bites of my dad’s huge loaves of cinnamon bread. Such fond memories from years past that I’ll keep with me forever, but only as memories, since those delectable sweets were loaded with gluten.
Thanks to Katz (one of my all time favorite gluten free brands!), one of my childhood holiday staples can return with gusto! While perusing their website to see what new gluten free eats they offer, I stumbled upon these little babies, Chocolate Buns, along with their standard Cinnamon Bun counterpart. I was excited to discover that they offered a new pastry, as I’m certainly a huge fan of their dessert/ breakfast pastry options. I couldn’t resist ordering a box of each to give them a try, but I must admit I was most excited to try the chocolate version.
When my Chocolate Buns arrived, I couldn’t wait to tear open the box and check them out in person. Unfortunately though, I was a bit disappointed by the container that greeted me. After their shipping and handling, the container of chocolate buns was a bit messy with the buns moved about inside. It almost seemed like the container was just too big for the chocolate buns, so maybe a smaller container could prevent them from moving and flipping during shipping. I’m personally not very critical on presentation anyway, I’m more concerned with the important stuff, like their taste and texture. Despite the disarray of the container though, the chocolaty buns inside were a beautiful sight to be had. They were petite and perfect, who cares if there’s a little bit of extra chocolate smooshed on the outside of the chocolate bun anyway.
So these chocolate buns are stored in the freezer and when you’re ready to eat one, just pop it onto a plate and thaw. I didn’t warm them up, however I’m sure you could zap them for a quick few seconds to just warm them slightly. After just one bite, I was hooked. These have certainly joined my list of all time favorite gluten free pastries. I have just one question for Katz though, where were these when I was pregnant?!?! I would’ve have been obsessed with these delicate pieces of chocolaty goodness. These are truly a gluten free pregnant woman’s dream come true (okay really any of us gluten free woman!), with the icing drizzled on top to the chocolate that finds itself spiraled between the pastry dough, each bite is the perfect amount of sweetness. The dough is perfectly textured, not too flaky but not too dense, and keeps it’s spirally bun structure with each bite.
Okay, so size wise, these are no Disney World, Gaston’s Tavern humongous cinnamon buns; however, as far as a gluten free versions go, these are incredible! They are a perfect size for a quick morning pastry or a dessert after dinner, the only problem being that your left certainly wanting more because they were just that tasty. Another great perk for this one, is that these chocolate buns are free of gluten, dairy, and nuts, so if you nixed those from your diet for one reason or another you’re in luck! For more info on their chocolate buns, check them out here.
Price wise, these cost $5.99 for a pack of 4. Running at about $1.50 per chocolate bun, this isn’t terrible and is certainly right on point with prices that gluten free bakeries would charge, if they even offered an item like this. Better yet though, Katz offers promotions on their site frequently so you’ll more than likely be able to purchase these delectable bites with a promotional code that’ll save you a bit too, making these taste even sweeter.
As usual, Katz has not disappointed me. Now with each bite of a Chocolate or Cinnamon Bun I’ll be reminded of my dad’s holiday bread, at least until I brave converting that recipe to gluten free for myself (eek!). You certainly can’t ask for anything better from a gluten free product, beside it tasting phenomenal, looking even better, and reminding you of those sweet holiday memories that you’ll never forget. Katz continues to amaze me with just how perfect their gluten free items are in every way. Thanks again Katz for putting out another amazing product, and keep them coming!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
General Mills Chex Now Makes Gluten Free Oatmeal! Another Gluten Free Product Thanks To General Mills!
Okay, so thanks to Twitter, I heard some very exciting news about the release of a brand new gluten free product courtesy of General Mills. After already producing the ever so successful and incredibly tasty gluten free Chex varieties, they are now pushing out Gluten Free Chex Oatmeal. I took at a peak at the Chex website and it looks like they are offering three varieties: original, maple brown sugar, and apple cinnamon.
Okay, so as far as availability, I haven’t actually seen these available in my local stores yet, but I’ve been told that they’re on their way! I for one cannot wait to snag my first box and give it a try. I can only hope that they have success and put out more varieties like my old favorites peach, strawberry, or blueberries and cream.
Even better news though, I have a coupon for this brand new product! Just follow this link to print your Chex Oatmeal coupon today and keep it on hand for when you spot this winner!
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
A Great Disney Day In Animal Kingdom From Safaris to Gluten Free Donuts to Some Barbecue!
Our last full day in Disney had arrived and we super excited to head over to Animal Kingdom. With extra magic hours starting at 8, we were up early, fed, and ready to go by about 7:15 to catch a bus over to Animal Kingdom. I went a bit light on breakfast that particular morning as I was planning on trying out their new allergy stand that offered BabyCakes products (yay!). We arrived just as the park was opening and went straight back to the Safari, one of our favorite rides in the park!
The safari is always a great experience; our little girl just loved seeing all of the animals so close, waving and saying hi to each one as we went by. After the safari, we decided to head back towards the allergy stand, being sure to take the small and twisty paths along the way. Animal Kingdom is such an amazing labyrinth of scenic paths that lead you between each section of park allowing you to see animals of all shapes and sizes. Before long, we had arrived at the allergy stand and I could not wait to dive into one of the BabyCakes’ products that I’ve read so much about!
Seeing that they offered BabyCakes donuts, it was a no brainer what I’d be trying out that morning. It was a chocolate frosted gluten free donut for me and it was DELICIOUS! The best part about these donuts, aside from the taste, is that they are free of wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, and eggs, so so many others can enjoy these as well! Check out BabyCakes allergy statement for more details and click around on their site to see what other products they offer (you can order online too). As far as the actual donut is considered, the texture was amazing, cakey but not crumbly or chewy, very much like Entenmann’s cake donuts. And taste wise, yum! They were truly an amazing way to start the day. I highly recommend stopping in at this great allergy stand. I only hope that a similar allergy spot appears in each of the other parks in the near future, offering BabyCakes fantastic products!
After finally tasting BabyCakes donuts that I’d been reading about for so long, we headed out to explore some more of the hidden trails and squeeze into a show or two. First up was the It’s Tough To Be A Bug show and then on to find the tigers, bats, and gorillas. Awhile into our walk, we decided to let little one stretch her legs and discover a bit on her own. She loved being able to run along the paths and spot animals big and small. Her favorites were the tigers, who were sleeping incredibly close to the viewing area so she was really able to get a good look at her level.
Soon enough we had made our way over to my husband’s favorite ride of this park, Expedition Everest. While little one and I watched the apes swing around and hoot and holler, Dan bid us farewell and headed over to ride the roller coaster. A short while later, he rejoined myself and now our sleeping baby and we decided to see if we could catch the Nemo show before lunch. Sadly, no sleeping babies in strollers allowed and we certainly weren’t keen on waking her up by taking her out of the stroller, so it was an early lunch for us.
We absolutely love Flame Tree Barbecue so we decided to pop over there early and get in line as it can become extremely crowded quickly, creating a more difficult ordering situation for those with allergies. Being there for its opening though we didn’t have any problems ordering. I told the cashier that I had an allergy order and she called for a manager to come to the window. He reviewed my options and I went through the allergy binder with him and I decided on my favorite, the Pulled Pork Sandwich which was put on an Udi’s roll.
I pushed our sleeping baby ahead and found seats in the shade along the river, while Dan waited for our food to be ready. It wasn’t long when I saw him come around the bend with two different colored trays in hand. One was with the allergy food and the other had Dan and our little girl’s meals on it. No sooner did we sit down with our food did our little girl awaken. Thankfully she did though, because there were tons of ducks and birds waiting to say hello to her, which she loves to do. So while she ate her uncrustable and watched the wildlife around her, I dove into my pulled pork sandwich which looked very tasty!
The pork was incredibly juicy and perfectly seasoned. Also, there was a generous amount of pork on the sandwich too, which is always nice to see that they’re not being too stingy with their portion sizes. I just love this sandwich and look forward to it every visit to Animal Kingdom. It’s a fantastic gluten free option for us allergy, Celiac, and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity folks. I have to also mention that along with the pulled pork sandwich I received DIsney’s delicious fries, and they as always did not disappoint, but also a huge, packaged OMG…It’s Gluten Free (and Dairy Free) Chocolate Chip Cookie.
I didn’t quite have enough room for dessert then so I enjoyed it later on but let me tell you these products are delicious. I’ve had their brownies which are the perfect balance between fudgy and cakey and their cookies are huge ad soft, only crumbling apart if you leave it in your bag and it gets bumped around too much after a long day in the parks. These aren’t just offered at Flame Tree Barbecue either, I’ve spotted them in almost all of the parks at a lot of the quick service lunch locations. FYI they were also at our quick service location, Roaring Fork, at the Wilderness Lodge where we ate breakfast daily and an occasional lunch.
After a filling lunch, we were all off to meet Mickey and Minnie, check out some of the stores, and then head back for an afternoon swim at the resort. It was a great day at Animal Kingdom ending with some relaxing and fun pool time at the Wilderness Lodge. Stay tuned for my last Disney bites including dinner at Cinderella’s castle and my favorite gluten free snacks.
Have A Magical Day,
Lindsay
A Gluten Free Breakfast With Mommy, Daddy, Baby, And Winnie The Pooh Too!
Not a cloud in the sky, in fact a cool breeze started our 5th day in Disney as we approached the boat to head over to Magic Kingdom for an early breakfast. We hadn’t done this breakfast before so we super excited to get into Magic Kingdom before park opening and enjoy some food with friends. With the streets pretty empty we just had to snap a picture of our little girl all by herself in front of the castle with her favorite balloon!
Once we sprung her from her stroller, she was off and going, just so happy to be able to run around and roam Main Street on her own; and then we were able to capture this moment! She really is the light in our life! After we took a few more pictures we made our way over to the Crystal Palace, where we couldn’t wait to enjoy good food with Winnie the Pooh and some of his friends too. We checked in, and just as we were unloading the stroller we were called to be seated. As were getting our cameras out, settling little one into her high chair, and ordering our drinks, we saw the chef approaching. He told me that they had gluten free Vans waffles (sadly, no Mickey waffles here) and donuts along with traditional breakfast staples. I decided to go with scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast and to also try the donuts that they had, way too much food for myself but just had to try a bit of everything. Also, the chef did say that I could get the eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns from the buffet as they were gluten free, but I instead opted to have the chef put together my dish in the kitchen to prevent any cross contamination. While waiting for my food, the characters started circulating and first up was Eeyore.
As you can tell, my daughter absolutely LOVED Eeyore! Just as she was with all of the other characters we had visited, she couldn’t stop hugging him. Some moments, she would just close her eyes and smile as she wrapped her tiny arms around his nose and he squished her back! After Eeyore and Pooh had passed by, Dan visited the buffet to pick out a plate for himself and our little girl. While he was doing that my plate arrived!
Between scrambling around to meet the characters and feed our toddler who was too distracted to really eat, I’ll be honest I didn’t really enjoy too much of my breakfast. But, I was sure to try each item on my plate, especially the donut! The scrambled eggs and bacon were pretty good, just what I was in the mood for, especially with a side of toast! The hashbrowns were okay, really not my favorite; I prefer a shredded potato kind of hashbrown, like the one at Chef Mickey’s Breakfast. Finally the donut, it was pretty good, a bit too cakey, but it was just nice to add something sweet to a gluten free breakfast for a change. I believe the donuts that they have here are Kinnikinnick, which are kind of tiny and more cakey; I definitely prefer a Katz donut which is a bit more dense and also a little bigger too!
All in all, breakfast at Crystal Palace for the experience was fantastic, a little too much fun as my little girl wasn’t keen on the sitting down and eating part of the meal, and food wise it was pretty good. I would definitely eat here again, more so for the fun of getting into the park early and enjoying some close up time with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore than for the actual food though. Keep an eye out for another Be Our Guest lunch that we managed to squeeze in!
Have A Magical Day,
Lindsay
Gluten Free Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
If you’re as in love with peanut butter as much as I am, you absolutely must give this smoothie a try. To make this one that much better, it combines bananas and peanut butter; anyone remember those peanut butter and banana sandwiches your mom used to make for you when you were little? I have to admit I still make these for myself from time to time (delicious!). More frequently though, I throw this childhood favorite together for my little girl who happens to LOVE bananas, i.e. she’d eat a banana every meal of the day if she could. This smoothie then has become a real winner in our house, among the adults and toddlers!
It’s so simple and easy to throw together, and uses ingredients that we keep on hand every week. Just add your favorite gluten free peanut butter, bananas, and a milk base and you’re good to go! The best part is that you get to enjoy the healthy benefits of the banana peanut butter sandwich in smoothie form. A great serving of protein from the peanut butter, potassium from the bananas, and calcium from your milk base of choice, can’t go wrong!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup DREAM Blends Unsweetened Coconut, Almond, & Chia Drink (I also like Silk Unsweetened Coconut & Almond Milk)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (Smart Balance is gluten free)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Enjoy the tasty combo of peanut butter and banana as a smoothie for an addition to your breakfast, snack, or lunch!
Sincerely,
Lindsay