Hello friends, today I’m sharing a new goatmeal recipe with you all, and it’s absolutely delicious! I’ve recently had to give up all forms of dairy in order to test one of my worst fears: I might be lactose intolerant. Usually, I make my oats with whey protein but because I can’t have that I decided to switch it up and I am very pleased with the results!
Carrot Cake Goatmeal
Here’s the deets:
• 1/4 C steel cut oats (@quaker)
• Dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pie spice
• 1 T park street deli vegan carrot cake hummus (found at @aldiusa)
• 1 T @crazyrichardspb all natural peanut butter
• 1 whole banana
Hope you all enjoy this recipe and be on the lookout for more blog posts soon, as my second semester of college ends tomorrow!
Hello friends and welcome to another Foodie Friday! I’m back with another coffee shop review and I hope you are as excited as I am.
The Atmosphere:
When you walk into Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, you get a chill relaxed vibe. Vibrant mint green chairs and lights add a nice pop of color to this very modern, sleek design. The aroma of coffee permeates throughout the shop, giving a warm and inviting feel. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, which makes this a perfect place for any kind of weather.
The Food:
Bold Bean doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the menu. They have a wonderful selection of vegan pastries that are to DIE for. They also have a ful breakfast and lunch menu with varying styles of toast and sandwiches that I cannot wait to try when I go again. Once that really caught my eye was the honey butter toast, and I am looking forward to giving it a try when I go back. When I went to Bold Bean, I had a homemade granola bar that was absolutely scrumptious. Crunchy oats combined with dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate created a perfect medley in my mouth. The bar held together nicely and had the perfect crunch to chew ratio that all good granola bars should have. What I truly loved about this granola bar was that it wasn’t overly sweet so it paired perfectly with my coffee.
The Coffee:
Bold Bean knows their coffee. They have a wonderful selection of lattes, macchiatos, mochas, and more. I had a plain black coffee and the flavor was phenomenal. The coffee had such a rich, intense flavor and I loved every sip. You know a coffee shop is good when the plain black coffee is bursting with flavor. Bold Bean also has a unique and wide variety of teas on their menu and I’m looking forward to giving those a try too.
The Verdict:
Overall, I would highly recommend Bold Bean Coffee Roasters. They have such a great atmosphere, plus their food and coffee is delicious. This is one of those places that you know you can go and get something that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters Carrot Muffin and Homemade Granola Bar with black coffee.
Hello Foodies, and welcome to another Foodie Friday! Sorry it has been so long since my last food blog, I have been extremely busy and haven’t had much time to write. Don’t forget that if you want quality food content I have a food Instagram @sunnysidewithsiri where I post food reviews as often as I can!
This truly was the best eggs Benedict I have ever had! The eggs were poached to perfection and had that beautiful, silky yolk that a great poached egg should have. The hollandaise had a wonderful creamy texture and a hint of lemon that added a nice acidity to the dish. The crab added a wonderful savory element that paired phenomenally with the avocado. The English muffin was nice and crisp, adding a bit of crunch that tied the whole dish together. Overall, I was so pleased with this dish and I would highly recommend giving it a try for yourself!
Crab and Avocado Benedict
I hope you all enjoyed this quick food review, be sure to comment below what food items or places you’d like me to try!
Hello friends, and welcome to another Foodie Friday! I’m back with another edition of my favorite coffee shops. Today, I’ll be telling you about one of my new favorites Sago Coffee Jax!
I had the pleasure to visit Sago Coffee a few months ago and it did not disappoint! I absolutely adored the atmosphere. Right down by the beach, this coffee shop has the perfect chill vibe. It’s rustic, homey, and a bit edgy all wrapped into one. There is plenty of seating and has an outdoor indoor mix that I loved! I had a latte that had the perfect amount of sweetness, as well as a KILLER avocado toast. The toast was thick and had a perfect crunch to chewy factor. The avocado was creamy and the addition of cheese added a really nice saltiness to the dish. Finally, a sprinkling of red pepper flakes added a bit of heat to tie the entire dish together. I absolutely adored Sago Coffee, and I look forward to returning again soon!
Sago Coffee Jax avocado toast and latte.
I hope you enjoyed another installment of my favorite coffee shops. I love making these posts and I can’t wait to share some more of my favorites with you too!
Hello foodies, and welcome to another Foodie Friday! Today I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on the Iced Gingerbread One Bar.
Iced Gingerbread One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 230 Calories
• 9g fat
• 23g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 8/10. I really enjoyed the crushed almonds on top, it added a nice texture to the bar. The overall flavor was pretty good, but I didn’t taste a whole lot of ginger. Overall, I’d you are looking to get into the spirit of the season I’d give this bar a try!
I hope you all enjoyed this little One Bar review! If you like these types of posts, check out @sunnysidewithsiri on Instagram. I post lots of snack reviews on there! Also, if you give this One Bar a try let me know in the comments what you thought!
Hello friends, and welcome to another Foodie Friday! This week I will be reviewing every single original One Bar brand protein bar flavorS I have spent quite a long time putting this post together, so I hope you all enjoy!
1) Birthday Cake
Birthday Cake One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 210 Calories
• 7g fat
• 22g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict 8/10. I loved the flavor of this bar. It had a really nice texture and I’d highly recommend trying this flavor!
2) Peanut Butter Cup
Peanut Butter Cup One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 9g fat
• 22 carbohydrate
• 8g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict 7/10. This bar is a great if you are looking for a candy bar substitute.
3) Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon Roll One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 230 Calories
• 9g fat
• 24g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 9/10! This bar is literally amazing! It has no weird texture, has a wonderfully cinnamon flavor. I highly recommend trying this bar!
4) Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Brownie One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 8g fat
• 24g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 7/10. Not my favorite, but definitely great fix fot a chocolate craving. Loved the addition of chocolate chips throughout the bar.
5) Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberry Cobbler One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 8g fat
• 24g carbohydrate
• 10g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 10/10! This bar was absolutely DELICIOUS. It had the perfect amount of blueberry flavor. Overall, this bar has a great balance of sweetness and I would HIGHLY recommend.
6) Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 8g fat
• 23g carbohydrate
• 10g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 5/10. This bar was very grainy, leaving a weird coating in my mouth. It also had a strange aftertaste that I wasn’t fond of. I personally wouldn’t buy this bar again.
7) Almond Bliss
Almond Bliss One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 230 Calories
• 9g fat
• 22g carbohydrate
• 8g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict 10/10! This bar is delicious, it has a nice texture from the almonds and coconut. It doesn’t have the protein bar graininess like some bars do. This is by far my favorite One Bar, I will be buying this one again.
8) Cookies and Créme
Cookies and Créme One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 8g fat
• 23g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 8/10. Although this bar tasted more like cookie dough than cookies and créme, it was still very good. If you like sweet things, this One Bar is the one for you!
9) Maple Glazed Doughnut
Maple Glazed Doughnut One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 8g fat
• 23g carbohydrate
• 10g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 10/10! This One Bar tastes AMAZING! It’s like eating maple syrup. I love the flavor and texture of this bar. I highly recommend this One Bar.
10) Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 210 Calories
• 7g fat
• 23g carbohydrate
• 8g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict 6/10. Love the addition of the sea salt and it has a nice rich dark chocolate flavor. This bar has a grainy texture that is a bit off putting for me personally.
11) Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 230 Calories
• 9g fat
• 24g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 7/10. Of the chocolate and peanut butter flavors, this one is my favorite. However, it has a bit of a weird texture and aftertaste. I’d only partially recommend this flavor.
12) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 8g fat
• 24g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 8/10! As someone who HATES cookie dough flavored things, I LOVED THIS BAR! It had a really nice flavor, and didn’t have a weird texture or aftertaste. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised.
13) Lemon Cake
Lemon Cake One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 210 Calories
• 7g fat
• 22g carbohydrate
• 9g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 8/10. This bar had a very nice subtle lemon flavor. The texture was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed eating it. Only complaint is it had a bit of an aftertaste.
14) White Chocolate Truffle
White Chocolate Truffle One Bar
Nutritional Information:
• 220 Calories
• 9g fat
• 24g carbohydrate
• 8g dietary fiber
• 1g sugar
• 20g protein
Verdict: 6/10. Overall, I was a bit disappointed in this bar. It didn’t really have much flavor, and it had a funky aftertaste that I didn’t enjoy.
Results (ranking best to worst):
1) Almond Bliss
2) Cinnamon Roll
3) Maple Glazed Doughnut
4) Birthday Cake
5) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
6) Blueberry Cobbler
7) Lemon Cake
8) Cookies and Créme
9) Chocolate Brownie
10) Peanut Butter Cup
11) Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
12) Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
13) White Chocolate Truffle
14) Peanut Butter Pie
Overall, I really love the One Brand Protein Bars! They have some really unique and creative flavors that make eating a protein at feel like a treat! I’d highly recommend giving them a try if you can!
Hello friends, and welcome to another Workout Wednesday. This week, we aren’t talking exercise. We are talking healthy eating. I’m going to be telling you about some of my favorite protein bar and why I love it. Keep reading if you’d like to add a new protein bar to your repertoire.
ONE Bars
One bars are a brand of protein bar that seriously delivers on the protein front. With 20g of protein and only 1g of sugar per bar! As someone who has worked hard to cut my sugar, especially the processed ones, I am so happy to have found a bar that is low sugar and TASTES GOOD. Their are on average 230 calories per bar with 10g of fiber, 8g if fat, and 23g of carbs, meaning one bar will keep you full and satisfied for a long time. They have a variety of flavors to choose from: Peanut Butter Pie, Almond Bliss, Maple Glazed Donut, Birthday Cake, Chocolate Brownie, and Blueberry Cobbler to name a few. The first One Bar I ever tried was the Maple Glazed Donut and it was fantastic. The bar itself didn’t have a weird texture which generally seems to be a problem with protein bars. Also, the flavor was delicious. One Bars don’t have that artificial taste like some other brands do. The best thing about these bars is that when I eat one my sweet craving is cured. I fill full, satisfied and have lots of energy to power me through the day. One Bars can be purchased at a number of locations: Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Amazon are just a few of places they can be found. If you are looking for a good protein bar that actually does its job, then I highly recommend One Bars. You won’t be disappointed.
The wide variety of One Bar flavors
I hope you all enjoyed this weeks Workout Wednesday. If you ever decide to try a One Bar for yourself, let me know in the comments below what you think of them.
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