Udi's Gluten Free Expanded Range

We were contacted  to see if we'd be interested in trying some of the new range of Udi's Gluten Free products.  As we're always on the look out for things to make our days out less challenging, we said yes and a hamper was delivered.  It contained bagels (plain and multi seeded), a two pack of Blueberry muffins, some milk chocolate wafer biscuits and plain bagel chips.

First we tried the plain bagel.  It's been years since we've been able to have a brunch favourite - smoked salmon and cream cheese.





So we gave it a go...


... spreading a layer of cream cheese on the cut bagel, placing some slices of smoked salmon on and then drenching with freshly squeezed lemon and lots of ground black pepper.


It was as tasty as we remembered!

The seeded bagels were nice and soft, with an even distribution of seeds throughout.  These were topped with slices of cheddar cheese and mango chutney. YUM!



The Chocolate Wafers made a perfect accompaniment for our elevenses and Sous Chef J liked their texture very much.  There were 3 sections within the packet, each containing 6 wafers. We discovered, looking at the calorie chart on the packet, that 2 wafers are equivalent to about 80 calories.

The bagel chips are very crispy and, being nut free as well, are a good addition to the range.

Having had a speedy day out and about, we were delighted to try the blueberry muffins once we got home.  Sous Chef J polished his off in no time, liking the soft texture very much... he is now keen to get more to take on days out.



Disclosure - we were sent the products to try.  We were not paid to review the items and did not have to write a positive blogpost. All views are our own.

Tasty Treats to Try!

We're always on the look out for products and recipes to get Sous Chef J to try new foods... and were pleased to be offered the chance to try out some of Udi's Gluten Free goods.

First to be tried were the bagels - we had Cinnamon and Raisin.  They were toasted for a quick breakfast alternative.  Sous Chef J did try them but he's more of a porridge eating chap.  Luckily, B was on hand to polish off the bagels and was very pleased to be able to 'assist'!

 

The Bagel Chips were more of a success with Sous Chef J as he usually prefers crispy foods.  He liked the "not too cinnamony cinnamon".  We stored the chips for snack purposes and Sous Chef J suggested using them as a simple and quick Rhubarb 'crumble' topping - it worked very well, adding a spicy crunch to our pud.

Looking at the two-pack of muffins - they are different in that there was one toffee flavour and one chocolate chip... luckily J opted for toffee and B and I shared the 'half calorie' choc chip one.  It was good to see an even distribution of the choc chips throughout the muffin.  The muffins were judged to be 'lovely'.

As a favourite lunch here is dips, the Ancient Grain Crisps were very well received.  Sous Chef J does not have a preferred variety - he thought both flavours were great.

We even managed to eat outside when the sun was shining... and we think food always tastes better in the fresh air.  Plus you can top up your vitamin D whilst you're there (something we're keen on at the moment).

Finally, we got round to trying the "soft and chewy Strawberry Flavoured Breakfast Bars"...these come individually wrapped and reminded me of rather large fig rolls!  J liked them and we'll be taking them on trips out as they're so handy for places that still do not offer gluten free options.

We checked out Udi's in our local Sainsbury's and found there is a selection of their products on sale.  Our friends (who are, very kindly, always on the look out for gluten free items for us) tell us Tesco also stock a range of products including the Ancient Grain crisps.


Disclosure - we were sent a box of products to try but were not required to write a review.  The views expressed are our own.  We were not paid for this post.