Udi’s bagels are so close to the real thing…they might even be better

There is a reason that Udi’s Gluten Free Foods are top-of-the-line.  When I had to go gluten-free, their bread won my heart immediately.  I mean, finally…something that tasted like bread.  Granted, it’s about half the size of a normal slice, but…it tastes like real bread.  Beggars can’t be choosers, right?

For followers of my blog, last month I blogged about two different types of bagels I tried in search of the perfect bagel.  After all, I was raised in New York…home of the most amazing bagels on Earth.  No lie.  But when I had to give up foods with gluten, that meant my bagels had to fall to the wayside.  And the Enjoy Life Cinnamon Raisin bagels (blech!) and the Kinnikinnick Tapioca Rice New York Style Plain Bagels (ehhhhh) just weren’t up to standard with what a bagel, to me, should taste like.  Size, texture, flavor…all of it was wrong.  Although Kinnikinnick came closer of the two brands to what a bagel should be.

But then…then I picked up a bag of Udi’s Gluten-Free Plain Bagels.  The first thing I noticed, from the packaging alone, was that the size was perfect.  Finally…a gluten-free bagel that was the actual size of a real bagel.  Thank you, Udi’s!  I split it in half and popped it in the toaster and allowed it to toast up as I would any other bagel.  And when it popped up…I was pleasantly surprised.  The texture, just by touch, seemed right.  It was crispy from the toasting, but soft on the inside.  I was already getting psyched to take my first bite.

I put a spread of peanut butter across the top and broke off a bit of it.  I noticed the texture again as I pulled it apart.  Soft.  And then…the moment of truth…I popped the bit into my mouth.

I almost cried.  Tears of joy.  Because Udi’s did what other company’s haven’t managed to do yet.  They created a bagel that was soft, chewy, and delicious.  They were the size of a bagel, not a doughnut.  The texture was perfect.  They weren’t too dense.  And they honestly tasted like a bagel you’d get from a bakery.  I had to sit back for a moment and let it all process because this was a true moment of enlightenment.  Much like their sandwich bread, Udi’s outdid all their competition and created a product that tastes so much like the real thing it was frightening.  My roommate (who doesn’t have to eat gluten-free) tried a piece and was blown away as well.

And this is why Udi’s dominates the gluten-free food market.  And yes…this is why I pay $5.99 for sandwich bread and why I wouldn’t flinch to put down another $5.99 on a bag of 4 Udi’s gluten-free bagels again.  I am continuously blown away by this brand and, when I can afford it, I buy up their products.  They still have many I am eager to try, but I’m working my way through them.  The problem I run into is the grocery stores in my area aren’t carrying Udi’s products.  But I think a few letters to the store managers might help fix that.

Until then, my search for the perfect gluten-free bagel has come to a triumphant close.  Udi’s won that battle and now I refuse to look any further.  You can’t get better than perfection.  And Udi’s serves up gluten-free perfection each time.

So grab a bagel and your favorite gluten-free topping and enjoy a bagel for breakfast again in all it’s gluten-free glory!  Udi’s makes it simple and delicious.  Trust me.  It might even be better than the real thing!