Muffins are delicious. And granted, they get a bad reputation due to being so high in calories. But when treated as a treat (especially when buying prepackaged instead of homemade), muffins are a tasty treat that can be substituted for a dessert or…yes…even an on-the-go breakfast.
For me, I like to eat my muffins for dessert. When I had to go gluten-free, I had to give up the muffin mini’s I used to make to have on hand for breakfast. I’m sure there are plenty of gluten-free recipes out there, but the flour is so expensive so I just gave them up. You know what that means, right? I began to crave!
That’s when Udi’s once again stepped in to prove that gluten-free food tastes amazing. I was in Minnesota for my grandfather’s 90th birthday party. I knew that the desserts would be cake and cookies, both of which this gluten-free girl could not indulge in. So, while out at the grocery store, I spotted Udi’s Double Chocolate Muffins in the freezer section. I figured that these could easily double as my desserts while there AND I could appear to be eating a cake while the guests at the party enjoy the actual birthday cake.
Besides, it was a name I have come to trust. Udi’s makes the best gluten-free bread and bagels I have ever had and I refuse to purchase anything else. I’m not just paying for the brand, I’m paying for delicious quality. So, I didn’t even hesitate to snatch these up. I had tried the blueberry muffins (pre-blog days) and loved them, so I was confident I was in for a chocolatey good treat.
That night at dinner, I decided while people passed around some cookies I would eat one of my muffins for desserts. I pulled it out of the packaging and tossed it into the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up. Then I sliced it into quarters and took my first bite.
It melted away in my mouth. Just rich with flavor and fantastic texture. These didn’t feel too dense. It was just the right amount for a dessert (albeit, the calories are a bit disconcerting, but its dessert, so they don’t count, right?). Not too heavy. Not too rich. But bursting with chocolate. These chocolate muffins are spotted with chocolate chips, giving it the double chocolate appeal. Yes…rich and melt-in-your-mouth good. I was so glad I had three more of them in the package because I was going to savor these.
I shared. With my roommate and cousin, both of whom do not need to eat gluten-free. And they loved it. I even had one left when I had to fly out of Minnesota, so I left it with my mom, who might also be gluten-intolerant. She tried it and texted me immediately to praise the flavor. Thumbs way up for these muffins.
Udi’s has yet to dish me out something I didn’t like. This might be brand loyalty, but when a brand earns it, well, I will continue to praise it. Thanks to Udi’s gluten-free breads, bagels and muffins are winning me over one item at a time.
If you love muffins, chocolate, more chocolate, and want to see if what I say is true…or if you are gluten-free and have yet to try these…go to the grocery store and find Udi’s Double Chocolate muffins. Take a bite. It may seem sinful, but it’s a godsend for gluten-free foodies like me.
The Celiathlete 