Product: Livwell Gluten-Free Crumpets – $4.99+
In honor of the Olympic games carrying on in London right now, I am feeling more connected to the English and British. Therefore, I’ve been planning some meals accordingly and preparing certain dishes with London on my mind.
Thanks again to the fabulous people at Livwell…another delicacy is once again back in my diet. What might this be, you ask.
Crumpets.
Yes…those very English breakfast griddlecakes…that are somewhat of a hybrid of an English muffin and a pancake. I, for on, have always loved crumpets. But, alas, being gluten-free usually means I have to pass on any baked goodie unless I make it myself. While I’m certain I am more than capable of giving this a go, my mornings are often rushed and busy. So…now I know where I can purchase some and know for sure they are safe for me to eat.
First of all, these thin, flat cakes are, in my opinion, best served with butter and jam. I also tacked on a little drizzle of honey…but I’ll get to that.
I found the Livwell products on the shelf of my local Whole Foods. I have insisted that they never, ever get rid of the products because I keep finding new ones in their line that I absolutely love (Hello, gluten-free pita bread!). They said that most people who don’t like Udi’s like the Livwell stuff, and if you like Udi’s, you don’t like Livwell. I’m the happy medium…I like both. Seriously. So far, I’ve enjoyed everything. So, I like the way this is going and will continue to try other products in the line.
The crumpets come in a pack of four, all vacuum sealed. All the preparation that is needed is giving it a short toasting in the toaster. That easy. I opened up my package of them for my roommate and I this morning. These spongy cakes smelled amazing just coming out of the package. And so, into the toaster they went to warm. When the popped up, they were toasty, warm, and ready for a schmear of butter, strawberry jam, and a drizzle of honey.
In a word…it was a gluten-free breakfast of awesomeness. The only way my breakfast could feel more English would be to devour it with some tea. Which…is exactly how I intend to eat these tomorrow…dressed the same, but with a delicious cup of hot tea. Nothing could be better in the morning while I get caught up on Olympic news. These light, low calorie, soft little griddlecakes are so good, you won’t even know they are gluten-free. Absolutely loved them. And at only 110 calories for one crumpet…you can’t go wrong. Spread a topping on and enjoy however you like it.
Again, Livwell…I continue to sing your praises.
The Celiathlete 