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OATMEAL PANCAKE MIX

&

NATURE BURGER'S

 

Hello all, Happy Monday!!

I have really been on a healthy food kick lately. So, in an effort to start eating healthier, I find myself spending a little extra time browsing the isles in the grocery store. Trying to find alternatives for the foods that I already enjoy eating. Well, this past week when my boyfriend, and I went grocery shopping we actually made two stops.

 First stop was to a local grocery store here in Saint Louis, called Schnucks. I usually make a grocery list and on my list I haad Pancake mix. Now pancake mix isn't usually something I buy on a regular basis because we don't make it that often so it usually last us a while. I made my way down the cereal/breakfast isle and while trying to compare prices between the Aunt Jemima brand and the store brand pancake mix. I saw for the first time "Oatmeal Pancake Mix". Like anyone else I was curious to find out how it tasted and if there was a difference in texture compared to the regular mix. So, I grabbed it and dropped it in our shopping cart.

I was anxious to make breakfast the next morning. I grabbed a mixing bowl and the mix and followed the directions. Ok, lets be honest with the regular aunt jemima mix I never ever follow the instructions. I did this time due to the simple fact that when I measured out the mix in my measuring cup I noticied that the textures was that of cream of wheat. I didn't want to mess it up and risk not liking it. I followed the instructions step by step. Once I added the eggs and milk the consistency was very similar to regular pancake mix. I heated my pan on medium to high heat added some butter to the pan and started to add the mix. These pancakes take just as long to cook as the regular stuff. Once cooked and tasted them I really couldn't tell the difference in taste or texture at all. These Oatmeal Pancakes were nice and fluffy. They tasted great. Not only did they taste great but, these pancakes are good for you

I also made scrambled eggs with onions and peppers and country style sausage patties to accompany these fabolous oatmeal pancakes.



 

Second stop I made was to the Whole Foods Market.Where I picked up some soy milk, Gluten free chocolate chip cookie mix, terriyaki chicken from the deli and a box of wait for it, wait for it "Vegetarian Nature's Burger". I know what you are thinking, What on earth is that? it sounds horrible. Trust me I was thinking the same thing but the packaging made me buy it and plus I was looking for a meat alternative for burgers.

When I opened the box, I noticed that the packaging were very simple. All I had to do was open it and pour it into a mixing bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. I would have to say that this was easier than making actual burgers. Now, because these are meat free and the instructions did not call for eggs I had to taste the mixture before I added the water. It did taste good. I was surprised it had a little kick to it.

After I added the water, I let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes so it can form and cool. Once it had cooled, I started to form my patties.  I pan fryed the patties with a 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Each package can make 6 vegan patties. I toped my burger with cheddar cheees, sauteed onions and peppers, a slice of tomato, and pickles. served with home fries.

 Now, I am going to be honest these vegan burgers do not, I repeat DO NOT taste like meat. With that being said please do not purchase this, thinking that it is going to taste like a real burger. the texture is very similar. I have had veggie burgers before so, I knew what to expect. I personally enjoyed it. I'm will not be giving up regular meat burgers for these, but I will definatley start keeping a box in the pantry for rainy days and you never know when a vegetarian is coming over for lunch or dinner.

 

I hope you all found these reviews helpful and hopefully try them out yourselves.

Please come back next week to see what new items I picked up at the grocery store.

Have a Triple Fresh Monday!

Alice Ornella

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