Canyon Bakehouse Bagels and Brownie Bites Review!

Hey everyone! Is it just me or have you noticed allergies becoming more and more prominent recently? I remember as a kid nobody really had issues with gluten or peanut butter but now that's a huge deal. Fortunately, as our world changes so does our items and there are so many food alternatives to avoid that said gluten and they taste delicious, too! Especially Canyon Bakehouse items!

The products I received are:

- Plain Bagels

- Everything Bagels

- Brownie Bites

I loved all of these things. First off, I don't have a gluten allergy but I know people that do. Half the time/most of the time that I was eating these items I definitely forgot they were gluten free. There was no weird taste or anything to make you think that. They're also dairy, nut, and soy free. 

There is one dilemma, the calories. The brownies alone, they're about two inches and contain 110 calories per brownie. They are so good though and it's very difficult having just one. The bagels actually aren't so bad and are only 250 calories each which is not bad for bagels. Just the brownies were a little steep.

Everything bagels are pretty much my favorite bagels in the world. You can't imagine how difficult they are to find in Los Angeles. It hurts the most because back in NJ I could literally walk down the street for an everything bagel, here it's not as easy. Bless Costco for selling the best ones I can find out here. These are pretty delicious, too. A little messy, the top would crumble a lot. 

The plain bagels were basic, you know typical plain bagels. I'm not a huge plain bagel fan but they are pretty delicious when you have a fancy cream cheese on them like blueberry or something. 

Overall, I loved these new products. They're all delicious. Whether you have a gluten allergy or just want to try something different and delicious I definitely recommend them. 

Buy It! Head on over to Canyon Bakehouse's website and browse their great selection.

Canyon Bakehouse Review and Giveaway!

Gluten allergies are kind of becoming a crazy epidemic as of late. I know there are some people that exaggerate the truth with their allergies but I do know a few friends that actually have developed celiac disease and other allergies towards gluten. Fortunately, because of these outbreaks many more gluten free food items have become available and are becoming more and more delicious. One brand, for example, is Canyon Bakehouse. Canyon Bakehouse sells a variety of delicious gluten-free bread and baked goods and they taste incredible.

The products I received are:
- 7-Grain Bread
- Cinnamon Raisin Bread
- Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia Bread
- Hamburger Buns


These were all amazing. I think my favorite was the focaccia just because it was a great and special treat. I never ever really buy focaccia and it is so delicious. I would just rip off a piece and snack on it in between meals. It also worked well to dip into some hummus, but I did mostly eat it solo because it was so flavorful. It is also made from great ingredients like extra virgin olive oil. Each serving has 2 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber. One slice is 130 calories which isn't bad for bread. Just make sure you cut it and walk away because I would just bring the bag with me, break off pieces whenever I was hungry, and ended up eating more than I should. It was just too good!

The first item I actually tried was the hamburger buns. I came home around dinnertime and this box was waiting for me to be opened, so it was a sign that it was a veggie burger night. The buns were great because they didn't break apart or anything. They were nice and thick. They are made with 100% whole grains, contain 4 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of protein, so it is a fairly healthy bun for you, too!

The loaves of bread were delicious, too. I love the cinnamon raisin one because it was perfect for breakfast. Just add some jam or pumpkin butter and boom, deliciousness! I also would munch on a slice jam-free as a quick, on the run snack. It wasn't stingy with the raisins either which I was very pleased about. They're made with whole grains, agave syrup, contains 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein, so it is not only delicious but nutritious for you too.

Lastly, the 7-Grain load which also was great. This loaf is a great go-to bread for anything from sandwiches to toast to basically anything. It is loaded with whole grains and has a touch of sweetness. It also contains 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. I personally enjoyed dipping it into my tomato soup, definitely way better than white bread.

Overall, I really enjoyed Canyon Bakehouse and their crazy awesome bread. It didn't taste gluten-free, or at least how you would expect gluten-free food to taste, it tasted like delicious, normal bread. I also liked how they all held together and didn't break apart or anything. Seriously, it all was awesome. Definitely check them out and their variety of baked goods, you won't be disappointed!

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All But Gluten Bread and Baked Goods Review!

Gluten allergies are a pretty big issue and a few of my friends actually suffer them. This is an allergy you can just develop over time. So you can love cupcakes and bread things but then the next day you become allergic to gluten and you're stomach feels gross and terrible after eating that said cupcake or bread thing. What do you do? Another problem with the allergy comes the search for finding gluten-free goodies to replace the old ones. Fortunately help is on the way thanks to All But Gluten!!



I received wonderful assortment of products from All But Gluten, the list is as follows:

Blueberry Muffins
Coconut Macaroons
Mini Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whole Grain Loaf
Cinnamon Raisin Loaf
Sliced White Loaf

Man, these products are pretty amazing. Honestly, I don't have a gluten allergy but I have had gluten-free products in the past because I've been at my gluten-free friends's houses and had some of their snacks and some are awesome and amazing, while others…are not. These are the former, they are awesome and amazing! You can't even tell they're gluten free, they're so good!

My one good friend is actually away and coming back this coming week, she's gluten free, I was planning on saving some goodies for her but…I'm failing hardcore. They are just too good! I think I may have some bread left for her but the snacks are not likely. I am trying though! But they just keep looking at me and telling me to eat them, I just have to listen.

The chocolate chip cookies were the first to go. They were soft and tasted like freshly made cookies. I am a sucker for soft chocolate chip cookies rather than the crunchy, hard ones. Dip these babies in milk and it's a mouth explosion, so good! The mini brownies tasted perfect, too. You know those "healthy" brownies some brands sell where they taste like chocolate cake or whatever instead of brownies? Nope, not these. Full-fledged brownies. The coconut macaroons? So soft and filled with coconut flakes. Neither were burnt either! Whenever I attempt to make brownies or macaroons I burn them so they rocked it more than me. The muffins were delicious too, I love blueberry anything and they tasted so good, too.

The bread was great too. I particularly liked the Whole Grain and the Cinnamon Raisin. The White was great, typical white, I'm not a huge fan of plain white bread but hey it does the job for sandwiches and all that fun stuff. The white is a good source of 4 vitamins & minerals with 4g of protein. I loved the whole grain because it's made with flax seeds and sunflower seeds and you can see them in each slice. It is also a good source of fiber and 7 vitamins & minerals with 6 g of protein. I like to make my egg-in-hole things with the whole wheat toast. Just make a hole in the center of the bread (I use a shot glass because surprise! they are multifunctional). Add some hot sauce on top and bam, a delicious breakfast. Lastly, the Cinnamon Raisin is incredible. Add some jam or just solo it's the perfect amount of sweetness to just be perfect. It's a good source of 5 vitamins & minerals. One thing about the bread is I found it to crumble a little easier than bread with gluten but probably because it's made without all of those chemicals and stuff most bread is made with.

While these are excellent, delicious, and taste just as good, maybe even better than cookies, brownies, and bread, you have to keep in mind that they are bread and baked goods so they leave out the gluten, yes but they still have as much calories as your average bread and baked goods. For instance, the muffins are 230 calories, the brownies are 100 calories each, and the whole wheat bread is 120 calories per slice. So they taste good but don't inhale those cookies as fast as I did, treat yourself!

Overall, I have become a huge fan of these products. Not only are the gluten free but also kosher, dairy free, and made in the USA, too. Definitely check them out!

Buy It! Unfortunately, All But Gluten products currently are only found at Safeway stores in Northern California in the fresh bakery section. But contact your local retailer to inquire about the availability of your favorite styles and flavors because maybe they'll be in your store, soon!