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Penny's Low Fat Desserts Banana Bran Muffin Review

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I tend to enjoy banana infused treats such as Back to Nature Banana Walnut Bakery Squares and Banana Nut Cheerios, so I thought it was a safe bet that I would also enjoy Penny's Low Fat Desserts Banana Bran Muffin. Just look at all our reviews of Penny's Low Fat Desserts - I don't think there is one thing that I haven't liked yet!

I tried my muffin both heated in the microwave and defrosted in the fridge. Both avenues brought something different to the table. The hot steamy muffin emerging from 30 seconds of nuking in its open little plastic sleeve was fluffy and had that fresh from the oven feel to it. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the muffin cold, especially since I could just grab it from the fridge when I'm in a rush and (almost) late for class.

This muffin is dense, moist and flavor-packed. It has a bit of texture from the bran and the sweetness very naturally accompanies the prominent banana flavor (which evolves from all natural banana puree). It tastes remarkably similar to homemade banana bread. The edges were a tad bit firmer, while the center was extremely dense, moist and soft. I think this may just be one of my favorite Penny's treats. Better yet, it is naturally "no sugar added" due to the use of erythritol and rebiana (Stevia) in the batter (that combination of sweeteners may sound familiar to the Truvia fans out there).

Cedarlane All Natural Egg White Omelette With Uncured Turkey Bacon, Vegetables & Cheese Review

The Cedarlane Uncured Turkey Bacon, Vegetable & Cheese Egg White Omelette is described as "an egg white omelette wrapped around a delicious filling of uncured turkey bacon, potatoes, bell pepper, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses." This gluten free, low cholesterol breakfast can be microwaved and ready for consumption in 3 minutes flat! I won't lie - I thought this was too good to be true.

But alas, my hesitations were put to rest as the first steamy bite entered my mouth. The egg was perfectly cooked, not too chewy or soft; but just as an omelet should be: firm, yet fluffy. Furthermore, the thickness of the egg whites was very substantial, being about twice the size of the filling. The generous portion of turkey bacon provided a nice and meaty background, adding more protein and substance to the dish. The bell peppers added an element of crunch and diced potatoes rounded out this hearty omelet. The top is sprinkled with cheese and the filling was held together by just enough cheese to provide flavor and texture without overwhelming the other components of the dish.

KIND Fruit & Nut Bar (Apricot & Almond) Review

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Having fruits in any kind of granola or energy bar is not really my thing - I'm more of a chocolate and peanut butter flavor type girl. Nevertheless, I've been giving these types of bars more of a shot and that's how I ended up with an Almond & Apricot KIND Fruit & Nut Bar. I do love almonds, I reasoned, and the bar did look pretty darn delicious.

Another thing that attracted me to this was the all-natural (and gluten free) ingredient list: almonds, apricots (apricot paste, glycerol [vegetable based], pectin, apple fiber, citric acid), honey, shredded coconut, coconut chips, glucose, puffed rice, chicory fiber, and soy lecithin. This bar is also wheat-, gluten-, and dairy-free, plus it's made with non-GMO ingredients to boot.

Now let's talk taste. I've got just one word for you: yummylicious! The bar is crunchy, thanks to the almonds and puffed rice, and it's sweet without being overwhelming. I really liked the apricot flavor, so I decided that maybe I just don't like raisins and such. I also LOVED the whole almonds and coconut in the bar. I can't believe they don't advertise the coconut! It's so delicious!

Green Giant Immunity Blend Review

I keep my freezer stocked with various frozen vegetables for those days times when I run out of fresh veggies. We already have quite a few reviews of Green Giant Vegetables, so I decided to a new variety, Green Giant Immunity Blend.

This mix has broccoli florets, julienne carrots and red and yellow sweet pepper strips in a garlic-herb infused extra virgin olive oil seasoning. Once I removed the bag from the box and microwaved/ steamed in the bag, one thing was clear - there was a lot of sauce. I followed the package directions and everything came out beautifully, it was tasty, crunchy and the seasoning does add some ... oomph! But there was a little too much of that oil, buttery stuff, which made it seem less nutritious than it really was.

A box contains 2 servings, each of which provides only 50 calories, 3 grams of total fat (5% of the daily value), no saturated fat, 5% of the DV for sodium, 8% of the DV for fiber, 3 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein.

Kraft Light Velveeta Cheese Review

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Velveeta is one of those foods that you either adore or loath with a passion. Personally, I've loved the stuff since I was a child. For years, it's been my creamy "cheese" staple for macaroni and cheese, con queso dip, or simply melted on broccoli. While the food snob in me wants to renounce it in favor of actual cheddar, the child in me decided to try the Kraft 50% Less Fat Light Velveeta Cheese.

I decided a chip dip would be the simplest way to try my "cheese product." Using a large microwavable bowl, I nuked a few chunks until I had a smooth, thick, melted cheese concoction. I added a little hot sauce and dipped a chip in hungrily. It tastes just like regular Velveeta! Salty, cheesy, creamy - nothing like real cheese, but hey, I wasn't expecting it to. I did notice that the light version takes longer to melt, and for macaroni and cheese, I needed to add extra milk to it. However, I don't see why this wouldn't work for any recipe that calls for the orange block.