Review: Gluten Free Muffin-in-a-Cup Mixes from Wheat Free Market
It always seems like breakfast is the most difficult meal of the day… at least it is for me! Unable to eat eggs, dairy and gluten, I often end up stranded when traveling or staying at someone else’s home because the most common elements of breakfast don’t agree with me.
And of course I know plenty of gluten-free folks who eat junk food for breakfast — waffles, pancakes, sugary cereal. Sure these food choices might be gluten-free, but it doesn’t make them healthy in the least and oftentimes leave you starving only a few hours later! Maybe they were fine as a child being the Saturday morning treat, but they’re not appropriate for every day consumption. Too starchy, too high glycemic, too much sugar…
So yeah, breakfast is a problem for many of us. The reasons might differ, but the end result is all the same leaving the question about what to eat on the table.
My breakfast world got rocked back in December when I was contacted by an Indiana-based company called Vigilant Eats. They developed a quick, easy, nutrient-dense, gluten-free, organic oat-based Superfood meal that’s hardy, really tasty and surprisingly simple to enjoy ANYWHERE.
Let me break this down for you —
Quick – You can easily eat this breakfast on-the-go and especially while traveling. The spoon is inside the cup so you don’t even need to worry about grabbing a spoon.
Easy – Say bye-bye to worrying where you’re going to get almond milk or hot water. The only ingredient you need to add is cold water. That’s something you can get anywhere.
Nutrient-Dense – Vigilant Eats have done an amazing job at filling up the Superfood breakfast with as many nutrients as possible. They’ve jam-packed this cup so that your breakfast will actually count towards fueling your entire day. I’m sure you’ve heard of ‘Superfoods’ and that’s what you’re going to get in here — chocolate, goji berries, hemp flour and cinnamon to name a few!
Gluten-Free – Vigilant Eats Superfood is made in a dedicated gluten-free facility.
Organic – Say bye-bye to pesticides and GMOs (genetically modified organisms) learning in your food. You won’t find any in this!
Hardy – Vigilant Eats Superfood breakfast really sticks to your bones. Why? Because it’s nutrient-dense as I shared above.
Tasty – When I initially saw the ingredients of this product, I was a bit hesitant about how it might taste. Maybe even skeptical would be a better word… But after opening the product up and eating half of it, I personally called Vigilant Eats CEO Doug Siegel to tell him on a Saturday how much I loved the taste. He burst out laughing saying that he wasn’t shocked. So yes, it’s good!
Enjoy ANYWHERE – If I have yet to convince you with the proceeding points, then let me reiterate how easy this product is to eat anywhere. I can pack it in my suitcase, I can bring it on a plane and eat it at my seat, I don’t have to worry about refrigeration when I’m traveling, and I can fit one in my handbag so I’m not stuck eating a banana at breakfast. All you need is cool water. That’s it!
Plus, the Vigilant Eats Superfood is vegan, low in sugar (6 grams to be exact) and high in fiber (8 grams). I can also recycle the cup as well, which is another added bonus since many single serving options out there aren’t recyclable.
Go check them out at Vigilant Eats … new flavors will be on the shelves soon as well! If you want to get your hands on some now, check this out…
Get this giveaway!
Easy, portable, healthy … Happy March!
“Vigilant Eats Superfood” giveaway includes:
12 Single-serve Bowls of Superfood
Here’s how to enter…
In order to be considered for the “Vigilant Eats Superfood” giveaway, you must complete these 3 steps:
1. Leave a comment below sharing which are you favorite superfoods!
2. Register for my monthly newsletter in the box here (if you’re already on the list, then you’re good to go!).
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Get 1 bonus point for each additional step:
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2. Tweet the following :: Enter to win @vigilanteats #organic #superfood oats giveaway at @gfreeschool https://www.jenniferfugo.com/?p=1903
Thanks for entering and I look forward to picking this month’s winner! Contest ends Thursday 3/13/13 at 4 pm ET. To be eligible for this prize, you must live in the US.
This sounds amazing!! My favorite superfoods are maca powder and E3 Live! 🙂
My go to breakfast super foods have been 2 locally grown, free roaming chicken eggs, sunny side up and runny, placed over a bed of lacto-fermented sauerkraut. It has been a great way to start the day. However, I am starting to look at eggs as a suspect. Something is making my skin itch like crazy. What would I do without my eggs? Vigilant Eats may be the answer.
This looks like a really great thing for a quick breakfast. Thanks for sharing it.
Would love to finally eat a decent breakfast!
My favorite superfood is Maca–it helps with women-cycles also, better than anything else I’ve tried.
Did all requirements,
AND follow on twitter,
and tweeted- https://twitter.com/kc98765/status/308595930813300736
I absolutely love Vigilant Eats cereal!! It is great for travel, a pre or post-workout and college dorm room. So clean & healthy too!
Two of my favorite superfoods are chia seeds & dehydrated greens! (Like ProGreens & Amazing Greens)
My favorite super food has to be Blackberries. I make them into smoothies, and freeze them into smoothie pops. My kids really enjoys them this way. Of course fresh of the vine is always good.
Being new to super foods I don’t have a favorite yet! However, one think I DO know, is that breakfast is the hardest meal of the day for me as well! I need to find something I can work into my routine, and would love to try Vigilant Eats’ products!
My favorite superfoods are blueberries and pomegranates!
Being a NEW GF person, I haven’t really found my “super food,” although have GF oats is a real help. Finding and making my own GF bread has helped the transition too.
Can’t go wrong with chocolate and berries 🙂
I would love to have a fast breakfast that meets my nutritional needs. Love the low sugar in this product. Thanks for sharing. Though I would love to win the giveaway, I will definitely be purchasing this soon.
My favorite superfood is anything that will keep me full the longest! Especially in the mornings!!!
Sounds very interesting!
I love starfruit and kiwi
like on fb and signed up for the newletter
follow on twitter
also tweeted
https://twitter.com/JBilliris/status/309161700312092672
Totally want to win, esp. For the kids in the am
I’ve been gluten free for over a year now. I don’t eat any superfood :/ This stuff looks so tasty and great…
wow this stuff looks SO amazing! I don’t eat any superfood. I’ve been gluten free over a year now and I feel like I am never full. I would LOVE to try this yummy stuff!!!
I have never tried Vigilante Eats Super foods I’ve never seen them in Canada But they do sound good. Next time I’m in the States I will look for them
my favorite superfood is breakfast rainbow quinoa! it tastes sooooo good, especially with a little maple syrup and fresh berries. plus, it is a boost of energy before my saturday long runs with the cross country team (you need serious fuel for a 90 minute run!)
Just found your site on Facebook! It seems wonderful and am looking forwards to finding out more and trying out products for my granddaughter who was diagnosed with Celiac when she was 8 months old. She is soon to turn 13 and we are always looking for new ideas and products!
My absolute favorite superfoods are Maca Powder and Flax Seeds. I add them to my nutriblast smoothies every morning.
Chia seeds are my favorite superfood!
i love oatmeal
I’d have to say blueberries and fresh, organic baby spinach!