Disclosure: I received products free of charge from Eggo for the purpose of reviewing. All opinions are my own.
Today, I'm going to share with you my experience with trying Eggo Gluten Free Waffles!
My kids are the big waffle eaters in the house. My son, in fact, has an Eggo waffle just about every day. Sometimes he has it for breakfast, but often he has them for lunch, served alongside a yogurt or some fresh fruit. Since they are not only the resident waffle experts but also the pickiest eaters I've ever encountered, I thought it would be fun to pull a switcheroo on them. This way I could really get a sense as to the flavor difference from the original ones. I mean, come on, if you have kids around my kids' ages (6 & 3), you know they are nothing but brutally honest. And I stress the brutal portion of that statement!
Since my son is the pickier of the two, I was really focused on him. Every time he requests a waffle he says "and make it burnt please". By "burnt" he means brown, not actually burned. I did notice that the Eggo Gluten Free seemed to take a few more minutes in the toaster to turn brown - no biggie.
As Josh (6 year old) was devouring his second Gluten Free Waffle, I asked him "do these waffles taste different to you?". I sort of cringed waiting for it and was pleased to hear "no, just yummy like always"! Success! Phew!
I've tried my hand at some gluten free baking in the past and have been less than impressed, so I'm pleased to have found a gluten free product that tastes to similar to the original.
I wanted the kids to also check out the Gluten Free Cinnamon Waffles. We (me and the kids) have been talking a lot lately about balancing healthy foods and indulgent treats. I'm not opposed to indulgent treats (at all) but I do like some healthy stuff thrown in there too. I decided that making our Eggo Gluten Free Cinnamon Waffles into our treat was a great idea.
In case you didn't already know this, here are the stats:
- contains 8 vitamins and minerals
- excellent source of calcium and iron, with 25% daily value of each
- good source of whole grains, with 15g, per 70g serving
- contains fewer than 200 calories
- available in original and cinnamon variety
To Make Eggo Gluten Free Waffle Treats :
Toast the Eggo Gluten Free Cinnamon Waffles
Placed 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of waffle, drizzle just a bit of maple syrup over the ice cream and finally sprinkle the whole thing with chopped strawberries.
For Nora (3 year old), I added the final touch of a cherry on top because she loves cherries, but I had to leave that off for the picky guy!
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Kimberly Lewis says
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
What a cute way to enjoy your Eggos! Thanks for the party...I'm all linked up!
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
You are the sweetest Christine. Thanks so much for featuring my Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken!
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Nancy
Laurie Bailey says
That pic of miss Nora cracks me up! Of course she loves cherries!
foodyschmoody says
I know, she's the ONLY one!
Stephanie L Stuart says
LOL I know what you mean about asking your kids what they think and that horrible pause of three seconds that feels like an eternity! Kids are always honest about that sort of thing 🙂 Awesome post!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Stephanie. Yes those little buggers are too honest sometimes aren't they?!
Debra Clark says
I need to be more like your daughter and wear a great hat while eating my waffles! 😀 Love it, she looks so cute!
foodyschmoody says
Oh Debra, you've got no idea w/ that one. I choose my battles very carefully. You want to wear a fancy Christmas dress on a random Tuesday? Fine. You want to wear a Rapunzel hat while eating waffles? Sure.
Melissa | Persnickety Plates says
Mmm eggos =)
Cathy Mini says
Your waffles sound delightful! I have a lot of friends who are gluten-free who would love this recipe! Thanks!
Melanie says
I didn't know Eggo sold gluten free waffles!
Joanne T Ferguson says
Great way of sharing your Eggos! YUMMY! And hope to see you on Saturday!
Robyn Petrik says
Wow, so many great recipes in the this link up. I'm getting hungry!
Cathy says
My boys would love these for breakfast!
Angela says
What a great option these waffles are! I didn't know they had GF!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Cute little princess and what a delicious snack.
Britni says
These pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I'm gonna have to try the gluten free waffles.
foodyschmoody says
Thank you, Britni.
Nicole Burkholder says
Those waffles don't look like typical gluten free stuff does. Very cool!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I'm always looking for new ways to prepare weekend breakfasts. These looks phenomenal!
Kim @ 2justByou says
I'm with you, I'm not against yummy sweet treats, but it's always great to throw in the healthy stuff too! =0)
And I like my waffles like your son (I even call them "burnt" too!). It's great that the gluten free variety taste similar to the oh-so-yummy original. Some gluten free recipes I've tried have been major flops, but others have been really tasty. I'd be willing to try these eggos!
foodyschmoody says
Ha! That's funny, I'll have to tell my son he's not the only one to take them 'burnt" 🙂
Brandy M. says
These look yummy and a cute way to have breakfast. My grandmother has went gluten free and is always on the hunt for new items so I will pass this article onto her. Thanks!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
My son loves waffles! These would be perfect. Nora was digging that waffle! lol
reesa lewandowski says
I loved these waffles. Can't wait to buy more!
Heather Brown says
Hate that I missed the party. Love that brands are starting to offer more healthfully minded options!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Yum! Now, I totally want to go have some waffles.