Leggo my….
Gluten-free waffle.
Not Eggo- Van’s brand… and for the record, it tasted like sawdust haha.
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Happy Monday, friends! Hope you’re having a great start to your week <3
Catching up on the blogosphere?
Here’s what went down Halloweekend:
-I found out I’m officially gluten-intolerant and per docs orders, have to take it easy on the sugar :/
–Dance Trance had a crazy awesome Dance in the Dark party 🙂
–Lots of butternut squash lurve
It was a blasty of a weekend and I’m so excited to get through this half-week and leave for FOODBUZZ FESTIVAL! 😀 Can’t wait to meet all of you who will be there. I’ll come bearing macaroons, too 🙂
This morning, I got up early to hit the weights and a spin class before work. <3
For my workout, I did the second Bridal Bootcamp workout (how are you guys doing with the workouts??) minus the HIIT and took a spin class. The weights sesh was pretty ferosh and spin was a lot of fun 🙂 It’s funny to work out at a gym and not actually work there- I’m always tempted to strike up conversation and give tips to people like I usually would, but am trying to keep to myself since I’m not training clients at the gym. I remember when I first started working out and was so annoyed when random people would try to help me, haha.
B-fast:
Sad waffles with 2-ish tablespoons of almond butter, cacao nibs and peppermint tea seeped in almond milk and Stevia
I’m off to run a couple of errands and then do the work thang 🙂
See ya later today with some shout outs and a medley of my favorite fall recipes!
xoxo,
Gina
Today’s workout jam: “Cosmic Love” Florence + The Machine (awesome for climbing)
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I have Vans in the fridge and unless they are covered with nut butter, yogurt and chocolate chips, I can barely get them down!
I have tried those Van’s waffles — and yes they are awful! Blech. Way too dry.
I tried Van’s waffles and hated them. [Yuck!] Now I stick to good ol’ [Low Fat/Whole Wheat] Eggo. 😉
Try Trader Joe’s gluten free waffles- they are so much better than Van’s, I promise!
I’ve never tried Vans but thanks for the review, because I have though about it in the past!! Sorry to hear about the gluten intolerance, but I suppose it’s a heck of a lot easier now than a few years ago when there weren’t as many gluten free products on the shelves. I’m sure Whole Foods will have plenty of other options for you! 😀
Ugh, I also had some sawdust-tasting waffles a couple of days ago. Such a let down! 🙁
I was wondering, are you still working with that vegan bodybuilder??
haha no he lasted two days… he came into work eating buffalo wings and i knew it was all over
I too share the opinion of those sad, sad waffles, lol! 🙂
Oh no! I picked up some Van’s waffles this weekend! 🙁 Haven’t tried them yet but now i’m scared too! 🙂
Hi Gina,
Love your site. Just wanted to let you know that Gluten is one of those things that you become intolerant of if you don’t eat it enough (much like dairy). You may have become intolerant because of the way you normally eat. Not a bad thing, just an FYI.
i was wondering if that was possible- good to know!
i love kashi waffles!! never tried vans but i have heard only bad things
where is the foodbuzz festival this year? If its in SF you have to come see me! 🙂
I did week two of the boot camp on Friday morning and then today, love it! I’ve never done intervals any where other than the gym on a treadmill, or out running, but I like doing them in my living room!
Have a great time at foodbuzz…awesome!
I find most commercially packaged gluten-free products are not worth the money, are made with ingredients we (myself/husband) are also intolerant to (soy and rice), or are over processed and unhealthy. The array of gluten-free substitutes can be intimidating at first. Although I don’t use it anymore, as my husband does not tolerate sorghum flour, Bob’s Red Mill GF All-Purpose Flour (sorghum, potato, tapioca, garbanzo, and fava based) is a good blend that in most cases can be substituted 1 to 1 for traditional wheat flour with the addition of a small amount of binder (typically xanthan gum).
How did you find out your were intolerant to gluten? Is that a test different from the one for Celiacs? I asked my doctor but she didn’t seem too sympathetic.
saliva dna test from my homeopathic doc
How would you go about finding a homeopathic doc? I’d LOVE to see one, but have NO idea where to look??
my husband stopped eating gluten 3 years ago. but now since he doesn’t eat gluten, he can’t be tested to see if he has celiac. i was looking into a dna test which can tell you if you have the genes that make it possible to ever develop celiac in the first place. but the dna test can’t tell you if you will ever develop celiac….
so i guess i am curious as to how they came to the conclusion that you are in fact gluten intolerant by looking at dna.
I’m so surprised to see everyone dislike Van’s GF waffles! They are my favorite! I’ve tried the GF Flax and the GF blueberry.. both are great!
I totally agree!! I eat Vans GF Blueberry waffles every morning! I cover them with cinnamon and drink black tea with almond milk.. sooo delicious!! 🙂
Lol, i love them too!! 🙂 i like the flax ones cuz i feel like they’re pretty good for me, i always microwave frozen fruit with some honey to drizzle over the top 😉
i don’t really love frozen waffles no matter what brand they are…it’s either homemade or nothing for this girl! 🙂
Me + the Vans gluten free don’t mix all that well either. 🙂 Unless I smother it in PB, pumpkin butter or something of the like!
i had good experiences with Van’s waffles, thats so disappointing!
jealous about not going to Foodbuzz *cry*
Pre-packaged gluten free food can be really hit & miss! I’m sure youll be able to cook up some great meals though… you’re quite the chef!
I don’t mind tips from others in the gym if they 1) aren’t a trainer trying to push themselves on me overly much. Or 2)act like I know nothing and should be groveling at their feet for more knowledge. If that attitude isn’t there I usually appreciate the conversation. I actually usually KNOW what they suggest, but wasn’t focusing as much and its a good reminder on form or something to make a move a bit more effective, etc.
Would you believe I live near SF and am not going…silly work travel that is forcing me to leave…well unless there is somsething Saturday I could partake in???
The buckwheat waffles from Nature’s Path are gluten free and much better than the van’s in my opinion.
I buy the Vans brand too – I believe the lite version? Not bad as long as you don’t toast them up too long – they can get chewy and not so good. But if topped with your nut butter of choice, they’re awesome. Heck, a shoe topped with almond butter would be good! Just got back from the doctor – messed up my left rotator cuff. Pain, tingling and strength loss at age 42 and I was nervous. Stroke, heart attack, MS crossed my mind . . . but I had a feeling it was shoulder related. We had a heck of a windstorm here and I hauled some big fallen willow branches out of the yard . . . that’ll teach me. Have a good day.
🙂 Maybe try the banana GF waffles from Trader Joes- really cheap and delicious!! If they aren’t available I like the buckwheat vans flavor- heated just right in the microwave-toasting makes them too dry to me- Good luck! The best GF waffles are really the homemade ones 🙂 with chocolate of course!
Never tried Vans gluten-free waffles, but I’ve had a similar experience with store-bought gluten-free cookies! Sawdust. Blech. Hope you have good luck finding a tastier waffle!
I’d also love to hear how you found your homeopathic doc! I’m on the lookout for one here in Los Angeles, and don’t know where to start looking… I’m guessing none of them will be covered by my health insurance. 🙁 But I’d be willing to pay for a visit every now and then!
So jealous that you get to go to Foodbuzz this weekend!
I like the Van’s GF waffles with flax better than the original ones. Any of the Van’s are better than TJ’s or other brands though!
“Van’s brand… and for the record, it tasted like sawdust”– Great to know! I have seen them but never bought them. Duly noted.
I have lots to say about some of the comments I’m reading in the comment field here about gluten and being intolerant to it, and everyone has to do his or her own research and yes, there are varying opinions from traditional western medicine to homeopaths to naturopaths about it all, but I know you do all your own research so that’s good 🙂
Can’t wait to see you!!!!! And you’re coming bearing macs, hmmmm….how will the rest of us compete? lol. I was thinking of bringing like a cute purse or bag or something to give to my “secret santa” person…since I have zero time to bake this week! Not sure what to do…
🙂
Maybe you can make a big batch of homemade gluten free waffles and then freeze them so you don’t have to have that icky cardboard interfere with the glorious taste of almond butter 🙂
I was going to recommend the ED&BV “gluten-be-gone” chocolate chip cookies to you. They are my favorite cookies EVER and because I have seen you like brown rice bread, I think you’ll like these. But then I remembered no sugar… sooo maybe wait til after you can bring a little maple syrup back into your life! (in moderation of course ;))
Aww, I actually like the Vans waffles:) What kind did you get?
plain
I now know never to buy Vans!! haha I dont think I’d truly enjoy the taste of sawdust….dance trance looked so fun!!!!
I’ve never thought to steep tea right in milk! I always steep it in water and then add milk after the fact. I bet it’s awesome right in the milk. I know what’s on my agenda tonight: sugar cookie sleigh ride tea steep in almond milk!
See, this is just one reason I love your blog. I find all sorts of simple things that make eating so much tastier and fun (like the breakfast cookie!).
Oh you have to be so excited for the festival!!!! I actually forgot about it..but there;s been so much going on lately. Now I wish I was going!!
I’ve seen so many bloggers eating Vans I’ve been tempted to try them even though I’m not gluten intolerant. Thanks for the honest review. I’d prefer not to eat sawdust, thankyouverymuch.
so funny, about Vans waffles… I thought they were not too good either. 🙂
Have you heard about the connection Stevia has to fertility? I don’t know if you are TTC but figured I would warn you.
not ttc now (you need two people for that game, haha) but i’m interested to read any articles you may know of
I’ve been tempted to buy those waffles several times, so thanks for the tip that they’re no good!! So excited to see you at Foodbuzz…whoever gets those macaroons is one lucky lady!!
I can only remember eating homemade waffles… Guess I just like em that way!
Looks like you’ll have to pull out your Belgian waffle iron!
I am gluten free and diagnosed celiac. It is hard to do but once you get the hang of it, it isn’t that bad.
Vans waffles are fine in my opinion but maybe because I’ve been eating them for so long.
I much prefer Food for Life’s English Muffins at Whole Foods. YUM. Also Trader Joes makes a great pancake although it is packaged so you get that pre-packaged stereo type with them.
My daughter was tested, via blood test and it was determined she has the gene for Celiac but then again, she had a 50/50 shot of having it. I didn’t develop symptoms until I was 25 so she could easily fall into the same problem.
Again, once you learn to live with it, it isn’t so bad. I am also a lactose intolerant and a vegetarian so I have to really plan things out when it comes to dining.
I have the very same Tinkerbell mug!
No me gusta the Vans waffles, either. Pretty much just grossness.
I think Trader Joe’s gluten free waffles and pancakes are pretty good. Also, Udi’s bread (in the frozen specialty section at Whole Foods) is hand’s down the best GF bread I’ve ever had! You can actually make a sandwich out of it without toasting the bread, which is kind of a miracle.
I’ve yet to find a brand of frozen waffles that I like! Nothing compares to homemade. 😀
You know, I was just thinking about having my gluten levels checked because I really think I may suffer from this intolerance as well. I just don’t think I’m ready to admit it.
I think I have a hard time processing sugar, too, and I’m trying to lay off the sweet stuff. Did your doc say that stevia is ok, or do you have to eat less of that too?
I agree with many of the other posters that you should give the Trader Joe’s ones a try. Much less expensive and I think the texture is better. The thing to remember is going gluten free takes effort and foods are not going to taste exactly the same. It’s a balancing act. I’ve found they taste better if I bake them in the oven rather than in the toaster. Also I’d suggest trying your protein pancake as a waffle, good!
I almost bought Vans waffles today, glad I didn’t. They do pose well for a picture though!
I don’t mind the Van’s waffles actually. There definitely not the homemade quality, but I’l take em.
I love Van’s; though, thankfully I don’t have to eat the sawdust variety.
Where do you buy your cacao nibs!?
opensky, but you can find them many places online http://shopopensky.com/fitnessista/buy/cacao-nibs-certified-organic
I used to eat Eggo Waffles all the time as a kid–I liked the mini cinnamon ones!
Gina!
I just discovered Trader Joe’s gluten free waffles!!!
They taste like Eggo’s!