Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day - it helps fire up your metabolism!
by POPSUGAR Fitness
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day - it helps fire up your metabolism! There are so many healthy and quick options to choose from, you really have no excuse not to eat a little somethin'-somethin' in the morning.
I love toaster waffles and while hanging out in the frozen food section recently (it was HOT outside), I discovered Kashi GOLEAN Waffles with Blueberries. I have been eating Van's Waffles for years, I thought I would push my personal boundaries and try a new waffle.
The Kashi waffle is loaded with goodness and low in the calorie department. My major problem is the waffles, no matter how long I toasted them, never became crispy. The texture is just lacking and a little sponge like. I found the Kashi waffle wasn't as sweet as the Van's, which is fine with me. Curiously enough, the Kashi waffles contain a bit more sugar and a lot more protein! Two waffles with some plain yogurt and sliced banana kept me full from breakfast until lunch - no morning snack needed.
Here's a nutritional comparison:
| Brand |
Serving Size |
Calories |
Fat (g) |
Fiber (g) |
Protein (g) |
Sugar (g) |
| Kashi Go Lean Blueberry |
2 waffles - 84 g |
170 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
| Van's Organic Blueberry |
2 waffles - 80 g |
240 |
10 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
Try some for yourself - here is the Kashi store locator so you can find a grocery that sells them near you.
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