Review: Honey Stinger New Gluten-Free Products

I have been a long-time fan of Honey Stinger Gels and Chews. I use them before or during my runs or long workouts. Many friends recommended the Honey Stinger Waffles as well, but they weren’t gluten-free at the time. Now Honey Stinger has introduced Gluten-Free Honey Stinger Waffles along with a new flavor of Gel and a brand new product: Honey Stinger Protein Chews

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There are three different varieties of Honey Stinger Gluten-Free Waffles (also dairy-free):

  • Organic Salted Caramel Waffle 
  • Organic Cinnamon Waffle 
  • Organic Maple Waffle

I immediately fell in love with these and don’t know that I can live without the Organic Salted Caramel Waffle. This may be my new go-to fuel for workouts. I can’t thank Honey Stinger enough for making these gluten-free! *It is important to note that not all flavors of the Honey Stinger Waffles are gluten-free. The gluten-free waffles are clearly labeled

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I have liked all of the previous Honey Stinger Gell varieties and this one is no different. The Mango Orange Gel is smooth and not overly sweet or too thick or thin. It is a nice addition to the line-up of gels. All of the Honey Stinger Gels are gluten and dairy-free. 

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The new Honey Stinger Raspberry Protein Chews are the first of their kind. The previous Honey Stinger Chews didn’t have added protein. These new chews are made with organic pea protein, so they are also free of dairy in addition to gluten. They contain 5 grams of protein per package. There are two more flavors debuting this month:

  • Cherry Lime Protein Chews
  • Juneberry Protein Chews

The protein chews are tasty, though I was able to detect a slight pea protein taste. This didn’t detract from the product for me, but wanted to mention in my review. I will definitely be buying these again in the future along with the GF Honey Stinger Waffles.You can purchase Honey Stinger products in select retailers across the US or online directly from their website

*The products mentioned in this post were sent to me free of charge for review purposes. The thoughts and opinions shared here are mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything. 

Review: Daiya Cheezecake

I have tried quite a few new products lately, so I better get busy and blog about them! One of the foods I have missed tremendously since giving up dairy in addition to gluten is cheesecake. Cheesecake has always been one of my favorite desserts. I would choose cheesecake over pie or regular cake as a child. 

When I was at Portia’s Cafe in January and realized they had dairy-free, gluten-free cheezecake I began to realized that maybe I didn’t have to go without. Then I found Daiya Cheesecake at Raisin Rack, our local health food store, a day or two later. 

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In addition to being free of gluten and dairy, the Daiya Cheezecake is also free of soy. 

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I followed the instructions on the box, thawing the cheezecake in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 hours, but still needed to let it sit out on the counter for a short amount of time. If there is one thing I have learned over the past 10 years of being gluten-free, and now dairy-free for the last 8 months, it is to not go into tasting something “new” with any preconceived notions. I didn’t want to imagine this cheezecake was going to taste identical to the cheesecake I was used to eating before. I cleared my palate and my head and dug in. Wow! I am impressed with both the flavor and texture of this cheesecake. The texture is dense and creamy, just like that of a regular cheesecake. Definitely something I will be purchasing again!

In addition to the New York Cheezecake variety, Daiya also offers a Key Lime, Strawberry, and Chocolate variety. Check the store locator to see where to find Daiya products close to you. 

Have you tried the Daiya Cheezecake? If so, what did you think?

Review: The Whitney House

Last weekend I met some close girlfriends at The Whitney House for dinner. I have heard many good things about the place, but had never dined there myself. The gluten-free items are on the regular menu and marked with a small symbol indicating they are made gluten-free. 

I had a hard time deciding what to order, but settled on starting with the House Salad. The salad is made with local greens, seasonal pears, crispy prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette. I had the chef leave off the goat cheese since I no longer can eat dairy. 

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So simple, yet so flavorful! I really enjoyed this salad. For dinner I settled on the Faroe Island salmon with red quinoa, blistered tomatoes, butternut squash, arugula drizzled with a pomegranate glaze. I didn’t have to have this dish modified one bit! It was gluten-free, dairy-free and onion-free without my having to do anything! 

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Simply divine! I loved this dish so much that I have been trying to figure out when I can return to have it again! 

The Whitney House is located in the heart of Olde Worthington, right across the street from The Worthington Inn, another of my favorite places. While parking can be challenging in Olde Worthington, there are plenty of options close by, including a lot directly behind The Whitney House. If you live in or are visiting the area, I highly recommend The Whitney House. 

I can’t end this post without a photo of the girls, can I? We are all runners and met 4 or 5 years ago at various local running events. 

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Have a great day! 

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