I'll stay in bed... Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun
Written: Aug 14 '03 (Updated Aug 16 '03)
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Pros: The Concept - Low Carb Cinnamon Bun Bar
Cons: The Taste & Texture :(
The Bottom Line: Now that I have consumed three of the five bars I honestly cannot recommend the Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun.
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| Lisa_J's Full Review: Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinna... |
Can I tell you how excited I was when I spied a box of Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun?
It can easily be stated that Cinnamon Rolls are a weakness of mine, and when cooked properly a Cinnabon can break down my will power and take me to a dreamy food land. Ahhh, the fragrance... Ooohhh, the taste. But dang it... The Calories and Carb factor!
For a substantial period of time I have been attempting to adhere to a low carb regimen, and in fact have been attempting The South Beach Diet. As you can imagine, Cinnabons aren't a recommended food item.
Considering my adoration for cinnamon buns, and the fact that I am attempting to adhere to a low carb regimen, it isn't surprising that when I spied the box of 5 Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun for $5.63 (WalMart), I purchased them. I knew that these bars wouldn't taste like a Cinnabon, yet I was expecting a satisfying low carb bar with a delightful cinnamon taste. Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun are intended as a breakfast bar for those following a low carb regimen. These bars are acceptable for all phases of the Atkins diet, and work well for those following a low-carb regimen. The individual bars are wrapped within a typical foil covering that has the same picture as the main box. The bar itself measures approximately 3 ¼" x 1 ¼" x ½".
After removing the individual wrapping from a breakfast bar, I immediately noticed a pleasing cinnamon aroma. Ahhh I thought, anticipating the first bite. Urgh! The texture was rather gummy and the taste was bland. The coating on the top had a waxy texture. There was a hint of cinnamon taste to the inner portion, but nothing remotely close to a cinnamon bun. I didn't let this detour me from finishing the bar, after-all this was intended as a breakfast replacement. What disturbed me even more than the bland taste, was that after completing the bar a metallic aftertaste took over. This was not my idea of breakfast, but I hesitantly decided that I would try another bar, on a different day, which I did - two more times.
Normally a bar, such as the Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun would satisfy my hunger, and equate a meal replacement. Although the bar was filling, the unsatisfactory flavor and especially the offensive aftertaste left me craving something else. Even after brushing my teeth I wanted more food. This truly wasn't my idea of a meal replacement.
As mentioned, this bar is intended for those following a low carb lifestyle. This breakfast bar is safe for kids and adults, and if the taste was okay I imagine that athletes would benefit from the 26g of protein (26% daily recommended value based on a 2,000 calorie diet*). Because the bar maintains a low 2 g net carb rate, which has minimum impact on blood sugar*, this bar won't cause the 'crash' factor of bars containing massive sugar. In turn, this equates to a healthy food substance; if only it tasted good.
Now that I have consumed three of the five bars, I honestly cannot recommend the Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bars - Creamy Cinnamon Bun. If this not a morning start, I'd rather stay in bed!
There are plenty of Atkins products that I do like, but I will not purchase these again, nor will I be eating the other two bars. But as with any food item, tastes vary, and you might want to try them.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICS:
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Bar (40g)
Servings Per Container: 5 Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories Total 160
Calories from Fat 70
Total Fat 8 g 12%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Cholesterol -2mg mg 0%
Sodium 65 mg 3%
Potassium 90 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
Dietary fiber 6 g 24%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 15%
Vitamin E 15%
Vitamin K 15%
Niacin (B3) 15%
Vitamin B6 15%
Folic Acid 15%
Vitamin B12 15%
Biotin 15%
Pantothenic acid 15%
Calcium 20%
Iron 10%
Phosphorus 10%
Magnesium 10%
Zinc 15%
Selenium 15%
Chromium 10%
Vitamin D3 15%
Vitamin B1 15%
Vitamin B2 15%
*For those watching their carbs, count only 2 grams, as all other carbs (including fiber) have a minimal impact on blood sugar.*
*(As per product packaging.)
Warning:
Allergy Information: This product is manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts and other nuts and seeds.
*(As per product packaging.)
Ingredients:
Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolatate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Calcium/Sodium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate), Glycerine, Polydextrose (Fiber), Cocoa Butter, Water, Natural Coconut Oil (Non-Hydrogenated), Cellulose, Olive Oil, Lecithin, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Maltodextrin, Guar Gum, Citric Acid (Flavor Enhancer), Sucralose (Splenda Brand Non-Nutritive Sweetener), Nutrition Blend: (Calcium-Tricalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate, Mangnesium-Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin B-1 - Thiamin, Vitamin B-2 - Riboflavin, Vitamin B-6 - Pyridoxine, Vitamin B-12 - Cyanocobalamin, Natural Vitamin E - Acetate, Niacin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc, Folic Acid, Chromium - Chromium Chelate, Vitamin K, Selenium
*(As per product packaging.)
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Thank you for reading!
©2003 Lisa_J
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