8 Expensive Gluten-Free Foods That Are ACTUALLY Worth The Cost For Days You Just Need Carbs
My personal favorites satisfy your wallet and your appetite.
Yes, I know, another gluten-related article. But you gotta write what ya know, right? Anyways, it's no secret gluten-free foods are expensive, and strictly buying gluten-free prepackaged meals can really put a dent in your wallet.
So I thought I can give some insight into what gluten-free foods you should avoid, to save your appetite and money.
1. Caulipower Pizza
Hands down the best-frozen pizza I've ever tried. Its made from cauliflower which is a plus because it's not made from bland rice flour or corn. It's very flavorful and doesn't taste like cardboard.
I recommend the Margarita pizza, however they also sell plain crusts so you can build your own.
2. Annie's Mac and Cheese
Annie's Mac and Cheese slaps. However, don't confuse this box with Annie's Deluxe Mac and Cheese, because its nasty and not the same. Annie's isn't as gas as Kraft or Velveeta but all in all its pretty solid.
Just follow the directions on the box, and add butter. (I also add tony's and hot sauce but you don't have to do that)
3. Synder's Gluten-Free Pretzels
Even if you're not gluten-free, stop buying regular pretzels.
These are 1000 times better, trust me. I personally don't like the twists as much as the sticks but it's whatever.
4. Canyon Bagels
These bagels taste like the real thing. There was a time where I would go through two bags a week. They're pretty dense which isn't something you would normally find in gluten-free breads and I think that's what makes them so good.
I find that they taste better lightly toasted with cream cheese or as a breakfast sandwich.
5. Krusteaz Bluberry Muffins
This isn't ready-made. however, I could not skip it on this list. These muffins are delicious and not dry and crumbly. Plus they make your whole house smell like Heaven.
My siblings and I love it when we can have them for breakfast because it's something different from the regular eggs and bacon.
6. Tate's Gluten-Free Cookies
That's it. That's the tweet.
7. Barilla Gluten Free Pastas
Barilla makes the best gluten-free pasta. It's not grainy or mushy and when it's al dente, it's perfect. I really like the penne or farfalle pasta but there's so much variety, you can be confident each one tastes as good as the last.
8. Udi's French Baguette
Listen, Udi's is the worst. Don't buy Udi's, you'll be disappointed every time. However, their french baguette? GAS. It tastes so much like the real thing I was shocked the first time I ate it.
It's worth all your money trust me, just don't buy anything else from Udi's.
11 Dorm Room Snacks You Can't Afford NOT To Put On Your College Grocery List
Snacks are what will get you through the good and bad days in college.
Living in a dorm is one of the most challenging parts of college. Between dealing with roommates everyday, struggling to keep everything clean, and no longer having your mom or dad around to cook you dinner, dorm room life can bring you down.
What's one thing that can make all these frustrations go away? Snacks!
Everyone loves snack food but it can be hard to decide which snacks are worth the money when you're shopping at Walmart. These are the best snacks to keep in your dorm room that will get you through all your tough college days, so be sure to add these to your grocery list.
1. Oreos
GiphyWho doesn't love a delicious Oreo? Especially the Halloween themed ones. Don't forget to pick up some milk with this purchase, because you'll be craving to dunk your Oreos into something.
2. Popcorn
GiphyPopcorn is one of the best foods to absentmindedly shove into your mouth while watching your favorite movie with your friends.
3. Ice cream
GiphyI would highly suggest always keeping a pint of ice cream in your freezer. There's nothing like crying into Ben & Jerry's after a long day.
4. Peanut butter
GiphyMy sincerest apologies go out to anyone who is allergic to peanuts because you are truly missing out on one of life's yummiest delicacies. Peanut butter is the ideal snack because it can be used in plenty of ways. You can make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, dunk apples into your peanut butter, or -- my favorite way -- just eat it by the spoonful.
5. Microwave macaroni and cheese
GiphyMicrowave mac and cheese is easy to make and deliciously unhealthy. But you have to ask yourself: Kraft or Velveeta?
6. Pringles
GiphyThese light and fluffy chips are an ideal snack. Be careful though, because it can be pretty easy to eat an entire can in one sitting.
7. Pop-Tarts
GiphyEat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a midnight snack. You can never go wrong with a Pop-Tart.
8. Microwave oatmeal
GiphyAny food that can be made in the microwave in two minutes or less is perfect for dorm life. Oatmeal may seem like a boring breakfast food, but you can always spice it up by adding some fresh fruit.
9. Pizza rolls
GiphyYou may not be able to make an entire pizza in a dorm room microwave, but you can definitely make some pizza rolls.
10. Bananas
GiphyIf you're yearning for a healthier snack, look no farther than a banana. They're the perfect fruit on-the-go, taste good with peanut butter, and can easily be stored in a dorm room.
11. Candy
GiphyIf you're like me, then you have a sweet tooth. My suggestion is to hide candy throughout your entire room. Whether it's chocolate or lollipops doesn't matter. All I know is that everyone needs some sugar in their life.