Thanks to Krista at My Journey to a Healthy Berg, I was introduced to Cascadian Farms Cinnamon Raisin Granola. She said it tasted exactly like an oatmeal raisin cookie... so naturally, I HAD to buy it. She wasn't joking about it tasting like a cookie!! Difference is, Krista used a measuring cup for her portion.
I deliberately didn't even look at the ingredients when I bought it, because when something sounds too good to be true (oatmeal cookies for breakfast?!) then it probably is. Of course I checked the ingredients after I ate it, though. And I was right. The second ingredient is... SUGAR. Big surprise, right? ;)
See? I'm SHOCKED that cereal that tastes like oatmeal raisin cookies has 16 grams of sugar per serving. It wasn't that good, though, so don't buy it.
I took advantage of the sugar high by cleaning the fuck out of my house. My friend Renee is going to be coming over daily to take care of my cats when we're away. When we had two cats, we could just leave a ton of food and water out for them... but with FOUR, the litter box needs to be cleaned at least once a day. Ugh. So I didn't want her to see
I went for a 30-minute bike ride and a HUGE bug flew right into my arm. I heard a crunch when it hit, and then looked down. Just under my shoulder, there was a big plop of poop? dirt? guts? something or other on my arm. I left it there just so that I could take a picture when I got home and show it to you. I know, I'm so thoughtful!
Gross, right? Bug poop or guts. |
You're too funny!
ReplyDeleteGood thing I don't like raisins...
And not only is sugar the second "total" ingredient, but it's also the second ingredient in the crisp rice!
Hmmm...I wonder if the cereal comes without raisins. I like raisins but not in my cookies. :)
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ReplyDeleteThey make a chocolate almond granola!! I just happen to be stopping at the grocery store tonight. :)
Absolutely hilarious blog. Thanks for making me laugh!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the word I had to type to confirm myself before it would post my comment was URLORPO. Now that's the funniest word yet!
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal raisin cookies. I'm just going right for the cookies. Haha!
ReplyDeleteCookies for breakfast! I totally want some of that granola!!!! Cascadian Farm makes some amazing granola bars, too. YUM.
ReplyDeleteNice bug guts! Some nights I come from from my run clean, and other nights I'm covered in gross stuff.
Haha - I had the same exact problem with this granola. It is so good. My husband likes it and when we buy it, I have to put it up high on top of the cupboards to keep me out of it.
ReplyDeleteoh gross. i totally swallowed my first bug on a night bike ride last night. i almost choked on the bastard. ick!
ReplyDeleteHaha isn't that cereal SO good?! I need to tell my mom not to buy it anymore...oh, and that whole measuring cup thing lasted one day.
ReplyDeleteOMG you're friggin hilarious. Yeah, I'm not even going to try that cereal. I don't think I would be able to control myself. Thanks for being the guinea pig on this one.
ReplyDeleteCascadian Farms=NO WILLPOWER for me. What's really bad? I usually eat 2/3 cup (yes, I measure!) with 1 cup of Greek yogurt. For breakfast. A LOT. Sing it with me, "Sugar high!"
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