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Food Review: Tastefully Simple's Gluten Free Fudgy Brownie Mix



Last night, I had the pleasure of testing a new product: Tastefully Simple's GF Fudgy Brownie Mix. I had heard about Tastefully Simple, and always wanted to try their items, but, since they didn't have a GF option at the time, I lost hope on that dream.
Recently, my boyfriend's mother gave us two mixes from Tastefully Simple: Fudgy Brownie Mix, and Beer Bread. Since I was craving brownies, we decided to prepare brownies.

After baking for 40 minutes, at 350 degrees, the brownies were ready to come out. We let them cool for a few minutes, and then we indulged in the brownies. The brownies were very moist, and delicious. They taste EXACTLY like regular brownies!

Some advice for those of you who are interested in trying this product:
  1. Let it sit and cool for 10 to 15 minutes. If you cut into it any sooner, the pieces will not stay intact.We cut into it within 5-7 minutes of taking it out of the oven, and the pieces didn't stay intact.
  2. Try this product at your own risk. While this product IS gluten free, it is NOT certified gluten free. They do state on the packaging that they routinely test their products to make sure that gluten levels are less than 20ppm. Also, this product is manufactured in a facility that also processes soy, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, fish, milk, and shellfish.
As you all know, I am a sensitive Celiac, and I haven't had any issues as of yet. I tested the product 12 hours ago, and I have no symptoms of being 'glutened.' As I stated above, try at your own risk. The product cannot be found in stores, but, I provided the link to the Tastefully Simple Website below.

I do thank Tastefully Simple for providing gluten free options. I've always wanted to try their products, and I am pleased with what I have tried so far. Thank you!

photo credit: TastefullySimpleTracy (http://tastefullysimpletracy.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/1097998_10151864914704923_1065319341_n.jpg )

If you are looking to order this product for yourself, go to the Tastefully Simple Website at:  http://www.tastefullysimple.com/shopourproducts/allproducts/glutenfreefudgybrowniemix753903.aspx

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