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Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
I actually had the oatmeal this morning and it was very good. I went for the dried fruit option. I thought it was better that most instant oatmeals I have tried. I'll probably order it again.
I've also tried the berry strata (the star shaped tart) it was ok I wish there were more berries on it and it wasn't so dry. It made me order a venti instead of a grande latte.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
I order the perfect oatmeal with no water. When I am ready to eat it, I add the water and pop it into the microwave - that way it isn't cold and disgusting by the time I get to work.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
My local coffee shop has *the* Perfect Oatmeal, and I wish I could replicate it at home. It's a hot brick of Irish (whole) oats, inside of which are concealed piping hot fresh berries and nuts. You get it to go with a little container of cold milk to pour on top, and it stays warm for at least 20 minutes due to it's contained nature. Starbucks should replicate that... heck, I wish I could replicate it at home!
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
I tried the Perfect Oatmeal and I give it a 3 out of 5 stars. The taste wasn't special. I have had better instant oatmeal from prepackaged at the local grocery store. However, it needs a different container since you can't use it to reheat. In cold weather one block and it will be cold. It was lukewarm by the time I had walked 2 blocks in 70 degree weather.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
I can't understand why it's taken so long for Starbucks to follow a trend which has long existed on the West coast. Peet's Coffee (now that's real coffee) and Tully's, have always used artisan bakeries for super delicious and healthy low fat and vegan alternatives. Starbucks' offerings are mass produced and taste artificial. It's all about quality, not quantity, especially with regards to coffee cup sizes.
Since I've moved to the East coast, from the Bay Area, I've searched high and low for a Peet's alternative, to no avail. That is, a coffee place that serves a potent dark roast, with tasty low fat muffins. I'm getting close..
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
I agree with the airplane food comment. My airplane breakfast looked similar to that, but without the egg. It's a better deal to keep the grapes, apples and cheese stashed in your fridge! I agree with the pumpkin spice latte too (except, make that a mocha!).
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
I'd rather blow my calories for the day on a grande Pumpkin Spice latte!!
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
Oh that berry stella...so very delicious.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
You know, I tried the berry Stella a few weeks ago and thought it was a pretty tasty accompaniment to my latte. A bit dry, but they were real berries, and it was comparable in price to what I'd pay for an individual muffin anywhere. Not perfect, but I'd pick it again next time I need breakfast on the go - too bad I can't say that for most of the Starbucks menu.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
That Power Protein Plate features the same "cheese cube plus sad grapes" combo Starbucks has been shifting from item to item in black plastic trays for years. I feel like coughing thinking about how dry that bagel probably is...and is the egg unwrapped?
All that said, the next time I'm a starving vegetarian at the airport, I will undoubtedly thank my lucky star(-shaped muffin cookie)s if the Sbux has that protein platter.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
$ 1.75 granola bar - Ha! Can't you get a whole box of Kashi bars (similar nutr profile) for 2 - 3 bucks...?
Love the airplane, plastic, takes a millennia to rot in a landfill, plate!
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
Wow, how original. That food looks like it stinks (not literally of course, since they de-smell all their food, ha!)
Maybe it is a good idea though. I'm still surprised by how much guidance people need to eat. If you buy your own fruit and granola bars you save a ton of money, and you get to pick exactly what you want.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
Way to go Starbucks - Great idea kill 2 birds with one stone in the am - coffee and food all in the same place.
Starbucks Introduces a New Line of 'Healthier' Breakfast Foods
the protein plate looks like airplane food
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I actually had the oatmeal this morning and it was very good. I went for the dried fruit option. I thought it was better that most instant oatmeals I have tried. I'll probably order it again.
I've also tried the berry strata (the star shaped tart) it was ok I wish there were more berries on it and it wasn't so dry. It made me order a venti instead of a grande latte.