Product Review: Chef Jays Double chocolate decadence flavor

Chef Jays Double chocolate decadence flavor protein brownie
Tri-o-plex 18 gram of protein brownie

I have to say, the product really tastes great, but the package labeling is misleading. Yes, it does have 18 grams of protein, but the first ingredient is sugar. It also does not specify the protein source.
The whole brownie weighs in at a whopping 350 calories with 38 grams of sugar. Could it not be sweetened with honey to keep it moist, and a bit mor protein content to sugar ratio?
Plus, what exactly is in the “chocolate compound coating”? Sounds like something you use to plug a hole in your wall.
I have to say, it is an awesome product, not bad at the price too, considering what you would have to pay for a bakery brownie. So it is great for those who don’t mind the calories and want a good yummy brownie with far more protein than you would ever get otherwise. But for those of us who are carb sensitive, well, we are a bit out of luck!.
And I made the mistake and ate the whole thing because I looked at the legt hand side of the label, which has the nutritional content for HALF the package.
Really, do you honestly expect any self-respecting chocoholic brownie eater to have the will power to eat only HALF of it? Impossible.

3 stars out of 5 for a dieter
5 out of 5 for a chocoholic
Supplies-you can get them at Vitamin Shoppe, or online at www.chefjays.com

I have tried a variety of the lines of cakes, and with the exception of the chocolate, which tasted petty bad (likely due to the cake being stale, according to the company), most of their Weight Watchers cake line is quite good.

 
I really love the little lemon cakes, which have a good consistency and a real lemon flavor without tasting too fake.

Another winner is the berry muffins, with a nice creamy consistency, and not at all crumbly.  The blueberry are not bad either, but the berries in the mixed berry are very flavorful.

The chocolate chip muffins are not bad either, but they are a little bit on the oily side, one of the things I didn’t like about their mini chocolate cakes with icing.

The carrot cake is okay but gets a bit cloying after about the third piece from the box (NOT in one sitting!! I mean over the course of several days).  I would keep it in the fridge for sure to stop them spoiling and getting stale,  as the icing does seem quite creamy.

The caramel ones are all right, not as good as the carrot.

So there you have it, a few good little dessert options from Weight Watchers to help you from feeling deprived.

My only honest assessment is, why are so many diet foods SO expensive? At nearly $5 a box for 5 protions for the cakes, and 3 for the muffins, I could probably make a really nice cake for myself from scratch that would serve me a fair few days, or a whole tray of muffins.

 But again, like the 100 calorie snack packs, the secret is the portion control. Plus these little cakes are handy to pop on your bag or lunch box.

Herbs and spices are not only tasty, they can be nutritious too. They have a greatnumber of vitamins and minerals, and can even have medicinal properties.

 e also recommend them because people tend to think of ‘dieting’ as suffering and deprivation. Herbs and spices keep food tasty, and fresh, as well as wholesome.

Herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor without a whole bunch of artificial ingredients, and are particularly healthful if you are trying to cut down on salt for the sake of your heart health or high blood pressure.

One of the easiest ways to get better nutrition is by adding breakfast to your day. Too many people fail to eat in the mornings despite the fact that a healthy breakfast provides fuel for the rest of the day. Thanks to the joys of a microwave egg poacher, you can have a fabulous poached egg in about 30-35 seconds, depending on how runny you want it. You don’t even have to add oil, so it weighs in at a tiny 90 calories, for about 15 grams of protein, about 1/3^rd of what you need in a day.

You can also mix in some herbs for a quick scramble, like dill, parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, and best of all, you can pop it onto and English muffin or piece of bread to have on the go. It is far fewer calories to make it yourself than to by it in a fast food joint, and cheaper too.

You can also stir in a bit of low fat goat cheese or cream cheese for a real taste treat or lovely runny mini omelet. Add some salsa on top, and even put it in a low fat, low carb tortilla for a light homemade breakfast burrito with a bit of fresh coriander, parsley, and some cumin for spice.

With a glass of milk and a piece of fruit you have already covered protein, fruit and dairy in your day, with some greens as well, for a great nutritious start to your day.

You can also use fresh herbs in your home-cooked dishes. Add parsley to meat dishes for a fresh new twist and use oregano and basil to spice up spaghetti sauce, roasted vegetables, bean and pasta soup, and more.

Herbs contain valuable antioxidants to build the body’s immunity, and they add delightful flavor that enhances your meal and cuts down on food cravings. The more seasoned variety you have, the less likely you will be to munch out of control.

Cravings are typically not about being hungry, but seeking a special flavor. Some would even argue that the craving is your body telling you that an essential nutrient is missing in your diet. I think I used to crave onions a lot because of the vitamin C.

For ice cream addicts, add nuts to your dish for an extra boost of heart-healthy nutrients. Or, you can make your own fruit based topping with fruit in the microwave, plus some cinnamon, nutmeg, mint, lemon and so on. You can even make your own sorbets and add spices to them to make them more flavorful. Dress up your plain vanilla, without a whole bunch of sugary additives. You can do the same with cakes and pies. A bit of spice added makes for a more satisfying dessert.

And best of all, the more you cook for yourself, the more you will have control over the calories you take in. Plus, you’ll be able to make food exactly the way you want it. In addition, you will likely save money as well. Whenever I go to a restaurant, for example, I always order something I have never had before, and then I try to duplicate it at home.

Of course, years of cooking with herbs and seasonings has made this easy for me, but if you pay attention read labels, menus and so on, plus do the old sniff test in the spice aisle, and snap off a twig or two to taste in the fresh herb aisle, you’ll be able to start experimenting, identifying, and eating well in no time.

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I had a really terrible experience with the Weight Watchers Chocolate Cake in the individually wrapped packages.

 
The icing seemed to have separated from itself and the cake, giving off a really oily, horrible taste and the smell  was very similar to gasoline.  The cake itself was dry and very hard and again, seemed very greasy.

I can only guess that excessive heat might have caused the cakes to break down in this manner.  I wrote to complain to the company and they were very nice and refunded the money. They also said that they have only a limited shelf life and to always make sure they are fresh by looking at the sell by date. We think my store might have been stolcing them way too long.

So, not the best chocolate cake in the world, but I did try a second batch with the refund they gave me, and it was not bad if you are looking for dessert with feeling totally deprived.