#buff bake

[jennylosesthejiggle]

Hi tumblr, I promise I'm still alive just had one of the most stressful weeks I've had in a long time but it was saved by amazing tech friends and my protein butter delivery yesterday. Their name Buff Bake reminds me of @justsaaav 's old handle here. 200cals for 2 tbsp, 11g of protein and 3g of sugar. My favourite thing of life to dip green apples in. Not super sweet but pairs amazingly with the tartness of the apple. 🍏🥜

[nerdgirlgainz]

Morning snack time with @celiadubauskas! (at Lorna Jane Biltmore Fashion Park)

[balancednotclean-blog]

Buff Bake Protein Cookie: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Review

You can all probably tell I love cookies, and I love chocolate. Cookie dough this, chocolate flavour that… if it has either of those two elements (or even better, both at the same time - cookie dough brownies, anyone?), I’m on it faster than you can say, ”Brownies!”.

These BuffBake protein cookies (White Chocolate, Frosted Oatmeal Raisin and Peanut Choc Chip) are no exception. I’ve reviewed Lenny & Larry’s in the past and was impressed. Being a fan of BuffBake’s spreads as well, I felt these had a good chance of being impressive also.

Unfortunately, my first impression was of a broken cookie. While this is indicative of crumbliness (a good thing!), it was a little disappointing. It may just be that it got broken in transit.

One thing I have to say right now is that these have some AMAZING looking chocolate chips. Not only are they huge, but there are a lot of them. My inner chocoholic began to wiggle in anticipation. I was also receively a clear aroma of peanut butter - Reese’s would be proud of this combination!

As the cookie was broken and the chocolate chips were exposed, I took that as my cue to try one of those first.

So, I picked one out.. … And quite frankly, I found it disgusting. Eaten alone, it is far too soft to be ‘proper’ chocolate. It collapses as soon as you bite into it, and it tastes more of fat than it does of chocolate. It left me wondering if they had put the oil from their peanut butter into the chocolate to use as a binder whilst preserving the peanut flavour. Yet, they don’t taste of peanut, but this can’t be classic chocolate - and the ingredients for the chips are Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk fat, Non-GMO Soy Lecithin and  ‘Natural Flavors’. It was vile! I wonder if they added too much milk fat?

It left my inner chocoholic feeling cheated. We aren’t even told what cocoa solid content it has :-(.

Eaten amongst the cookie, they are more tolerable as the soft, chewy texture with smatterings of peanut help to convey a better chocolate taste. But I can’t escape that horrible, almost gelatinous texture of these firm, yet collapsible chocolate chips. They don’t taste 'real’. I never thought I would even think this next sentence, let alone share, but… The chocolate ruined this. My inner cookie monster was appeased by the crumbly, yet soft texture of the cookie, however. I also loved how thick these cookies are.

It was not pleasant. Lenny & Larry’s make chocolate chips which are genuinely tasty, and those are vegan as well! I just can’t comprehend how these could be so inferior JUST BECAUSE of the chocolate.

BuffBake really had no excuse, especially with the nutritional content they’re playing with (they pull the cheeky ½ a cookie serving size fraud as well):

Another gripe while I’m at it… for the same nutritional content, these are 30g smaller than Lenny & Larry’s cookies. :-(.

These had so much potential to be fantastic, what with the huge chocolate chips. I was genuinely considering buying a box because I was thinking, “these can’t be bad!”

However, C7H8N4O2 (or on second thoughts, the lack of it) has betrayed me.

Taste Rating: 5 (The cookie itself? Excellent. The chocolate? Ruined it.)

Texture Rating: 4/10 (Again, the cookie itself was fantastic. But the borderline mushy chocolate chips horrified me. I need to be able to MUNCH through chocolate!)

Value Rating: 4/10 (I purchased this from The Protein Pick & Mix for  £2.29 which is… more expensive than Lenny & Larry’s £1.99 and are a smaller serving size.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  )

Nutrition Rating: 5/10 (As above - a smaller serving, but lower in carbs than Lenny & Larry’s and higher in fats. It really comes down to what your preferences are, but I’d personally choose Lenny & Larry’s over these)

Overall Rating: 4.5/10

This is a shame. I was really hoping this would be fantastically tasty as my experiences with Buff Bake’s spreads have been good.

Back to the drawing board on the chips, Buff Bake?

I just hope the other two flavours are better!

[wunderhead]

My buff bake peanut butters have arrived! Can't wait to try the pumpkin spice one in my oatmeal.

[wunderhead]

Dammit I was literally about to buy some of these and then the price was doubled by international shipping costs. Anyone know a similar company in the UK?

[afarewelltocarbs]

The Gameplan

Yesterday I decided to stop by the nearest Total Nutrition to check my options.  I called in advance to discuss their different options and they mentioned a free meal plan to give me an idea what kind of foods I should be eating and if there are any supplements to help me out.  I also decided to get some groceries today 

I have used Syntha=6 for years, mostly as a meal replacement with fruit and vegetables, but now I am going to use it for my second “meal” (more like snack) of the day with a tablespoon of coconut oil, some milled flax, and chia seeds.  I’ll have another serving without coconut oil on “meal” four which should be after work and before the gym.

I bought two types of coconut coil, one that is cold pressed and another that I can cook with.  The cold pressed will in my protein shake and I will use the expeller pressed to cook my proteins in.

I’ve also decided to go on a Slim Kit from Total Nutrition that includes a full body detox/cleanse/bloat removal, something to help control my cortisol levels and metabolism, and a non-stimulant metabolism increaser.  I know the risks that come with fat burning pills and the like--I’ve tried several in the past ten years, some worked more than others, but I know for sure I need a detox--my instagram @excessivebullshit has pictures of all the fatty and over the top foods I’ve ingested in the past couple of weeks.   Another thing I bought was a BCAA.  I’ve tried branch chains in the past and have enjoyed the results.  There are several other brands at the store available and the manager Uver was very helpful and willing to assist me in this long journey ahead.

Peanut butter is a girl’s best friend... well it has to be now.  I am a snackaholic with a serious sweet tooth and the sales associate who helped me told me my best bet for snacking is a tablespoon or two of peanut butter or almond spread with vegetables or on its own.  I’ve always been a fan of PB2 but Uver introduced me to the brand Buff Bake which have several different flavors I can try!  Also, it just happened Buff Bake was buy one get one free when I came in, so I took advantage.

Since I spend a lot of time at work, I’ll be carrying the jars of Syntha-6, milled flax, chia seeds, peanut butter, and BCAAs in a backpack I’ll keep in my work locker.  And yes those are Star Wars pins and a Darth Vader keychain--I AM REALLY INTO STAR WARS.  

This is a rough outline of my meal plan, all within approximately 3 hour intervals: Meal1 Breakfast: 2 eggs and a breakfast protein OR a shake with raw eggs, coconut oil, oatmeal, 1 scoop of Syntha-6. Meal2 Snack: Protein shake of Syntha-6, coconut oil, milled flax, and chia seeds. Meal3 Lunch: Protein cooked with coconut oil with a side of vegetables. Meal4 Snack After Work/Before Gym: Protein shake of Syntha-6, milled flax, and chia seeds. Meal5 Dinner: Lean protein with vegetables.  Uver put in all bold letters DON’T EAT BREAD OR PASTA ;_; Meal6 Snack (optional): Couple of tablespoons of peanut butter with celery and/or carrots.

I am going to weigh in and measure myself tomorrow, but I won’t be posting the numbers here yet.  I have a little Moleskine I plan on documenting numbers with!  I start the detox and meal plan on Wednesday and it’s making me a little nervous, but I have to stay positive and try not to give up too easily!

Let’s do this.

[meowbakelift-blog]

I was feeling something different and fall-flavored on this rainy this morning, so I took a couple pieces of double fiber whole-grain bread and made pumpkin spice French toast. Topped with Buff Bake White Chocolate flavored high protein peanut spread, Walden Farms Pancake Syrup, and 1/3 of a Pumpkin Pie Quest Bar. Try it yourself! I was so happy with how this turned out! 

Pumpkin Spice Protein French Toast

Combine the following in a bowl: 

1/3 Scoop Cinnamon Swirl Cellucor 

2 Large Egg Whites 

1/4 Cup Pure Pumpkin Purée 

1/3 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 TSP Ground Cinnamon 

2 TBSP Stevia 

Soak 3 slices of Nature's Own Double Fiber Whole Grain bread in the mixture and cook over medium heat until both sides are brown and crispy.

For all 3 slices without toppings: 268 Calories (423 with toppings)

3.1 G Fat | 45.1 G Carbs | 15.1 G Fiber | 26 G Protein 

Get 25% off your Cellucor order with discount code MEGAMEOWS and 10% off Buff Bake with code MEGBUFFBAKE.

[meowbakelift-blog]

Ever since trying Buff Bake’s different high protein nut butters I have been hooked! Seriously every flavor has been on point. I love topping my toast, pancakes, waffles, and even chicken, with this delicious nutty spread. I also have been baking up a storm with it! This is one of my favorite flavors of Buff Bake: Cookie flavor! You can order some at BuffBake.com and save 10% with my exclusive code MEGBUFFBAKE. They also sell awesome packets of some of the flavors to try them out! I am going to be on a creation rampage soon with more flavors. When fall and winter come around, I always want to be baking! It keeps the house warm! ;) 

Buff Cookie Blondies

In a large bowl, combine the following and mix until smooth:

1/3 Cup of Cookie Buff Bake Almond Butter

1 Large Egg

1 1/2 TSP Pure Vanilla Extract

1/3 Cup of Unsweetened Applesauce

Once all of these wet ingredients are together in your bowl, take a separate bowl and combine the following:

1/4 Cup + 1 TBSP Coconut Palm Sugar

1/4 Cup of Baking Stevia

1 Scoop of Whipped Vanilla Cellucor Whey 

1 Cup Oat Flour

2 TBSP Coconut Flour

1 TSP Baking Powder

1/2 TSP Baking Soda

1/3 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Once both sets of ingredients are added separately, place the wet into the dry and stir. Once all is combined, take a large cookie sheet and place down a piece of parchment paper. Spread out the batter until it is a large rectangular shape. Place into the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. I cut my batch into 30 squares!