***Disclaimer: The following post is a review for Sunshine Burger. I was given the opportunity to participate in this review through my Sweat Pink ambassadorship and was provided with 6 boxes of various products from Sunshine to try out for this purpose. I received no other compensation for this review and the opinions expressed in this blog about this product are 100% my own honest, unbiased opinion.***
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, Fit Approach teamed up with Sunshine Burgers to create some tasty recipes to fuel athletes. When I was initially contacted in regards to participating in this review program, I was really excited since not only am I an athlete, but my diet is heavily (around 95%) based around vegetarian foods and it’s not always easy to find a lot of good tasting, healthy for you veggie burger products out there…trust me, I’ve tried.
What I love about all of the Sunshine Burgers first and foremost is their nutrition profile. First off, all of the ingredients in each product are 100% organic. Each serving (one burger) has 200-300 calories with 10-16 grams of fat, 4-9 grams of fiber and 7-12 grams of protein to keep you feeling full. Adding to the great stats mentioned above, they do not contain any GMO’s, gluten, trans fats, cholesterol or soy. Soy has become a hot topic of debate lately and while I am not 100% on where I fall with regards to this debate, I like the idea of having a soy free veggie burger option.
After looking through the samples that were sent to me, I was naturally drawn to the Black Bean South West burger as I typically like things that have a bit of kick and spice to them. As an athlete, I am always looking for a meal that can refuel me after long, grueling workouts and keep me satisfied until my next meal. I decided to whip up a quick lunch after one of my weekend long runs and used the Black Bean South West burger to make a burrito.
Black Bean Southwest Burrito
Ingredients:
- 1 Black Bean South West Sunshine Burger patty (crumbled)
- 2 heaping scoops of black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Crumbled Cheese (I used Kerrygold Dubliner Irish Cheese)
- 1/2 avocado diced
- Salsa
- 1 soft tortilla
Directions:
- Throw the rice, beans, kale, cheese, and Sunshine Burger crumbles in a bowl and microwave until warm.
- Top with avocado slices, salsa, rice chips and sprouts. Enjoy!
I have to say, I was really impressed with this dish. The burrito was delicious and it had the perfect texture and taste. After eating it, I understood why they called this their Black Bean South West burger, as it gave my dish a nice little zesty kick with its organic paprika, cumin, green peppers, cilantro, jalapenos and other spices.I also really loved how this lunch kept me satiated until dinner. It’s really important to me as I am training for a marathon, to each nutritious and organic food that is going to help fuel my body appropriately and satisfy my increasing hunger. Not only did this meal not disappoint, but it was also incredibly easy and quick to make. Sunshine Burgers are all pre-baked and browned, so all you have to do is heat them up (via microwave, grill, oven, etc) and they are ready to eat, it doesn’t get much easier than that. Also, my toddler really enjoyed them as well, so that is a double win in my book!
I tried one of each of the flavors of Sunshine Burgers that were sent to me and there wasn’t one that I didn’t like. Overall, I am really excited that I finally found a veggie burger, that comes in a lot of different options, that taste good and are healthy for my family and I. If you are interested in picking up a few boxes of Sunshine Burgers to try for yourself (you really should!), you can find a store in your region here: http://www.sunshineburger.com/find-a-store/
You can also follow them on social media:
Twitter: @SunshineBurger
Facebook: Sunshine Burger
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Question of the day
Have you tried Sunshine Burgers before? If not, what is your favorite veggie burger brand?
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