On Friday I got the big news: Gluten Free Oreos are coming to a store near you! A store… near ME!!! The next day, we were shopping in Kroger and as I rounded a corner, I saw it. I’d hit the mother lode! Nabisco had delivered on their promise – their Gluten Free Oreos were here… in MY Kroger! Oh happy day! I grabbed a package, tossed it in the cart and pointed it out to Bradley. He responded by grabbing a package of the Double Stuf Gluten Free Oreos, telling me we needed to try both – all in the name of research.
We cracked open one of the packages in the car on the drive home. Wow! and Wow! Seriously. For anyone that’s tried store bought gluten free cookies, you’ll understand this. I mean these Gluten Free Oreos are good. Great flavor with a satisfying crunch as you bite into it. They are not crumbling in our hands as we motor down M-21. There’s no gritty texture and don’t leave an odd aftertaste behind. These are REALLY good! They taste like regular Oreos. (Here’s an added note: I did not enjoy the Gluten Free Double Stuf Oreos. For me personally, I’ve never been a Double Stuf Oreo fan – just not necessary. Bradley and Kevin, on the other hand, enjoyed them immensely.)
At home we found 2 more willing test subjects, in Abby and Kevin. And while we didn’t have any original Oreos on hand for them to use for comparison; I can assure you that they have both eaten enough Oreos over the years that making a comparison was no problem for them. They both gave the Gluten Free Oreos a big “Thumbs Up”. So, at our house, Gluten Free Oreos are a clear winner.
I hope you’re able to enjoy the new Gluten Free Oreos, but I do want to mention this. I googled Nabisco’s list of ingredients in Oreo cookies (Gluten Free or not) and it shows no dairy. They have even been touted, by some, as being a vegan product. But when I did a little digging, I discovered multiple articles mentioning that there can be some cross-contamination with milk during production. (This is not mentioned on the package.) So, keep that in mind as you consider trying the Gluten Free Oreos and your food allergies, sensitivities and/or food choices. Below, I have two of the links I read discussing the vegan or not position. They’re both informative and a quick read.
And, if you would like to read about a more in-depth taste test, I’ve got a link below that is a fun read. I found it after we’d done our own taste tests and was researching for this post.
Enjoy!
Thanks for stopping!
Brenda
https://www.eatthis.com/oreo-filling/
https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/oreo-cookies-aren-t-as-vegan-as-you-ve-been-told
https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/news/nation/gluten-free-oreos-taste-test
Disclaimer:
These recipes and tips are not guaranteed to work or be safe for everyone. Allergies are extremely complicated and vary for each individual. It is still your responsibility to read labels to ensure your safety. I cannot be held liable for any ill effects from using my tips to avoid your allergies. (Sorry guys, I don’t foresee any problems, but Momma’s gotta cover her backside, ya know?) Just read your labels! Do your research!