Frozen Food Tour Day 1: Ian's Popcorn Turkey Corn Dogs

I love corn dogs. I haven't been able to eat them nigh on a decade. Well before my celiac diagnosis I developed a pretty nasty sensitivity to nitrites. I picked these up not just because they were gluten free but because the turkey dogs have no nitrites in the ingredient list. 24 hours from now I can tell you if the really don't have nitrites :).

This is a new brand for me. Ian's Natural Foods does supposedly healthy kids foods. The corn dog bites area really high in protein (18 g per serving), relatively low in fat.

Taste: Meh. The hot dogs were decent but the batter had a bit of a chalky mouthfeel and lose their crispiness very quickly after cooling. I don't imagine anyone under 12 would care, though. Good taste for kid-friendliness.

How filling? The package holds 2 servings - I more or less assumed I'd need to eat the whole thing to get full. Halfway through it I realized I was done. So, pretty well filling.

Price: $5.99 for two servings. Not terrible.

Convenience: These are not microwaveable and require an oven and a cookie sheet - if you've got a real kitchen to cook in, the ten minute cooking time is very convenient but won't work if you're cooking in a typical corporate breakroom.

Verdict? Recommended for kids, most adults will want more