Our good friends over in Boulder Colorado teamed up with us this Fall season to give you something fun and new this Thanksgiving! Move over apple pie and pumpkin treats because our healthy low carb treat curated with love by way of us and Justin’s is your next staple point in your Holiday feasts!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Almond Milk
• 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 4 cups Alternative Cinnamon Spice Bagels, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Apple, sliced
• ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
• 1/4 Cup Maple Almond Butter
• 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil, melted

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix milk, sugar, egg, cinnamon and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Stir in bagel pieces, apples, and cranberries. Spread evenly in 1 quart baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Melt Maple Almond Butter and coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave (about 30 seconds). Drizzle over bread pudding and serve warm.

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Recently there was a new Bagelgate, probably just as serious as the Bagel Emoji discussion. A weatherman in St. Louis, Missouri picked up some bagels from Panera Bread for the office just like a good company man would do but then left the Twitter world with this tweet.

Although there is nothing wrong with trying new things, as a Bagel company we had to set this straight.

This is a direct statement from our VP of Sales. 

“Good Bagels aren’t bread nor should be sliced like it”

This isn’t to knock Panera or even Alek Krautmann, but this sole purpose was to keep bagels well–bagels.

So please, please sliced your bagels in half not in bread slices like above.

In case you were really wondering we have some options for you:

Serrated knife

This seems to be the easiest way as almost every household has a knife to do this. Your first step will be to hold both sides of a bagel with your thumb to one side and your other fingers on the other.

Then you will make a space between the top of the bagel and that is where you will start the slice. Be careful to not squish the bagel. Remember to always cut away from your body.

The other way would be to lay it down flat and cut it the long way. We provided a gif that would help visualize this!

Credit: Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Bagel Slicer

Another option is to use our bagel slicer or bagel clasp. It can be viewed here. 
We also wanted to show you a few different options but obviously, ours is the best.

Urban Trend

Classic Guillotine

One other option is to not to slice at all! Some purists might swear by this!

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Bagel Brad was back in action to see all the racers and spectators of theAgoura Hills Dole Great race. This race is great for families and even experienced runners. This is our 3rd year attending, but this time around we brought on our good friends at Follow Your Heart as they were sampling their Vegan Cream Cheese. I that something you would like in your store comment below!

Western Bagel Stores

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Bagel Brad on Instagram

If you haven’t checked, Bagel Brad is on Instagram! You should follow him in order to see the best content from our stores!

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pastime.

For a limited time (Ending on 3/14/17) only you can also order our Green bagels and Bagelettes (3SP) to be shipped! You Can use ground shipping for Monday shipment and for this week only we can ship on Tuesday with 3-day. Please call today to place your order. (800)555-0882.

Last year KTKA had us on the air with our Green Bagels, you can checkout the video here!

Additionally famous Kylie Jenner gave us a visit on St. Patrick’s Day.

For a few days each year during the week that St. Patrick’s day falls on, our retail stores will be selling our famous green bagels, Bagelettes, and hand-made cream cheese! That’s right Western Bagel fans, you can now have a bagel and celebrate the holiday.

Western Bagels are hearth baked and kettle boiled, the traditional way. 1986 was the first time we started the St. Patrick’s Day Bagels at our flagship locations: Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, Westlake.

Not only will there be Green Bagels, but there will also be Green Cream Cheese. This combo is the ultimate defense to the famous no green pinches. These bagels will go on sale on March 14th and the promotion will end on St. Patrick’s day the 17th. Van Nuys will have them starting the 15th!

Bagel Brad Deal of the week will be from March 13th – 19th and will include a Hot Turkey Bagel Sandwich with a Soft Drink or Bottled Water ($6.95). You can sign up for our Bagel Brad on the Homepage bottom right (just enter your email address)

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@rachels.healthy.home_ww (All Photos are Rachel’s)

Starving and wanted something super fast as soon as I got home- greek style pita pizza! A westernbagel pita bread (3) topped with hummus (4), 1 tbsp feta (1), red pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, green onion, and za’atar. I usually like to add chicken when I eat these for dinner but I didn’t have any prepped so I had a little more hummus than normal. So good!  8sp

Big breakfast bagel to start the day! A toasted everything perfect 10 @westernbagel (3) with an egg (2), turkey sausage (1), cheese (1), and tomato (0). 7sp and so much more filling than a drive-thru breakfast sandwich

Pizza pizza! Because what else would I eat on a Friday night?! A @westernbagel pita bread (3) with pizza sauce (1), Tj’s Lite Mozzarella (1), and Tj’s pepperoni (2). 7sp!

Dinner was the bomb! Greek chicken gyro and fries – a huge meal for only 9sp!  4oz chicken breast sliced thin (2) and mixed with 1 tsp EVOO (1), s/p, garlic powder, and a Mediterranean spice blend. Cooked in a skillet until golden and cooked through- super fast since it’s thin! Filled a warmed Western Bagel pita bread (3) with spinach, the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, and 2 tbsp Tj’s tzatziki (1).  On the side, I had 1/2 serving of Tj’s handsome cut fries (2) cooked in the airfryer with southwest seasoning. Tony says the air fryer is worth it just to make fries this good at home! 9sp – so good!

This morning I had a toasted roasted onion bagelette (1) with egg (2), 1/4 c crumbled turkey sausage (1), and avocado (2). 6sp.

Please use code Rachel to get 10% off your order! Limited to the first 40!

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Breakfast Sandwich:

Bacon, Egg White, and Pepper Jack Sandwich! Start with toasting a Plain Alternative Bagel (3sp) and spreading one Pepper Jack Cheese Wedge on it (1sp). Cook 2 egg whites over medium heat (0sp) and 1 piece of Canadian Bacon (0sp) or 2 pieces of center cut bacon (1sp). Enjoy!

Lox Sandwich:

You don’t need to go on an expensive cruise to have an indulgent luxury lox plate! Toast an Alternative Plain Bagel (3sp) and top with 1Tbs of Plain Whipped Cream Cheese (2sp), 3oz of Smoked Salmon (2sp), red onion (0sp).

Bagel Chicken Sandwich:

Now for lunch! I am all about quick and yummy meals! I heated up a chicken breast (4sp), and topped it with my favorite mustard (1sp), lettuce and tomato (0sp), and used a bagel as the bun (3sp).  

Pumpkin Bagel Pudding:

For dessert, I decided to come up with a Pumpkin Bagel pudding recipe! Here is how I make it:

• 1/2c of unsweetened cashew milk
• 1/4c of canned pumpkin
• 1 eg
• 1/2tsp of vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp of pumpkin spice
• 3tsp of Stevia Baking blend
• 3tsp of mini Chocolate Chips
• 1 Alternative Cinnamon Spice Bagel

1. Preheat oven to 350 and spray 2 Ramekins with nonstick spray.
2. Evenly divide with the bagel in the ramekins and top with chocolate chips.
3. Whisk the first 6 ingredients together and evenly pour over bread.
4. Bake for 45 minutes

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 In 2014:

I started Weight Watchers in June 2014. When I started I was a year into a really great relationship and I had gained a lot of “happy” weight. We would go out to eat a lot and end every week with “Homemade Ice Cream Sunday’s” where we would make our own ice cream in whatever flavor we desired. It wasn’t until my clothes stopped fitting that I realized I need to make a change – and quick! When I brought it up to my boyfriend, he was in complete support of trying anything I thought would be best. So in June 2014, we started weight watchers together. I chose weight watchers because at the time I wasn’t active at ALL and I had no desire to add activity into my life. I knew weight watchers was built so that you could either be active or not and the program would still work. We took our before pictures and were ready to go!

Adding Western Bagel to my Meal Plan:

Eating Western Bagel products have helped tremendously as well, I love the Alternative 2.0 ® Bagelettes which come in Wheat (top seller) and Roasted Onion has 14g of carbs! Amazing right? Not to mention 60 calories, no sugar, no saturated or normal fats, 4 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber. Did I mention that they are only 1 Smart Point!?

The App Made it Easier to Track

I downloaded the app and started the program. I looked up all types of weight watchers recipes and got busy making weight watchers friendly foods that I know I would still enjoy. Some of these included 3 point lemon bars, 1 point chocolate chip cookies, and 1 point banana bread muffins! I was determined to never sacrifice the foods that I loved to lose weight and I didn’t have to. My first week on Weight Watchers I lost 5 pounds. I was ecstatic and it really gave me the motivation that I needed to keep going. My first month I rounded off at losing 16 pounds. This brought me down to 170 pounds, a weight I hadn’t seen in a long time. Even though I was losing weight though, I still hadn’t necessarily seen the changes in my body. Then came August when I tried on my first bathing suit with my new shed pounds. It was the moment that I stepped through the gates into our pool and the confidence that I felt in that size 14 one-piece that I knew weight watchers worked and I felt good. It didn’t matter that the suit was equipped with a control top, it was the fact that I had the confidence to jump into the pool and enjoy myself with my boyfriend.

Build on Progress

That confidence motivated me to optimize my weight loss and I decided to start to add some activity. Being born with a heart condition (and after 4 open heart surgeries and a pacemaker implantation) I was never active. I was afraid to work out because I felt like I was going to die.  So I started slow and simply began to walk on my lunch break at work! Each time, I walked longer until I was going to the gym twice a day to walk on the treadmill! The walking turned into running for a few minutes here and there and now I can run two miles without stopping! That is something I never thought I would be able to do. Not only because of my heart condition but because of my weight which was constantly weighing me down.

One constant throughout my entire 2-year journey has been weight watchers. It has never failed me. Now that I have started to lift weights in addition to my cardio, I add in my weeklies and activity points to ensure my body has the nutrition it needs when burning the extra calories.

Now, 65 pounds down, I’ve traded the control top one piece in for a drawer full of two-piece suits! I’m happier, more confident and healthier than ever before and I owe it all to hard work and Weight Watchers.

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Hi everyone! My name is Heather (@heathershealthier on Instagram) and with the help of Weight Watchers I’ve lost 80 pounds. I follow the Smart Points program which helps me focus more on healthy food choices like fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Most bagels are either higher in Smart Points or lower in flavor/quality. When I tried my first Western Bagelette neither was the case. I tried the Onion flavor for a mere 1 Smart Point and it was delicious, there was nothing “diet tasting” about it. I absolutely love bagels so the fact that I can incorporate them into my meal plan and still lose weight is a big deal!

Speaking of meal plans, I would like to share some tips that have helped me lose and maintain my 80 pound loss.

1. Meal Planning:

It is super important for me to have some sort of a weekly plan of what I intend on eating. I like to meal plan on Sunday’s and use the plan to get all of the groceries I need for the week. This cuts down on extra trips to the store and excess spending since I’m following a list. Western Bagel is great because they freeze amazingly. I put some in a freezer bag and when I plan on having one  just pull it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge the night before. They always thaw perfectly and are just as fresh as they were when I put them in! Also, having a plan means less grazing in the kitchen since I already know what and when I am eating. Planning has played a huge role in my success!

2. Filling My Plate:

This may seem counterproductive but I find the more I fill my plate with healthy low point options, the less likely I am to snack on high point chips, candy, etc. If I am hungry between meals I plan healthier snacks like a Western Bagelette (1 sp) with 1 tbs of nut butter (3 sp) and fruit (0 sp)… so satisfying! Also, using a salad size plate for meals tricks my mind into thinking my plate is overflowing which in turn makes me feel fuller quicker!

3. Go To Meetings:

Attending my weekly Weight Watchers meeting has helped me tremendously with accountability. I go to every meeting even if I expect a gain, those are the days that I need the support and need to go the most!

4. Eat What You Love:

For me, nothing is off limits! I eat whatever I love, I just make a healthier version! My new favorite is making egg & cheese breakfast sliders using the onion Bagelettes. I use 2 Bagelettes (3 sp), 2 eggs (4 sp), chicken or turkey bacon (1 sp), light cheese (2 sp) and any added veggies you like (onion, spinach & tomato are some of my favorites).  Throw in a side of fresh fruit and you have a healthy, filling and delicious meal!

5. Drink Water:

This one is self explanatory!

6. Exercise:

Exercise is very important, it’s also important to find something that you enjoy! I was always a walker, I love walking my neighborhood with my family after dinner. Just recently I have taken up running, I really am enjoying it and I’m surprising myself everyday with my ability. It’s very important to get in some pre-run fuel. I really like to keep it simple with a Perfect 10 or Alternative Bagel (3 sp for either) and cream cheese, it gives me the perfect amount of energy!

Losing weight isn’t easy, but finding great products to incorporate into your program like Western Bagel helps so much!

Remember to take it day by day, even meal by meal. There will be times when the scale doesn’t reflect your hard work and it can get frustrating… keep going! Sticking with it through the lows and tough times are what make you stronger and more capable to maintain this lifestyle for the long run.

It may seem hard because it is hard, so be patient and enjoy the journey. Celebrate all your victories large or small and most of all believe in yourself!

I would love to stay in contact, feel free to follow my journey over on Instagram @heathershealthier!

Thanks, everyone!

Heather

Did you know we caved? We lowered our minimum to $10 check it out here!

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If you are thinking of changing your lifestyle… Start small! Small changes every day add up to big changes over time!  I currently follow the weight watchers smart points system (sp) and have found TONS of ways to make it work to fit my lifestyle! It is SO doable! If I can do it, anyone can!

The Alternative bagels & Alternative pita bread were one of my favorite bread products back when I first did weight watchers in 2007! I was AMAZED that I found a bagel that actually tasted like a bagel and was better for you option packed with protein and fiber… I mean was this real life?? 

I recently re-discovered Western Bagel with a new to me product, the Perfect 10 bagel! Rarely eating meat, I struggle with getting enough protein in throughout the day! This bagel has 20 grams of protein and seriously tastes great!! Don’t get me wrong, the pita and alternative bagels are still on my must-have list, too! The options are endless… Bagel sandwiches, bagel garlic bread, pita pizzas, pita veggie flatbread, etc! The healthier western bagels and pita bread are the perfect addition to any meal!

I have found so many easy ways to incorporate these products into healthy creations! Below are a few of my favorite simple go to’s:

Egg sandwich: 
–Perfect 10 Healthy Grain bagel (3sp)
-egg (2sp)
-1 slice cheddar (2sp) 
-spinach 
-bacon (1sp) 

Cook egg in a pan with spinach over a stove. Toast bagel and top with egg, cheddar, and bacon!


Serve with a side of fruit for the perfect 8sp breakfast!

Post workout snack:
–Perfect 10 bagel (3sp) 
-1TBS almond butter (3sp)
-banana
-cinnamon 

Toast bagel and top with almond butter, sliced banana, and cinnamon.

If you like what you see here, feel free to follow me on my journey over lauren_losingit! 

XOXO,
Lauren

Check out Heather’s Dieting hacks next!

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For our next blog feature, we will be showcasing icons of healthy food culture. Such as vegan’s, weight watchers, and just people that just love food. In this first article, we have Ashely from Oklahoma City. She goes by@thebalancedlife_ww on Instagram, and she has some of the greatest advice as she shares her way to reach her Weight Watcher goals while using the Points Plus system. Enjoy her article!

Who would have thought you can still enjoy your favorite bread products while losing weight? Western Bagel has made that possible. I have been following Weight Watchers for the last two years and honestly, it has been a constant challenge. I will always love food, but I knew I needed to change something about my diet. The beginning was a lot of trial and error. I started by focusing on my portion sizes and asking myself if I really needed a second serving. It required a lot of experimenting and finding alternatives to what I would usually eat. Then I discovered Western Bagel.There are a lot of temptations in my work life. Breakfast meetings, lunch meetings, receptions, birthday parties, etc. and it was usually the breakfast meetings that would get me. Pastries, bagels, fancy cream cheeses, muffins, everything anyone with a sweet tooth would love was available for seconds, thirds, and even a quick treat before heading home for the day. Let’s be honest, on days like this, my diet was already shot by 9am. Western Bagel offers great alternatives for someone who is watching what they eat. I began substituting these bagels for the bagels offered at work and I felt like there wasn’t even a difference, but there was in Weight Watcher Points. The texture and taste of these bagels are perfect. I usually plan all of my meals ahead of time so that I’m not stressed during the week. It is exciting and relieving, that I can now easily eat a bagel for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not all on the same day, of course, but never once did I feel like I was eating “diet” foods. All of the Western Bagels’ healthier products are point friendly, ranging anywhere from 1 to 4 points. Never in my life did I think I would be enjoying a bagel that was that low in points!

Losing weight is all about balance. You don’t have to choose one lifestyle over another. You can still lose weight while enjoying your favorite foods. Sometimes, you just have to get creative. Instead of stopping by your favorite fast food restaurant for a quick breakfast on the way to work, you can easily use the Western Bagel Alternative Bagelette (1pp) and build your very own sandwich at home. You can even prep it the night before if you’re really short on time in the mornings!

It isn’t easy. You’ll have good and bad days, good and bad weeks, and even good and bad months. Just don’t stop. The time will pass anyway so you might as well just do it. Just eat healthily, drink your water, get a walk in, and do you. But while working on yourself, it is important to not lose yourself. Do you love carbs, treats, and pizza? The Western Bagel has a solution for that! Low points and healthy bagels, sweet bagels, and even pita bread you can make your own pizza with! It is called balance!

If you’re thinking about quitting your diet, don’t. If you’re thinking about starting a diet, do! It’ll be the best decision of your life and Western Bagel can help make that decision easier.

Want more? Check out Lauren’s Journey 

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