Morningstar products

espree70
espree70 Posts: 41 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does any one use these products in their meal plans on a reqular basis
«1

Replies

  • BHRussell
    BHRussell Posts: 83 Member
    I bought some for the first time, but I haven't tried it yet lat u know
  • domsmoms
    domsmoms Posts: 174 Member
    Yes, I'm a big fan of their Chick Patties. However, to be honest, they are a bit too high in sodium.
  • jboccio90
    jboccio90 Posts: 644 Member
    love them, fast and easy.
  • DonaA123
    DonaA123 Posts: 337 Member
    love them, fast and easy.
    me to
  • fairestthings
    fairestthings Posts: 335 Member
    We have MorningStar, gardein and Litehouse products in the freezer just in case I don't have enough time to make the already planned dinner. Otherwise we don't use the mregularly because even if they're vegetarian and healthier, they're still processed frozen foods.
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    I do eat them frequently - I grew up vegetarian and still eat that way 90% of the time and we often ate them at home. I still like them a lot. The main downside to them is the sodium content, in my opinion.
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    I love morningstar products. In fact had their california turkey burgers tonight. I keep them for nights I just don't feel like cooking. Love their corn dogs!
  • princeza9
    princeza9 Posts: 337 Member
    I used to eat them regularly, but I stopped because the sodium is so high. I keep other things in the freezer that aren't so bad.
  • sometimes_blondie
    sometimes_blondie Posts: 241
    I love them!! I use the veggie crumbles instead of ground beef.
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    As a vegetarian, I eat them regularly.
    But as I'm trying to lower my sodium intake and have less processed food, I'm trying to lessen how much I eat them.
    They are delicious though.

    My ex, who was a meat eater, always ate the maple flavored sausage patties for breakfast-- because they tasted great and less fat.
  • glenette1
    glenette1 Posts: 140 Member
    I eat them in a pinch for dinner and sometimes take them to work for lunch if I'm out of fresh stuff. I do think they are tasty but as others have said, slightly high in sodium and still processed.
  • Kickinkim418
    Kickinkim418 Posts: 257 Member
    I love the Santa Fe Black Bean Burgers......:)
  • a_mandolin_
    a_mandolin_ Posts: 336 Member
    They were half off when I went shopping today so I bought a couple to try. The spicy sausage patty and the ground beef looking one. Fingers crossed!
  • dirtydmvkid
    dirtydmvkid Posts: 184
    Yup. Love their veggie burgers!
  • Johlawrence
    Johlawrence Posts: 236 Member
    I love the black bean burgers...I used to eat some kind of rice patty thing, but I haven't been able to find them lately. I'm sure the sodium is high...I've never really thought about that before MFP.
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    Yes!!! I actually like their products a lot. I have tasted (and approved, lol) the following:

    Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burgers
    Grillers Prime Veggie Burgers
    Grillers1/4 Pounder
    Original Grillers (love this one the most, well next to the 1/4 pounder)
    Mushroom Lover's Burger
    Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers (one of my favorites)
    Hickory BBQ Riblets (omg, so delish I usually serve it with mixed veggies and brown rice)
    Recipe Crumbles (use in pasta and in stuffed peppers recipes)
    Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties (just purchased these last week and they are delish!)
    Chicken Patties (tasty, but have not had them lately)

    Good tasting. A healthier choice (although sometimes the sodium on some of the products you have to watch) than the "meat" versions. I think they can be a good way to add 'non meat' into your diet but still have great taste. Let us know if you try any of the suggested products.
  • janet0513
    janet0513 Posts: 564 Member
    I'm addicted to the spicy black bean and corn burgers!! I do get the sausage patties quite a bit too. I'm not vegetarian, I just like them.
  • BG10708
    BG10708 Posts: 91 Member
    I love their veggie burgers - they have several types. They are tasty and super convenient. Anything that is tasty, satisfying and low calorie that I can have on the table in three minutes is a winner with me. I put mine in an Arnolds pita with Light Miracle Whip, a slice of cheddar, red onion and some spinach leaves. I sometimes put a couple of slices of pre-cooked bacon in as well. Yum! I'm obviously not vegetarian :-)
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    I had one of their corn dogs for dinner. Their chik'n products and veggie burgers are good too, so far the only thing I haven't liked is the pizza burger.

    I look at them as an easy meal and try not to eat them too often.
  • careyannal
    careyannal Posts: 161
    I've tried them all but I tend to like Boca products better
  • Incendia99
    Incendia99 Posts: 10 Member
    Pretty much everything they make is tasty IMO! Especially the BBQ Riblets and Spicy Black Bean Burgers. For a while there I was eating one MS item everyday. Don't eat them quite as often these days because I'm trying to cut back on all frozen/processed stuff and eat more whole foods.. But I still love em! Enjoy!
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I love them! My personal favorite are the corn dogs. Yum!
  • omanitshann
    omanitshann Posts: 179
    i eat the veggie burgers, not on a regular basis, but once in awhile. They taste really good, probably not the healthiest thing in the world, but I think they are good for a day when you need something quick and moderately healthy
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    They used to be a staple in this house until I recently found out that they funded fighting prop 37. Now I am not purchasing them out of sheer principle. I am very sad, the hot dogs and sausage patties are my favorites.

    There is a company that makes a vegetarian product made from a fungus that grows on corn called Quorn. They are a little more expensive but they are also soy free. OMG their stuff is stellar. Best fake meat product ever.
  • peacemongernc
    peacemongernc Posts: 253 Member
    I like their fake chicken, but the rest of the stuff isn't as good, to me, as some other brands. I really like Boca. However, except for the Morningstar Farms organic product (I think there is just one), all of their products and all of the Boca products are made with genetically modified ingredients. :( I wish they wouldn't do that. Boca, years ago, said that they were going to move away from GMO soy, but then they were bought by one of the big corporations and they never made good on that.
  • nikilovesaxl
    nikilovesaxl Posts: 148
    Some of it is good if you know how to cook it.

    Boca burgers are super yummy too.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    They used to be a staple in this house until I recently found out that they funded prop 37. Now I am not purchasing them out of sheer principle. I am very sad, the hot dogs and sausage patties are my favorites.

    There is a company that makes a vegetarian product made from a fungus that grows on corn called Quorn. They are a little more expensive but they are also soy free. OMG their stuff is stellar. Best fake meat product ever.

    Do you mean they are funding to block Prop 37? Because if they funded it, then they are welcoming the labeling of GMO products.

    Anyway, I would stay away from both Quorn and Morning Star because both use GMO grains.

    I don't understand why people want to eat FAKE foods.
  • final10
    final10 Posts: 69 Member
    Please read this first before choosing Morningstar, Boca Burger, etc.


    http://foodbabe.com/2012/07/02/think-twice-before-buying-this-type-of-burger/
  • rudimae
    rudimae Posts: 107
    I use the Morningstar Crumbles in just about any recipe that call for ground beef. I've let my non-vegetarian friends try it and they were all impressed. I also really like the fake bacon. The chik'n patties are good as well.

    I use a lot of Quorn naked chik'n cutlets as you can use them like chicken breasts.

    There is another brand called Veggie Patch that makes fantastic fake meatballs and hot dogs.

    I would advise everyone against the Morningstar Farms fake meatballs, though. We couldn't find the Veggie Patch ones once and tried the Morningstar Farms one instead. I could not eat them. So nasty I couldn't even dress them up.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    They used to be a staple in this house until I recently found out that they funded prop 37. Now I am not purchasing them out of sheer principle. I am very sad, the hot dogs and sausage patties are my favorites.

    There is a company that makes a vegetarian product made from a fungus that grows on corn called Quorn. They are a little more expensive but they are also soy free. OMG their stuff is stellar. Best fake meat product ever.

    Do you mean they are funding to block Prop 37? Because if they funded it, then they are welcoming the labeling of GMO products.

    Anyway, I would stay away from both Quorn and Morning Star because both use GMO grains.

    I don't understand why people want to eat FAKE foods.

    Yes, my bad, they are fighting it. And I would rather eat a fake hot dog rather than a real nitrate filled meat hot dog any day. I eat fake meat products because the real ones will kill me faster. I do not eat them all the time, but do enjoy them. I eat whole fresh foods 90% of the time.

Categories