Today’s special: Apple Crunch Bread Pudding Bars!!!!! They are HEAVENLY! We used day-old bread for the ultimate bread pudding texture. And the simple frosting makes them divine.
I had a great morning – got to go to my favorite Body Pump class by Chris. He sure turns muscles from firm to puddin’ to steel! The class is called Pump Challenge because he goes beyond the Body Pump curriculum and makes it even hard – long holds, extra minutes on songs – the works. I’m going to feel it tomorrow!
I showered at the gym and headed down to the bakery. Showering there has become so convenient and saved me many hours of biking back and forth.
For lunch I brought a kale salad from our garden. I took our kale, which is still baby enough to eat without chopping up the leaves, and massaged it in olive oil, salt and some red peppers. At work I added tomatoes, green peppers, olives and a slab of tofu, plus lemony hummus and a Honey Whole Wheat Roll.
Kale on the bottom!
I also nibbled on some Cinnamon Raisin Walnut and Cheddar Garlic croutons before I sat down to lunch when I had to jump in and help out for a bit. Had to tide my hunger!
Bread Puddin’ Bar for dessert – yum!! The cinnamony touch is the best!
Check out our article at the Cville newspaper!
New bakeries seek rising dough
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Back to work!!
Monika @ Powered by paprika says
YUM that bread puddin’ pastry looks tasty!
Happy Monday Kath 🙂
Tessa @ Amazing Asset says
Great article! And what a wonderful bakery item to feature today!
Yay for getting your butt kicked at body pump (or the amped up one!) it’s always such a good burn 🙂
Cait's Plate says
GAH! That apple crunch bread is going to be the death of me! It looks SO good every time! I may have to try to re-create it myself this weekend 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I love bread pudding! Great way to use old bread 🙂
Natalia - a side of simple says
Woo! Congratulations on the local feature 🙂 I have to admit, I kinda love the GF feature, too!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Seriously craving bread pudding now – and the apple version sounds genious!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Hmm cooking with apples is the best! and bread pudding is bomb 🙂 its the perfect way to make sure none of that FAB bread go’s to waste!!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
That article/picture was a little confusing/misleading? The stuff you guys are posing with is not GF…
KathEats says
Yes, they apologized for the typo and are fixing it!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
that’s great! I wouldnt want anyone to show up + be disappointed they couldn’t have GH treats!!!
Katie @ Faith & Funfetti says
Apple crunch bread pudding? That looks amazing. I’m a disaster in the kitchen, so I need all the ideas I can get!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Your apple bread looks awesome! 🙂
And just wondering, is Chris a certified BodyPUMP instructor? Does he just add that stuff himself and still call it BP? I think it is great he adds all that stuff (fitness wise), but to keep with the actual format is what he was trained in (if he was) and expected to deliver. Not trying to start anything controversial, I was just curious? Thanks! Have a lovely day, Kath!
Chris says
That’s true – instructors of the Les Mills fitness classes are never allowed to stray from the formatted class. He is either just ignoring the rules and still calling it Body Pump, or this is not really a BP class.
KathEats says
Chris, It’s not called Body Pump
KathEats says
No, he’s a trainer and certified and all that jazz. The class was officially BP but when he started making it more challenging they decided to change the name out of respect for the original.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Kath the Apple Crunch Bread Pudding Bars look amazing. When I was in Aruba last month, they have a local raisin bread pudding type bar they sell in the grocery store and I posted a million times about my love of it. The picture of your bars is making me want to make them!
I dont suppose you have a recipe (even if you can’t post the exact recipe b/c of the franchise situation) but just sort of an idea…there are soooo many ways to make bread pudding, I’d love a jumping off place if you have one. That’s how much I want to make those!
KathEats says
Sorry!! No GH recipes will ever be released
bitt says
so great you had an article written about you but it was confusingly written. i don’t think they should have been writing about a serious gluten intolerance at the same time as your bakery. i think it will mix people up!
KathEats says
Yeah, it was supposed to be opposites but I agree. We’ve gotten some GF customers come in today 🙁
Ella says
maybe others have already posted this but – would you ever consider a partnership with the other company so you could have GF products at your bakery? locally made, too!
KathEats says
Absolutely. Just not quite yet..
Kate @ NaturaStride says
Looks so good! I have been on quite the cinnamon kick lately – so think would likely hit the spot. That’s great you found a way to use & sell day old bread!
Jennifer says
What a great article about you guys. 🙂 You both are certainly doing what you love. 🙂
Sof says
Hi Kath,
Just wanted to say congratulations again on your bakery, it looks fantastic! Last week I went to a farmers market here in Arlington, VA and saw a Great Harvest stand for the first time. I got so excited and went up to the guy and said “Do you know Kath? She has a Great Harvest bakery too!” Well…he seemed to look at me like I was crazy, I think I’m going to wait to try your delicious breads 🙂
KathEats says
Awww. Maybe he was an employee not the owner?
Sof says
Definitely, he seemed a little clueless about everything…and I also must have confused him, I’m like “Kath, you know Kath!” haha.
Lauren says
You’re in Arlington too? I saw that GH at the farmers market as well! funny coincidence 😀
Sof says
Hi Lauren—Yes, it was the one at Ballston on Thursday’s!
Lauren says
Yes it was! I’ve also seen a GH at the Clarendon farmers market as well. I’m waiting for my real GH experience to come from the Cville bakery though!
Alice says
I’ved gotten bread from the GH guy at the Ballston farmer’s market and it seemed to have lost something—no seeds on top of the Dakota and the crust tasted like it had been bagged too soon–a bit soggy/plastic taste (I spent my high school years working in a bakery so a semi-professional opinion) :). Bread from his shop near Shirlington is noticably better stuff.
Erica says
Hi Kath!
I found your blog a couple weeks ago and have not stopped reading it, I’m serious it is on my favorites tab now…Anyway I haven’t commented yet but I just wanted to tell you that I LOVE your blog. Also, today as I was logging my exercise on MyFitnessPal I glanced at the advertisement above (which has always been there) and saw your face staring back at me!!! I couldn’t believe it, I thought I had spent so much time on your blog that I was hallucinating your face onto other websites 🙂 But no it was indeed you, an advertisement for OpenSky, I don’t really know what that is but I was just so astonished and excited! Have a great day!
KathEats says
Haha – thanks Erica!
Lauren says
Haha…my mom emailed me that article 1 hour and 30 minutes ago! How funny! 😀 Those bread pudding bars look amazing! We are driving down Wednesday after school gets out so I’ll definitely be stopping by this week!
Ashley @ Thefitacademic says
mmmm – what a great idea for the bread pudding bars! Sounds heavenly!!!
Andrea @ Onion in My Hair says
Although I think I am in the minority here, I shower at the gym every morning before work, and even on weekends when I have a tight schedule. It’s very convenient!
PS – Frosting owns me!
Nacho Lindsay says
That tofu looks awesome. You guys need to make tortillas so I can make Great Harvest nachos!
Stepf says
Great story. Just emailed the reporter to let her know there appeared to be a cutline error (it said you guys were holding your “gluten-free offerings”! She emailed back immediately. As a former newspaper reporter, I know it’s not always the reporter who writes the captions–but errors there are more visible. 🙂
KathEats says
Oh good. She emailed us too
Mary Legare Whaley says
Your tofu always looks SO good! And those apple crunch bread pudding bars look incredible…and thanks a lot. The 3 o’clock hunger strike just kicked in…hahaa!
Katelyn says
Kath,
That article in the newspaper is so great! Congratulations to you both! You are both doing an excellent job 🙂
Katelyn
lynn @ the actor's diet says
gah those bars look good. i have become addicted to these bread pudding muffins a place down the street makes. you should figure out how to do this for your GH because seriously they are addictive:
http://theactorsdiet.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/summer-summer-summertime/
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Congrats on the article! The bread pudding looks amazing! YUM!
Lindsey says
That bread pudding bar looks delicious!
Bex says
The texture in the roll roles DIVINE…
Bex says
*LOOKS divine… wow, don’t know what I was typing up there!
Baking 'n' Books says
What a great article! They need to ‘bold’ your website.
LOL about Monson “escaping” his job in marketing 😉
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
Great to see you guys are getting some publicity!
Grace @ Healthy Dreaming says
Bread pudding bars sound amazing! 😀 Everything looks incredible in your store 🙂
Have a great week!
klm says
puddin in my mouth please!!!!!!!!
I’ve been craving sweeets for over 24 hours now!!
Hope says
Those pudding bars sound and look incredible! 🙂 I want one! Too bad I live too far away to get one. 🙁 Congrats on the article!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Oh wow.. the apple crunch bread pudding has got me thisclose to drooling!!! Looks great Kath!
Rebecca says
WOW oh wow, those bars look incredible!!! I could smell them through the screen! You all are so creative with your recipes.
But the real reason I’m commenting is to say — I SAW YOUR ADD on MapQuest!!! First time I didn’t click “print without advertisement ” 😉
Christine says
That looks delicious! Too bad you can’t share the recipe… but I get it 🙂
kris (everyday oats) says
Omg, those apple crunch bread pudding bars looks AMAZINGGG!
Marissa says
I want some bread pudding now please and thank you. lol… I’ve never actually had bread pudding… but anything with bread, apples, and frosting CAN’T be bad!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Love bread pudding, what a great idea to turn it into bars!
Chris says
I hope the newspaper fixes the caption under your photo that says you are showing your gluten -free bread. They obviously mixed you up with the other bakery featured, but that is a serious error and needs to be corrected.
KathEats says
They are fixing it..
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Yum, the bars sound amazing! And the lunch salad looks gorgeous!
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Yummmmmmmm! That apple crunch bread pudding bar looks out of this world delicious!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Love the article Kath! You guys deserve every last bit of recognition!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I’ve never seen “Pump Challenge”. That’s awesome that your gym offers it! Congrats on the news article, that’s awesome!
natalie (the sweets life) says
it’s safe to say i’m ready to plan a trip NOW to visit you guys and your bakery to try one of those bars–they look incredible!
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
What are the flecks in the tofu? Was that the way your purchased it, or was it part of the marinade? My mind is going over all sorts of ideas now for embedded herbs – looks yummy!
KathEats says
Herbs! It’s the Twin Oaks style!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Do you use the ‘Fine Herb’ or ‘Italian Herb’ for your sandwiches?
I’ve only tried the ‘Italian Herb’ (and the plain!) thus far. Going to EarthFare later this week to stock up again! Thanks to you, it’s my favorite tofu! 🙂
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Kath says
We use the Italian, which I prefer because I think there are oniony scallions in the fine so I don’t like it as much
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
I almost went to GH today and bought some Cinnamon Chip bread! However, due to lack of seating at my location I refrained and found somewhere else to sit and eat my lunch. It’s awesome that you guys have seating at yours!
That tofu looks amazing. I really wish I could find it here!
emily says
It was great to see you today, thanks so much for the granola! I got a honey/salty bite when I got outside and about died of happiness. 😀
Monica J says
That bread pudding looks delicious! Ever thought of having it with sour cream or creme fraiche?
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
oh that pudding bread looks divine!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
That apple crunch pudding bars look awesome!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
Awesome article!
I loooove bread pudding! My fave is vanilla with a bit of maple sizzzurp drizzled on top! Pure heaven right there!
Brittany @ Pretty Fit, Pretty Healthy, Pretty Happy says
Oh my gosh… I’m such a sucker for bread pudding. That looks delicious!
So does the roll you had with lunch. 🙂
Sonnett says
love that bowl!!! i have to agree that tofu looks delish!!! i can only gt my hands on plain tofu over here from my chinese grocer – they make fresh batches daily, but unfortunately cant speak a word of english 🙁 i am tempted to print out a pic of the tofu and try and ask them to make me a herbed ‘custom batch’ maybe they will be so kind…. 🙂
kath, i still want you to pllllease give me an adress where i can send a little combo goodie bag of REAL good rooibos teas 😉 so wanna share our proper flavours , blends and above all pure quali(tea) with you……..
have a fab day….. midnight here already – la-la land is calling my name……zZzZzZzzzzzz
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
Your photos are makin’ me hunnnngry Kath! Every new dessert or baked goodie that’s featured on here makes me want GH even more
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Do you guys make all the sandwich components there too? The tofu and hummus?
KathEats says
Hummus yes, tofu no!
KathEats says
[It’s a local tofu though! 🙂 ]
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
Is that tofu flavored or something? What are those dots in it?
Carey @ Positively Blonde says
I’m so disappointed there are no Great Harvests’ in FL or NY 🙁 I’m dying to give some of the fabulous looking baked goods try!!!
victoria says
omygosh, the bread pudding looks amazing…it reminded me of the bread pudding our cafeteria lady used to make that used all the leftover dessert items all together…so the taste was always a surprise and it was the best ever! muffins, cookies, danish…
The Healthy Engineer says
AHHI love pudding so much! These pictures are too much to handle 😀
Sarah@The Flying ONION says
That block of tofu looks marvelous! Is it herbed?
KathEats says
Yep
Abby says
Yum! That looks amazing! Love the newspaper article! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
I have worked in to bakeries and never had a problem with all of the treats around. However after seeing all of your goodies for the last couple of weeks, I don’t know how you resist. The closest Great Harvest is 1 hour away and that saves me.
Lauren says
That bread pudding looks sensational!! Was this a Matt creation?
KathEats says
A shared recipe from Temecula, CA!
Hannah says
Aw, baby kale! Almost as good as baby seals, I reckon.
Nicole @sugarcoatedsisters says
Bread pudding is SO delighful. I once had the best butterscotch bread pudding. I actually think the apple crunch bread pudding sounds better… that is saying something Kath 😉
Hannah @ LOVE{allisfair}FOOD says
I agree with EVERYONE above, the pudding bars look like melt-in-your-mouth heaven.
Do you guys have nutritional facts for the stuff you make?
Wanting to know if I need to avoid eating 6 of them or if I’ll be ok 🙂
KathEats says
We have nutr. for all the staples – not the inventions though
Hilary says
Ohhhh….those squares look simply to DIE for! Send some up to Canada, would you?!
Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey says
That bread pudding looks sooo dang good. I’m kind of drooling over your salad, too. The tofu looks amazing.
Shelley says
Wow, that pudding looks really gooood!!! i”m kinda glad that i don’t live near a GH i would have no willpower near food like that!
Alaina says
Oh yes, I agree that that bread pudding looks amazing. Bread pudding is definitely my favorite dessert. 🙂
Becky says
Tasted that Bread Puddin’ Bar today at your bakery – awesome!! Really enjoyed seeing Matt, meeting Karen and Ally. Came home with some awesome GH “goods”! Excited for your success.
Khushboo says
The Apple bread pudding looks oh so mouthwatering! I’m not much of a fan of cupcake frosting but that looks PERFECT!
Lenna says
That apple crunch bread pudding looks so delicious!!! I would buy whole plate 🙂
Charise says
Holy yum, that apple crunch bread pudding sounds like my kind of dessert!
Congrats on the writeup! It’s great you guys are getting good press.
Molly @ RDexposed says
Remember for undergrad credits, the class where you have to do prodcution? We ran a restaurant and I was always in charge of the coconut apricot bread pudding. It was my baby and it was FAB U LOUS! I’ve been in love with bread pudding ever since.