Frozen Breakfast
Breakfast that keeps in the freezer and lands in the toaster — that's this shelf. It's stocked with frozen bagels and waffles, and it's a favourite stop for gluten-free shoppers: bakeries like Little Northern Bakehouse and O'Doughs freeze their bagels at peak freshness, so they toast up soft inside and crisp outside. You'll also find sprouted-grain bagels and whole-grain frozen waffles for mornings when there's no time to fuss.
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Gluten-free options anchor the selection. Little Northern Bakehouse bagels come in plain and everything varieties, while O'Doughs bagel thins — original, pumpernickel and whole grain flax — offer a lighter, lower-profile take that's handy for sandwiches. As always, the gluten-free designation is the manufacturer's labelling; if you're avoiding gluten strictly, give the package a quick read before buying. Freezing, by the way, is exactly how these bakeries intend their breads to be kept fresh without extra preservatives.
Waffle fans have Nature's Path to explore: Homestyle for a classic round, and Buckwheat Wildberry when you want whole grains and fruit in the same bite — both go straight from freezer to toaster. Silver Hills' Cinnamon Raisin Sprouted Power Bagels round out the shelf for anyone who prefers sprouted whole grains. Keep everything frozen until you're ready to eat, toast from frozen, and breakfast is done before the kettle boils.