This year, the Tiger Den staff has added 5 new items to their selection. Hoping to give some nutritional value to their menu, Tiger Den has included two different flavors of overnight oats and three flavors of egg bites.
Tiger Den is a popular attraction and has a great selection for a school café. This year, Tiger Den manager, Mrs. Magruder, is excited to share the new additions to the menu.
“We wanted to add something a little bit higher protein [that] satiates you for a little longer,” Magruder said.
Upon sampling the treats, I ranked them to encourage students to try out the 5 new snacks. It can be difficult to stray away from the things you know and love, but take my word for it when I say all new items were a hit.
5. Cheese egg bites
Priced at $1, the cheese egg bites are a good morning snack. While they aren’t too filling, they provide protein and nutritional value to start off the morning. The last spot rank isn’t eggs-actly where you’d want to land. I would have liked to see the meatless breakfast choice include a more complex flavor and ingredient list, possibly including spinach or another cheese.
4. Bacon egg bites
The bacon filled egg bite delights are like the cheese alternative. However, this item includes bacon to add caloric value. Magruder encourages the menu items with higher protein because it differs from the sweet options Tiger Den is filled with. The $1 bacon egg bites present an interesting flavor, earning it a higher ranking than the cheese ones.
3. Peach cobbler overnight oats
The compelling flavor of these oats did not disappoint, justifiably earning it a third-place ranking. The peach cobbler oats were filling, containing pieces of fruit and having a variety of flavors. Hints of cinnamon and juicy peaches amplified the oatmeal. While the oatmeal was good, it wasn’t the best of the new items. As the saying goes: if you aren’t first, you might as well be last. The peach cobbler oats were overly sweet and did not compare to its sister flavor.
2. Sausage egg bites
Presenting an undeniably yummy flavor profile, the sausage egg bites were more than eggs-elent. Without being too salty, the flavors work together. Because of the added sausage, this menu choice provides sustainable energy and nutrients. These $1 egg bites are a reasonable price for the nutritious breakfast choice.
1. Strawberry overnight oats
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats take the cake in the contest for best new Tiger Den menu item. Containing real strawberry chunks, this morning treat should hold you over until lunch. These oats aren’t too sweet and prove helpful in controlling blood sugar. At $2, the strawberry shortcake overnight oats are worth every cent and earn the first-place spot on my ranking.