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Mmmmmm. Bagels.

Just the other day I was perusing Whole Foods for some healthy – but tasty – snacks when I discovered the bakery case. Although I generally muster up the best of my will power to avoid the bakery cases (my doughnut weakness goes waaaay back), I spotted the bagels and thought a nice Whole Foods bagel might be just the carbohydrate-y thing I needed. They’re generally pretty filling, not as bad for you as doughnuts, and always tasty when fresh, so a good compromise.

Upon quick review, I spotted the BEST BAGEL EVER – a cinnamon & sugar bagel. I bought it quickly and tore into it as soon as I got home. It was sooooooo good. Almost too good…

So a couple days later I’m back at Whole Foods again, eyeing the bagels from afar. I go over to the case…just for a look. Aha – I spot an ingredients list and must know (curiosity killed the cat) what wonderful ingredients were in this delicious treat. I’m reading the list, so far so good. Last note on the list: “Fried in vegetable oil.”

Now call me crazy, but I was under the impression that bagels were boiled then baked, and DOUGHNUTS were fried. Am I right, people? Otherwise, it’s just a doughnut with identity confusion! Well, I was most displeased with this discovery, but I still love those cinnamon “bagels” and maybe if I get through another week of this, I might just treat myself to another.

Bad for you, but tasty, the Whole Foods Cinnamon & Sugar Bagel is my Guilty Pleasure of the week.