I Bought Viral SHARK TANK & KICKSTARTER PRODUCTS... were they any good?? (8)

[@notkatieparry]

“Using Saran Wrap doesn’t give Sean $29.95.” 😂 I just love when Christopher is in these videos. His commentary is so welcoming. 😂

[@RykaStar]

He is so sharp & quick with his wit haha

[@MJBiddy1]

The banana thing is a myth - Anne Reardon on ‘How to Cook That’ did a series of experiments and then explained why all this wrapping the tops is bunkum.

[@nitsirkroy]

Yes! The ripening process is already started when they export them so there’s no real way to stop. Super informative video if anyone wants to get into it that deep 😂

[@MsNekaa26]

I remember that one I love her I watch all her videos

[@missyb1020]

Keeping bananas separated helps and also away from other fruit

[@missyb1020]

I've tried Kodiak pancakes and they are ok. I'm diabetic so I have to eat that kind, otherwise I wouldn't 😂

[@Livingbetweenthedash]

How about a dollar tree ballon over the banana and grandma can crochet the hat? Save your 29.95

[@auntlynnie]

I flinched every time you banged the bananas on the countertop.

[@himadrisharma2299]

I've been following you since Julia was born, so about... 9-10 years...? Woah But I just want to say that I love how you haven't changed at all, you're exactly your same goofy self you've always been and I LOVE your relationship with Chris - so SO genuine and just very wholesome 🥰

[@strawberrysoymilkshake]

Julia is 10 😅

[@himadrisharma2299]

@@strawberrysoymilkshake ikr!! And I started following her when Julia was born, and she's already 10!!!

[@lindsayvlogslife]

I’ve been following her since she and Chris got engaged! I remember finding her channel and the most recently uploaded video was just text on a screen where she was just updating her followers that he’d proposed on their trip to Rome (I think that’s where they went, not 100% sure anymore lol)

[@Olivia-2721]

We love Kodiak Cakes! We switched over a year ago to the brand to add more protein to my toddler’s diet. I found out that over mixing it makes the pancakes more dense. We use water and vanilla then mix to just incorporated and it makes them fluffier

[@biggoat]

"the highest it would go is 100c" is hilarious. it's boiling WATER of course it's a 100

[@marissafrick2622]

being stupid is embarrassing, not funny

[@vivakatrob13]

@@marissafrick2622You seem rude.

[@anna-katharina6095]

​@@marissafrick2622 have you never said the wrong thing without thinking, even though you actually do know what is right?

[@notkatieparry]

The Kodiak pancake batters are runnier than like a “complete” pancake mix. But they do form pancakes and they are thick. Before I got pregnant, I was doing Weight Watchers and Kodiak pancakes are very WW friendly and they are super filling. I also really enjoy the blueberry cup.

[@musclesmountainsandmascara]

If you use less liquid, they will be less runny. Lol.

[@notkatieparry]

@@musclesmountainsandmascara yes but if you follow the directions they do come out runny but the runny batter doesn’t matter because they still come out as thick pancakes. That’s what I’m trying to say. The batter is supposed to be runny

[@SamIAm10262]

I use a shamrock farm's protein shake with the Kodiak waffle/pancake mix and then make waffles, and it is sooo good! I always use half the amount of liquid they say to use. I will use the chocolate or vanilla protein shake. I've done pancakes as well, but I like waffles more than pancakes.

[@autumnmabis6998]

I've been a nanny for my "day family" for 5 yrs now, and they've always had me use Kodiak Cakes for the boys' waffles and pancakes. I always sub the water with milk and egg. Sometimes I add choc chips, blueberries, or bananas. They love them. You should try it in a waffle maker.

[@missrodgers09]

Because of the protein content of Kodiak cakes, you can let the thinner batter rest and it will develop more thickness or viscosity after a few minutes. Just fyi. I usually mix according to box ratios and let the batter rest while I heat up the pan and prep butter. By the time the pan is hot enough, the batter has thickened.

[@jillsanto397]

Christopher is so funny and I had to do a double take. I thought you forgot to put pants on when you were using your new kettle and making your coffee. Went back and saw you were wearing tan pants. I literally panicked for you 😅. I’m with Christopher that I too prefer a crispy pancake. Yum

[@celestegross6622]

You could always put your old gooseneck kettle on the stove and boil the water there. Takes out the 2nd step & saves you $200

[@leahdoesdisney6972]

I’m confused why she can’t just pour the water from the original kettle. Why does she have to transfer it into a gooseneck kettle?

[@celestegross6622]

@leahdoesdisney6972 No clue but I've been told a gooseneck kettle is used for pour over coffee.

[@Classicallyodd]

Just wanted to say something about the electric kettle. I too love pourover and so I recently got an electric gooseneck kettle, however mine was like 45 dollars on Amazon and works wonderfully. It heats up the water so quickly and looks so similar to the one you tried that until I saw the price thought the one you were trying was the one I had😂 anyway just thought I'd add a more affordable option! Loved the video

[@JJ-mh8ej]

It's fun to see new things, but the average person isn't spending $200 on a kettle. We dont all get to write off crazy purchases 😂

[@alphabetsnoop]

Yeah me too. Ours has all the features that this expensive kettle has like the different temperatures. Ours was around the same price point as yours except ours. It beeps well and has a "hold" to keep the water hot. This one Rachel is testing is way too expensive. It doesn't do anything that a basic electric gooseneck kettle can. It's just prettier.

[@kristinarivas8900]

I also have something very similar from Amazon and it works perfectly- and I'm definitely more of a coffee nerd. There's no need to pay $200 for a kettle!

[@kaylynkennedy7070]

I have a pour over from Starbucks that has a separate little water tank on top, so it drips out slowly on it's own, and you can use a regular kettle with it, would recommend!

[@sarahjones6323]

Same! I got an electric gooseneck kettle for around $50 on Amazon, and it works great!

[@laurenmaines4314]

Warning to anyone trying the Kodiak Cakes, they use green pea protein for the boost of protein. If you're allergic to peanuts (and green peas), look at the ingredients before you eat it. I've been burned by these 😭 Peanuts and green peas are both legumes, so that's where the connection is lol

[@standingonstones]

Thank you for the heads up!

[@Lovey101Dovey]

They have warnings on their packages now. Thank goodness

[@TraceB]

I LOVE my Fellow kettle! I have the matte black also. There is a MAX line on the inside by the handle. The hold button is nice because I have two cups of tea at night & it holds the temp perfectly while I drink the first. You might want to look up the suggested temp for coffee because with tea it can make a difference.

[@solopolitica]

I love the blueberry cups for breakfast. I stir in dried cranberries and put a pat of butter on top before the microwave, then do add some peanut butter or maple syrup. Maybe not as healthy as intended but it's pretty good.

[@hopetikvah]

so Kodiak sells a frozen pack of waffles that I swear by for my "on-the-go" work breakfast! A serving size is 2 waffles and I normally put either peanut butter or nutella between the two and make a sandwich kind of thing to throw in my back and bring in the car on the way to work

[@maxinemm1607]

Tip for gluten free baking, let the batter sit for a while, 10-30 mins to help everything absorb and come together. The batter will thicken by doing this. For cakes and bread I try to pre plan and let it sit over night

[@GraceChela]

This!

[@kittykach]

Chris : "Maybe I just smell awesome!" haha 🤣

[@msenspencer9332]

Ooh, maybe you could do a giveaway for the products you can't return but don't love. Also, I'm so happy to be here early. I've been watching you for five years now, maybe even more!

[@iTSMEGGYBABY]

I have been using the Kodiak pancake mix for a few years now. Its the only pancake mix my son likes, which is awesome because he doesn't eat a lot of protein rich foods so finding these and him loving them were just perfect!

[@AnnaReed42]

I love the Kodiak pancake mix! I do 1 cup mix, 1 cup milk, and 1 egg. It thickens a little after it sits for a few minutes. I've made it with just water and it's definitely worse that way. Their berry syrup is bangin', too.

[@madytullis6912]

Kodiak is one of my fav. The quick muffins or pancakes are a great snack The cinnamon flavor is their best mix and their mix berry syrup is amazing!!!

[@oncersm7884]

I tried Kodiak cakes for the first time a couple of months ago and was so surprised how much I loved it! Their pancake mix was shockingly easy and cooked so well, my whole family loved them

[@chelsiemccoy2074]

I purchased my goose neck kettle for $30. There are so many options

[@cathleenwarner1778]

Discovered your channel this week, it's been really fun, with great recipes and tricks :)

[@AmandaandlolaNL]

Girl you gotta get some from Dragons Den Canada. There have been some good ones in the last 18 seasons

[@kelson63100]

I was thinking the same thing. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@a-mac025]

I recommend putting maple syrup IN the batter for the Kodiak pancakes! 22:47

[@CordeiSyd]

I need more protein in my life and I am so excited to see someone I trust for reviews review the Kodiak cakes as I know no one who eats them and they are at costco so I have been waiting for this!

[@khittiekhat9]

We’ve had our Fellow kettle for years and love it, but it is also the only electric kettle we’ve owned. I use it daily for various hot beverages at different temps, and we use it regularly for gong fu style tea services where keeping the water hot for long periods is necessary. It is easy to overfill though, I wish the max fill line was a little easier to see because it will boil over or leak if overfilled. I also really like the Kodiak frozen waffles and the double chocolate microwave muffin cup, but am not a big fan of the pancake mix. Fun video, as always. ❤️

[@karlidomingo]

Sitting here making their pancakes while watching this episode lol😂 I’ve been obsessed with kodiak cakes for years now. hilarious

[@JK-zz4ip]

I am legitimately wondering about the "poor over". Why can't one just pour from the first kettle, why is a second kettle necessary?

[@lrizzard]

the gooseneck is thinner than the average kettle, which has a pretty wide spout and will pour very fast. gooseneck offers more control while brewing coffee since it comes out slower and steadily. You want to be able to control these things while making pourover coffee especially weighing them like she is, just coffee nerd things. Though I do pour directly from the kettle, it takes a bit of practice and its one hell of a wrist workout but it works for me until I can invest in one...

[@goodemily]

I wondered the same thing. Seems silly not to use a regular kettle.

[@hannahjscarr]

I just use my regular kettle for pour overs and it does just fine lol

[@JK-zz4ip]

@@lrizzard oh I see, I just assumed you would pour with a slower steady hand. But I see the "gooseneck" might facilitate that if needed.

[@baristamaster5185]

Bodum have some beautiful electric pour over kettles they are so nice to use. I absolutely love pour overs

[@MsSteele007]

We bought Kodiak cakes at Grocery Outlet this summer and LOVED them. Got great consistency using the directions on the box (like, frothy/foamy batter that came out perfectly crispy/cakey in hot butter). I haven't seen them in stores near me since, but would have bought them full price if I had. Definitely not a ton in a box, but really good portions for a protein-fortified product.

[@judyzaino8172]

I just discovered your videos and now I’m addicted! So fun.😄😄

[@RaychelMcFrenchFry]

I never knew that about Kodiak cakes! I found them when I was working with a personal trainer. I could not get my protein up, and I needed that protein in order to lose weight. I make the cups with Fairlife milk that adds more protein as well. I absolutely love their frozen pancakes, when I was struggling with cooking meals these were very helpful! ❤

[@statisticallybl]

I used to get Kodiak products occasionally but I haven't had them in a while. I didn't know they had a gluten free pancake mix! I've been GF for the last year so it's great to know they have that and that you all enjoyed it. I'll have to try it out :)

[@mostown04]

The chocolate muffin and brownie power cups are the best!! So good!

[@amordebelleza4770]

You could also flip the spoons the same way so there is more surface contact

[@sarahfrazier2012]

I use Kodiak Cakes pancake mix all of the time. It is great!! I mix a large amount and bake them on a sheet pan.

[@toasted.tatertot]

I love Kodiak’s Buttermilk and Honey mix, it’s soooooooo good!! A fave in this family of four.

[@corym.m.3084]

The Kodiak pancakes are really good if you put peanut butter on top and then some syrup. Super good

[@Kelsylynn]

Can’t believe you are just discovering Kodiak!!!! Those little cups Helped me through grad school

[@kelly-annrousseau-bedard7225]

Why couldn't you just pour the water on the coffee straight from the kettle, though? Forgive my denseness, please because that's what I do!

[@KarlaEmmerson]

I was thinking this too 😂

[@kelly-annrousseau-bedard7225]

@@KarlaEmmerson so glad I'm not the only one 🤣🤣

[@lojainbadawood1337]

The gooseneck kettle makes for a more controlled, slower flow of water rather than flooding the coffee like the regular kettle would. Helps with the flavor extraction and time the grounds are in contact with water

[@tiffanydavis6391]

Being from where Kodiak cakes started, we like to add cottage cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and egg whites to kick up the protein and flavor 😋 Oh and top it with vanilla Greek yogurt instead of syrup. Thank me later

[@alexandrabaumbusch1624]

do you just eyeball?

[@tiffanydavis6391]

Yes pretty much. I base it on how thick I like my batter. I would say I add 1/4 cup of cottage cheese. And 3 tbsp or so of egg whites. 1 full scoop of protein powder. I add water if it’s too thick and more Kodiak cakes if it’s too thin. Hope this helps 😊

[@debrawilson9791]

Kodiak pancakes are just made with the measurements indicated on the box. My husband eats them a couple times a week. Don't over mix them. They are light and fluffy and my husband won't use any other kind. I make muffins with them all the time.

[@juliadottrina1792]

I LOVE the Kodiak cups. They’re great for me to toss in my lunchbox to throw in the hospital microwave at work or for a quick light but protein rich snack before the gym. And I imagine those little tong things would be good for someone in a small apartment or someone starting out living on their own for the first time ☺️

[@BeckyA59]

I think the banana thing is ridiculous and useless - BUT for testing I would have kept the bunches of bananas separate from each other, in case the gasses from the one affected the other

[@rachnailedit]

She did. She says that.

[@Chevyguy723]

Hamilton Beach makes a great pour over electric kettle that's cheap, I love mine! I have the pour-over that sits on top of your mug I love it.

[@susanjeffries5108]

It's so interesting to me how people like their pancakes a certain way. When Chris said he thought the batter needed to be thicker (normal one, not the gluten-free) because he likes a thick pancake it occurred to me how different people's tastes are. I can't STAND thick pancakes. Don't ask me why. I love muffins and cake so it's not like I don't like thick things but pancakes shouldn't be thick 🤣. I like mine to be pretty flat so it makes me wonder if I'm the odd one out and everyone else likes really thick pancakes? Either way I think one of the beautiful things about pancakes is that you can always thin them down or make them thicker depending on what you like. It's cool that you don't have to commit to just one way or the other LOL.

[@abysomething2012]

You kinda went on a rant😅😅

[@traciegodin4977]

No you aren't, in our family it's thin pancakes almost crepe thin but not quite. 😂. I hate thick pancakes 😂

[@citricanemone3925]

I’m with you. I prefer thinner pancakes. Dense pancakes are harder for me to digest.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

I thought I preferred thin pancakes because most thick pancakes are so dense. It wasn’t until I stopped overmixing the batter that I realized that I love thick pancakes. Pancake batter should still have clumps. If you let it rest for 10 minutes, those clumps will hydrate and it results in a thick but very soft pancake.

[@krMinus2]

I have the banana hats and love them. The bananas still turn brown but when you peel them they’re not soft or mushy. 🩷

[@dianekiko4504]

I absolutely LOVE Kodiak cakes!!! I have 8 boxes of mix in my pantry right now

[@rebeccamontoya7712]

Celiac here too. I’m so happy you try the GF ones too!

[@PortobelloPink]

Fab video as always Rachel. Would love to see more gluten-free videos as you’re so familiar with it. Recipes or things you can buy and get your celiac family involved too. 💕💕

[@vickyb9918]

Me too.

[@audreymeehl5596]

I recently watched a reel on insta about prolonging shelf life of foods and he said that you have to wrap the banana stems individually and keep them from other fruit 🤷🏼‍♀️ I had no idea about the history of Kodiak. That’s so cool. I have used their mix in a while but I do remember that I had to add more mix to it to thicken it up a bit.

[@staceynoffke]

I love Kodiak's frozen buttermilk & vanilla waffles! Just bought the pancake mix for the first time but haven't tried it yet.

[@kerafishwick5874]

Kodiaks protein brownies are surprisingly delicious. Really good with frozen coolwhip on top!!

[@bookworm1326]

I seen that episode of Shark Tank with the Banana Hats and the next time I went to Walmart I saw they had little plastic things on top of their bananas too which they never had before.

[@mommaw329]

Thank you Rachel, love the content. Can you please tell me please please please, where you got the white coffee mug?

[@makeupbylydiabritt208]

Yayyyy I love your videos they just make me so happy and you are hilarious which is like much needed for me these days 🙏💜🥰

[@jmb2202]

The key is not the hat but just to keep your bananas from other fruit Because that is the cause of ripening faster

[@msSweeTae]

Even though the banana thing isn't true, it's wholesome that the guy came up with the idea. It's too cute

[@retrobarbie525]

girl get the cosori gooseneck! I have it and I love it

[@gabmarie2728]

Totally random, but PLEASE share your chocolate chip cookie recipe!! You talk about your recipe in so many videos but I can’t find one where you show us how to make them!!!

[@himadrisharma2299]

Oh she did this one time and it's THE best. I think it was this channel only. I'm sorry I don't remember the name of the video anymore because I have it written down but girl you HAVE to find that video. They're absolutely the best cookies I've ever made

[@cynthias8210]

Have you tried her mother in law’s reverse chocolate chip recipe that she posted a few years ago? One of my favorite cookie recipes now…even without any chippets in it. So good.

[@gabmarie2728]

@@himadrisharma2299 haha I know!!! I’ve been on the hunt for forever now! I feel like I’m missing out every time she mentions them hahaha

[@gabmarie2728]

@@cynthias8210 omg no!!! Now I’ll be on the hunt for both videos hahaha

[@Comptonisa]

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[@thefabulouslady5866]

I have been for at least a decade, making crochet banana hats. They keep fruit flies away better than anything in my opinion.

[@veronicasmemories]

The scrub daddy is the only shark tank product I've used and I love it

[@luv2sk82100]

At the risk of sounding like a total coffee snob, the best way to do a pour over in a chemex is to weigh your water in ratio to how much grounds you use. For chemex (what Rachel is using), I like to do 45 g of coffee grounds, then bloom with 150 ml of water for 1 min, then slowly pour the water for another minute and 30 seconds until you reach 700ml total. This gives much more consistency and flavor, and won't leave you with watery coffee. The gooseneck allows you to have much more control over the pour speed, so you can be precise about the weight and time!

[@Lenzid82]

I absolutely use an induction kettle for my pour over coffee. Have for a few years. I also use it for so many other things as well. It’s so fast to heat up. I need a new one since mine is getting old so I’m glad you reviewed this one. ❤

[@dejsof1134]

CAN YOU TRY ALVINS 150 Hr (6day) chocolate cake!? I just got done watching you test the brownie one vs making same day, but I’ve been so curious if the cake it worth it and if it needs really that much time 😊

[@meganmoore2826]

I love this series 😍

[@Eevees_Aura]

The pancake comparison....🫣🤨

[@pedanticm]

OMG Rach tonight I tried the boba kits from J-Way. The taro and the cinnamon apple pie with brown sugar boba were both amazing, and the fruit version I bought didn't get picked, but is at my friend's house for her daughter to try. I think you should give each flavor a try and see which one you think is the best.

[@jillbroadbent3582]

Send it back, hot water is hot water,🤣

[@carolinek1100]

I love the Kodiak brand! My college roommate put me on and I've been buying it ever since. Their frozen waffles are really good too.

[@lylmousy01]

I love the Kodiak frozen waffles.

[@jyoung6366]

Idk why it was driving me crazy that you only referred to them as a bunch of bananas one time. Im yelling BUNCH at my phone lol

[@JuliB-23]

I have a gooseneck kettle from Amazon that runs about $60 US and so far I love it! Also I love Kodiak cakes muffins, I like to use strong coffee instead of water for the chocolate ones 😉

[@danyeric1893]

I’m watching right now I had stuff in the microwave. Your microwave went off and I thought it was mine. I went in to check it and mine was off.😂

[@barbarawilkinson9126]

The cold kills oder so using the product did nothing at the time. My boys used to have really stinky feet and someone told us to put the shoes in plastic bag and shove them in the freezer over night, or outside and the smell would be gone. Haven't had sticky shoes in my house for a few years. It's been nice.

[@musclesmountainsandmascara]

You are just now trying Kodiak cakes?! 🤯 I'm shook. Lol.

[@RachhLovesLife]

Wasn't easy to find around here!

[@juliew7313]

Costco used to carry the box box of Kodiak mix but haven’t seen it in ages :(

[@_flygirlcourt]

My husband and I have eaten Kodiak Cakes in the past and really enjoyed them. The cups are helpful when we go on vacation and he wants a quick breakfast before we leave the hotel room. 😊

[@JHo615]

I love Kodiak cakes! I buy the chocolate pancake mix and just do a half cup + a little water (I never measure). Sooo good!

[@BudgetingwithFalyssa]

I was literally planning on having a Kodiak Power Cup brownie for dessert so I paused and made it. Hit my sweet tooth well. Recommend it over the Mighty Muffin brand.

[@cheloferschweiler2799]

didn't know this about Kodiak! grew up eating their pancakes when we went camping as a family. So my nastolgic love for them has been before shark tank apparently!

[@alex_betty]

Try the Kodiak cup brownie thing ooooo Mmmyyy lanta

[@ItsJustLisa]

James White/Freakin’ Reviews did the banana hats a few weeks ago. They’re bunk. As for the Kodiak Cakes,I tried them once because there was a Target Circle offer on them. I figured the higher protein, more filling aspect might be worth it. We weren’t big on the texture either. If they could improve the texture, I might try them again.

[@Padme0013]

I am obsessed with Kodiak's blueberries and cream oatmeal.

[@jennvanhoesen301]

You know you’re from Canada, when you pull out a brand new 2 liter bottle of maple syrup 😂

[@thatsandichic]

So excited to see a gluten-free version of those Kodiak cakes!! GF has come a long way. Milk & eggs is pretty normal for GF pancake mix. We get Bob's Red Mill. I'm interested in checking those out. I usually have to add more mix than they say to my GF batter. $44 for "any tongs"! OH MY!

[@balentay]

You should check out The "Meal Prep Manual"'s recipes. I love his baked oatmeal and protein waffles and most of (if not all?) his recipes are GF

[@iamaraebarbie]

I lived on Kodiak power cups when I was working every day with some peanut butter. Soooo good.

[@alyssafeist]

Kodak cakes is my favorite! They also have oatmeal as well and it’s delicious 😋

[@traceyhammonds7217]

Ok, i dont know about anybody else, but i need you to pull that utensil drawer back out. I was like, wait, what? Heck, i would love a storage video.

[@alisaelmer7208]

I've been enjoying Kodiak for years!!!! My favorite are the cups ❤ and I add a little butter and a bit of syrup 🥰

[@brittanyp9334]

I had NO idea Kodiak was a Shark Tank product! I just assumed it was a big brand because they're in my local grocery store. I might try it out now knowing the story behind it!

[@megreynolds6328]

Kodiak is all I eat in breakfast pancakes/waffles unless it’s eating out. Theyre soooooo good

[@juanitarichardson6113]

Apples make bananas ripen more quickly

[@karindohn6368]

Hi from Denmark. About the bananas: my guess is that if the tip of one bunch of bananas is bare and the bunches are placed near each other, it would cause ripening in both the covered and the uncovered bunch. 🙂

[@shutterbuggie89]

I have loved Kodiak since the beginning. My favorite is the dark chocolate. I make waffles and spread peanut butter on it. Really good!

[@jacquinichols858]

I am celiac and the gluten free Kodiak mix is SO GOOD! I eat it every morning! This is how I make mine: I mix 1/2 cup of mix with half a banana (or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt), 1/3 cup milk of choice (i use almond), and 1 egg. I then microwave it for 3 minutes. I top it with fruit and syrup. Soooo good! My all time favorite breakfast!

[@leainasfs5016]

this is my favorite type of videos, thank you for uploading!! 🥰

[@jadesreviewgems5158]

Kodiak products are big in my house. We use the cups a lot because we are both bariatric & like to split one cup with egg.