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Jimmy Dean Now Offering Healthier, Protein-Packed Breakfasts

Category: New Food Products

Product Type: Packaged/Prepared Foods

Manufacturer: Sara Lee

Sara Lee Corp.,  Downers Grove, Ill., rolls out two delightful and less caloric Jimmy Dean D-Lights breakfast sausage products, giving on-the-go families a way to enjoy a warm, protein-rich and satisfying breakfast in less than three minutes.

Made with whole grains, egg whites, cheese, turkey sausage and turkey bacon, Jimmy Dean D-lights Turkey Sausage Whole Grain Bagel Sandwich comes in at only 260 calories and 8g of fat, but contains 18g of protein and 34g whole grains per serving.

Jimmy Dean D-lights Turkey Bacon Breakfast Bowl contains turkey bacon, potatoes, scrambled egg whites and reduced fat cheese. It has 240 calories, 9g of fat and 19g of protein.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to provide better-for-you options to our consumers, these two great new breakfast options will give people everywhere a chance to start their day with the 'power of protein' while taking in less than 300 calories," says Andy Callahan, vice president of breakfast and snacking for Sara Lee North American Retail. “With D-lights, we offer delicious, guilt-free breakfast foods to help energize America and start the day right."

According to the National Eating Trends data reported by the NPD Group, the average American seeks out at least two better-for-you products a day while looking to consume foods with reduced calories and more whole grains. D-lights breakfast bowls and sandwiches are conveniently microwavable, making it easy to enjoy a warm, satisfying, better-for-you breakfast in minutes.

Suggested retail price for four Bagels is $6.49, and one Breakfast Bowl is $2.99.

Company Information

Website: jimmydean.com/d-lights/