True Delights Giveaway
I received a fun package in the mail last week… it contained 6 of the new Quaker True Delights chewy granola bars. And a coupon to get more (good marketing there…)
The flavors we received are:
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond
- Honey Roasted Cashew Mixed Berry
- Toasted Coconut Banana Macadamia Nut
Since there were 2 of each, I had intended to eat one of each and do a giveaway with the others, but I do have a family living here with me. I managed to get 2 of the bars. It worked out though, because I am not a fan of coconut.
So, what are these things and why am I telling you about them? Well, Quaker is getting on the “health bar” bandwagon and offering up granola bars that not only taste great (yes, they really do) but have ingredients that you can actually pronounce!
My favorite of the 2 that I tried is the dark chocolate raspberry almond (I know, big surprise there), but the berry was also very tasty. My 6 year old LOVED the toasted coconut banana macadamia nut one – I had to wrestle the 2nd one away from her to keep her from eating the other one too.
While I applaud Quaker for getting better with these than their other granola bars, I still take issue with the fact that they are filled with corn syrup… not high fructose corn syrup, but corn syrup, corn syrup solids, sugar, fructose, oligofructose (whatever that is), more sugar, invert sugar, oh, and more sugar. Yes, that many different listings of some form of sugar on the label. They also have soy in them, along with natural and artificial flavors and caramel color.
If I may… have you tried the Lara Bars? They have less than 10 ingredients (usually closer to 5) ALL are actual, naturally occurring foods, and they taste great. Another great snack is Erin Baker’s Breakfast Cookies & Brownies. Again, short ingredients list (no corn syrup or soy) and great tasting. Mrs. May’s Trio Bars are also great – fruits, nuts & seeds.
Quaker is getting better, and for that I am thankful, but I would really like to see more all-natural foods on our shelves! I am tired of having to read labels to make sure there isn’t things in them that my kids can’t or shouldn’t have.
So, if you want to try these out yourself, leave a comment below. I have one Honey Roasted Cashew Mixed Berry left (I’m hiding it!) and a coupon for $1 off a box of them that I will ship out…
I’ll also throw in a Laura Bar and a Trio bar for you to try (just because I like them so much!)
What do you need to do?
Comment below… do you eat granola bars often? Have you ever tried any of the more natural ones? Do your kids eat these? That’s one entry…
For a second entry, add this giveaway to your blog. Send a trackback or add a second comment letting me know where to look for it.
Third entry… tweet this post!
The drawing ends at 11:59 pm on Monday, Feb 2nd, so that just gives you this weekend to get your entries in. I know you can do it though.
Thanks and good luck!
**Contest is closed – Congrats!**
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May Canadians enter? We don’t eat granola bars often, but they are convenient for traveling so we eat then when we go on long trips. We try to choose the more natural ones whenever we can, and I’ve been experimenting with homemade but I haven’t yet found a recipe that everyone is happy with.
Yes – sorry! It’s open to USA & Canadian residents (ages 18 & over…)
Do you know that just yesterday at the grocery store, they had INDIVIDUAL bars of True Delights for 10 cents each!?!? They had two of the flavors….Dark Choc Raspberry Almond and Toasted Coconut Banana Macadamia Nut. Not knowing if I’d like them, but realizing that 10 cents is a giveaway price, I bought 10. I THOUGHT I bought some of each flavor, but when I got home I found that all 10 were Toasted Coconut. I tried the first one just before reading this blog, and I’m telling you, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! It was moist, not dry. (thanks to that good old corn syrup). The macadamia nuts weren’t little chopped nuts, but BIG ones. I loved everything about the flavor and texture (and price!) of this bar and plan to go back to see if they have any left. I’ll buy them out. I wish they had had the one with cashews available. I LOVE cashews.
P.S. to previous post: I normally don’t buy granola bars. I find them dry and unappealing. Better than nothing if you have one stashed in your purse and you’re in a waiting room or traffic or wherever, but not a tasty treat as far as I’m concerned. I have a granddaughter that couldn’t be paid to eat one (but might like the True Delights).
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