We’re at the halfway point in the celebration of Better With Veggie’s first birthday! Today I thought we’d take a look at a few of my favorite recipes shared in the past year. I tried to pick things that hadn’t been shared in the last month and that you might have forgotten about. :)
3. Walnut Crusted Tofu and Spicy Kale Salad
5. Whiskey Marinated Tofu Steak
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And now for something new – The Simply Bar®! I first heard about these nutritious snacks at Blend back in May. It was my fuel for a hike up the Flat Irons and it helped me survive that hike even after a tough morning bootcamp.
The Simply Bar is a high protein, low sugar, low fat, low glycemic bar with only a handful of natural ingredients. I also really love that the founder created it after not finding many options that worked for her – she has Crohn’s Disease. One of my best friends from college also had Crohn’s Disease and I don’t remember there being many products like this she could choose from.
The nutritional stats that jumped out at me: each bar contains 16 g protein and 160 calories or less. Did I mention they are made with non GMO soy crisps, organic brown rice syrup, and completely vegan?! Check out the complete list of ingredients.
Now how about the flavor?
The bars are crispy and flavorful with some great flavor combos. They are a bit on the dry side, so they are best enjoyed with a glass of water (or almond milk). My favorite flavor is Cinnamon Pecan, although the Lemon Coconut is right behind it.
We went through our test box much faster than I had hoped – probably because Kirk was “helping” me test them out too! They are the perfect snack to get you from work to a workout, not too heavy and plenty of energy to power a strength training session or a run, in my experience. :)
I want to get my hands on the Cocoa Coffee flavor next – sounds like my kind of flavor! These are certainly treats that I would (and will) buy on my own, now that my box is completely gone.
Now are you ready for your own box of The Simply Bar? I have TWO options for you!
- Save 15% off all orders (1 order per customer) with the coupon code SimplyVeg on their website!! This cannot be combined with other coupons and is only valid until September 20, 2012 – so get your order in now!
- You can also enter for your chance to WIN a mixed box of The Simply Bar! Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to submit your entries and keep those fingers crossed. Entries are accepted through Friday (August 31) and the winner will be announced on Monday, September 3rd.
You can also find The Simply Bar on Facebook! Good luck!
Disclosure: I was provided a box of The Simply Bar in exchange for my honest opinions about the products. All opinions are my own.
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Make sure you enter every giveaway this week – you can tweet daily for extra entries!
- Vega Sport Recovery Prize Pack
- Better With Veggies Coaching Giveaway (and 20% discount)
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hey that’s me!!!
(and PLEASE can I have more of those donuts!!!)
Lindsay @ Lindsay’s List recently posted..wordless wednesday
My favorite workout snack is peanut butter and celery sticks or apple slices!
I’ve heard of these bars! Would love to try them!! 160 calories and 16 grams of protein is AMAZING for a bar!!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Peanut Flour Pancake
I just tried these bars for the first time (thanks to my awesome Foodie Penpal) and loved them! Would love to try more flavors!
Mariell @ HealthyPantz recently posted..White Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies
I actually rarely can eat before a workout but I do use jelly bean sports beans for fuel during a long run.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..The Untouchable
I munch on anything before workouts! But my favorite is a very ripe nanner and almond or peanut butter!
I try to fuel with a vegan bar like a larabar or vega bar, or else with an apple and almond or sunflower butter! Then either coconut water or other recovery drink afterwards! Definitely trying out one of those recipes like the walnut crusted tofu!
I love Greek yogurt after a workout (so refreshing) but sometimes I’m on the go and need a good bar!
Emily recently posted..When running sucks
I still want those doughnuts!!
And I still hate rafflecopter. I wanna enter tooooo!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Stripper Heels + WIAW
Fun recipe flashbacks! And I LOVE The Simply Bar! A Canadian company whose stats for a bar really can’t be beat – some are tastier but they’re pretty good and I can feel great eating them! My go-to pre-workout fuel? Prob a banana w/almond butter. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
Bonnie recently posted..#Eat (Stop, Eat?) & #MOVE: reflections from the weekend
So I thought I’d probably love that walnut-crusted tofu recipe, so I clicked on it…and saw tofu aioli sauce. Now I KNOW I’ll love it ;D Adding it to my “to-make” recipe list!
And I fuel my workouts with, well, my breakfast, but I always need quick go-to snacks right after, these bars sound perfect and delish!
Allie recently posted..What I (Grumpily) Ate Wednesday
Just found your site! Love your recipes and can’t wait to try some. Congratulations on your year anniversary! Have a healthy day!
Linda@getlindagetfit recently posted..18 Miler Done and Cherry Crisp
Mmm, I want those doughnuts!
lately my pre workout snack has been a 1/2 banana with peanut butter on it, or 3 dates with peanut butter… if it’s cardio of any kind I really cannot eat a lot beforehand.
Kris recently posted..perfect labor day party
Sweet giveaway! And thanks for reminding me about that whiskey tofu. The hubs would love that, but I think it got buried in my recipe folder.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..“Finest Kind” of WIAW
I love these bars too! Before a workout I typically eat a piece of pb toast :)
I love a banana with nut butter before a workout!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW # 14 Fall Food Fever
Everything looks like fine dining to me, and I bet they’re all delicious too. I would love to be able to make that spicy kale and walnut recipe, looks really healthy too!
Mariella Lombardi recently posted..Reinvent Your Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
Almonds!
My favorite snack before a workout or a shorter run is a banana or some almonds or both. If I am going for a run for over an hour, I will have a Lara Bar! I heard these were delicious though!
Ashley recently posted..Blogger Q&A: Fitness Instructor Erin
Ooh! I lOVE TSB! My favorite is the lemon coconut flavor!
My favorite snack to fuel before a morning workout is fruit.. banana, dates, or prunes. And for an evening workout, my favorite snack is either a protein bar or shake!
Brittany @ Barr & Table recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday #14 – Rainy Day Adventures
Apples, grapes, fruit – simple carbs with a little fibre to keep me going! :) A Simply Bar is also a great pre-workout since they’re so easy to digest, yet still keeps the full feeling to last a workout.
I usually like to have fruit and greek yogurt before I run or work out!
LOVE simply bars! i need to order some more of the lemon coconut. favorite flavor.
Also, you had me at whiskey. Tofu? I should check this out.
Calee recently posted..The Breakup.
These bars look amazing with all that protein! My favorite preworkout snack is usually an apple or a banana with peanut or almond butter.
Congrats on the six month mark. That’s really awesome.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets recently posted..WIAW: The Big “O” Edition
Your giveaways this week are amazing! I feel like WE should be spoiling YOU for your blogs birthday, not the other way around. haha. (:
My favorite snack to fuel my workouts is usually some sort of bar (Luna, KIND, or Purefit) or almond butter with apples/carrots/rice cakes/etc. But, it all depends on what I’m craving.
Simply Bars look like the perfect snack or workout fuel- I’ve been trying to find them for months now with no luck. I’m definitely planning to use your coupon code so I can finally order some. (:
Emily recently posted..life: it’s now or never
I love a piece of fruit with a couple of almonds or a Larabar before a workout. Quick fuel without filling me up!
I keep hearing about these bars, I think it’s a sign i have to try them!
Carolina @ Peas in a Blog recently posted..Adding One More to the Pod.
Maple Bacon Donuts just the name makes my month water.
My favorite pre-workout snack is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!
Nicole @ Curly Mommy recently posted..Blogging Break and Banana Bread
YUM! I love The Simply Bar. :) I have constantly been carrying one around in my purse ‘for emergencies.’
I want to try the coffee flavored one, too…I WAS lucky enough to taste the Cocoa Raspberry at the Richmond Vegetarian Festival and I really wish that one would be included in the sample box…
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..The Summer of Awesome.
Favorite snack is part of a clif bar or coffee…depends on the time oF day.
Thanks for some great posts…love your blog!
My favorite pre-workout fuel is my Fitmixer aminos with a protein bar or half a pro-bar. Keeps me going no matter how tough the workout is!