First I hope you have entered the YUMMMMMMY SALSA GIVEAWAY...then enter this one too!
All of us healthy eaters sometimes find ourselves short on time or looking for something we can stash in a bag or purse for a snack later. Recently I have been lucky enough to come across two bars that just must be shared. Both are delicious and I love that they come from people who truly love nutrition and are both made by hand!!!
AGAPE
NUTRITION BARS
For my raw foodies, this is your bar! Like Prana and Boomi it’s a raw bar…but also made by hand with love from this wonderful woman Chef Carolyn. Seriously…food made by hand that is uncooked, moist, tasty and only 140 calories per bar…people I don’t know how it could get any better for your body or soul.
Agape nutrition bars comes in four flavors, of which I have now happily taste tested 3: Apple Cobbler, Blueberry Ginger, Cranberry Orange. These bars have been a staple on my quick flights lately to ensure I have a snack that just feels good in my body and fills me up with 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. Bars like this just get me excited reading the ingredient list and thinking, OMG I know all of those words and they are delicious!
I also just checked out Chef Carolyn’s raw weight loss system and I won’t lie…after tasting these I’m highly tempted to give it a go and see if it would help with these last few lbs and my running!! Any who if you are interested in your own taste of Agape check out her store, the bars are $30 for 12 and yes they are decent sized bars, so the pricing seems comparable to what I am seeing from other nutrition companies like Amazing Grass.
SOLSTICE BARS 
Now friends…if you are ok with things being delicious, but not 100% raw…oh friends I have a treat for you. These bars are organic, natural, vegan and aptly called Solstice because they are out of this world. Goji berries, dark chocolate and peanut butter…really do I even need to tell you anything else??
Each bar averages 6 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein…seriously made by hand…filled with wholesome ingredients. They aren’t super sweet, so they make a good treat that will not leaving you craving more treats.
In fact, Solstice was in the goodie bags for a number of celebrity events, 
which means not a lot except hello when the celebs are asking for them you know us commoners will be on the bandwagon soon…so you need to check them out! You can find a store via their website. The price is actually better than I have seen for many bars lately…per their site a case of 50 bars is $102…so $2 a bar, most are closer to $3.
Solstice also sent me a yummy blend that I mixed up with one of my nightly bowls of Kashi…mmm could you make a nice simple bowl of cereal any better? NO you really couldn’t.
For your chance to win these go here>>
Winner selected on Oct 10
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Gratitude Journal
Sept 30
I am grateful for handmade goodies
I am grateful for raw chefs who make me believe in good foods
I am grateful for online shows to catch me up
I am grateful for super foods
I am grateful for surviving this week
108 comments:
Solstice bars sounds like a good addition to make to my diet. I've heard the good benefits of goji berries but never tried it out.
Mmmm... they both sound delsih! I would LOVE to try the Agape Cranberry Orange bar!!
Solstice Bars yummy I love the flavor list!
You had me at Dark chocolate and Peanut Butter with the Solistce bars :)
I want to try the Blueberry Ginger bar because it sounds unlike any other bar I've ever heard of! Plus Chef Carolyn kind of seems like an up&coming business (am I wrong?) and i like supporting smaller businesses.
Are these bars all soy free? I hate that so many energy bars out there are soy-based. They end up screwing with my stomach, especially during long adventure races. If these don't have soy, I'd love to try either of them!
The blueberry ginger sounds good. I've always been into blueberry, and ginger I'm just learning to give a chance. I have been trying lots of "raw" bars lately (reviews coming on my blog soon!), and so far I like LaraBar best, but I'm open-minded to others!
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Oh I can never chose anything else when peanut butter and chocolate is an option!!! But to be different, the blueberry ginger sounds great too!
I am following you on twitter, and your blog now :) Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!
Both look and sound delicious! I'd be particularly interested in the dark chocolate Solstice bars.
Solstice bars--I can't think of a better combination than dark chocolate and peanut butter.
I'd be curious to try the Solstice bars, am so curious about the Goji berries but haven't tried them.
Solstice Dark Chocolate and PB? The description says it best:
Of course, dark chocolate and peanut butter is a delectably classic combination, but the addition of dried apples, toasted cashews, and (of course) goji berries takes them to the next level of wholesome, lip smacking goodness.
Yum..
I'd like to try the Blueberry Ginger Agape bar because the ingredients sound great and I've never seen a bar with that combination before.
Ooh, orange cranberry sounds good but I can't be trying any new nutrition stuff with some big races coming up. Just stopped by to wish you luck on your big move from KC to Miami. The heat & humidity does take some getting used to, mostly how long it lasts (May-Nov, usually) but I've heard that Miami gets a nice breeze being on the coast. Orlando, where I am, has a more sticky, swampy feeling.
I'd want to try the dark chocolate peanut butter solstice - the mochadamia sounds amazing too!
Another giveaway! Are you trying to empty out your pantry so you don't have to pack all this stuff? ;)
I'm all about the SOlstice Bars. You had me at "dark chocolate and peanut butter."
Oh man, I just realized I wrote pretty much the same thing as Meghann. I didn't read her comment first, I swear! (me=moron)
The Agape Cranberry Orange bar sounds awesome! That is my favorite flavor combination of all time. Of course, I don't need to lose wieght, but instead need to gain a few pounds. Maybe I could use the bar to get the extra calories I am suppose to eat.
I'd LOVE to try the Agape Nutrition Bars. Any of the flavors sound delish. I'm very interested in giving my body more of what it needs and less of what I want. I find myself grabbing fast food or other less than stellar choices when I'm on the go, and these seem like they'd be a wonderful substitute. Plus, I hear that raw is better for you, but can't seem to carry around a cooler of veggies, fruit, etc with me alllll day long.
I'm definitely going to look into getting some of these puppies! Thanks for the review.
AWESOME giveaway!!!
I'm a follower.
I linked up.
And I would like the Solstice (simply cuz the name is cool, lol) in peanutbutter flavor - cuz PB rocks!!! ;)
I am interested in the Apple Cobler Agape bars since they are only 140 calories and are hand made! The flavor sounds yummy too!
I am a follower!
I am a follower!
Apple cobbler yum.
I am a follower!
You are a giveaway machine these days!
I would love to try some new healthy energy bars. I need go to snacks to keep in my purse and briefcase. I look for bars that have relatively low calories and fat but high protein. And, I am in need of some new bars because I can no longer find my go to bars! Eek!
I've already won something from you girlie...but just wanted to say you have the most amazing giveaways!!!
Solstice bar-dark chocolate and peanut butter! This is my all time favorite combo and I am always looking for bars that contain less than 200 calories.
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hell yum, i love the nutritional stats of the agape bars. Although the solistice flavors sound extra yummy, i wish i knew the calories. either would be great!
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oh yeah, I'm a follower too!
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The soltice bars sound amazing. Yes, you had me at choc chips, pb and goji berries :)
I like that both of these bars are from small companies. Glad you get to promote them a bit :D
I'd love to try the Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Goji Bar!
I am a follower!
I would love to try the Solstice bars! The dark chocolate and pb sounds so good! I posted a link this giveaway on my blog too!
I love all things dark chocolate and peanut butter! Yay fun!
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I'm all about those apple cobbler bars. Apple pie Larabars are the only things I'll eat, so those sound great.
I think the Solstice would be my first choice because the flavors just sound amazing!
Ok so both products look tasty. I think the Solstice bars look better as a running snack bar b/c of all the protein. I would like to see the nutritional info for both though.
Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway and coming by my blog!
I am now a follower. :)
The apple cobbler Agape bars look fantastic! I went to Chef Carolyn's site, and she has some amazing courses which she offers...Raw Italy looks awesome!
I linked back!
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the agagpe bars sound amazing! (they all do)! but the flavors that the agape come in really intrigued me! Blueberry ginger?? sounds like a marriage made in heaven!! and at 140 calories and fiber packed, it sounds like the perfect midday snack!
thanks so much for posting!
I added you to my blogroll and linked the giveaway! :)
http://onefitfoodie.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-full-house-some-post-workout.html
yummmmy!
i want to try the goji ones because i love goji berries so much!!
they both sound awesome. i wanna try either the agape oatmeal raisin, or the solstice dark chocolate cherry almond (all flavors i LOVE)
Mmm, I'm leaning towards Solstice. I need lots of protein, and I'm always looking for chocolate energy bars that don't taste like chalk!
ohh, I'd be more interested in the Solstice bars because I am not usually a fruity-bar lover, but they both look great!
I am mostly interested in the Solstice dark chocolate and peanut butter bar. The reason: well, if I had only one food to eat for the rest of my life and nothing else it would be organic, unsalted, crunchy peanut butter! And who would say no to a chocolate combination???
The Agape Bar flavors sound delicious! I love a bar that packs a huge punch of fiber and protein without crazy calories. It's perfect snack size!
I like that the Agape is only 140 cals, sometimes you dont want/need a huge bar. And I like that the Solstice has flaves that would rock my face off. Girl, I can't pick :)
I am already a follower.
I will link you back in the a.m.
Thanks for the blogroll add a week or two ago, forgot to thank you for that.
And glad you feel less like you "have to" get a dehydrator from my post. Whew. That was alot.
Hopefully I get my max stroke of entries b.c I really want some of these bars!!!
:)
ave
Both sound great but I would choose the Solstice Bars because they have a couple more grams of protein and when I eat bars I usually do for the protein. Also, the chocolate and peanutbutter flavors have me sold!
YUM... I love that the Agape bars are homemade.. I would certainly go for the apple cobbler or ANY flavor. I love hearing about new snackies!! :)
I think I would like the orange bar!!
leaving the link on my page too!
i think both sound amazing, but if i had to choose, the agape bar because, really, ginger blueberry? yes, that is my flavor. i like that they are raw and mostly organic. plus, its great that the ingredients list is easy to read!
I want to try the Dark Chocolate and Peanut butter bars! YUM
P.S. I follow:)
Really I'm going to be honest and say either as long as it has peanut butter, yummy!
mmm they look great!
jenna
Wow, Carolyn's site looks really interesting. I think I'd most like to try the Agape blueberry ginger bar. What a cool combo!
i linked to your giveaway from my blog - http://onmyplate.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/check-out-these-giveaways/
Entry #1:
Agape's Apple Cobbler sounds yummy, but I could never, ever choose that over the Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter from Solstice. Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best combos ever--so that's my choice!!!
Here's my entry for #3: I linked to this contest on my latest post!
I'm interested in the Solstice Bars. Why? Peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, please. Goji berries? Yes, Yes please. :)
no need to enter me (although you know, if you pull my name I wont protest :)) I just wanted to say how I love your gratitude words at the end of posts.
I am grateful for so many things...
Wow! You gave such an awesome review of both, I don't know which one to pick!
But since I am not a raw foodie girl, I think that the Solstice bars look great! I love granola bars and energy bars, but don't want lot of extra stuff in them since I have a sensitive tummy. This sounds like the perfect afternoon snack before I head home and go for a run.
Also, it looks like it might be a good way to fuel up before a long run with all the protein! The price isn't too shaby either!
Thanks for sharing! :)
And thanks for your daily blog, I don't always have time to comment but I love checking in and reading your gratitude journal - it helps me, too!
I would love to try the Agape Apple cobbler bar.
I would like to try the Agape bars...because if it was something I liked, I would be supporting a smaller company.
Yeah the combo of goji, PB and chocolate sounds out of this world.
love, love, love handmade bars! yum.
OMG those solstice bars sound AMAZING... i want to try them so bad. i love goji berries and dark chocolate and pb... YUM!!!!!!!!
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Both bars sound great but I'd want to try the Agape bars most. The flavours sound great, the calories are about what I'd like in a bar and I like that they are not made by a huge company. I like supporting small businesses.
I just got your your blog through a link on Missy Maintains. I added you to my Google Reader and am looking forward to reading more!
Oops, I accidentally posted my comment before typing my name in. I didn't mean to be "Anonymous". :)
I WANT to try to Apple Cobbler because I used to make apple Cobbler with my GRandma and it would bring back GOOD memories.
I will link ALL of your Giveaways on High Five Friday tomorrow..
And I am a card carrying member of Run to the Finish...I love the new words by your runner girl..
I would love to try the Solstice bar. I'm curious about all the hype about goji berries. I wanna see how they TASTE! I'll link back to your giveaway tonight. :)
I'm interested in the Solstice bars. Dark chocolate and peanut butter are basically my two favorite foods, plus I've heard goji is really beneficial nutrionally.
I can only pick one flavor?! Blueberry ginger is intriguing, and of course you can't go wrong with PB or dark chocolate. Yummo!
The cranberry orange bar sounds really delish. I love the idea of raw bars, and cranberry orange is a safe enough flavor to ease me into a new brand :)
And I have all of your giveaways linked back too!
yummmm!!! delicious and unprocessed!!
Um, let's see...dark chocolate and peanut butter. Yup, that would be the bar I'd like to try. And I think the reason is obvious -- what a combo! :-)
And I follow you!
I would LOVE to try an Agape Bar! I'm trying to eat more whole foods while staying away from soy. All three flavors sound delicious and the fact that they are hand made makes them even more appealing!
I would loooove the Solstice bars! Chocolate and PB are 2 of my favorite foods, and boy does this girl ever have a sweet tooth.
Linked you back to my blog!
http://cookiedoughdisciple.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-and-black-bean-soup.html
All of them look incredible, but if I have to choose just one, then I'd say the dark chocolate and PB one. Why? Because I am a certified chocoholic! ;-)
I blogged about this giveaway here:
http://lifeloveviolin.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaway-winner-more-giveaways-to-enter.html
And I now follow you and I added you to my Google Reader.
I'm more interested in the Solstice Bars, because dark chocolate and peanut butter makes it sound like it would taste like a candy bar.
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Um, DARK chocolate and PB, please. Is there any other choice? :)
And, I'm a follower! :)
Those bars look so good! Especially the dark chocolate and peanut butter, two of my favorites flavors.
I'm a follower.
I'm in marathon training and I'm sooo hungry today. The Solstice bar with the chocolate and PB sounds very good.
I'm a new follower
I would like to try to Solstice bars. I've never tried goji berries but would love to!
I'm a new follower.
I've been on a ginger kick lately but I've never tried Goji berries so I would love to try the Solstice Bars. Not to mention, I love my dark chocolate! YUM!
I would love to try the dark chocolate and peanut butter bars. Two of my most favorite flavors. I don't think they can go wrong.
I follow on google reader, does that count?
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I linked back - here!
I love bars being in college and constantly on the go. The soltice bars look delicious and I'd love to give them a try becuase they also have a great protein count!
LINKAGE!! Thanks girl!
http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-officially-fall.html
I couldn't say it any better than Meghann: "You had me at Dark chocolate and Peanut Butter with the Solistce bars" My thoughts exactly! =D
You had me at Dark chocolate and Peanut Butter with the Solistce bars :)
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Solstice dark chocolate and peanut butter ohhh gosh I love dark chocolate and any nut butter, and I have never tried goji berries before!
And I follow your blog!
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