Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Balance Bar 'Bare' - Review & Giveaway

 
The good folks at Balance have graciously provided a box of 3 assorted flavors of the Balance Bar "Bare" for me to try and let you all know what I think about them.  I really believe these are my "most-favorite" Balance Bars to date.  And I rank the three flavors as #1 - Sweet & Salty Chocolate Almond, #2 - Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter, and #3 - Blueberry acai.  But that is just a matter of personal preference.  They are all REALLY GOOD!

Sweet, meet Salty. Salty, meet Sweet. Rich chocolatey flavor spends quality time with real almonds and whole grain oats. Our Sweet & Salty Chocolate Almond Balance Bar is a delicious combination that delivers all the energy you need.

Nutrition at a Glance:
  • 15g Protein
  • 200 Calories
  • 6g Whole Grain
  • 5g Fiber
  • Excellent Source of Antioxidants
  • 19 Vitamins & Minerals
 
Real roasted peanuts and creamy peanut butter flavor combine with the whole grain goodness of rolled oats to provide a perfectly balanced sweet and salty Balance Bar snack, with energy to spare.

Whole grain nutrition and hearty rolled oats meet a burst of blueberry and acai fruit flavor, offering lasting energy for any activity – with a sweet finish that satisfies your taste buds.

The nutrition of each of these is basically the same.  Lots of protein, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals.  Good stuff for you! Get the real low-down on nutrition on these bars at http://balance.com.

I shared some of my treasure trove of "Bare Bars" with my son and his wife.  They live and eat very healthy and exercise to stay fit.  These are right up their alley!  You should have seen the grins on their faces when I said, "Have some!"

I love packing these in my desk drawer at work for when I have a low moment or simply work past lunch.  Keeps me feeling like I'm not so hungry and it is also a "feel-good-to-eat-this" food for me.
GIVEAWAY
My friends at Balance Bar are also graciously providing a GIVEAWAY for one of my readers to win.  Simply follow the RAFFLECOPTER giveaway guidelines.  GIVEAWAY ends October 2 at midnight EDT.
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DISCLOSURE:  BalanceBar provided my box of Balance Bar Bare for me and my family to sample and for me to render my honest opinion in this review.  They are also providing a box of the same for one of my readers who will be chosen from among the entries using Rafflecopter.com and a random selection.


54 comments:

  1. I love all of your awesome book reviews! I also like when you do these Balance bar giveaways! What an awesome company and tasty product! :)

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    1. Thank you Cristi - I thoroughly enjoy doing the book reviews. I then donate almost all of the books to Alamance Christian School to help build the library with fresh books. Balance Bar has been very gracious to let this
      G'mama host giveaways for them. I've enjoyed their products, too.

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  2. I think you are the most tech savvy Grandma I know of! :o)

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    1. Cristi - you have made my day! I enjoy tech stuff (not the deep in the background code techy) and I am privileged to manage the http://alamancechristianschool.org website as well as our new school book review site http://acsreadershaven.blogspot.com - come visit.

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  3. I love that you care about the people that enter enough, that if they forget to add their email or something... you contact them! (yes, that's personal experience that's talking)... Thanks!

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  4. I have had to chose alternate winners sometimes because I simply could not find a contact :( - but yes, kindness is simply a little thing and a personal thing - an oldie-goldie song (love song) says it http://youtu.be/dkgDTs0cRXI "Little Things Mean a Lot"

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  5. Thanks for the giveaway for yummy bars

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  6. Thanks for doing awesome and relevent reviews and great giveaways!

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  7. what a great review, these look pretty tempting :)

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    1. Christy2 - they are tempting but not in a decadent way. Nutritionally tempting and good tasting

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  8. Hi there Vera!! I didn't know you had a blog! Consider me a new fan and a new email subscriber!!Looks like you've got some great things going on :). Take care Vera and I'll be "seeing" you on the pages!

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    1. Looking forward to seeing you here, too, Meg. I've been blogging for about 3 years. I love it.

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  9. Tara & aLilLacey - thank you for the positive comments. This lady always can use a few of those. Helps make they day go better!

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  10. Thanks for the cool giveaway!

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  11. Hi! I love your picture at the top of your blog! It makes me want Spring to come!

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    1. Barbara - those are from my yard. They are actually heirloom bulbs that I have moved twice - first from my mother-in-law's yard over 50 years ago. I treasure them! And yes, they do say "Spring!"

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  12. My sister found your blog and told me about it - she knows that I love food giveaways!!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    email in blogger profile.

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    1. JS I am so glad you sister found Chat With Vera and shared the news with you! I hope to see you often.

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  13. love your book reviews!
    email in blogger profile.

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    1. JS - thank you. I really didn't like book reports when I was in school - in fact, I didn't like to read. But I DO enjoy it now and enjoy reviewing the books.

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  14. I just found your blog and I'm enjoying it. I plan to come back!
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    1. Ruby - I welcome you and can't wait to see you back here soon

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  15. Thank you so much for your blog and giveaway! I am excited each time I see your daily emails!

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    1. Eliz - You have made my day. To think that someone anticipates and is happy with my blog emails! Wonderful!

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  16. Vera - you are a cool blogger...I love to read the bible verses and your encouraging words in your blog...it's not just about giveaways!

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    1. When I began blogging, it was all about sharing and caring and I haven't lost that in my heart. The product and book reviews also fit in with that. I get to try a new product and then someone gets an opportunity to receive a blessing by wining it, too. The books are a blessing to me and then the ones that I am given an opportunity to host as a giveaway are a blessing to the recipient. Almost all of the books I read and review are given to the Alamance Christian School library. Another blessing.

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  17. I enjoy reading your blog posts.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol(dot) com

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  18. I also love your reviews and giveaways!

    Nancy
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  19. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

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  20. I love your Bible verses.

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  21. Thanks for the awesome giveaways!

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  22. Chat with Vera is a fantastic blog...and I love the daisies on the masthead!

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  23. Thank you for promoting kindness!
    We should all remember to say nice things daily!

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  24. Thank you so much for this review and for doing this giveaway!

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  25. Thank you so much for the user-friendly giveaway!

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  26. I've loved exploring your site since I found it a few days ago. You're doing a great job!

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    1. So glad you found Chat With Vera and much appreciation for the kind comment!

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  27. I just appreciate and love all the nice things you are allsaying. It is such a joy for my readers to enjoy Chat With Vera and I hope you will all keep coming back.

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  28. Thanks for the great giveaways. I am a new follower. I found you on Prizey. I read to my baby daughter every night and would love to win a new book.

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  29. You're a great blogger!!

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  30. This is my first time here so I've yet to read your reviews, but I do like how much you share. Not just the reviews, but the quotes and links to coupons and even in your post above, you shared your bars! Many thanks! :)

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  31. Thanks so much for hosting awesome giveaways! My family would enjoy this :)

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  32. thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  33. thanks so much for the review and giveaway!!

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  34. i love the daffodils in your banner, they are beautiful, great blog!

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  35. Thank you for such a healthier giveawawy for the more health conci. of us.

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  36. thanks for the healthy giveaway-i appreciate it!

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  37. i really appreciate your bible verses-inspirational!

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    1. Ah, Amy - you have hit the nail on the head! I have been hoping that would mean something to someone!

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  38. I love your blog and all of your book reviews and giveaways! I also like that you are promoting healthy food!

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