Today, I've got some hearty granola bars to giveaway. "What makes them so special" you ask? I answer with "You get to decide what goes into them!"
Element Bars has a website where you start putting ingredients together to form a bar that meets your needs. You start with the bar itself:
Little crunch, cranberries, blueberries, brown rice syrup, and some protein
So the people at Element Bars want to giveaway a box of 12 homemade bars to 1 of my readers. That's around a $40 value! The winner will get to design and create their own bar.
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN:
• Step 1 (optional): to earn +1 extra entry: If you twitter, send out this tweet:
I just entered the delicious @elementbars giveaway on @SteveinaSpeedo’s blog - http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/
• Step 2: Go to the Element Bars website and play around with their "bar builder." Decide what you'd like in your bar.
• Step 3: Comment on this post to be entered in the giveaway - comment about what kind of bar you would design. What would be in it? Also let me know if you tweeted so that I know if I should throw your name in the hat an extra time.
• Step 4: Check back Saturday or Sunday to see if you’ve won.
See? Couldn’t be easier. Oh, but a little amendment to Step 3: You do NOT need to be a blogger to comment, but make sure to leave some specific info so you’ll know if you won. So you could say something like this: “Hey Steve, this John Smith from Topeka, and I'd make a bar full of berries! And sent out a tweet, so throw my name in the hat 2 times! Thanks!”
The fine print:
- Contest open to US and Canadian residents.
- You may comment now (on THIS post) through Friday, Feb 25th. The winner will be contacted late on Saturday or Sunday.
- The winner will be chosen at random by a random number generator, drawing numbers out of a hat, or other random selection process.
- Check back this weekend to see if you won! (Especially if you don’t have a blogger account because I have no way of contacting you.)
- If I don’t hear back from the winner within 2 days after posting that they’ve won, I’ll draw another name and give the bars to someone else.
Oh, and if you want to save some money, Element Bars has cheaper, popular, pre-made bars too. Here's just a few from their website, with calories, protein, fiber, sugar, and saturated fat listed:
I would want some with whey protein and blueberries for the antioxidents. And maybe one with protein and chocolate...
ReplyDeleteAnd I tweeted this!
ReplyDeletei tweeted!
ReplyDeletewow both the little crunch and super crunch look awesome! love that you can add extra protein to any of the bars bases.
ReplyDeletei'm partial to combos with flax or pepitas and cranberries or blueberries. yum!
2 entries for me! I hope I can wait til the giveaway is done before caving and buying some of my own. Its a heft price tag but perhaps too awesome to pass up!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I'd love endurance bar with some super crunch and canberries. Oooh, and I tweeted this!
ReplyDeleteI like the bars with a date core and some nuts, like cashews and pumpkin seeds.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, love these bars. I'd do a chewy bar with almond butter, dried cherries, and brown rice syrup. It would be AWESOME. (By the way, this is Nicole K from Chicago.)
ReplyDeleteOaty chew, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate all the way!
ReplyDeleteThis is really awesome, I've seen customized chocolate bars before but never this :)
ReplyDeleteI'd choose, cherries, almonds and dark chocolate in a little crunch base :D
little crunch, cranberries, sunflower seeds, brown rice syrup, caffeine, and whey protein. +1 for tweeting
ReplyDeleteI pick a bar FULL of nuts and caffeine!!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted as well, so 2 entries for ME!!!
Put me in for one entry! I want a 'little crunch' bar with apricots and whey protein! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'll take the Little Chew with bananas! Yumm!
ReplyDeleteFor the win Steve!!
(I didn't tweet it, so I only get this entry)
I would do the nutty chew with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and agave syrup! OH and i tweeted too! :)
ReplyDeleteI would pick cherries, banana, and dark chocolate. Mmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteI will tweet too!!
ReplyDeleteFor my bar I just need lots of crunch and cranberries :)
hi Steve -
ReplyDeletethis is your fan from Morgantown, WV. I'd make a bar with protein and fiber but low in fat. Oh, and it has to be tasty, so maybe a little chocolate thrown it!
Cool site!
ReplyDeleteI call this one the Hirschi Hump. A energy snack to get over the hump of a long hike/bike/run/weekday!
4g of Whey Protein
Oaty Chew It's Organic!
Cranberries
Blueberries
Brown Rice Syrup
Caffeine
ShaRee Hirschi
I would make:
ReplyDeleteOaty Chew
Cherries
Blueberries
Honey
Caffeine and Immunity Boosts!
Wow-too cool!
ReplyDeleteI made a bar with a little crunch, raisins & banana, walnuts & flax, honey & pumpkin spice with Vit B and whey protein added.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Bar (2.3oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 105.5mg4%
Potassium 142.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 40.4g13%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 24.2g
Protein 13.1g26%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 9% Iron 9%
Ingredients:
Honey, Organic Oats, Whey Crisps (Whey protein isolate, corn starch), Date Paste (Pressed Dates), Whey Protein Isolate, Organic Raisins, Bananas, Organic Flax Seeds, Walnuts, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice Blend, B Vitamin Boost, Salt
I named it Ode to Speed-O in honor of you and me building speed running :)
I tweeted it too
Put me in the hat twice
Anything with pumpkin seeds is awesome to me.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this
Hello, this is Lauren from Maine.
ReplyDeleteI made a ChocoCherry bar with cherries and dark choclate.
great website
Only problem is figuring out which of the (who knows how many) versions to build and get!
ReplyDeleteRe-tweeted as well, for a total of 2 entries.
I made a bar
ReplyDeleteWhey Protein
4g of Whey Protein
+ Blueberry Base
Blueberries Cranberries Cashews Organic Flax Seeds Honey Organic Caffeine
189 cals
57% carb/27%prot/16%fat
looks like it would taste really good too
KCKrane
I would get chewy with cranberries, walnuts, dark chocolate, and B vitamins. Yum.
ReplyDeleteNutty chew, apricots, and dark chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI could go for some Little Crunch bars with walnuts, cherries, and honey. Sounds tasty!
ReplyDeleteconsidering they are "custom" so to speak, the price is not that bad. I just spent 20- mins playing around with different combos.
ReplyDeleteapricots with almonds and honey would be delishious
Cherries in a bar? Heaven. And I'd add the protein for sure too - have to get it in somewhere.
ReplyDeleteThe customizing is fun! I'd make a bar with cherries, dark chocolate and almonds.
ReplyDeleteI also tweeted!
Hey Steve! This is Katie from NE Mpls and I need some deliciousness while I'm training for my 2nd ever marathon! I'd make an oaty chew bar with cherries, blueberries, dark chocolate, and add some Omega-3s. My next creation would be more protein-y, but for now, carb-y's the way to go. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love Pumpkin!! So I went with a oaty chewy bar, with rasins, pumpkin seeds and pumpkin spice. mmmmmm
ReplyDeleteAlso commented on Twitter for count me in for two!
I tweeted @jessywuv
ReplyDeleteI made a classic bar with organic peanut butter, blueberries, cranberries, organic almonds, chocolate chips, and 4g of Whey Protein. I named it 'trainer', since I will eat it for my 50K training and on race day.
ReplyDeleteMatt from California's in. I put together a banana and antiox recovery bar.
ReplyDeleteFor me it would be a "little crunch, bananas, honey and immunity boost bar".... And I also tweeted the giveaway, so pls put me in for to entries.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Wow, YUM! I made an oaty chew bar with flaxseeds, apricots, almonds, cinnamon and honey! Delish!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted:
ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/#!/corgipants/status/39754501749612545
Tweeted. Chocolate, Cashew, and Cherries would be the start to the bar. Not 100% sure what else.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve, this is Mary V. from Crystal. I'd build a chewy bar with bluerries, almonds and brown rice syrup with Omega 3. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just tweeted this silly! These bars appear to be total awesomeness. Love the additional protein option. Kind of felt like I was playing a video game and winning! 12.6 g of Protein, hello? Yes please!
ReplyDeleteI would like one entry. These look great!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea and I would like an entry to give these a try. How cool! How did you learn about these??
ReplyDeleteOne Entry Please! If I made one it would have M&M's, Chocolate Chips, Carmel, dipped in Chocolate...wait, was this the candy bar give away?
ReplyDeleteOne entry:) I would do flax, several berries and a little protein.
ReplyDeleteI'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY THESE BARS!
ReplyDeletePerfect bar = chewy + cherries + almonds + pepitas + dark chocolate + soy . . . or maybe sub apricots in place of chocolate.
Great idea :)
Yum!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted.
I think I'd want a chewy (with PB so that I don't have to share with my peanut-allergic husband), cherry, pumpkin seed, maple, omega boost bar.
One entry for me. My bar would have cherries, bananas, and dark chocolate. It's like a crunchy banana split!
ReplyDeleteOaty chew, bananas, throw in some whey protein for good measure, pumpkin seeds, and honey. Call me entered.
ReplyDeleteGreat website. I made my bar with chocolate. Must...have....chocolate.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm.
I would definitely get something nutty with cranberries. A little tart and a little crunch.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted too! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would get a bar that is oaty chewy with cranberries, apricots, agave nectar and omega-3. Yum! I also posted a FB link to your blog.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of combos that would be delicious. A favorite would be oats chewy with bananas and honey.
ReplyDeleteNow this is too cool!
ReplyDeleteI love all the options they have. It could take me days to decide. but love the protein and berries..
I had to make it all-organic, since I'll be eating it in Berkeley. Tweeted over it too. Now if only they had goji berries...
ReplyDeleteYum. Apricots, cherries and pumpkin seeds. We made homemade granola bars a couple of months ago that were similar to these, but having the nutrition information is pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! I made mine with bananas, dark chocolate and almonds. I would love to win a box of these!
ReplyDeleteRenee
Tucson, AZ
Love this idea! Entering in to Half Ironman training these would come in handy!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would pick blueberries, chocolate and some extra protein and cranberries too!!!
Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI made a bar with apricots, blueberries, walnuts, honey and cinnamon. It sounds delicious ... right now.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve. Darren from Wichita would make his with chocolate and nuts! 1 entry please. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHoly craps. I made a bar with Whey Protein, Oaty Chew, Blueberries, Almonds, Honey, Immunity Boost and it's 74% carbs. Is there such as thing as too many carbs? :)
ReplyDeleteI have a twitter account but I don't follow you and you don't follow me and I'm protected so no way to prove that I tweeted anything so I just won't. But at least I got one in the ring!
Dark chocolate, bananas, and protein. Yummy. By the way this is Tracy from Victoria. I'm twitter impaired so 1 entry for me!
ReplyDeleteMMMM! Dark chocolate, cherries, flax, protein. Good, good stuff.
ReplyDeleteoatmeal chew with bananas, blueberries and cranberries.... and PUMPKIN!!! and dark chocolate!
ReplyDeleteWhey protein, oaty chew, apricots, cherries, dark chocolate, omega 3s. Hmm... perhaps a catchier name is in order?
ReplyDeleteI'm in for 1 Steve. I made a nutty chew with cranberries pumpkin seeds almonds and honey. I threw in some Glucosamine too, because, well, why not!?!
ReplyDeleteI read about these somewhere before, they're a great idea!
Thanks for the info Steve!
These look great! I would do an "oatmeal on the go": oaty chew, apricot, bananas, honey, almond and whey protein.
ReplyDeleteI also tweeted!
I created the ultimate bar Steve, if it were a genre of music I'd call it punk rock.
ReplyDeleteIngredients
Oaty Chew base w/ 2g of whey protein
Fruits - Cherries, cranberries, Raisins, Blueberries, Apricots and Bananas (Fruit's good for ya')
Nuts - Almonds and Walnuts (Because unlike peanuts, these two look different coming out then going in)
Extras - Agave Syrup, Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon and Immunity Boost (Because if you're a custom, you have to add leather and the trim)
1 entry, thanks for your bloggin' efforts man.
Oaty chew with blueberries and banana. And throw in some immunity and omega 3 in that sucker
ReplyDeleteSteve, I twittered and also would love to try a bar with some blueberries, almonds, flax seed, etc. Sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteTweeted - and I would make a bar with...
ReplyDeleteRaisins, Cashews, Flax, Dark Chocolate, whey protein...and caffiene.
Chewy peanut butter core with blueberries, almonds, chocolate chips and agave syrup! But I would probably eat any of their pre-made bars too.
ReplyDeleteprotein, cherries, dark chocolate, almonds....yummy and add some fiber on the side please!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this too!
2 entries for me!!
ReplyDelete- I tweeted
- My bar: super crunchy blueberry base, dried blueberries, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and whey protein
1 vote for me.
ReplyDeleteI don't care what kind of bar it is, as long as it has chocolate! :)
Little Crunch-Cranberries-Blueberries-Cashews-Honey-Whey Protein (5g)
ReplyDeleteGood Stuff Steve. Thanks.
+2 for my chocolate-cherry-pumpkin seed marvel. "Tri Treat" will be the name.
ReplyDeleteHi this Christine (Crazy mom of 5 in Utah) I would choose Oatey Chewey, plus protein, Cranberries, Flax, Almonds and Dark Chocolate for a pre-race breakfast!
ReplyDeleteCount me twice cause I tweeted as @stickyprints
I'd like nutty chew with chocolate
ReplyDeleteI'm nuts about bananas. And I tweeted.
ReplyDeleteDid you really think you'd keep me from entering? HA!
ReplyDeleteObviously I tweeted all about this fab giveaway, so I am excited to be able to enter it myself.
Thank you for sending me to yet another amazing site to waste time on at work. :) Today I made a a Cherry-Cashew-Dark Chocolate concoction. Yum!! Oh, yeah, and I healthed it up a bit with the nutty chew, Whey Protein and Glucosamine.
SHOW ME THE YUMMY!!
I have one entry. These look yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh and nutty chocolate blueberry!
ReplyDelete2 entries for me-
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the contest!
I would get a little crunch with cherries, walnuts, agave syrup, and an immunity boost!
I would definitely do a nut chewy with apricots and dried cranberries. Awesome! Even though I don't have a twitter account, I did post it on my FB account.
ReplyDeletei would go with the Oaty Chew, Cranberry, almond, honey with Glucosamine bar! I have also tweeted this contest!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve!!!!
I created an oaty chew with whey, omega 3, raisins, chocolate, almonds, sunflower seeds and brown rice syrup. :)
ReplyDeleteWhey protein
ReplyDeleteSuper Crunch (Cherry base)
Cranberries
Flax seeds
Dark Chocolate
Glucosamine
Gotta have the crunch. Cranberries because you never taste blueberries in food. Flax seeds are good for you and small enough not to be distracting, Dark chocolate because... chocolate, duh! Glucosamine because it's supposed to help your joints. My knees could use the help.
It's a good idea to let people make their own bar (similar to Kramer & Poppy's idea on Seinfeld of letting people make their own pizza). A bit pricey but worth the trouble if you're picky about the junk that commercial companies dump into their bars.
Oh, and I tweeted this.
Little crunch w/ apricots and cranberries... YUM!!- Suzy from Fridley
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I also tweeted for a total of 2 entries!
ReplyDeletebananas, almonds chewy
ReplyDeleteone enrty
thanks
great give away
ReplyDeletebananas, omega 3 and almonds
clinton from NC