It’s that time of the month again!!!
GIVEAWAY #2 & $3 OFF!
I’ve partnered up with Raoul over at Mix My Granola to give one lucky person a $20 gift certificate to create their personalized granola mix!!!
Everyone else, you get a $3 OFF discount just by being a reader! Enter: “TASTEBUDS” at the checkout!
SO excited for my “exotic” mix of: 100% Organic Muesli, Dried Bing Cherries, Goji Berries, Dried Blueberries, raspberries, Hemp Seeds, & Chia Seeds!!
All YOU have to do…
For 1 “Ballot” – Leave me a comment with what YOUR mix would be, and if you have a blog, add me to your blog roll!!
For 2 ballots – (Complete #1) and post about this giveaway on your next entry – link back to this post!
***BONUS (3 ballots!!)*** MUHAHAHA This is AUTOMATIC! If you have previously commented on luckytastebuds 3+ times, you get a bonus after you’ve finished #1 & #2!! (That’s right, I take care of my regular readers!)
**Deadline is next Monday 3/16 8am central time**
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ON WITH THE EATS!
(P.s. Spin was awesome last night! Thanks for your interest. :P)
Peanut Butta Banana Oats
The awesome folks at PB2 sent me a sample of their powdered peanut butter and I just KNEW I had to do the PB2 & oatmeal combo in the footsteps of my beloved “college-mate” & awesome bloggie Jenn!
All I did was mix 2 level tbs of PB2 powder into my microwaved oats, sliced a banana over the top, and dumped some boston cream pie yogurt in the center for this decadent meal.
For a full review of the product, click here. For now, just trust me. This bowl of oats was decadent, filling, not-overly sweet, and authentic peanut buttery!
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Southern Twists
Lunch was TONNES of homemade Cauliflower Chili with a Golden Corn VitaTop that I used to sop up the juices. Pretzel Goldfish and an apple were also called for to kill the munchies.
For all interested parties, read the review for the muffin itself here. I toasted this fella in the toaster oven for 1 minute and it came out warm, moist, and not overly dry!!! (Unlike the failure of a velvet chocolate Vitatop I microwaved yesterday)
Since I am once again, SUPER proud of my own one-pot concoctions, here’s a closeup of my cauliflower chili!!!
Ingredients were: 1 whole cauliflower, 1 pack of shirataki noodles, 1 can of spicy chili beans, 1 small can sliced mushrooms, a few handfuls of spinach, and a cup of sliced calamari/squid rings (which I would leave out if I made it again).
Method: Throw all in 1 big pot, mix together under medium heat for 20 minutes and season with salt, pepper, & red chili flakes. TADA!!!!
The corn muffin was so moist and went SO well with my chili it was a match made in heaven!!! I was so full afterward I didn’t need a snack until 5 hours later, which I proceeded to eat an unpictured handful of salted cashews and…
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The famous Coconut Cream Pie Larabar
*Disclaimer* My biased judgement may come from the fact that I have always HATED dried, flaked coconut. *Cough* OVERHYPED. *cough* (I can do coconut juice and coconut milk for sure though. Yum!)
Taste: I was SO glad this wasn‘t overly sweet, nor did I feel like I was eating sunblock. The coconut flavor was mild and came mainly from the infinite shreds of coconut bits weaved throughout the entire bar. The date-flavor was NOT as dominant as in other Larabars, (so this bar wasn’t too fruity), but overall even though I didn’t hate it, I won’t be reaching for it again anytime soon (though I can see coconut lovers going ga-ga over this).
Texture: It reminded me 120% of a Chinese bakery coconut bun filling – it’s called the cocktail bun. Everyone who loves soft sweet bread who also loves this flavor of Larabar will also ADORE this…
Basically, the texture was dense, soft, moist, and a TINY bit nutty from the walnuts. The most the dominant texture came from the dried shredded coconut bits that were fresh & crisp, but had this might-get-stuck-in-your-teeth sort of gritty chewiness (that I am not a fan of).
Sorry coconut/Larabar fans, this isn’t personal!! I must say though, I do like coconut a TAD bit more now, thanks to Larabar! (For more Larabar reviews, click here.)
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Thank you guys for offering your condolensces about my “over-munchies” from the last post!I really appreciate it, and hopefully all my future giveaways will somehow be a little token of appreciation to you all!!
Lucky Taste Buds! 
Ooo great giveaway! I’m pretty sure I’ve commented at least 3 times 🙂 I’ll post about the giveaway tonight!
Girl you know all about that PB2 haha I’m lovin it too 🙂 I’m super jealous of your Larabar!!
In my granola I would have lots of dried fruit! You know you’re on my reader already haha and I’ll def link back in my next post 🙂
I’d make my granola with the Organic Granola, Dates, Dried Apples, Mangos, and chocolate chips!!
You are on my blogroll and I will be linking back to this in my next post! Thanks girl!!
OH YES to the cocktail bun. I love Chinese bakeries, they make me jump for joy!
And mmm delicious granola! I would fill mine with dried blackberries, dried mangoes, and ALL OF THE NUTS. Yes, all of the wide selection of nuts and seeds. =D
There are so many choices of add-ins! I would have dried strawberries, dried raspberries, banana chips, roasted almonds, mini yogurt pretzels, and chocolate mini morsels… That would be divine!! Thanks for a great giveaway.
Entry 1 – They actually cut me off from adding so many things – I think I went a little crazy trying to come up with my dream trail mix! And, you’re already on my blogroll!
Entry 2 – I’ll add the link to my post tonight (sour cream yeast rolls, mmmm)
Entry 3 – done!
I just linked back 🙂
I’d make my granola with dried raspberries, strawberries, bananas and blueberries. I love fruit! 🙂
That cauliflower looks delicious! I have never tried cauli in chili before but I think it’d add a great texture. Thanks!
I really want to try PB2 (as a devout PB lover)!
Love the cauliflower chili, too!
My mix would be: muesli, dried apples, dried blueberries, & oat bran flakes.
wow, thank you for the giveaway!!!
I’ve linked back ;]
http://blueskyworld.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/check-this-out-numero-doscheck-this-out-numero-dos
i just got my granola in and i lOVE ITTTT 🙂 awesome job with this giveaway you rock 🙂
Yah for giveaway! I would have walnuts, almonds, chocolate, coconut…mmm
My granola wouldn’t be super extravagant but I would DEFINITELY try to mimic my favorite Larabar (PBC). I would put granola (duh!! =] ), dates, and peanuts.
And maybe some chocolate chips if I’m feeling adventurous!!
You’re already added to my blog roll! And I wouldn’t have it any other way =D
I won’t take too much offense to you not loving the coconut cream pie larabar. Maybe a little bit, but not too much 😉
My gronola would have chocolate bits, pb, and dried raisins
What a great giveaway! I’d put the organic muesli, hemp seeds, dates, walnuts, macadamia nuts, dried blackberries, dried cherries and dried blueberries. YUM!!!
You are already on my blog roll!! 🙂
I’ll give you a shout out tonight!
Mmmmm…granola!
My perfect combo would be oats (of course), Dried Blackberries, Dried Apricots, Roasted Almonds, and Macadamia Nuts. Yum. Fruity, nutty. Perfect!
You’re already blogrolled, sista.
Here’s your linkback! http://www.joggerslife.com/2009/03/seriouslyanother-giveaway.html
Mmm, there are so many choices!! I think my first creation would be the french vanilla granola with dried apricots, dried mango, dried papaya slices walnuts, brazil nuts, and crystallized ginger.
I’ll put a link in my post tonight. Thanks for the opportunity! 😀
Your chili looks yummy! Cauliflower is too delicious.
Have a great rest of the day!
Ohh cauliflower chili looks awesome! I love your recipe! All I have to do is throw it into a pot and heat it? I’m so there. Haha I just posted that Lara yesterday. I’m a huge lover of it. I must say, though, that I loved your thorough review much more than I liked mine! Haha, enjoy the rest of your day!
Never had a VitaTop but I am intrigued, and pb and banana ANYTHING is fabulous! 😀
I’d make mine with low fat granola, organic dates, and bananas 🙂
Organic Granola, Dates, Dried Apples, choco chips and yogurt pretzles 🙂 yumm! oh and i willl link back tonight!!!!
Ohh the mixmygranola is so fun!!
I would do the muselie, hemp seeds, dried cherries and dried mangos!!
Yay, thanks for the second chance! I don’t have a blog, but would love to be entered.
My mix would contain: organic muesli, sunflower seeds, and macadamia nuts!
I’d make: Low Fat Granola, Dried Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with some chia and amaranth. Fantastic! What a fun website!!
OHH this is so fun! i love it!
my mix (that i TOTALLY did not plan out already on mixmygranola.com tee hee) would consist of muesli, banana chips and go out on a limp with peanut butter bites!!!! my fav tastes all mixed together…i think i MAY just wind up in heaven if i win this baby!!
and i added you to my blogroll a couple weeks ago so no worries there!!
I want to knock myself out with granola! I’m linking from my blog now 🙂
http://eatingchalk.wordpress.com
ah, i love mixing my own cereals! this is perfect 🙂 hmm, my mix would be: low-fat granola, dried plums, dried apricots, almonds, and amaranth seeds! yum…
ok, i’m linking this post on my blog now…and adding you to my blogroll 😉
thank you for the giveaway!
sweet giveaway! my mix would be muesli, dried pineapple, dried mango, almonds, and brazil nuts!
you’re already on my blogroll and I will be linking to this post soon =)
Great giveaway! I linked back on my post tonight. 🙂
I don’t even know where to begin….
1. YAY FOR GRANOLA!!!
2. I’m jeal of your PB2 for the record 🙂
3. FABULOUS cauliflower chili and those corn vitas = very good!
4. I love that Lara! It’s my fav!
Your Mix (16 oz.)
Granola Base French Vanilla Granola Fruits Dried Raspberries Dried Bing Cherries Dried Papaya Slices Dried Blackberries Dried Pineapple Slices Dried Apricots Nuts and Seeds Pistachios Walnuts Organic Flax Seeds Pecans Extras Honey Smacks Chocolate Mini Morsels
That would be my mix. Very cool site. If I don’t win I think I’ll still try it. Thank so much for the giveaway. I’m commenting on your contest in my blog as we speak. Thanks again!
I just checked this granola website out…so, so cool!
I would definitely have:
1. organic granola mix
2. dates
3. dried goji berries
4. dried raspberries
5. cashews
6. shredded coconut!
YUM!! You are already on my blogroll, but I will surely link back to this post! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!!!
I’m drooling over the chili! My mix would be 100% Organic Muesli, Dried Cherries, Dried Blueberries, Goji Berries, Oat Bran, and Bananas! Mmmm..
OOOO that chili looks REALLy good!
What an amazing giveaway!! Thank you for offering this!
My mix would definitely have the organic muesli with dried blueberries & cherries, organic dates, almonds, flax seeds and lots of organic coconut shreds.
great giveaway! I think I’m qualified for #1 and #3, I’ll link it tomorrow to gain #2.
that chinese bun looks yummy!
Haha, I already make my own granola, but this is a cool idea! Love the Chinese bakery bun! (It looks delicious, but I wouldn’t know.)
ahh so many rules. i copy sharon. I would fill mine with dried blackberries, dried mangoes, and ALL OF THE NUTS.
thanks for that review of the coconut larabar- i’ve been curious about that one since i heard it tastes like a macaroon. i was looking at that granola last night and pretend creating my own…since i’m too broke to actually click “order.” it’s so sad how i spend my time sometimes 😛
Here’s the mix I made!
* Organic Granola
* Goji Berries
* Dried Plums
* Roasted Cashews
* Crystallized Ginger
* Chocolate Mini Morsels
Yum!
Oh I so want to try that granola! That looks so fun to mke your own! I am so a regular reader, have you blogrolled and wil link back! Woo hoo!
Whatever my mix would be, it would include lots of chocolate and nuts!
Here’s my ideal mix: low-far granola with lots of chocolate, cinnamon and peanuts added in.
~Steph (I don’t have a blog!)
im thinking low fat granola, mango, goji berries, apricots, coconut, and chocolate mini morsels…sounds weird but i am thinking YUM!!!! p.s. posting your giveaway on my blog now too!!
I’ve actually devoted far too much time to what I would include in my granola…I would mix low-fat granola, almonds, dried mango, and coconut. I get hungry just thinkin about it!
ooh ooh!!! pick me 🙂 this sounds so fun… i’d probably start with the muesli, goji berries and hemp seeds, and add whatever else I felt like at the time I was placing my order 🙂
Man now I really need to try the Mix My Ganola site. Would it be wrong if I said I wanted to mix everything 🙂
I would have granola, chocolate, and lots of dried fruits, along with some almonds.
My mix would have to have dates, walnuts, cherries, almonds and something chocolate of course. Yum!
Fantastic chili recipe, girl!!! 🙂
I’d have the muesli, dried cranberries, dates, pecans, and cocoa crisp bites. Yum!!
I’ve been wanting to try this forever! I would have the granola with dried cherries, banana chips, cashews, coconut, and maybe a little chocolate!
Yummo! Mine would have some raisins, nuts, and def chocolate chips!
I’d make french vanilla granola with dried blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, cashews and chocolate covered raisins. =)
I would def have carob chips, dried ginger or mango/other fruit and hazelnuts! I’ve seen so many different types out there, though, that all look great!
ahh girl i would totally just go out with the granola – cocoa krispies, goji berries, candy corn – just a buttload of treats 🙂
you are officially on the blogroll and i linked this giveaway in my post here http://peanutbutterandjennys.blogspot.com/2009/03/pb-for-breakfast.html
My granola mix would be:
Lowfat granola w/ Dried Blueberries, Goji Berries, Roasted Almonds, Organic Flax Seeds
i’d go with coconut, cashews, almonds, pecans, raisins, craisins, and chocolate chips 🙂 mmmmm.
amazing giveaway girl! gotta love being a regular reader =)
yummm granola! my mix would be low fat granola, coconuts, almonds, raisins, and dried ginger..
If I had it my way:
French Vanilla Granola with Blueberries, Mango, Blackberries, Brazil Nuts and Flax.
Count me in!
-E
I would love to win this! Awesomeness!!!
I would use lots of nuts and dried fruit…maybe a little chocolate!! 😀
I just linked back!!
http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-never-thought-this-day-would-come.html
Organic Granola, Dried Cherries, Dried Mango, Goji Berries, Dried Plums, Roasted Cashews & Almonds. Yum!
Hi, I make a “trail mix” at home, but if I were to do it with granola, I would choose the lowfat granola, raw almonds, raw cashews, raw pistachios, dried blueberries, dried cherries, dried cranberries, raisins, semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips! It’s a great mix and I bet would be delicious with the granola.
oh man. i dont even know where to begin.
my granola would be SOOO loaded up. !!!
Dried fruits and nuts..Not sure which ones!
niiiice giveaway. My mix would be : awesome. :]
I dont know! Roasted Almonds and Raisins for sure…maybe Chocolate Chips too!
organic granola + dried bing cherries, mangos, blackberries, and raspberries + hazelnuts + roasted cashews + pomegranate cordials. 🙂
My granola would have all the berry and seed fixins’
Yum! Great giveaway!!!
i would have dried strawberries, almonds and dark chocolate!!
Oh and I would do dried mango, dried blueberries, mac nuts, and coconut – sort of a tropical mix!
Mine would have dried strawberries, cherries, and apples, and almonds, dark chocolate and dried coconut!
Hey chica! I added you to my list of favorite bloggers! How are you? What delicious food you have in this post. I have been wanting to order from this website for a while now! I think my mix would contain low fat granola, dried pinapple, dried mangos and walnuts!
You are ROCKIN!!!!!!!! This is the best giveaway!! I just checked out the site and was blown away by all of the possibilities. Here’s what I came up with:
* Granola Base
* Low-Fat Granola
* Fruits
* Dried Strawberries
* Dried Blueberries
* Dried Raspberries
* Nuts and Seeds
* Roasted Cashews
* Pistachios
* Extras
* Mini Yogurt Pretzels
* Chocolate Mini Morsels
Holy yum!!
Thanks for the PB2 shout out, “college mate” 🙂 I don’t know if you saw my email or not, but I am going to be in Chicago after graduation…we definitely need to start hanging out, k?!
I really really want to try the golden corn Vitatop!! I love cornbread – I think it’s my ultimate favorite. Yours looks awesome with that chili!
I will definitely link back to you on my next post, girly!! This is awesome – thank you so much!
hey there! thanks for such a great giveaway! you are already on my blogroll and I just blogged about this in my last post – my mix would include a low-fat granola base, almonds, dried bing cherries, coconut, and mini chocolate morsels! =)
I made “Moose Oaties” – with Meusli, Oat Bran Flakes, and Dried Apple!
Awesome giveaway! My mix would be oats, hazelnuts, dried bananas, raisins and a small amount of dark chocolate chips!
Entry 1: You are already on my blogroll! My perfect mix would be organic granola, Mini chocolate morsels, Dried apples, dried berries, banana chips, baked yogurt pretzels and Nuts.
My Mix would be: low fat granola, cranberries, organic banana chips, dried pineapple slices, dried blackberries, roasted almonds, organic flax seeds, chia seeds, and organic coco shreds! Yum! And, thanks for the discount code!
My mix would be low fat granola, papaya, coconut, and almonds!