Thank you to LUNA Protein for providing me a LUNA Protein sample pack to review. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint.
We interrupt our sewing 101 series with something exciting to share with you! A giveaway! Everyone loves free stuff and we like giving free stuff to you! (the series will pick back up tomorrow with garment friday!)
Luna asked me to try out their new Luna Protein bars, they are perfect for mom’s on the go. As a mom on the go I quite agree. I think we can all agree that as mom’s of youngsters they keep us busy. It is important to feel like we are feeding them healthy foods and helping them to grow. Sometimes I feel like I never leave the kitchen, constantly preparing something to eat for their hungry little growing busy bodies. When I do finally leave the kitchen it is to run out the door and get them to play group, preschool, or a million other activities we seem to do. What seems to be missing in the picture? Eating something healthy myself. I can’t tell you how many mornings we are running around like crazy to get out the door on time with the kids fed and dressed only to discover I never ate. (eek) That is how Luna protein saved my day. The small little bar was quick and easy to grab, delicious and kept me going till lunch.
The day the Luna bars arrived happened to be the day we went for a hike up in the mountains. Let’s just say it would not have been a great day to skimp of the nutrients of breakfast. I snatched up a bar and out the door we went with the kids all geared up for a hike. The bar left me fully satisfied and the protein really helped keep my energy level up. Enough to keep up with the kids 🙂
We made it all the way to the top! (thanks Luna!)
So my official review of the Luna Protein bars:
Pros:
- They are small and easy to grab on the way out the door (or even on a busy morning around the house)
- They are really good! (I mean really really good)
- They are Gluten free! (A huge plus for my shwin counterpart who needs gluten free)
- They are only 180 calories
- They have natural and good for you ingredients no junk or fillers here
- They keep me feeling full until the next meal.
Cons:
- They do have a chocolate coating so in the summer months you can’t just leave it in your car to enjoy on the go, without a mess on your hands.
- They make me thirsty (as most bars do) so I do have to make sure I have a bottle of water with me as well.
Overall:
I really liked the bars, more than I thought I would since sometimes things that are full of protein don’t taste that great. Also a lot of bars may taste pretty good but they are also so fake and processed that they don’t really seem to be very good for you, I was really surprised by their ingredient list.No junk, just natural and some organic ingredients. It was really easy to grab a bar and go, which works great with my schedule. I think they would also be great on just busy mornings or afternoons around the house when I have a million things to do and sitting down to lunch doesn’t seem to happen. I would definitely purchase Luna Protein bars in the future. Chocolate Cherry Almond was my absolute favorite but all the flavors were delicious.
Now for the Good news!
Luna wants to give 5 lucky winners the chance to try the bars as well!
Each winner will receive a sample pack of bars from Luna as well as a bonus treat from Luna.
Giveaway Ends Thursday September 1, 2011 at 12:00 P.M MST(noon)
You must be a U.S. Resident to enter
To Enter please leave your email address and for fun tell me why you want to try Luna Protein.
One entry per person.
Winners will be announced Friday September 2nd.
Good luck!
Please click here to learn more about LUNA Protein. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. #cleverLUNA
Marlie @ Crafting, Cooking, and Cats
[email protected]<br /><br />I love luna bars! I like that they're made for Women and I really like that these have more protein so you can use them as a meal replacement.
Gayle
I had one of these once, I agree with you that they make you feel full. Why else? Because as a busy mom of 4, one of whom I'm currently nursing, I always feel like I'm rushing around to stuff & never have time to eat.
Pam
I have to add protein to my diet and this may be a fun way to do it.<br /><br />pbl4him at aol dot com
nest full of eggs
i'd love to try these bars as i'm a mom on the go AND i'm gluten-free 🙂
All Things Beautiful
I'd love to try these bars. I'm a soon to be mommy to 3 who can't seem to get protein. We are on the go a lot and my son is wheat free.
Georgine
We, too, are gluten free (2 out of 4 anyway). I would like to try these on the days we are at the zoo or the arboretum and I don't want to eat at the restaurants there (because my kids will only eat fries that comes with their meal). Thanks for the chance to win! georgineb1 (at) gmail.com
nicole messick
i want to try them because i am such a picky eater that i never really get my protein…but this protein sounds yummy!<br /><br />best,<br />nicole<br /><br />hi.its.nicole at gmail.com
Kristen
I am always looking for way to get a good, healthy dose of protein in. These sound like a great ft!<br />kristen.walker106(at)gmail.com
BrittaandGeorge
I would love to try them because most bars offer splenda as a way to keep the calories down, and I don't do splenda. These are a healthier choice and sound delicious. I use a bar for lunch on days I go to work.<br />[email protected]
Heidi
My girls always want a quick snack, I would love to have these on hand for them.<br />[email protected]
Kristen (Creative Stash)
love luna bars and as a mom of two we are always trying to sneak in good for you protein snacks, great giveaway! krisfagan {at} cox.net
AubreyLaine
I would love to try them because regular luna bars are amazing<br />littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
Jenna Z
I'd love to try these as an awesome snack at work (either am or afternoon). I try to eat 5-6 small meals each day and this would make for a great little afternoon meal that I could keep in my desk! <br />beastbunny at hotmail dot com
Stormy
I eat other brands of protein bars, but I would love to try luna since its made for women.<br /><br />stormyranew at yahoo dot com