Avoid The Evil Muffin at Starbucks With This Healthy Snack (Giveaway, too!)
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| Posted on September 8, 2010 ‹ newer older ›
Starbucks is a great place for a pick me up. People stop there and grab something to keep them awake.
If Starbucks had just stuck to Coffee, Snack Girl readers would be safe to enter the store and grab a 2 calorie beverage of roasted bean juice.
But, alas, there are This Muffin Has a Dark Secrets, scones, cookies, and white chocolate mochas. Yikes.
What to do? Well, a company called Peeled Snacks has come to our rescue.
The snacks are 120-150 calories of dried fruit in brightly colored plastic bags. I have not only seen them at Starbucks but also in airports around the country. They taste absolutely delicious because Peeled Snacks is not your average dried fruit purveyor.
The company has a "Real Food Philosophy". Here is a quote:
We keep our snacks as close to natural as possible by using high quality ingredients. When you bite into a juicy piece of fruit or a crunchy nut, you'll wonder why anyone would want to add sugar or fat.
I had never had dried fruit that tasted this good until they sent me a sample. It is going to cost you (on average $2 per bag)
There is a lot of sugar in dried fruit, but you will also get the good stuff of fiber, protein, and vitamins. These are a great way to have a treat without a mega calorie cost.
The cool people at Peeled Snacks would like to give a Snack Girl reader an Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack.
To enter check out the Peeled Snacks website and pick a fruit that sounds good to you. Post your choice in the comment box below and you are entered!
This product was received for review consideration. No other compensation was provided.
Peeled Snacks much-ado-about-Mango, 1.40 oz bags (pack of 10)
$29.00 $17.99
What will I win?
An Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack from Peeled Snacks. ($23 value)
How do I enter?
Comment below on your favorite dried fruit flavor.
Additional Ways To Enter:
- Follow Snack-Girl on FaceBook.
- Comment on our wall about about your favorite dried fruit flavor.
- Follow Snack-Girl on Twitter
- Tweet this post (use the Tweet Button in the Share Box at the top of this post).
Snack-Girl can follow and count all the additional entries using magical website tools.
Am I eligible to enter?
This giveaway is offered to US residents only.
When do I find out if I am the winner?
The winner will be announced on September 15th, 2010. You will have 2 weeks to e-mail us back with your home address so we can mail the prize. -
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170 Comments:
Apple
Melissa Butler on September 8, 2010
Mango for sure!
Carrie C. in VA on September 8, 2010
Mango anything sounds amazing. That would be my flavor pick =)
Kiwi on September 8, 2010
I LOVE dried mango!!1
Cloi Rowley on September 8, 2010
Apple-2-the-core!
Andrea on September 8, 2010
I love dried mango.
Ibu on September 8, 2010
Apple is my favorite.
Felicia on September 8, 2010
Oh wow - these look great! I love bananas and cherries, so it's a tie between Cherry-Go-Round and Banan-a-peel.
Erin on September 8, 2010
Apple!
Joy on September 8, 2010
Cherry-Go-Round! I wonder if it would satisfy my craving for cherry pie?
Christy S. on September 8, 2010
Apple-2-the core for me!
Hilary on September 8, 2010
I'd have to say pine-4-pineapple would be the one i'd pick. Then again the mango is a very close second!
suzanne on September 8, 2010
Apple-2-the-core!
Tara on September 8, 2010
Mango!!!!
Whitney Lader on September 8, 2010
The cherries look delicious!
Lindsay on September 8, 2010
I would want to try the fig fruit snack for sure!
Kayla on September 8, 2010
Bananas are my absolute fav! but pineapple is right up there
Martha on September 8, 2010
Mango-Madness!! LLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEEE my mango!!
Ann Bresingham on September 8, 2010
Cherry-Go-Round all the way!!!!!!!!
Stacey on September 8, 2010
I grew up in an apple orchard and apples have always been my favorite treat. So that is my first choice. But I have a second and third and fourth......they all sound fantastic!
Sharon Wyant on September 8, 2010
For me it's a toss up between much-ado-about-Mango and Cherry -go-round love them both so much.
Rhonda DePuy on September 8, 2010
It's a tie between cherry & mango! Yum.
Jen F. on September 8, 2010
Apple. No, mango. No, banana. Ok, Banana is my final choice.
Sarah on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round is my pick
Becky on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round sounds fabulous right about now!
Courtney F. on September 8, 2010
Apricot sounds delish!
Allison on September 8, 2010
Cherry, no doubt.
Kari on September 8, 2010
Mango please :)
Susan on September 8, 2010
Would love to try the Cherry-Go-Round
Kristi on September 8, 2010
mango!
Gina on September 8, 2010
Apple-2-the-core. Thanks for this new find. I cant wait to try them out.
Resa on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round for me please.
Kerri Goodson on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round sounds d'lish!
Maura on September 8, 2010
Cherry Go Round sounds yummy!
Sara on September 8, 2010
Dried Cherries are the best. I'm not eligible for the contest since I'm Canadian, but wanted to participate anyways. :-)
Crystal on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round! yum-o!!
Stephanie on September 8, 2010
FigSated sounds quite yummy.
Kelley on September 8, 2010
Mango, definitely!
Christine on September 8, 2010
I'd love to try dried mango - I love fresh mango!
Kate on September 8, 2010
Apricot. Could they chocolate coat them please?
Dalai Lina on September 8, 2010
Where do I begin? Mangos, Apricots, Cranberries, Raisins, Blueberries, Cranberries, Papaya...I can really go on forever. But I won't. I'm at work. If I get caught, I would get...
Melanie on September 8, 2010
(ps. oops, don't pick me, I'm from Canada...)
Melanie on September 8, 2010
Pine 4 pineapple!!!
Katherine on September 8, 2010
Apple YUM!
Stephani Casey on September 8, 2010
I love Mango, I was going to blog about them tomorrow!
Jill on September 8, 2010
Cherry-Go-Round
Nicole L. on September 8, 2010
Definitely Mango! They sell peeled snacks at my college eatery too - they are the perfect safe, snacky pick to be healthy and sweet, and in portion control.
Malina Webb on September 8, 2010
Mango!
Cassie on September 8, 2010
Hard decision. Pineapple and mango both look great.
Amy on September 8, 2010
the much ado about mango sounds great
Margaret Gabriele on September 8, 2010
Mango!!!
Kate on September 8, 2010
Who can resist Cherry-Go-Round? I'm happy to hear Starbucks has this healthy, fruitful option.
Laura on September 8, 2010
pine-4-Pineapple!! I love love Pineapple for the taste and the memories of Hawaii!
Leigh on September 8, 2010
mango!
Josie on September 8, 2010
definitely mango or apricots!
jc on September 8, 2010
OH Mango sounds heavenly!!
mary on September 8, 2010
Pineapple pineapple yum yum yum
(that's a LOT of comments! lol)
April on September 8, 2010
It's a tie between the pineapple and the apple. These look so good!
Rachel on September 8, 2010
I would LOVE to try the mango ones. Sounds so yummy!
alaine hilty on September 8, 2010
Much Ado About Mango sounds absolutely wonderful! Take me to the tropics on cold Montana winter days!
Sharon Odden on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-around. I tweeted too!
Jacqui on September 8, 2010
Yum! Yum! Yum! Pineapple leads the way!!! Juicy and sweet!
Joyce T. on September 8, 2010
Yum-o for Mango. Always an apple fan, too. So hard to decide! Can it be a tie between all of them?? ;-)
Angie M. on September 8, 2010
It's a tough call between Bing Bing Cherry and FigSated!! I can't pick!
Julie on September 8, 2010
Put me down for the pineapple....but with four grandchildren that I watch before and after school, any flavor will be gone in a flash!
NANCY on September 8, 2010
Oooh mango! Must have mango!
Amanda @ bakingwithoutabox on September 8, 2010
Mango! I love the deep rich flavor and the aroma!
Kathie on September 8, 2010
I'm following you on Twitter! Yay!
Amanda @ bakingwithoutabox on September 8, 2010
And I reposted your link on Twitter.
Amanda @ bakingwithoutabox on September 8, 2010
mango mango mango mango mango
Clausal Clause on September 8, 2010
the Cherry-go-round one looks pretty awesome. :D
Shannon on September 8, 2010
I'd love to try them all but especially Cherry-Go-Round.
Amye on September 8, 2010
Cherry Go-Around
Irishfff on September 8, 2010
Mango!
Lindsey on September 8, 2010
Pine-4-Pineapple pretty please!
Robin on September 8, 2010
Figsated would be much appreciated!
Jane on September 8, 2010
Definitely the pineapple!
Justine on September 8, 2010
The "Apple-to-the-Core" sounds delightful!
Thanks, Cindi
Cindi on September 8, 2010
Love dried pineapple!
rachelle on September 8, 2010
I "Like" you on Facebook!
Again, many thanks...Cindi
Cindi on September 8, 2010
Also, I follow you via Twitter...
Many thanks, Cindi
cmh512
Cindi on September 8, 2010
Pine4Pineapple! (Really they all sound great!)
Eunice on September 8, 2010
Also, I follow you via Twitter...
Many thanks, Cindi
cmh512"Tweet!"
http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/23945784310.
Merci, Cindi
Cindi on September 8, 2010
Oooh baby...this is a hard choice. There are so many great varieties, but I think I would select Apple-2-the-core. Organic applss with TONS of fiber?! It would definitely keep me full!
Abby on September 8, 2010
I tweeted
Heidi's Recipes on September 8, 2010
Can't wait to try mango!
Heidi's Recipes on September 8, 2010
Apricot...sounds awesome!
Alice on September 8, 2010
Cherry!
Shannon K. on September 8, 2010
FigSated sounds good to me.
Liz on September 8, 2010
Apricot a lot! YUM!!!
stephv on September 8, 2010
All of the fruits sound delicious. My favorite is dried apricots!
LaVon on September 8, 2010
I always love apple dried fruit, but the Mango looks yummy to me! Would love to try it!
Sneeka on September 8, 2010
Mmmm, cherry sounds delish!
Melonie on September 8, 2010
The cherry-go-round pack sounds mouthwatering.
Crystal on September 8, 2010
Mango – Yum!
Amy on September 8, 2010
Cherries!
Jenkies on September 8, 2010
Apple 2-the-core!
Tiffany on September 8, 2010
Hands down, would love to try the Mango!
Carrie on September 8, 2010
Apple! Love that Starbucks offers this healthy treat!
Gracia on September 8, 2010
Mango please!
Emily G on September 8, 2010
much-ado-about Mango!
Audrey on September 8, 2010
mango :)
JB on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round!
Kim B on September 8, 2010
Mango, mango, mango!!!!
Elaine on September 8, 2010
Cherry-go-round sounds good to me, especially with added almonds...yummo!
Leslie Meeks on September 9, 2010
MANGO!
Jen Tufford on September 9, 2010
I tweeted! And also, MANGO!
That is all. :)
Leaving Fatville on September 9, 2010
Cherry-go-round!!
Mo'Betta on September 9, 2010
The mango looks YUM!
Allie on September 9, 2010
Left comment on FB wall! (Kim Morris)
Mo'Betta on September 9, 2010
stalk, I mean follow, you on Twitter! (kimslittlelife)
Mo'Betta on September 9, 2010
The apple or cherries! :)
molly nitka on September 9, 2010
"tweeted"!
Mo'Betta on September 9, 2010
Papaya! Even though it's necessary to add a dash of sugar...you did ask the BEST dried fruit :)
YogaKay on September 9, 2010
Apple sounds amazing!
MikeTweedie on September 9, 2010
A flavor which includes cherry would be tasty! I especially love the 'bing bing cherry'. The flavor names are great! :)
Kassi on September 9, 2010
Commented on facebook :)
Kassi on September 9, 2010
Cherry sounds great.
Marilyn on September 9, 2010
Mango
Janis on September 9, 2010
Pineapple sounds AMAZING! Dried pineapple is like candy!
Trudie on September 9, 2010
Cherry-Go-Round for me! They sounds wonderful. I'm going to order some next pay day!
Vladdie on September 9, 2010
The Cherry-go-round sounds like it would be amazing!!!! Cherries are probably one of my all-time favorite fruits!
Jen on September 9, 2010
Mango!!
Sarah on September 9, 2010
Mango sounds fab!
Heather on September 9, 2010
Starbucks is getting better about having healthy choices in the snack arena! (I personally love the Two Moms in the Raw granola, even though it's $3.95!!) I'd love the mango one of these. Yum.
Alta on September 9, 2010
Cherry all day long!
Sue on September 9, 2010
Apple-to-the-Core sounds good!
Kelly Kline on September 9, 2010
pine-4-pineapple sounds yummy.
Suzy Smith on September 10, 2010
pineapple!
Schnelle A. on September 10, 2010
I follow you on Facebook.
Linze Anderson on September 10, 2010
follow you on twitter as 4HSGLRY
Linze Anderson on September 10, 2010
tweeted this at: http://twitter.com/4HSGLRY/status/24102064217
Linze Anderson on September 10, 2010
The Bing Bing Cherry looks crazy good! Thanks for the review.
Leslie on September 10, 2010
i fell in love with dried mango on a trip to mexico
RunToTHeFinish on September 10, 2010
Cherry go round!!! Yum-O
Kristi Daugherty on September 10, 2010
Thanks for following me on Twitter! Looks like I have some reading to do on your website now. The peeled snacks look like something I'd really enjoy and the Cherry-Go-Round sounds great. Or maybe the Pine-4-Pineapple. Heck, they all look good.
FoodCookFun on September 10, 2010
much ado about mango---love the name!
Cara on September 10, 2010
Cherry-go-round for sure! Although the pineapple also sounds YUMMY! *I also "liked" you on Facebook :)
Nicole on September 11, 2010
Apricot
Serena Marie Lovendusky on September 12, 2010
Mango, please!!
Fatimah on September 12, 2010
Cherries! I love dried fruit!
jessica stroven on September 12, 2010
The mango sounds so good! We had a mango tree growing up but they won't grow where I live now. What a great way to feel like a kid again!
Robin on September 12, 2010
I did all 4! yippey!
Annabel @ www.FeedMeImCranky.com on September 12, 2010
my favorite flavor of dried fruit is unsweetened, unsulfured mango -- by a landslide.
Elise on September 12, 2010
I love dried apricots!
Holly S. on September 13, 2010
When it comes to dried fruit....Mango is my favorite! Apple is delicious as well.
Lourdes on September 13, 2010
Apple!
ShareItFitness on September 13, 2010
I love these! In a pinch, these and the nuts Starbucks is selling are great for a snack! I really like the cherries. YUM!
Christy on September 13, 2010
The Apples, Pineapples, and Mangos sound absolutely wonderful. I would love to get a sample, share these with friends and family and help fill some hungry tummies. <3
Stephenie on September 13, 2010
I can't wait to try Apricot-a-lot!
Jackie on September 13, 2010
Mango or Apple - they both sound YUMMY!!!!!!!!
Christine on September 13, 2010
Cashew later & Almond-daze sounds awesome. I would love to try a sample of these
Kim Hitchcock on September 13, 2010
PINE-4-PINEAPPLE!!!
Linda on September 13, 2010
Mmmm, definitely the mango! It's like my Filipino calling!
Michelle on September 13, 2010
I don't really care for fresh mango, but I love dried mango.
Katie M on September 13, 2010
My daughters and I love dried apples!
jennifer conley on September 14, 2010
I would love to try the Apple :)
marci on September 14, 2010
pine-for-pineapple all the way!
adrian r on September 14, 2010
Left a comment on your wall!! :)
marci
marci on September 14, 2010
oooooo.....Mango!!!
karen on September 14, 2010
Apple 2 the Core!!
Jennifer on September 14, 2010
Mango!!!!
Cindy Waffles on September 14, 2010
Cherry! :)
Lisa M. on September 14, 2010
My favorite dried fruit?
pine-4-Pineapple:
It tastes just great
and the name is cute!
Pinkerbelle on September 14, 2010
Hope I'm not too late to enter. The mango sounds heavenly.
Heather on September 14, 2010
PINE-4-PINEAPPLE!!!
or ANYTHING MANGO. YUMMMMMMMMM!
Diva Taunia on September 14, 2010
THIS CONTEST ENDED SEPTEMBER 15, 2010.
Snack-Girl on September 15, 2010
Can these be found anywhere else than Starbucks and the airport?
Kathy on March 3, 2011
1)I have tried several of the flavors. The cherries are my favorite with mango coming in second. I have tweeted to @subwayfresh that their franchises should offer Peeled Snacks too.
2) Your site looks great and seems to be chock filled with usual information. You have been bookmarked.
Noreen on July 8, 2011
Just wanted to suggest a new snack I've come to love -- Yogavive Chips! They have 1-2 ingredients max depending on which flavor you chose and they are incredibly crunchy and tasty. Apple cinnamon is my fav! (And much more convenient than slicing an apple at my desk)
Ali on March 12, 2012
