Betty Lou's Gluten Free Snacks

 I was excited to try their wonderful selections.  They have a wider variety of gluten free items, including fruit bars, coconut balls, peanut butter, bars, and more.

Here is a part of their story
 
Everyone wants to feel their best, and when I decided to remove refined sugar from my family's diet 32 years ago, I began creating recipes that were made with honey and brown rice syrup instead. Children know what they like, and my sons were my very first taste-testers. As I fine-tuned the recipes my boys' friends took notice, and soon I had the most popular yard in the neighborhood! I was like the mom with Kool-Aid(tm) in the TV commercial.
I chose "Just Great Stuff... and Plenty of it!" as our motto because it truly reflects the dedication that we have to the quality of our products. I always use the best, healthiest, cutting edge ingredients because I believe that they taste better and make you feel better.

The Betty Lou's Experience

Delicious, healthy food! Food that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good. That's the Betty Lou's promise. Reinvigorate your body with any of our healthy snacks: high-protein shakes, low calorie cookies, nut butter balls, fruit bars, organic-certified bars and more! Make the right choice in taste and health and enjoy Betty Lou's - the Northwest's homegrown health shop.

ALL PRODUCTS CONTAIN ABSOLUTELY NO:

• Wheat
• Refined Sugars
• Hydrogenated Oils! (No Trans Fat)

• Genetically Modified Ingredients (Non-GMO)

I tried the Gluten free Strawberry Fruit Bar and the Gluten Free Coconut Ball.  The fruit bar was so delicious and moist, reminds me of the fig newtons I grew up with but much better and much healthier.  Next I tried the Coconut Ball Macadamia, one word Wow!  This felt like a dessert treat, it was so moist and tasty, the coconut is an added bonus! And it also has 6 grams of fiber:)

They also make these great organic bars with all great stuff in them, that come in four flavors.  The Acai is full of antioxidants and vegan.  These are great bars for your purse or backpack on hikes or just day trips.



Enjoy, and check out their website to find all their products and information

BettyLou's Website

FlaxMeal Wrap

I had to share this recipe, I tried it yesterday for a burrito, and it turned out great, gluten and dairy free and so easy.

low carb, high in protein and fiber

it is from the book WheatBelly, by dr. Wm Davis

Flaxseed Wrap

keeki Pure and Simple Products

I was happy to try a few products from this great company, a nail polish and a lip balm.  They say they are gluten and soy free. I, of course love the little dog logo:)

I have been searching for a non toxic nail polish, here is what they have to say

Our non-toxic nail products provide for the perfect manicure!
Our 100% biodegradable, vegan, gluten free formulas make
Keeki Pure & Simple's nail care line the safest on the planet!

I chose the color cotton candy, very fun! 

The lip balm I received is called Minty Vanilla Cooler, it is very tingly going on

Made with organic & food-grade ingredients, Minty Vanilla Cooler Lip Balm will keep your lips smooth for hours! We add only organic flavor compounds making our lip balms the yummiest around!

Ingredients: *Beeswax, *Macadamia Nut Oil, *Sweet Almond Oil, *Coconut Oil, *Stevia, *Rosemary Extract, *Flavor Compounds & *Essential Oil


Here is more info on how the company started

 http://www.keekipureandsimple.com/about-us/our-roots


Here you can find a store near you
http://www.keekipureandsimple.com/retailers


Enjoy!

Absolutely Gluten Free Crackers and Flatbread

I came across these great crackers at my local Sendiks and Fresh Market in town.  They have no rice, wheat, or soy, they are made out of potatoes!  I had to try a box, and they are really good, great alone or in my soup.  There is a cracked pepper and an onion cracker, I chose the cracked pepper, it has a really great flavor.

Enjoy!

http://absolutelygf.com/

Jovial Foods Contest

Enter today for a win a trip to Italy!

Like their facebook page and enter the contest through the facebook site, good luck!

https://www.facebook.com/jovialfoods

Enjoy Live Soft Decadent Baked Bars

Thanks to Enjoy Life for sending out these new samples to review. 

They have a new bar that comes in four flavors, here is a statement from their website.

"These indulgent bars come in 4 unique flavors, including: S’mores, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate SunButter®, and Cinnamon Bun. Each bar is topped with a complimentary melt-in-your-mouth white or dark drizzle (depending on the flavor). Decadent bars are a great anytime snack or a luxurious dessert. All bars are gluten-free, free from the top 8 allergens, and verified by the Non-GMO project."

I immediately had to try the Cinnamon Bun, and was pleasantly surprised when I opened it and it had the drizzle on top, extra yummy!  The fact that they are gluten, soy and dairy free was extra special.

This was DELICIOUS, and a great snack to carry around for on the go.  Also great for kid's lunchboxes.

Try some today, here is the website
http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/decadent-bars/cinnamon-bun/

Enjoy!

Dr. Praeger Sponge Bob Broccoli Bites

My son spotted these cute Sponge Bob Gluten Free Broccoli Potato Bites, they were on sale today so we had to pick them up.  They were pretty good, a bit smooshy, but the taste was good, and it was a nice healthy part of lunch, better than fries.
Kids will love them!

http://www.drpraegers.com/Gluten-Free-C65.aspx

Enjoy!

Gluten Free Mistakes and Contest Reminder

Worst Gluten Free mistakes


And dont forgot to enter the contest below by Friday!

libre naturals review and giveaway

This is a great company formerly known as nonuttin.  They make their food in a dedicated factory free of the top 11 allergens and gluten, this way you have peace of mind.  The top allergens the products are free from are
Dairy
Egg
Fish
Gluten
Mustard
Peanut
Sesame
Shellfish
Soy
Tree Nuts(including coconut)
Wheat

They even use latex free gloves during manufacturing and are tested to be gluten free oats.

I tried the Vanilla Cinnamon Cereal, and it was wonderful, I decided to add a few bananas in it and make it my breakfast with almond milk.  This would be perfect to take along for hiking or trips also.

I also tried the Double Chocolate Chunk Granola Bar, it is delightful, great for carrying in your purse or at work, nice to have your chocolate fix in a healthy way.

They also make little oatmeal cups which are perfect for on the go and for a quick fix in the morning.




This company was featured on Marth Stewarts Mother Day Special last year


Check them out at  http://www.nonuttin.com/shop/

Now for the contest make sure to like my page on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ds-Gluten-Free-With-Me/195578047128728  and leave a note here, facebook,  or an email at deerezpets@att.net on what you would like to try from this company, and you could be the winner of a 25 dollar gift certificate!  Awesome
Contest ends a week from today, make sure to leave you an email so I can contact the winner

Enjoy!

The Healthy Pantry White Bean Chili by Cook Simple

I recently received from samples from this company, and the White Bean Chili with chia seeds and bell peppers was my first choice.

It was fairly simple to make, just had to add water and ground turkey or chicken.  This is gluten free and all natural.  I also added in corn and some veggie cheese.  Cooked it in under 20 minutes. It was good and had a nice spice to it, very filling with the beans and ground turkey.

Here is a bit about the company taken from their website.
Not really the “cook out of a box” type? Neither are we…usually!
Sure, cooksimple™ meal kits are pre-packaged to make your life easier, but they’re also chock-full of healthy high-quality ingredients – delicious, nutritious, and all-natural. 
Nothing preserved, nothing artificial – basically what you’d never expect to find in a box.
From tried-and-true family favorites, to authentic, globally-inspired dishes sure to spice up your dinner routine, cooksimple™ offers a tasty and healthful option for easy, home-cooked meals.
Our products have recently been recognized with national awards, including:

• sofi Gold Award for Best Soup or Stew (National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, 2012)
• Editors' Picks for Innovative Products (Progressive Grocer, 2012)

You can find this product at Whole Foods, great for easy , fast nutritious meals the whole family can enjoy

Here is their website for more information, they make a variety of meals 
 http://www.thehealthypantry.com/products.html/
 

Enjoy!