Well just call me Corny Cotter, my title rhymes and is very bloggerish. Ha, I guess 4 years of blogging has that effect on you.
Anyway, happy Friday and post 4th of July! This is when I wish I wasn’t self employed. Work must go on. But as soon as I am done teaching and making a few more rounds of healthy bites to ship, I’m UNDOING.—> That’s a big OLD FAT PROMISE.
These napkins are a perfect fit for my UNDOING time too, yes?
Now about those foods, reviews, and all things NEW. I’ve got a few new finds that are worth sharing. Maybe you have tried them. Here goes.
Whole Foods Find: Sriracha Veggie chips! I feel like these could be dangerously addicting. Made from Pea, Potato, and other veggies. I am sucker for the chips that go on sale and are strategically placed at the end of the isle. Oh and does anyone else crack up when they put “REAL!” on the packaging? I hope they are real as opposed to plastic veggies made into chips. 
Best Price Nutrition Online Finds: I was sent these Garden of Life sample packs of the RAW MEAL and RAW Protein from Best Price Nutrition Online. Have you checked out that site yet? I was pleasantly surprised at the deals they had and the variety of nutrition products.
I used the Vanilla Chai in a shake. It tastes similar to plain brown rice protein and has a similar texture, which I like. Some people do not, so just warning you. The flavor was more mellow than real Chai obviously, but it did have a hint of the spice. I also like that they use sprouted vegan protein blend in both. Easy on the stomach. I used the raw meal in a batch of Custom Vegan Healthy Bites. Dang, they turned out great!
Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter & Jelly with Salted pretzel bites.
New PUMP up your Coffee Find: Ripped Vanilla Creamer. I was unsure what to think of when I first saw the creamer online. But then I received a free sample bag of the Vanilla from the lovely crew over at Ripped Creamer and my thinking turned around. All natural, gluten free, whey protein, vitamin D, 5 grams protein per serving. We’ve been adding it to our decaf coffee in the afternoon for a little extra protein with our coffee fix. It dissolves well and there isn’t a funky after taste. I want to try it in a coffee smoothie next.
New VEGA SPORT find: This is their new sugar-free ENERGIZER drink mix. It’s made with stevia and has other ENERGY supplements in there like ginseng, yerba mate, coconut seed, green tea extract, etc. Also contains potassium and sodium for electrolyte balance and about 5 calories per pack. To me, it tastes like those iced green tea drinks. I used about ⅔ of the packet because the whole packet is a little too sweet for my small bottle, but still tasty. My husband used the whole packet in a larger bottle. Just a matter of taste preference I think. What I liked about the energizer is that it’s made for shorter workouts, 30-60 minutes, which is what I do more of anyway.
And last but not least…..
The Kiwi Cotter’s New and IMPROVED Litespeed road bike. Ready to go ride in France, yes…FRANCE..DURING the TOUR. I’m a wee bit jealous. I think I might sneak into his carrying on. I’ll fit, right?
So.. Tried any of these? Do share your thoughts if so.
Any other new finds?
Cheers to a LOOOOONG weekend!
LC
You had me at vanilla chai! Now I’m going to go look for it…
I hope you had a great long weekend, Lindsay! Too bad you’re not going to France, ooh la la!!!
When I saw your instagram of the bikes loaded for France I was already jealous of that trip – that’s SO on my bucket list. Sounds AMAZING!!
shall we start planning for 2014 TDF?
How jealous am I of your husband too!!! Wow, I definitely think you need to sneak into his suitcase! You’re an essential!!!!
that bike looks awesome! I’d squish into a carry on too!! I have been craving your bites since blend!
miss you!
I miss you!! i want to come back to UTAH.. I’ll bring the balls.
The bike is very cool! My hubby loves to bike, he has a yellow race bike on which he dashes around.
Ok, I am incredibly jealous of his bike ride! That’s a dream trip.
That coffee creamer sounds awesome. I’ll have to add that to my list!
You certainly deserve some “undoing” time, just be sure to save some healthy bites for yourself to fuel your undoing. 🙂 Oh and your husband plus France equals me totally jealous. Think we could both fit in that carry on?
that i will! i will probably steal some of yours after i make them. hehe
Sriracha veggie chips, oh my!!
in other words… crack
Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter & Jelly with Salted pretzel bites!?!? Sign me up!!
I haven’t had many new foodie finds this past week…I need to change that!
oh i so wish we lived closer! we’d have so much fun exploring food finds!
You and me both! When my sister was at UT Austin (and whenever I visit my cousins who live there) I would have to bring an extra suitcase just for my food finds!!
I had yellow watermelon for the first time yesterday! Does that count? My friend made her million dollar fruit salad and it was pretty fabulous. Last leg of the trip is tomorrow…call me and check in on me. It’s going to be a long one! XOXOX
you can do it!! I will call ya!
Sriracha chips?!?! That’s too awesome for words.
That’s a great bike!! I just went for a energizing morning ride today and everytime I do that, I think to myself “I have to do this more often!”
and you should ride more often in tx, with me!
Gluten free and vegan peanut butter & jelly bites?! That’s like my dream in a ball.
I haven’t tried any of these new foodie finds, but I totally want to. I’ve been thinking of trying out that raw protein for a while, but wasn’t too sure how it would compare to the sun warrior I love.
I also really like those napkins 😉
it’s tasty! but i do like Sun warrior.. A LOT! so close call.
Check out that sweet bike!! And riding in France?! During the Tour?! Oh boy, my husbands going to be jealous when I tell him about this! 😉
i am jealous too! we can all be jealous together. haha
LOVE posts like this because it introduces me to products I may have never seen before. Granted I cannot eat them, but I am always giving my friends advice on how to eat healthier so THIS WORKS! My latest product finds: Wild Boar & Kangaroo!!! FREAKING AMAZINNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! Drool all over my computer! lol. I actually just had some grass-fed/finished bear mountain buffalo which rocked my socks off too… Never had that brand before and I am sold. WAHOO! 😀
hold the phone!! where do i get this? I WANT!
Is there a SPROUTS near you? The meat is from Durham Ranch and they sell their meats at all Sprouts Markets – they’re like $7.50 a pound too which isn’t bad AT ALL considering it’s so exotic!! 😀
there is!! i need to go then! YAY!!
When you get your mouth on these (lol) – You better write post about them!! 😉
I just received the new Vega energizer too but haven’t tried it yet! I’m always afraid I’m going to get jittery before/during a workout. I’m planning on mixing some up before a quick workout next week 🙂 Happy 4th of July weekend!
it didn’t make me jittery, phew! but i did only use 2/3rds. Let me know whatcha think Becky!
LOVE those napkins!!!!! UNDO AWAY!!!!
The bites look amazing – holy cow! 🙂
I got offered to try the Ripped Creamer but it has more calories & stuff than I prefer & a couple ingredients not for me BUT they said they would contact me when they release their lower cal & cleaner one so looking forward to that! 🙂
So cool hubby is headed to France – wow!!!!!
oh yay!! So glad they are making a lower cal too! i think they need both, ya know?
i have not tried any of these things, but now I want ALL of them! So, from my hubby, thank you in advance ;). Those bites sound amazing too, btw. Though I think I may be adding peanuts to the lists of foods that my gut doesn’t like (‘big sigh’), so maybe almonds instead. And I have to work today, too. Yuck. So excited for your sabbatical! Love you!!
oh no! what about nuttzo or PB flour? those are okay for me.
Those sriracha chips sound amazing!! I guess we know why I’ll be heading to WF soon! 😉
go, run now.. to the store! hehe .
So cool that your husband gets to ride in France!!!
It would be really great if you could go, too!
I always put protein powder in one of my cups of coffee in the morning and I didn’t know they made a product like this! I hate when I try a new protein and it doesn’t dissolve or mix well. I can’t believe Kiwi is going to France!!! You definitely need to get in that suitcase somehow!
i know!! i trying my best to squeeze in!
The ripped cream sounds amazing! I’m definitely going to look into that. I don’t drink coffee often but when I do, I’m always looking for ways to make it special. 😉
i was surprised at how it tasted.. I mean it was pleasantly surprised!
I am going to be hunting for Sriracha Veggie chips!!! Whoa. And add PB&J Pretzel Healthy Bites to the list I need to try when you are back at it. 🙂 I took my BFF’s kid his yesterday and he LOVED them! Thank you again!
yay! so glad it’s kid tested… Laura approved!
ripped creamer?! now that’s something i need to get ahold of!
itz pretty tasty. 😉
I have got to get my hands on those sriracha chips!! Funny that they are green, not red…I wouldn’t have thought they were sriracha flavor (I think we sell them where I work,but I’ve never really looked at them).
And the PB&J salted pretzel bites?! Ummm, YUM! I’m drooling over here. I just have a hard time eating more raw foods because of fodmaps. It’s such a bummer.
i know, raw isn’t the best for FODMAPS, but at least it was sprouted. much better on the gut.
Hahhaa oh man, those napkins are perfect. I’m drooling over those healthy bites. You really cannot beat a pb&j ! Ripped coffee creamer looks very interesting! I think it sounds like it would be great in a smoothie. Happy Friday! 🙂
i thought you’d like those napkins. haha
I haven’t tried any of these products, but they all sound great! I need to look for them in the store! A new food product for me…well, I bought Barney’s Natural Almond Butter at the store this week and I love it! I’m typically a PB fan, but I think PB may have some competition now! 😉
ohh i love barney’s! I wish it were less $$ though. Although it’s worth the splurge!
MMMmm, I love chips…I could probably eat a whole bag!
i know, it’s dangerous. EEK!
since I have to work today it won’t be a super long weekend, BUT I am happy to be in the thick of marathon training!
yay! wish i could come train with you!
Those chips sound very interesting – I was just at WFs and didn’t check that aisle darn it – I did check for Quest bars and no such luck. Folks need to get on track around here 😉 And yes, I think you should fold yourself up into that suitcase!
the quest bars are only at GNC. Is there one near you?
No wonder – for some reason I thought you had said WFs.Yes we have a GNC that I haven’t been to in about a million years LOL. Good excuse to go to the mall 😉
You always find the best stuff- thanks for sharing! How AWESOME that he’ll get to go ride in France!! Definitely squeeze into that carry on if you can. 🙂
i know! i think i just might!! Happy last weekend in TX friend.
I have been loving that Vega Powder! So good and refreshing!
Also I think I need to find these chips! They look delicious!
it’s pretty tasty! although the color is not, haha. right?
I LOVE finding new fun products!! I haven’t tried any of these but I think I might have to now! That is so cool about your husband!
let me know if you do friend! and enjoy your engagement weekend! yay for kyle moving!
I love those napkins!!
i know, right? sooo perfect!
Jealous of your hubby! Love the bike too! Never heard of Litespeed before! I will show SuperFit 🙂
Speaking of SuperFit, he loves chips too. The real kind as opposed to the plastic ones hehe 😉
oh superfit and kiwi cotter need a chip date!
I haven’t tried any of those yet. How exciting for your hubby!!