Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

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A Peanut-Butter-Chocolatey Giveaway!

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Yesterday I tricked myself again.  I mean you’d think I would wise up to my own ways, but I haven’t.

I went out for a walk that really turned into a good run-with-some-walking.  I tricked myself by saying “it’s just a walk” and “you only have to go a mile.”

These things make me all the more happy when I actually go further and pick up my feet for a bit of running.  It gets me out the door and that’s what counts, right?

It was gorgeous out.  70s, breezy, a little cloudy, but that made for some pretty pictures.  Because with lovely scenery like I get to experience nowadays you can bet I halt my run and bust out my camera phone.

Guess what I ate right before my refreshing run-walk? 

Something truly divine.
Something I sat down and savored.
Something that reminded me of sneaking semi-sweet chocolate chips when my mom was making her famous cookies.  That slightly bitter taste of chocolate melting in my mouth.…but with a bit of nut and saltiness added to that familiar flavor.


I had an organic, gluten free (yes, I checked this time), GMO-free (no weird stuff added), dark chocolate Justin’s Peanut Butter cup.

Oh yes.  If you’ve heard of Justin’s or you purchase his nut butter, you probably know what an upstandingly green company it is that puts out the best quality products.

The fact that he decided to pair his amazing peanut butter with chocolate is nothing short of genius.  I definitely a fan of this combo and have even tried to recreate it myself, but never in this healthy of a manner.

These wonderful cups come in dark chocolate and milk chocolate.  It was perfect that they sent both flavors so that Dave wouldn’t steal my dark chocolate cups and likewise Dave could keep the milk chocolate ones for himself.  I mean normally I would hide something delicious so that it won’t get taken….kidding!  (or am I??)

Let’s Break it Down:


Likes:
Organic ingredients–high quality product
Gluten free for my poor gluten intolerant friends
No GMOs or (no weird stuff, remember)
100 calorie servings
Decadent dark chocolate
Green company–very environmentally conscious
Great people.  I cannot stress enough how much one can tell about a company just by e-mailing back and forth with a rep.  I’ve now worked with two of the reps and they have been delightful.  The social media reps are also responsive on their respective platforms which makes the company all the more loveable.

Slight Dislikes:
Sometimes the inside texture is a bit crumbly.  But probably because it’s made with real nuts without a bunch of added oils and sugar like a typical peanut butter cup.
Price.  I’m cheap and I know quality ingredients come at a higher price, but sometimes it does deter me from buying the good stuff.

Anyhow, one lucky reader will win one caddy of single milk chocolate peanut butter cups (10 total) and another caddy of dark chocolate.  
So you can share with a friend…right?

Enter below for a chance to win! 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

And while you wait for the winner to be announced (next week), you can check out Justin’s on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.  
You can also view local stores that sell Justin’s via this convenient link.
Good luck friends!


*~Amanda aka Semi-Health Nut~*

 
PS Do you know what else is delicious?  You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.  (did you expect that one?)  I’ve been listening watching it as I type up this post.  I can never get through it without tearing up!

Disclaimer: I was given samples to review, but as always, my opinions are my own.

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  3. Man o’ man do I love Justin’s Nut Butter! I would share the Milk Chocolate with my wife and nobody but myself (and you) would know the dark chocolate ever existed!

  4. Man o’ man do I love Justin’s Nut Butter! I would share the Milk Chocolate with my wife and nobody but myself (and you) would know the dark chocolate ever existed!

  8. I’d keep them to myself…but my boyfriend would steal some! I LOVE the dark chocolate cups!

  9. Yum! I would definitely bring these to work and share them with my co-workers. I have been wanting to try these for awhile now.

  10. Yum! I would definitely bring these to work and share them with my co-workers. I have been wanting to try these for awhile now.

  11. I’d like to keep both of the flavors to myself, haha! But if I had to share, I’d share them with Kyle 😉

  12. I’d like to keep both of the flavors to myself, haha! But if I had to share, I’d share them with Kyle 😉

  15. I would be nice enough to share the milk chocolate with my dad ( he loves PB cups)… the dark chocolate ones not so much 🙂

  16. I would be nice enough to share the milk chocolate with my dad ( he loves PB cups)… the dark chocolate ones not so much 🙂

  17. Yeah, those look pretty delicious 🙂 I would share with my mom who just had hip surgery and might cheer her up. I think I would like the milk choco more.

  19. Woo. And I can have PB (and other nut butters) again — for now! 🙂 And even though I just won something, I had to try. 😉

  20. Woo. And I can have PB (and other nut butters) again — for now! 🙂 And even though I just won something, I had to try. 😉

  21. I would share them with my son. I usually keep him away from candy, but i don’t feel as bad about these!

  22. I would share them with my son. I usually keep him away from candy, but i don’t feel as bad about these!

  27. I’d share with my hubby 🙂 But I’d probably hoard the dark chocolate…. YUM YUM YUM

  28. I’d share with my hubby 🙂 But I’d probably hoard the dark chocolate…. YUM YUM YUM

  30. oh crap! this girl could use a chocolate fix! i’d probably share the milk chocolate and save the dark chocolate for myself. I mean, it’s healthy right? 😉

  31. oh crap! this girl could use a chocolate fix! i’d probably share the milk chocolate and save the dark chocolate for myself. I mean, it’s healthy right? 😉

  34. I’d share with my mom and sister….but probably keep the milk chocolate for myself (I know, I know…I’m the wierd one who doesn’t love dark chocolate)!

  35. I’d have to keep the dark chocolate all to myself! I’ll share the milk chocolate though.

    Just found your blog today!

  36. I’d have to keep the dark chocolate all to myself! I’ll share the milk chocolate though.

    Just found your blog today!

  47. I’m going to be complete honest and say that I’d probably hide all of these from my family (I have two hiding places around the house…no shame). I’d probably split the packs when I decided to eat them, but I can’t risk someone eating a whole pack before I get a chance to try all the flavors!

    I’m weird like that.

  48. I’m going to be complete honest and say that I’d probably hide all of these from my family (I have two hiding places around the house…no shame). I’d probably split the packs when I decided to eat them, but I can’t risk someone eating a whole pack before I get a chance to try all the flavors!

    I’m weird like that.

  49. I’d share with my mom and sister….but probably keep the milk chocolate for myself (I know, I know…I’m the wierd one who doesn’t love dark chocolate)!

  51. I’d share these with my co-workers & hubby, but keep most of the dark choc. ones to myself! 😉

  52. I would share these with my little sister. She has been obsessed with peanut butter cups for as long as I can remember, and these would make a great going-away-to-college present for her next month when she moves to her new school!

  53. I would share these with my little sister. She has been obsessed with peanut butter cups for as long as I can remember, and these would make a great going-away-to-college present for her next month when she moves to her new school!

  54. If I actually decided to be generous and share – or better yet: was still able to after having a first taste-test and likely getting totally addicted – I’d give some of the milk chocolate ones to my sister. Because she likes Reese’s PB cups but they’re hard to find around here, because she’s about to get married and these would make an fantastic additional gift and simply because she’s awesome.

  55. If I actually decided to be generous and share – or better yet: was still able to after having a first taste-test and likely getting totally addicted – I’d give some of the milk chocolate ones to my sister. Because she likes Reese’s PB cups but they’re hard to find around here, because she’s about to get married and these would make an fantastic additional gift and simply because she’s awesome.

  56. Here’s what would happen: I’d claim that I wasn’t going to share these peanut butter cups and hide them on top of my fridge. My kids would give me those cute little looks that they’ve mastered, and it would all be over after that. I’d end up eating one or two and giving them the rest.

  57. Here’s what would happen: I’d claim that I wasn’t going to share these peanut butter cups and hide them on top of my fridge. My kids would give me those cute little looks that they’ve mastered, and it would all be over after that. I’d end up eating one or two and giving them the rest.

  58. I would share them with my whole family! I would, of course keep the dark chocolate ones to myself though. 🙂

  59. I would share them with my whole family! I would, of course keep the dark chocolate ones to myself though. 🙂

  60. I would not share them with anyone! I would keep them all to myself! Muhahaaha! J/K I guess I might share some with my daughter and niece if their nice.

  61. I would not share them with anyone! I would keep them all to myself! Muhahaaha! J/K I guess I might share some with my daughter and niece if their nice.

  62. I will share with my family and boyfriend. I am most looking forward to the milk chocolate cups! YUM! 🙂

  63. I will share with my family and boyfriend. I am most looking forward to the milk chocolate cups! YUM! 🙂

  67. i LOVE justin’s! I’d probably share with my best friend 🙂 and pick milk chocolate

  68. I’d share the dark chocolate with my mom, but the milk chocolate would be all mine 🙂

  69. I’d share the dark chocolate with my mom, but the milk chocolate would be all mine 🙂

  70. Um, you forgot to mention that Justin himself is also a vegetarian, granola-crunching HOTTIE.

    Just saying. 🙂

  71. Um, you forgot to mention that Justin himself is also a vegetarian, granola-crunching HOTTIE.

    Just saying. 🙂

  72. Can we count that as my blog comment? Obviously I would share with HIM. Even though he made them. Whatever.

  73. I’d reluctantly share it with my husband but would stash away some dark chocolate for me. 😉

  74. I’d reluctantly share it with my husband but would stash away some dark chocolate for me. 😉