I’ve developed this terribly awesome (awesomely terrible?) habit of eating gob loads of candy right before I run. Swedish fish, fruit snacks, Nerds, milk chocolate, yogurt covered almonds…you name it! The sugar is actually great for fuel, but this past week I thought I’d make something with a little more substance.
Before we get to that…
I went to a work meeting where there were vendors set up. While everyone was grabbing keychains, post-it notes, and pens, I was grabbing ALLLL the chocolate!
These Hershey’s toffee almond nuggets are the JAM!! Happy V-Day to moi.
Last Sunday I was browsing through my recipes and stumbled upon these Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie Dough Bites.
I decided I needed to make them again. Right then and there.
(…and then I glanced at the date and realized it was the 1 year anniversary of that recipe post. Not really deja vu, but kinda like that!).
I decided to make them with…
…chopped butter toffee almonds for some crunch.
…half sunflower seed butter half almond butter.
…a little cinnamon roll protein powder.
…some pumpkin to moisten it up.
…extra butterscotch chips (caaaandy!).
…and chia seeds!
I used Salba Chia Seeds, which I was sent to try.
Chia seeds are a wonderful way to add fiber, Omega-3s, protein and antioxidants to smoothies, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, baked goods and…Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie Dough BItes!
I love that they come in single serving packets, so I can take them with me on the go.
This week’s giveaway is for a 12.7 oz bag of Salba Chia Seeds as well as a box of 14 single serving packs (pictured above).
To Enter:
- Leave a comment on this post sharing whatever you want. Weekend plans? Favorite way to use chia seeds?
- Share this post on Twitter (or retweet my post tweet). You must leave a separate comment saying you did, so I can count the entry.
- Like Salba on Facebook. You must leave a separate comment saying you did, so I can count the entry.
I will choose a winner at random on 2/22/13.
Also, there’s a Facebook contest going on called “How do YOU chia?” Just share a way to use chia seeds or a recipe and you’ll be entered to win either a year supply of Salba Chia Seeds or a $100 Amazon gift card (you choose!).
The winner of the Nature Made Vitamelt Giveaway is comment #115, Lauren.
The winner of the SOYJOY Giveaway is comment #27, Danielle J.
Congrats, ladies! Please shoot me an email with your mailing address.
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I like putting chia seeds in my smoothies!! But I would like to try getting more creative and bake some things with them.
I like the gloopiness chia seeds add to foods. Gloopy = fun.
Those cookiedough bites look amazing!
I’ve actually never tried chia seeds but they look pretty coool. (=
Love putting chia seeds in my smoothies and cottage cheese.
i <3 chia seeds! i always add them to my oatmeal & smoothies.
If I won, it’d be my first time trying chia seeds.
My favorite way to use chia seeds is in oatmeal!
I love making chia seed pudding!
Tweeted about it! @rebschaefer
My wknd plans so far includes making crepes! Just bough a crepe pan off of the clearance rack at Marshalls
BTW, I think your new “work” warrants another life update. Part deux?
Just liked Salba on FB.
Weekend plans include looking for wedding venues, bank appointment, puppy training, and seeing friends!
I love using chia seeds as thickeners for just about anything!
I have never tried Chia seeds, but would love to add them to oatmeal or smoothies!
just tweeted!
I have never ever had chia seeds before. Would def love to try it in smoothies!
I love chia seeds but haven’t been adding them to my diet lately. I will need to change that!
Retweeted as well!
just tweeted about the giveaway @bhatdixy
I LOVE chia seeds! in fact, it’s part of my breakfast every morning. Whether I have oatmeal and I cook it in or have toast with a sprinkle, they’re always there. LOVE ‘em!
Kase & I are going to The Knoxville Pearl, a cereal bar! Yes, I am excited about that.
Plus they have bubble tea, and it’s something I’ve never tried. Hope you have a great weekend, Allie!
I retweeted your post.
I ‘Liked’ Salbas page on Facebook.
I love to put chia seeds in my homemade granola bars!
I’ve never tried chia seeds so I’d love to get them and get to know if I like it or not!
I retweeted!
and I do like Salba on facebook
love chia in smoothies!
tweeted https://twitter.com/jkasparbauer/status/302541589274836992
Like Salba on FB!
Enjoy adding a heaping scoop of Chia into my protein smoothies!
I like Salba on Facebook too!
love chia seeds in my oats!
katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
Im headed to a pot luck tonight….armed with a quiche and sweet potato brownies!
Love me some chia seeds! Im hopefully ALSO going to make some cookies with them this weekend
Love chia seeds in my oats! Heading to the wine expo in Boston this weekend wahooo:)
I have never tried chia seeds before, but would love to try them in smoothies or my morning oatmeal.
I love sprinkling chia seeds on my meals to add that popping crunch. Yum…I’m all about texture!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like Salba Seed on FB
my favorite way to eat chia seeds is in oatmeal with almond milk. this is pretty much my breakfast every day lol
I liked Salba on Facebook!
I put chia seeds in my hot oatmeal in the morning!
I’ve been congested but trying to get back into a workout routine!
Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com
I am a facebook fan of Salba (Marysa N).
Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com
I have been loving chia seeds for making jam! I add it to my pot of almost boiling berries and the next day i have delicious tart jam!
It’s my birthday Sunday! Up in Maine we still have lots of snow so I am going to use it as an excuse to have some slow home days with some extra me time for relaxing. Love Chia.
B
Just retweeted! I am in love with your twitter name as well. So cute! Thank you for the giveaway!
I think my favorite way to use chia seeds is in overnight oats. They always make them so much thicker and creamier. Yum!! Thank you for the great giveaway! : )
I LOVE LOVE LOVE putting chia seeds in my oatmeal. delish!
I’ve been out of chia seeds for the longest time–this’d be great!
I put chia seeds into the energy balls I make for snacks for my daughters (loosely based on your recipe). They love them even though they know the energy balls are super healthy : ) Also love throwing them into muffins, smoothies and other foods too.
I love the texture of chia seeds and how they can be added to so many different foods. I would love to receive some because I’ve been reluctant to buy them at such a high price! I want to make the chia pudding for dessert again!
I also like Salba on Facebook!
I love putting chia seeds in my homemade nut butters. It gives it a delicious crunch and a nutritional boost!
In smoothies or on top of oatmeal.
I’m going to make myself a pina colada and pretend that I’m on the beach when its 20 degrees outside
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I love Chia in my smoothies, yogurts and oatmeal for extra fiber and healthy omega3s!
I like Salba on Facebook too!
I tweeted too! Thank you!
https://twitter.com/Serene_streams/status/302603064983031808
My favorite way to use chia seeds is definitely in overnight oats!
I like Salba on Facebook!
I’ve never tried chia before but would love to give them a shot on top of morning cereal. Love how much fiber and protein they have!
Love adding chia seeds to oatmeal!
I’ve been really wanting to try chia seeds, but haven’t yet, so this would be perfect!
Tomorrow is my one day off a week from working so I am going to relax! I’ll probably work out early then be lazy for the rest of the day.
Energy, vitality, appetite suppressant, what a great way to start the day!
Love to sprinkle them on anything like oatmeal, pancakes, cereal
I oddly like the chia “gel” that forms. It’s one of those texture things that I like!
i know it turns some people off, but i love the texture of chia!
I’d love to try these!
Is the giveaway open to overseas readers too…?
Hope it is because I could really use some chia, it’s quite expensive where I live. I usually add it to porridge or granola bowls, but I want to try making chia pudding as well!
I don’t think I’ve ever tried chia seeds, but I’d like to.
I like adding chia seeds to my oatmeal – I love the texture they give it!
I tweeted!
I love to use chai seeds when making overnight oats! They are perfect for thickening the mixture! Have you ever tried overnight oats?
I sneak flax seeds into my morning smoothie of vanilla protein powder, coffee grounds, almond milk, spinach, and blueberries…I’ve never tried chia seeds, but I’m sure that would be FABULOUS!!
I always put chia seeds into my smoothies (my favorite at the moment is mango, melon, spinach, kiwi and pear. Seriously amazing!!!) and I’m about to run out of so I would LOVE some more.
I’m off now to try and make those oatmeal cookie dough bites. 
Perfect timing! Ironically as I was putting chia seeds in my morning oatmeal I realized my current bag expires at the end of the month so I’m in search of new chia seeds!
I put chia seeds in my oatmeal every morning and I love them!
i would love to try these!
i like salba smart on fb (name is vunda vall)
My weekend plans? Well, everyone is excited about the long weekend, but I’m working the next 6 days! Sat-Thurs. No long weekend for this girl!
Personally I just love putting chia seeds in juice or even plain water and love how they get all gummy and swell up!
I like Salba on Facebook
Man I know nothing about chia seeds – I’m ready to try em.
I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve never tried chia seeds–this could change all of that! Great giveaway
I have like Salba on facebook
I’d love to try chia seeds! I’ve seen so many recipes with them, but don’t really want to buy a whole large bag for a few teaspoons here and there…I’d love to be able to try them before investing in a bag myself!
I am going for a 10 mile run on Sunday. I like chia seeds in kombucha and in my yogurt. I make these awesome endurance crackers with chia seeds too.
I like putting chia seeds in energy balls, oatmeal, smoothies, baking…
I retweeted!
I haven’t tried them yet, but would love to!
love chia seed in my oatmeal bf
I enjoyed chia seeds sprinkled over pancakes this morning.
I love using chia seeds in my oatmeal!
liked them on facebook!
Chia seeds just make everything better! I’ve only gotten to use Chia seeds a few times and they just make everything so gluey (in a good way) and yummy!! I love them! (:
I liked Salba! (:
I also retweeted!! (:
I love chia seeds in pudding! It really bulks it up and gives it some substance when I’m craving something sweet.
I use chia seeds in my oatmeal!
I’ve actually never tried chia seeds, but I’d love to!
I like to sprinkle chia seeds on my smoothies!
I like Salba on FB!
I retweeted
Weekend plans – relaxing and hopefully *finally* kicking this terrible cold that I have to the curb
I add it to smoothies and oatmeal…helps fill me up!
Yay for chia seeds!!! Those damn chia pet things though do freak me out a bit……
I liked Salba on FB!
I like chia seeds in my yogurt and oatmeal!
Chia seeds are a staple for my morning oats forsureeeeeeeeeeee
I usually buy Nutiva (or Trader Joe’s when I’m in a pinch), but I’d love to try a new kind!
I toss them on top of peanut butter
This weekend we are going to watch baseball spring training practice, head to the farmers market and BBQ for dinner…relaxing with no plans, the best weekends!!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I love chia seeds for microwave protein cakes
I’m going to church and then out to lunch with my parents!
Weekend plans- I’m buying new tires. I can think of about a million other things I’d rather spend $500 on!
I’ve always wanted to try chia seeds in my oatmeal!
I love chia seeds in my oatmeal because they add another texture. And I just so happened to have run out of them…would definitely like to try Salba’s!
CH Ch ch Chia! My husband jokes that I’m going to turn into a chia pet whenever he sees me eating them
I still haven’t tried Chia seeds yet! I too have had some chocolate this am and will be headed out for a run in about 20 mins!
tweet!
https://twitter.com/lynnlynnbobin/status/303159285880336385
and I follow you too
at Christina above my 1st comment~ I totally think about that song too lol. I can see the commercial where it magically grows in 2 seconds! ha
I like Salba Chia on FB
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love chocolate Chia seed pudding, mmmmm
I retweeted!
@j_mosh
I like Salba on facebook, too. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I add chia seeds to my yogurt
I love chia pudding!
chia seeds + applesauce .. or chocolate avocado chia seed pudding!
I like Salba on Facebook! Thanks again for the giveaway!
My weekend plans include work (uuggh) and making vegan chili!
i love chia seed pudding and sprinkle them on my salads
Liked salba on fb (teri)
I’ve been traveling for 2 weeks and can’t wait to get home and make a chia spinach smoothie!
Love my morning chia smoothies!
I will vouch for those hersheys toffee almond AND the blue diamond toffee almonds…they are both insanely good and addicting.
I really want to try chia seeds. I’ve heard so many good things about them!
I love to add to chia to smoothies, oatmeal, and on top of toast
i love using chia to thicken overnight oats!
and weekend plans are to go biking with my husband!
Pick me Pick me! I have never tried them – but would LOVE to!
Those cookie dough bites look amazing! I’ve never tried Chia Seeds and would love to win!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/Amylynnbee22/status/303545787621711872
I like Salba on FB too! Thanks for the chance
Yum! I’ve tried chia seeds just once- with yogurt and a bit of cereal
I haven’t tried chia seeds yet, but this looks like a great recipe to get me going. Thanks for sharing!
I suddenly need to make chocolate chia seed pudding!
I like them in yogurt!
Surprisingly I’ve never tried chia seeds. I hope they don’t have an overpowering flavor.
I loooove chia seeds in my overnight oats!
I “liked” Salba on facebook!
I tweeted!
My favorite way to use chia seeds is definitely either in oatmeal or smoothies! Or oatmeal smoothies.
Like Salba on facebook!
Shared on twitter!
I have never tried Chia seeds. But I think I would love to try them out in a smoothie.
I love chia seeds! Use them in my smoothies
Yay Chia! I love them in my morning oats, and in chia pudding with cocoa and almond milk, yum!
I eat chia seeds every night in my “overnight” oats snack – really “sit in the fridge for 2 hours” oats. Delish!
Noooom chia seeds
I liked them on FB!
I like adding them to my overnight oats to help thicken it all up.
I have never been able to try chia seeds, this sounds like a great opportunity to me!
My favorite way to use chia is in a dark chocolate & peanut butter chia seed pudding! It’s so healthy, yet so delicious at the same time!
I’d love to try making chia pudding!
Weekend plans hopefully the beach!!!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
i liked salba on facebook!
i retweeted your post! @stephsanoob
omg i looove chia seeds! i add them to everything, toast, oatmeal, muffins, rice dishes theyre amazing!
I like it in anything! Smoothies, cookies, puddings, loafs…I could go on and on….
I have to work all weekend
But my recent favorite way to eat Chia seeds is mixed with PB2 in my greek yogurt with bananas and cinnamon! So yummy! I’m going to try chia pudding this week!
I love putting chia seeds in my smoothies- thickens them up!
Thanks for this giveaway!