Friday, June 29, 2012

Top it off: Vita review (+giveaway)

I was in a Weight Watchers meeting the first time I heard about them .

Them, the magic treat that promised to keep on my plan and within my points. Them, a 1-point wonder full of chocolate. Them, tasty enough to be a treat but healthy enough to call a pre-run breakfast.

Them being the VitaTop.

About VitaTops:
VitaTop muffin tops have all of the healthy benefits of our delicious VitaMuffin – now even more convenient to carry and eat on-the-run. The VitaTop, a "one-hand" satisfying snack food with the portability of a bar, is easy to eat anywhere, anytime. At your desk or on the road, these handy muffin tops fit conveniently into a purse, briefcase, work out bag, backpack and lunchbox.
During my Weight Watchers' days, I would finish lunch (sandwich thin or taco soup, anyone?) and pop the VitaTop in the microwave for 30 seconds and refresh my coffee. I would sit at my desk and for 5 minutes, I would slowly enjoy the VitaTop and my coffee as if I was eating a sundae. Not in a "let me pretend this banana puree is ice cream" way but it in a "ohmygod I love chocolate" way. I was able to do it all without the guilt.

I have since left Weight Watchers but my VitaTop love remains. So much so that I found myself "virtually" stocking up on my favorite flavors - Chocolate Mint, Fudgy PB Chip and Apple Crumb. When my cart hit $100, I thought I'd reach out to VitaTop and see if I could share the love.

The company was generous enough to send me a sampler pack. It included
  • Deep & Velvety VitaBrownies
  • Banana Nut VitaTops 
  • Triple Chocolate Chunk VitaTops
  • Deep Chocolate VitaTops
  • Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip VitaTops
  • Golden Corn VitaTops
  • CranBran VitaTops
  • Apple Crumb VitaTops 
  • Banana Nut VitaTops
In the couple weeks since I received the samples, I've enjoyed them as an evening snack, an afternoon treat and slathered in peanut butter before a run.


I have to (try to) limit myself to one a day even though there's no reason to. The VitaTop won't break the calorie bank (100 calories per top) and has enough protein (5 grams) and fiber (9 grams) to take it out of true dessert range.

Apple Crumb VitaTop with cooked apples and stevia-sweetened yogurt
Dessert for breakfast? Try an Apple Crumb VitaTop with cooked apples and stevia-sweetened yogurt
I honestly don't think there's a flavor I don't like but I am partial to the brownies and Apple Crumb. Seriously, the apple can be for breakfast or add a drizzle of honey and whipped topping for some strudel-like action. As for the savory, corn muffin variety is great with taco soup or chili and is far lower in calories than traditional corn bread.

If you are feeling incredibly sassy, you could also cut one in half and cook it French toast style. It would work with the corn muffin, too. With an egg and salsa on top. Just saying.

And you can try it. On me.

The folks at Vitalicious are giving me a Super Sampler pack to give away. In it, you'll find:
  • 4 Deep & Velvety VitaBrownies
  • 2 Chocolate Mint VitaTops
  • 2 Banana Nut VitaTops
  • 2 Triple Chocolate Chunk VitaTops
  • 2 Deep Chocolate VitaTops
  • 2 Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip VitaTops
  • 2 Golden Corn VitaTops
  • 2 CranBran VitaTops
  • 2 Apple Crumb VitaTops
  • 2 Banana Choco Chip VitaTops
  • 6 Fudgy Chocolate mini VitaCakes 
To enter, leave a comment telling me which Vitalicious product you would most like to try.

Fine print: This giveaway is open to residents of the United States. It begins on 6/29/12 and ends on 7/6/12; the winner will be announced on 7/8/12. One entry per person. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning.

52 comments:

  1. I gotta try these! I've heard about them forever now but never actually tried them. I think I would go for the brownie ones because honestly, if you crave chocolate, you need chocolate.

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  2. I've heard such good things about them from so many blogs that it definitely has piqued my curiousity. I want to try the fudgy pb chip ones!

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  3. I would love to try the fudgy PB chip!

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  4. The fudgy peanut butter ones sound good! I love PB.

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  5. Oh my word! I've wanted to try these for forever. I'd love to try the peanut butter ones or any of hte chocolate ones!

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  6. Oh! I'd love to try the chocolate mint ones! Actually, they all sound yummy, but if I had to choose just one, I'm a sucker for chocolate mint.

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  7. What an awesome giveaway! I love Vita Tops, especially the banana nut ones. So good! I've never seen the brownies in my local stores though, so I'd love to try those out for sure. A low-cal brownie? Count me IN.

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  8. definitely want to try the triple choco chunk! holla!

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  9. I have been wanting to try these....any of the chocolate ones!

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  10. Wow I would love to try these.... especially the deep chocolate ones!!

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  11. Which one WOULDN'T I want to try? :)

    Chocolate Mint please!

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  12. I have never tried these! I really want to try the peanut butter flavor and of course the chocolate chunk.

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  13. YUM. Those look delicious and they are good for you. Double score! I'd love to try a VitaBrownie.

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  14. I actually have never tried any of them so I would love to try any kind. They look fabulous. Yum.

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  15. I would love to try the banana choco chip! YUM! We don't have them anywhere close, but I have bought the corn muffin when we were traveling and loved it! Thanks!

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  16. Definitely the Vitabrownies! I am a sucker for brownies!! :)

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  17. Oooh, they have brownies?! I would love to try those. The banana nut vitatop sounds delicious too!

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  18. Ohhh.Peanut Butter Chip.......I would love love love to try it! :)

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  19. I would love to try the PB ones, but honestly.. anything chocolate is right up my alley! Great review and giveaway!

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  20. You had me at Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip. Those sound absolutely delicious and right up my alley. Great giveaway!

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  21. I would love love to try the Deep Chocolate VitaTop. Simple and straight to my heart. I've seen these in the store and debated about trying them. Even if I don't win, after this post I think I'll give them a try for sure!

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  22. I'd love to try the Cran Bran Vita Top - I love all things cranberry and that sounds heavenly!

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  23. I've seen these in the store and have wanted to try them all. If I had to choose one though, it would be the Banana Choco Chip.

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  24. I would love to try them all since I've never had a Vitatop...shocking, I know!!! :)

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  25. I really want to try the Vita Brownies! Mmm chocolate!

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  26. Your description of the apple crumb, has me deeply craving one. I would love to try one!!

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  27. Would love to try banana choc chip! Fun giveaway!

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  28. I have never had them and would love to try the Vita Tops!

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  29. I'd like to try the deep and velvety brownie!

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  30. Oh my - I didn't know there were sooo many options! Love that you used it as a base for an indulgent treat or breakfast - that just might be my donut replacement so I'm looking forward to trying any of them with chocolate. Thanks for this post - very excited to try them.

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  31. I see these all the time at the store, but haven't known people who ate them when not "watching calories"...who knew they were so delicious? The Triple Chocolate Chunk sounds like a winner.

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  32. I'd love to try the banana nut - -and the peanut butter! Yummy!!

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  33. I'm all about chocolate! So, the Triple Chocolate Chunk for me!

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  34. Anything chocolate! They all look so good!

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  35. The VitaBrownie sounds glorious!

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  36. The fudgy peanut butter sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!

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  37. The Banana Choco Chip VitaTops sound fab! I didn't realize there is so many choices. :)

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  38. I would love to try the Banana Nut VitaTops. They sound delicious!

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  39. my friend Tracey loves these. she's been a WW for several years - and quite successful. I can't bring myself to splurge on them...would love to try for free. please

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  40. I would like to try any with chocolate. The brownie ones sound great.

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  41. I'd love to try the chocolate mint.

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  42. Oh my gosh, the peanut butter chip sounds amazing!

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  43. I would like to try triple choc chunk, I love chocolate!

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  45. Would love to try the brownie... YUM!!!!

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  46. The apple crumb sounds delicious! I would love to try it! :)

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  47. I've tried the chocolate and wasn't a fan.
    I'd love to try the apple crumb. Maybe if I win the chocolate will appeal to me :)

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  48. Definitely chocolate mint...anything chocolate + mint is after my heart!

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  49. I want to try theBanana Choco Chip VitaTops .. sounds yummy!

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  50. I want to try theBanana Choco Chip VitaTops .. sounds yummy!

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  51. I'd love to try the Triple Chocolate Chunk VitaTops. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail (dot) com

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