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Buy This Not That – #1

Buy This Not That is a new series I’m starting as a way to share the foods I’m loving and possibly the foods I’d walk away from. If there are any foods you’re loving and would recommend please share them with me in the comments below, on the Coffee Cake and Cardio facebook page, or @CoffeeCkeCardio on twitter.

Buy This – Chobani Blackberry 0% Greek Yogurt

This is one of Chobani’s new flavors and I’m absolutely loving it!  I have been able to find all of the new flavors at my local grocery store and am eager to try out the apricot and mint chocolate flavors.

Chobani Blackberry

Buy This – Spark energy drink

Advocare Spark is my go-to energy drink!  I love drinking it first thing in the morning, before a workout, and loved drinking it during football games!  Fruit punch is my favorite flavor but this summer I’m really liking the mandarin orange.

Advocare Spark

Buy This – Blue Diamond Bold Almonds

These almonds are fantastic and pack a punch! With flavors from Dijon Mustard to Habanero BBQ to Salt and Vinegar the Blue Diamond Bold almonds are a perfect flavor loaded snack or addition to lunch.

Blue Diamond Lime and Chili

Buy This – Red’s All Natural Burritos

Red’s was kind enough to send me a sample of their burritos and let me tell y’all, they’re awesome!  I have only tried the chicken burrito, but Neal can’t get enough of their burritos and quesadillas.  All natural and delicious, doesn’t get much better for me.  They’re easy to grab and pair perfectly with a side salad.

Red's Chicken Burrito

Buy This – Goya Jalapeno Hot Sauce

One of my favorite breakfasts is toast, cheese, Goya Jalapeno Hot Sauce, and eggs… try it! I’m telling y’all.

Goya Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Buy This – Earth Balance Peanut Butter Popcorn

This was a complete impulse buy and it was completely worth it!  Popcorn tossed in peanut butter and rolled in oats… it’s amazing!  I love Earth Balance Coconut Peanut Butter and figured this popcorn would be awesome.

Earth Balance Peanut Butter Popcorn

Buy This – Artisana Raw Pecan Butter

As I’ve shared with y’all, I just can’t buy jars of nut butter any more.  It is too tempting for me but individual packets are a great compromise.  Pecan butter is so flavorful and a nut butter I had never tried before.  I enjoyed it on toast with a mashed banana.

Pecan Butter

Tell me, what are you buying these day?

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