Love Grown Foods

Limited Edition Love Grown Foods GIVEAWAY

February 4, 2015 by Hillary 85 Comments

Friends! I have something exciting for you — the very first limited edition Love Grown Foods product… and I am giving some away to one of YOU.

Earlier this week, LGF debuted their LOVE O’s — heart shaped Power O’s in Chocolate and Strawberry flavors. Power O’s Original and Honey flavors are my go-to boxed cereals; I don’t feel guilty pouring a late-night bowl with homemade Super Oats™ granola, as they’re made with… beans! Click here to get the scoop on Power O’s powerful ingredients.

photo credit | Eating Bird Food

Just FYI, this product will only be available in Kroger, King Soopers/City Market, Dillons, and Fry’s for the first few weeks of February.

Limited Edition Love Grown Foods Power O’s GIVEAWAY

One randomly selected reader will win their very own Limited Edition Valentine’s Day LOVE Drop of LOVE O’s.

There are 3 ways to enter. Please leave a separate comment for each way of entry.

1 // Subscribe to the Nutrition Nut email newsletter.

2 // Like Nutrition Nut on Facebook.

3 // Follow on Instagram.

Giveaway ends Friday, February 6 @ 6:00pm PST.

Open to U.S. residents only.

The winner is… Samantha Wilt!

Holiday Super Oats™ Granola [& GIVEAWAY]

December 8, 2014 by Hillary 39 Comments

Granola is one of my one of my favorite things to bake as it is nearly fail-proof.

It is also an easy DIY holiday gift. While it’s a sweet tradition for many to give gifts of sugared and swirled and icing-smothered Christmas cookies, your friends and family will undoubtedly appreciate a healthier treat delivered to their door or stuffed into their stocking.

I have made and shared a good deal of healthful granola recipes on Nutrition Nut over the years, but this might be by far the simplest.

Holiday Super Oats™ Granola

Makes approximately 6 cups // gluten-free + vegan

1 bag Nuts & Seeds Super Oats™*
1/2 c. unsweetened coconut
1 c. shelled + roasted pistachios
1/2 c. dried cherries
1/3 c. coconut oil
1/3 c. pure maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 325F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine Super Oats™, coconut and pistachios.
In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil and maple syrup. Pour over oats and mix thoroughly.
Bake in a glass baking dish for 20 minutes – then stir.
Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Mix in dried cherries.
Let cool. Store in airtight container, or wrap in mason jars and ribbon to give as a holiday gift.

*ingredients: gluten-free oats, chia seeds, almonds, quinoa flakes, amaranth flakes, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, flaxseed

As a Love Grown Blogger, I was invited to participate in the Love Blogger Holiday Recipe Contest.

I would greatly appreciate it if you voted for this recipe on both Facebook and Pinterest.

>> “Like” this recipe on Facebook

>> “Like” this recipe on Pinterest (and please re-pin!)

If you vote for my recipe by “liking it” on both social media platforms, leave a comment below stating you did so to be entered into the giveaway.

>> GIVEAWAY <<

Two readers who liked the recipe on both Facebook & Pinterest will win a booklet of Love Grown Foods coupons + a variety of Larabars.

Voting ends Friday, December 12.

Giveaway winners (selected randomly) will be notified via email.

Thank you for supporting Nutrition Nut on the Run!

Love Grown Foods {Power O’s} GIVEAWAY

April 11, 2014 by Hillary 139 Comments

The winner of the Albion Fit giveaway has been announced. Check the original post to see if it’s you!

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Have you heard!? Love Grown Foods launched their fourth product last week — Power O’s! As a Love Blogger, I am treated to Love Drops every so often; I was excited, as always, when I received a secret delivery from LGF with their latest and greatest breakfast item.

PowerOs Reveal

cereal

Original Power O’s // banana // hemp // unsweetened coconut // unsweetened almond milk // scoop of almond butter – bam!

We all know my cereal cravings come in the evening, but even then, this innovative cereal is a healthy choice any time of the day.

These ain’t no ordinary Cheerios…

The Scoop on Power O’s

>> made with lentils, navy beans, garbanzo beans and brown rice #beansforbreakfast

>> a good source of protein, containing 4-6 grams per serving from beans and brown rice

>> a good source of fiber, containing 3 grams per serving from beans and brown rice

>> low in sodium, 100mg or less per serving

>> non-GMO

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Love Grown Foods Power O’s GIVEAWAY

One reader will win 1 box Power O’s + 4 sample size boxes (one of each flavor).

There are 5 ways to enter. Please leave a separate comment for each way of entry.

1 // Follow Nutrition Nut on Facebook.

2 // Follow on Instagram.

3 // Follow on Pinterest and pin this giveaway.

4 // Follow Nutrition Nut on Bloglovin’ or subscribe via email.

5 // Tweet about the giveaway: “I’d LOVE to win the @LoveGrownFoods Power O’s giveaway from @hillontherun >> http://wp.me/pVVxO-3BA .”

Giveaway ends Monday, April 14 @ 8:00pm PST.

Open to U.S. residents only.

<< edited to add >>

The winner is…

Tuesday Tidbits | 4.8.14

April 8, 2014 by Hillary 15 Comments

Here we go… Tuesday Tidbits, Round 12.

1. A huge shipment from Pressed Juicery is in route to my door, so feel free to stop by during happy hour this week for a kale cocktail.

2. If you haven’t already, enter to win my $50 Albion Fit Giveaway! Albion has all the goods to brighten up your spring workout wardrobe.

3. Did you hear that I ran 8.5 miles on Saturday!? I still can’t believe it. I think it has been close to a year and half since I’ve ran said distance. Although I’ve surpassed one of my April Intentions, I do hope to accomplish one to two more long runs this month.

4. With plans of increased running, I am in the market for a new pair of sneaks. Anyone have any input on the Mizuno Wave Rider 17?

5. Bad news… my cold cereal for dinner habit has struck again. As a Love Blogger, problems like this exist when you get a “love drop” of Power O’s, Love Grown Food’s newest product (which, by the way, gets two thumbs up).

6. My journey to become a certified holistic health coach is zooming by. The pace of my work load is picking up slightly, but I feel more inspired by IIN’s program with each new module that I open.

7. I get excited when P tells me he bought kombucha at Whole Foods. (It’s the little things.) If you haven’t caught onto the kombucha craze, read up >> Probiotics 101.

8. Spring has officially sprung… meaning I need to make mint iced coffee and eat strawberry salads on the regular.

9. I recently made a pot of coconut curry carrot soup with carrots from my company’s estate garden. Six ingredients. Devoured it.

10. Other recipes in my kitchen as of late >> coconut cashew crunch granola // apricot oat bars // raw broccoli salad // superfood pesto // 3-minute banana peanut butter oatmeal.

Rounds 1-11 >>

Cooking Up A Business {GIVEAWAY}

December 2, 2013 by Hillary 116 Comments

Do you have a passion for delicious food and want to create your own business out of it, but have no idea where to start? Cooking Up a Business, by Rachel Hofstetter, is essential reading for aspiring entrepreneurs and gives you a real-world, up-close-and-personal preview of the exciting journey.

This book features the stories and profiles of national food companies — including 3 AWESOME Colorado Companies: Love Grown Foods, Justin’s, and Evol Foods. Win a copy of the book PLUS a box of goodies from Love Grown Foods, Justin’s, and Evol Foods!

LGF

GIVEAWAY

Please leave a separate comment for each way of entry.

1. Tell me about your dream food(ie) business.

2. Like Love Grown Foods, Justin’s, and Evol Foods on Facebook… and Nutrition Nut, too!

3. Tweet about the giveaway: “I’d like to win a box of goodies from @hillontherun feat. @LoveGrownFoods, @Justins & @EvolFoods! http://wp.me/pVVxO-3jt”

Open to U.S. residents only.

Giveaway closes Thursday, December 5 @ 9:00pm PST.

& the winner is…

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Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Love Grown Foods.

Tuesday Tidbits | 11.12.13

November 12, 2013 by Hillary 7 Comments

1. I have not had my usual iced coffee the past two mornings — who am I? Therefore, I apologize for the decaffeinated mistakes in this post.

2. Global warming is starting to scare me >> 77F in the middle of November!?

3. The intuitive eating is still going strong around here. The other day on Facebook, I shared an article I wrote (almost two years ago now) about mindful eating << check it out.

4. My IIN materials arrived last week in a big red box; it seriously felt as if Christmas came six weeks early.

5. In celebration of the blog turning FOUR last Sunday, I’m hosting a Love Grown Foods Oat Clusters GIVEAWAY {ends tomorrow}.

6. I have never been a big sale shopper, but I’m kind of obsessed with online shopping via Ebates.

7. Butternut Squash & Kale Lasagna Roll-Ups surely have to happen in my kitchen stat. I heart Sarah’s recipes!

8. Y’all, I don’t know what I am cookin’ or baking for Thanksgiving! What’s on your menu?

9. Zac Brown Band live in concert this Thursday with my main squeeze — excited!

10. My freezer is finally free of baked goods! Thank goodness for surprise trips to visit the boy with two containers of sweet treats in hand.

P.S. I just realized not one tidbit is related to fitness. Strange.

Birthday #4 {GIVEAWAY}

November 10, 2013 by Hillary 101 Comments

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No way — four years old!? It couldn’t be.

It’s hard to believe that I have been writing this little blog for FOUR years! I can’t imagine my life without it. I consider it a piece of my identity now. Finally, after four years of writing (850+ posts!), I feel much more assure of my voice on the world wide web.

I’ve come a long way since writing my very first post on November 10, 2009. It makes me giggle a little every time I see it (as do many other young posts).

I cannot formulate the amount of time I’ve spent behind the scenes of this space on the Internet. While I make a little extra pocket cash from this side gig of mine, I surely do not do it for the nickles and dimes.

I do it for the connections I’ve made with you; for the inspiration I get daily from being a part of this creative and motivating community. I do it for the self-expression and the self-exploration. I do it because I feel at home in this industry of foodies, recipe-creators, wellness experts, fitness gurus, and healthy people living their lives happily and honestly.

THANK YOU for reading, commenting, supporting, and cheering on Nutrition Nut on the Run. Here’s to running with you for another four years…

Favorite Posts from Year 4

Fitness / ~~Running~~ / Workouts.

GOTR

Food + Recipes.

muffins

Life + Travel.

Break Up {with the scale} Tips
In My Crazy Head
Labor Day on the Bay
Luke Bryan, shake it for me.
New York City: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
San Fran in September
Weekend Gratitudes
Weekending in Yosemite

NYC

Thank You GIVEAWAY

One reader will win 2 bags of Love Grown Foods Oat Clusters toasted granola.

Please leave a separate comment for each way of entry.

1. Tell me one of your favorite NN posts from Year #4.

2. Like Nutrition Nut on the Run on Facebook.

3. Follow me on Instagram.

4. Follow Nutrition Nut on Bloglovin’ or subscribe via email.

5. Follow on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway: “I’d love to win the @LoveGrownFoods giveaway from @hillontherun >> http://wp.me/pVVxO-3fL .”

Giveaway ends Wednesday, November 13 @ 9:00pm PST.

Open to U.S. residents only.

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And the winner is…

Love Grown Foods {Super Oats} GIVEAWAY

September 23, 2013 by Hillary 135 Comments

Gooood morning, lovelies! I am super excited about the giveaway I have for you today!

I’m not just saying this because I am a LOVE Blogger, but Super Oats > Hot Oats > Oat Clusters. Seriously, Love Grown Foods, you just keep getting better and better.

LGF recently introduced the newest member to their oat clan — Super Oats. Unlike their individual Hot Oat cups (which I adore), the new 12 oz. hot cereal blends are unsweetened.

Nine out of ten times, I eat my oatmeal unsweetned, so I was thrilled to try the new blend of not only gluten-free oats, but quinoa, amaranth, and chia seeds! In the nuts and seeds blend, you’ll find almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds, too — nutrition at its finest.

Super Oats are super easy to assemble via the microwave or stove top; you can’t run your excuse to skip breakfast by me. You know what else… they can be sneaked into chocolate chip cookies (recipe on bag).

Now the best thing of all… as a LOVE Blogger, I’m honored to host an oat-filled giveaway. #fueledbyLOVE

Love Grown Foods GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader will win 2 bags of Super Oats (1 bag of each flavor), 1 bag of Oat Clusters (flavor of your choice), and 4 Hot Oats cups (1 of each flavor).

There are 5 ways to enter. Please leave a separate comment for each way of entry.

1. Follow Nutrition Nut & Love Grown Foods on Facebook.

2. Follow Nutrition Nut & Love Grown Foods on Instagram.

3. Follow & pin this giveaway to Pinterest.

4. Follow Nutrition Nut on Bloglovin’ or subscribe via email.

5. Tweet about the giveaway: “I’d love to win the @LoveGrownFoods #superoats giveaway from @hillontherun >> http://wp.me/pVVxO-36t.”

Giveaway ends Thursday, September 26 @ 9:00pm PST (winner announced Friday AM).

Open to U.S. residents only.

Edited to Add:

The winner is… Comment #20!

Holly @ Eat Great Be Great, please e.mail me your shipping address.

Saturday, so far.

August 24, 2013 by Hillary 5 Comments

coffee

I was up and at ’em bright and early this morning. Thankfully, I had strong coffee waiting in the fridge to get me buzzed about the day ahead.

As an iced coffee addict, I’m surprised I hadn’t put this Trader Joe’s item in my shopping cart before last night. I’ve gotta play around with the mixing ratios; though, I give it two thumbs up so far.

superoats

This bowl of Super Oats – mixed with banana and topped with organic raspberries, hemp seeds, and a lake of creamy almond butter – definitely has something do with my super Saturday, so far.

Next up — a jog in the park! I ran a total of 7.5 (pain-free) miles this week. That is something to smile about :)

strawberries

Ruby red beauties at the farmer’s market.

herbs

Herbal bouquets – how pretty!

peppers

And plenty of peppers!

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Foam rolling post Dorm Room Dumbbell Workout.

salad

Lunchtime salad courtesy of my local farmers — tender lettuce and sweet Sungolds, yes please!

pesto

Homemade (without a recipe) basil pesto for pizza night. Food processors rock.

All the dahlias. Be still my heart.

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What are you up to this weekend?

Summer LOVE Giveaway

July 17, 2013 by Hillary 122 Comments

One of the things I love most about being a LOVE Blogger is being able to spread the love to you. LGF generously delivers Love Drops to me regularly; I want to share that generosity by giving a couple of readers a taste of the wholesome goodness.

Love Grown Foods Oat Clusters are ideal for summertime eats: top Greek yogurt with berries and Simply Oats // pour yourself a bowl of cold cereal with Apple Walnut Delight and splash of almond milk // splurge by topping ice cream with Cocoa Goodness // take a container of Sweet Cranberry Pecan on your next hike.

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