Today is National Almond Day and I'm happy to host a giveaway sponsored by California Almonds.
When I need a snack to hold me over until my next meal, I always turn to fruits and nuts. Almond's are an excellent choice because they are crunchy and delicious. Almond butter is excellent over toast or added to smoothies. Almond flour can be used to bake so many wonderful muffins, breads, cookies and cakes.
Naturally cholesterol-free, almonds are the tree nut highest in fiber (3.5g) and protein (6g) and contain 13 grams of unsaturated fat and only one gram of saturated fat per one-ounce serving. When compared ounce for ounce, almonds are also the tree nut highest in calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin.
One lucky winner will have a chance to win this almond package!
THE PRIZE:
A stylish travel bag LOADED with almond goodies:
- Whole Natural Almonds
- Blanched Sliced Almonds
- Almond Butter
- Almond Flour
- Almond Tins – perfect portion size for snacking on the go
- Almond Snack Packs
ONE random winner will have a chance to win! (Please do not email me, a comment must be left here on Skinny Bits for a chance to win. See below for details.)
Giveaway Now Closed - Congratulations Miss Maggie, you have been emailed.
HOW TO ENTER:
Leave a comment here on Skinny Bits and tell me how you like to use almonds, almond butter, etc in your home. Be sure to include an email or a way for me to contact you if you win. That's it!
BONUS ENTRY:
For a second chance to win, tweet or share the following on Facebook and leave a second comment here letting me know you did:
Enter to win a California Almond Gift Set via @skinnytaste http://su.pr/34EMqf @almonds #AlmondDay
RULES:
Giveaway is provided by the Almond Board of California for National Almond Day and will run until Wednesday evening, February 20, 2013, open to all U.S. residents 18 years and older. A winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Chosen winner must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or another shall be chosen. Good luck!
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1 – 200 of 510 Newer› Newest»I love almonds in every form! Almond butter, almonds on salads and in my oatmeal are a few favorites.
I use almonds in all forms; whole as a snack, slivered in salads, ground in cooking (macaroons, coating for chicken and fish). I couldn't be in the kitchen without almonds!
I love almonds as a snack!
Big fan of almonds for the same reason.. Great go to snack when I'm feeling a bit peckish
I love almond butter!
I love unsalted whole raw almonds!! And I love almond butter on toast or a banana before a long run. I use almond milk unsweetened for my Erewhon cereal every time too! Almonds are wonderful!!
monicalee262@gmail.com
I love shaved almonds in a salad.
shanahattis at gmail dot com
I tweet tweeted too!
monicalee262@gmail.com
I like almonds with yogurt! And also plain.
cassie dot blahblah at gmail
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/shertz1981/status/302782034684829697
shanahattis at gmail dot com
I love almonds! They are tasty and help lower cholesterol.
Raw almonds are a favorite pre-workout snack.
Thanks for the chance to win a fun prize.
kajmack@charter.net
How great! will help in creating more gluten free treats!!! hope to win! nkgedrich@hotmail.com
Raw almonds are a favorite pre-workout snack.
Thanks for the chance to win a fun prize.
kajmack@charter.net
I love almonds in every form and love to use them in cooking, as well as for snacks.
I melt some organic chocolate and cover my almonds for a sweet snacking treat! Also great in my morning shakes!!!
I melt some organic chocolate and cover my almonds for a sweet snacking treat! Also great in my morning shakes!!!
Almonds are the best snack! Almond flour is great for those of us with gluten-free diets.
I love almonds, especially since I cannot eat walnuts or peanuts! I split a banana and slather it with almond butter for my favorite snack!
I love almonds mostly as a snack, sometimes I flavor them, sometimes I use them for topping and in baking.
cjbrick@ymail.com
I tweeted this giveaway on FB and Twitter:Enter to win a California Almond Gift Set via @skinnytaste http://su.pr/34EMqf @almonds #AlmondDay
Love raw almonds! Thanks!
Missy
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I don't like peanut butter so I use almond butter on everything! My favorite is to make my healthy frozen monster cookie dough bites using almond butter!
I just shared this giveaway on my facebook page!
I'm doing the Paleolithic diet, and almonds are my top choice for snacks. Thanks skinny bits for the chance to win some almond goodies!
I eat almonds when I need a snack and also I make a wonderful chicken salad with slivered almonds....yummy.
Raw almonds are my favorite to snack on
katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
I use almonds in everything! Cereal, salads, breads, etc. it is a true pantry staple -- so delicious!
I love almonds as a snack and have recently started to like almond butter (though it's a little pricey!)
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My email is maggie.valera@gmail.com
I eat almonds before I go for a run and just switched to almond milk....I plan to switch to almond butter as soon as my Trader Joes Cookie Butter is gone!
tabithaeden@gmail.com
I love almonds in any shape or form. Big fan!!
I love almonds...I add sliced almonds to my cereal or yogurt, put them in salads...I use slivered almonds for some traditional recipes. Whole almonds are also a great snack.
I just recently made an almond biscotti which was delicious!
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love almonds and snack on them daily. f
I never eat peanut butter any longer since I discovered almond butter. I love my take-off on the a popular deli's light chicken salad--slivered almonds, chicken breast, light mayo, and pineapple.
I love almonds and almond butter in snacks!! They taste delicious and are (bonus) healthy!! :) Had to share the love on FB ...
monkeegurljt@aol.com
I also forgot--though not healthy--my favorite ice cream--coffee flavored with chocolate and almonds.
Almond butter and apples are my go to snack.
Adrienne
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Love almonds! I always have 100-calorie packs in my purse and my office for healthy snacks. kw85 (at) evansville (dot) edu
My whole family loves almonds, so mostly they just get eaten as a snack with a piece of fruit!
I follow the Paleo diet, so almonds are a big part of that. I use almond flour for baked goods, like Paleo bread and crackers; almond butter in smoothies and curries; and, of course, who can resist snacking on them?
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I love to roast them.....with a little olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt....great with a glass of white wine....
I like to use them to make almond milk; then I powder what's left of the ground almonds, dry it and use the resulting meal for making almond cake. asthenight at gmail dot com
I shared on Facebook using your Facebook button.
I love to sneak almond butter onto my kids lunch sandwiches!
Almonds, mmm yum! I love them in all forms, but mostly as a fun pick-me-up as a snack when the munchies hit in the late afternoon!
Love almonds! My favorite way is to roast them in maple syrup and then grinding them into a sweet almond butter! It's my favorite!!
Almonds are part of my meals in hot cereal, cold cereal, peanut butter and bananna wraps and on waffles and pancakes! That is just breakfast.
I love almonds. I'm "dying" to try almond flour but cannot find it around here. Recently I just roasted raw almonds with lime, cumin, butter, chili powder, garlic salt. Oh so good. Would love to win.
dierkesp@hotmail.com
I shared on FB too.
dierkesp@hotmail.com
I would love to win some almonds. Thank you
Use them, I just eat 'em...LOL...seriously, I can't keep them in the cabinet long enough to use in a recipe.
julsdiane@gmail.com
I just started keeping almonds in my desk drawer. Wow what difference it has made. I use to snack on anything and too much of it, while working. As for the four and butter, never have tried either.
I love to grab a handful of almonds for a high protein snack after I hit the gym or to tie my hungry stomach over. I like to throw slivered almonds on salads as well!
Would love to win this great giveaway!
Lindsay.barnicle@gmail.com
Debbie Reingold said...
Almonds are part of my meals in hot cereal, cold cereal, peanut butter and bananna wraps and on waffles and pancakes! That is just breakfast.
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Tweeted and facebook :)
Almond butter in desserts with dates, other nuts, shredded coconut. Almond butter, banana, and bacon. Almonds as snacks raw or roasted. Trail mix.
Yum! I keep them in my desk at work for a quick snack- they're my favorite!
Yum! I keep them in my desk at work for a quick snack- they're my favorite!
Tweeted also
Almonds are a great snack-also use on salads and oatmeal. perrymerlot@yahoo.com
I always have slivered almonds on hand. I mix them with my yogurt in the morning or as a decadent dessert atop of ricotta, raspberries and chocolate sauce...so good!
suziglover@msn.com
I have posted this on facebook!
I love to toast them and eat them right out of the pan!
sarahnarizona@yahoo.com
almonds are my favorite nut snack. I also make a choc tart with almond flour, dates and almond butter are two of the ingredients. I would love to win!
cooperkelly4@yahoo dot com
I use sliced almonds in salads and on top of yogurt.
stephanielucille (at) hotmail (dot) com
Shared on Facebook!!
stephanielucille (at) hotmail (dot) com
I want to try almond butter!
I love almond butter on Valley Lavosh heart crackers with slices of banana! <3 fayn.halenaryn@gmail.com
I love baking with them. But if I have them in the house I snack on them wayyy too much.
I love almond butter on crackers and throw almonds in everything from stir frys to salad! they are great energy food too!
I love almond butter on apples and cinnamon glazed almonds!
Almonds are one of my go-to snacks and have really helped me meet and exceed my weight loss goals! They keep me from straying! fraveljanine@gmail.com
Almonds have always been my favorite nut. They are my snack of choice.
I love baking with them. But if I have them in the house I snack on them wayyy too much.
As a snack and use almond butter to make granola bars
cbobryk@comcast.net
I love almonds!
I recently started eating almonds as a snack, would love to try almond butter and anything else Almond. Recently lost 14 pounds, trying to lose another 15 pounds!
Love almonds! If there's an almond in the recipe, I know I'll love it. Love them in cookies, in salads, I love using almond butter in place of peanut butter. Love to snack on them. I have never tried almond flour, I need to try that one!
Almond flour vanilla cupcakes!
I love having almond butter and then I also like slivered almonds in my oatmeal! YUMMO
jesouimet@gmail.com
I love having almond butter and then I also like slivered almonds in my oatmeal! YUMMO
jesouimet@gmail.com
I love putting almond putting on a wrap and a banana! Soo good! Also love almond milk in my smoothies! barnessu@eastlink.ca
My favorite way to eat almonds is lightly dusted with Cacao Powder.
I love, love, love Almond Butter! I like to use it on toasted sandwich thins with sliced banana. YUM!
cpc32@yahoo.com
I use slivered almonds in my salad. It gives the salad a crunch without adding too many calories. I can also just eat almonds like candy. They are so good!
lesleigh.ashby@gmail.com
I love almonds in my yogurt as a snack or slivered almonds on salad!
stephcbecker@yahoo.com
Shared on FB!
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Love your site! I LOVE roasted almonds and make my own almond butter. My fav way to use Almonds: I stuff dried figs with fennel seeds and either whole or chopped almonds, then roast for 2 hrs at 200 degrees in the oven on a baking sheet! Let cool, store in a glass jar with some bay leaves. Yummy afternoon snack!
Ilene P. rrri630@aol.com
We use Almonds in baking, snacking, cooking, and we keep them around just so our kitchen appears a little more awesome ;)
Almonds are a big part of our wheat free, all-natural eating lifestyle.
almond butter and banana sandwich.
busybzbz@yahoo.com
For a sweet snack, I love to get a little scoop of Almond butter on a spoon and top it with a few chocolate chips..mmm!
I will also post your comment on twitter AND facebook!
Ilene P. rrri630@aol.com
Almond bread is one of the things I really love! And I like just to eat almonds as well.. I often put some of them in my morning smoothie - superfood!!
belamy.egle@gmail.com
Almond butter
Rosiefournier@hotmail.com
I LOVE almonds on my salads, in my Greek yogurt, and just eaten raw. Absolutely delicious and nutritious!!
Tweeted about it (which also posts to FB) :)
I eat a handful in the morning and before I go to the gym for an extra protein boost! I also like putting them on my salads and crushing them up for my oatmeal.
kristanmb@gmail.com
crushed up in oatmeal, pre qorkout snack and sprinled on my salads...love almonds!
Is there a wrong way to eat almond butter?! Straight outta the jar, a glob in oatmeal, or (don't knock it 'til you try it) on a baked sweet potato! Thank you for the great giveaway and Happy Almond Day! : )
I would make a salad and use the slivered almonds. I would use the almond butter on toast. I would have to check out your website to see what recipes you have for the almond flour, Gina! austin@provalue.net
Almonds are awesome! Mixed with popcorn in poppycock, ground in macaroons and all natural by the handful! Yum!
Tara.a.shepherd@gmail.com
I also shared the link on facebook with a plug for your website as it is my favorite go-to place for WW friendly recipes!
cpc32@yahoo.com
I like to use sliced almonds on salads.
I love cocoa roasted almonds as a snack.
I eat almonds every day and would love to try these! yea_bby8@yahoo.com
I eat a handful of almonds a day and instead of milk i swear by using almond milk! My mother is lactose intolerant and I got her to switch to almond milk in her coffee instead of the powder crap!
yvelel@yahoo.com
I use almonds daily in one or more ways: almond milk in my morning smoothie, plain almonds for a quick snack, or almond butter on sliced apples. Live almonds!
Mindy
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I tried almond butter a year ago...love it!! Its my favorite of nut butters. And almonds are my goto snacj. Thank you for offering this giveaway :)
Krystal R
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I enjoy them as a snack, slivered almonds on roasted almonds and almond butter on celery... yum!!
My family loves almonds as a snack! erteljj@gmail.com
i am sharing on facebook!
yvelel@yahoo.com
Just tweeted as well! Thanks again Gina!
I love eating almonds as a snack!
I love eating almonds as a snack!
I like to ground almonds for almond flour
ckgirl9999@wi.rr.com
Almonds, WOW!
We start our day w them on oatmeal.Drink it through out the day. cook w the flour & always carry some in our purse or pocket t prevent diabetic lows. Great on vegetables. We call them our' Super Food'.
I also shared this link on facebook
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My fiance and I both love snacking on almonds. Plus I use slivered almonds in recipes. Thank you.
Renaye
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My fiance and I both love snacking on almonds. Plus I use slivered almonds in recipes. Thank you.
Renaye
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My biggest addiction is smoked almonds! I love almonds in a spinach,strawberry salad. They give it that crunch that's missing!
Almonds are one of my favorite snacks! I love to add them to my oatmeal with some cranberries too. Yum!
Great snack and I love putting them on an Asian salad I make for summer picnics. Can't beat the strawberry/almond combination! :) Thanks for the chance to win. This would all be enjoyed by the entire family.
When I make a scrumptious roasted red pepper sauce (that is one of my husband's favorites), I add almonds when I puree the mixture with my immersion blender. It adds a wonderful richness to the dish. I also grind almonds and bag them for my celiac mom to use as a coating or filler for many of her dishes. The uses are endless, the flavor is outstanding, and the health benefits are well-documented!
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Ok shared on facebook!
I love almonds and raisins, chocolate covered almonds and plain, whole almonds as a snack. Almonds have also been a godsend in helping through the nausea of my first trimester. I keep some in my purse to munch on when my stomach feels too empty! :)
Forgot to leave my email....almonds with strawberries, yum! :)
Renee Johnson
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Almonds are a great pre-run food! The perfect food for the perfect run!
After a workout! Almond butter on whole grain waffles
Love almonds, would love to try almond butter.
I always put slivered almonds in my salads and in fruit salad. Yum!
Kflygarecoupons@gmail.com
I love almond butter with sliced apples or bananas. I use fresh almonds to grind and make homemade energy bars!
missla1031@yahoo.com
I eat almonds before a run. They are the perfect food for the perfect run!
Almonds are so vertsatile! Not only in their natural state for snacking....they can be used in sweet and savory dishes! I don't think there is anything that their flavor does not enhance! Would love to have this wonderful gift bag!
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i LOVE almonds! All ways.. all kinds!!!
I use and eat almonds all day long! Between baking and snacking before&after workouts...I can not get enough! Love this!!
I love every kind of Almond. It fits perfectly into my journey on Weight Watchers.
Shared post on my facebook also.
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I would love to substitute the almond butter in all PB recipes and enjoy the protein in the almonds as I continue in my weight loss journey.
ashleylhoover@yahoo.com
I LOVE almonds! I've lost 50 pounds and I owe part of that success to eating almonds. I have a long way to go so will continue to munch on them as well as cook with them.
Shared on Facebook. What a great giveaway!
I would love to substitute the almond butter in all PB recipes and enjoy the protein in the almonds as I continue in my weight loss journey.
ashleylhoover@yahoo.com
I love to crush up almonds and put them on my hot quinoa cereal in the morning. I also love to candy them and put them in salads!
Almond butter right from the jar on a spoon helps when I have a food craving!
I love to crush up almonds and put them on my hot quinoa cereal in the morning. I also love to candy them and put them in salads!
I would love to bake with the almond products. I have never done that before!
My e-mail is ambercecilia.j@gmail.com
We add almonds to smoothies for protein. Works great in Vitamix.
Almonds are the perfect "pick me up" snack. I'm a huge fan - have been since childhood. :)
mariamborrelli@sbcglobal.net
We add almonds to smoothies for protein. Works great in Vitamix.
I snack on almonds. I also love almond butter in my oatmeal in the morning. Yum!
I also Tweeted @Ajourneytothin
I love almonds as a snack or on salads. Yum!
koppsrj@gmail.com
I use almonds almost every day. I have raw almonds mixed with dried fruit in my purse at all times - in case I have an energy low while out. Sliced honeyed almonds sprinkled on our salads, almond meal for breading meat before frying/baking, and my favorite almond butter for toast or smoothies. Love this giveaway - love almonds!
As a snack
Angelflauta@hotmail.com
Almonds are my favorite snack to take to work!!
Our favorite nut! snacking, on salads, in vegs, coating on chicken & fish.
For breakfast I love a bowl of homemade Greek yogurt with some almonds and honey. Kathi0807@yahoo.com
For breakfast I love a bowl of homemade Greek yogurt with some almonds and honey. Kathi0807@yahoo.com
For breakfast I love a bowl of homemade Greek yogurt with some almonds and honey. Kathi0807@yahoo.com
Also shared on FB! koppsrj@gmail.com
I love to eat raw almonds. I'll eat them any way, but that is my favorite. They are the perfect snack!!
betsy.halvorsen@gmail.com
We love almonds for snacking, homemade granola, making almond flour, salads, and of course almond butter on toast in the mornings. We could not live with out them in our house!
I snack on a handfull of almonds in the mid afternoon to get me through to dinner. Also love them sliced/slivered and toasted in salads, and baked goods.
My daughter packs almond butter sandwiches for my grand daughter to take to school, as peanut butter isn't allowed!
My favorite way to use Almond Butter is in a breakfast wrap. Use a low carb tortilla, almond butter, raw honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a banana. Roll it all up and you have the perfect to go breakfast.
totally shared on FB!!
I love raw almonds as a snack and almond flour is great!
totally shared on FB!!
We love almonds for snacking, homemade granola, making almond flour, salads, and of course almond butter on toast in the mornings. We could not live with out them in our house!
I have whole almonds as a snack,slivered almonds on salads, in curries, toasted on grilled fish etc. I use ground almonds in pastry and in any form in cakes! Almond butter on toast and for veggie dips!
I have to admit, I'm an almond addict. Some of my favorite ways to eat almonds include;
- almond butter over plain greek yogurt and fruit (sounds odd but it's a really satisfying breakfast)
- toasted and coated with sesame seeds and maple syrup
and finally, one of my favorite ways to eat almonds (if I'm craving something sweet) is a recipe my mom and I came up with were you mix almond butter with oats, raisins, and shaved dark chocolate!
my email is laurachrobak@gmail.com
I like to eat almonds by the handful. Yum!
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
I eat almonds plain- they're delicious without anything!
marythoma03@yahoo.com
I turn raw almonds in the food processor into a flour for breading. Sliced almonds are combined with no-sugar-added dried fruit in salads and quinoa.
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Shared this post on twitter! @hearmelaROARa
email: laurachrobak@gmail.com
Love, love, love almonds. I eat them every day as a post-workout protein snack. Then in the afternoon I have a few more to get me from lunch to dinner. It's my favorite snack. I buy them by the pound!
Share this post on Facebook. Thanks for the opportunity to win twice! What a great give-away idea!
I enjoy almonds as a snack or slivered on a salad.
sommers.kristi@gmail.com
I love to toast almonds and put them in my salads, or my all time favorite...toasted almonds and steamed broccoli!
allie_paige777@yahoo.com
in salads
As a busy medical student, almonds are quick and healthy snack that help get me through the day without grabbing some french fries from the cafeteria.
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I like to put them on my Yogurt or just eat them plain.
katiemur@gmail.com
as a diabetic, I eat a handful every day when I need a snack, but not something to raise my blood sugar.
Love almonds use them in baking,on salads, cereal, Smoothies, the list can go on and on.
t_rich2008@yahoo.com
I make my own almond butter, smoothies, apples and almond butter, and the list goes on and on!
jillconyers@gmail.com
I enjoy adding almonds to my cereal and yogurt...
Amazing giveaway!
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
i use almonds as a quick healthy snack and ground with water for a healthy almond milk!!! love almonds!!!
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Many thanks, Cindi
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t_rich2008@yahoo.com
I love to snack on almonds and use them in salads. I've never used almond butter or flour, so that would be great to try!
charlottehoneycutt88@gmail.com
I love to eat plain almonds as a snack. They are easy to eat during a busy work day. I also enjoy almonds on salad and in some delicious cookies every once and awhile. Almond butter is new to me but it is on "my list" of things to try. Can't wait! eebrose@hotmail.com
I like to use almonds in my cooking and just for eating too. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Andrea D.
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