Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Fiber One Chocolate Cereal/Protein Bars Review and Giveaway!


I think I must have been hungry when I opened the email asking me if I'd like some samples of Fiber One products for review...I don't normally eat a lot of processed food like that anymore (although I did in the beginning of my diet).  But I accepted, and quick as a flash, the Fed Ex man was at my door with some treats for me. 

The first thing I tried was the Coconut Almond protein bar, because hello, how could you go wrong with that flavor combination?  While a little on the small side, it was a nice sweet snack.  This bar has 140 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber.  I would have to be really careful with these, because of their size - just a few bites and the bar was gone...it would be too easy for me to reach into the box for another one.
Chocolate, coconut and almond...yum!

I also tried a couple bites of the Caramel Nut protein bar, but quite honestly, that flavor didn't float my boat - it wasn't particularly caramelly nor did it have a distinctive nut taste...I would not waste my calories on this one.

Later on I tried the Chocolate Squares cereal.  I liked the stats on this:  you get 3/4 of a cup for only 80 calories, plus it has 9 grams of fiber.  So what did it taste like?  Cocoa Puffs.  Well, at least I think so...it's been a long time since I've actually eaten Cocoa Puffs, but this reminded me of it.  I wouldn't eat it for breakfast, but if I could exercise a little self-control (I have issues with sweetened cereal), this would make a nice snack once in a while. 

While I thought two out of the three products I tried tasted good, I probably wouldn't buy them - but then again, I don't buy much in the way of processed food at this point.  However, these types of snacks helped me back when I was in the beginning stages of my diet - especially when the cravings for something sweet would hit.  Anything that would help me stay on track with my eating plan and calorie allotment was perfectly acceptable, and usually better than what I would have chosen back then, so I don't want to discourage you from trying them, especially if that is where you are in your weight-loss journey at this point.

Fiber One has offered prize packages of the cereal and protein bars to TWO lucky winners, so if you would like a chance at winning, just leave me a comment saying so - U.S. residents only.  I'll announce the winners on Friday - good luck!

Comments are closed as this giveaway has ended.

FTC:  I was sent the products you see pictured for free.  Giveaway will be fulfilled by provider.  Opinions about the products are mine, all mine.

23 comments:

  1. I haven't tried those out just yet but I do love the brownies! Delicious!

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  2. my husband be ADDICTED to these.
    Im in IM in :)

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  3. I am always trying to get more fiber into my families diet! This just might do the trick! Thanks :)

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  5. I like the cereal to munch on, but I have yet to try the Protein Bars, I'm in!

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  6. OOHH ME!!! I want to try that cereal!!! I usally eat Wheaties or Cheerios. And then I add something to sweeten it a bit. Chocolate Fiber One would be perfect!!
    Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  7. I'd love to try it! Thanks for the giveaway :)

    ~Natalie S.

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  8. I've always been a big fan of Fiber One products though I try not to eat a lot of processed anymore. They are great for travel and I would so much rather my husband pack a fiber one bar for a snack than hitting the Walgreens at the hospital for a 3 Musketeers.

    I will also admit that I was once totally cuckoo for cocoa puffs.

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  9. I eat Fiber One protein bars and would like to try these snacks and my husband loves cereal.

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  10. I would love to win this pack! I've had the cereal and you are right...I definitely need to exercise self-control when I have this in stock!

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  11. love to try these products
    thansk
    aunteegem@yahoho.com

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  12. I've tried the Chocolate Cereal and your right. It does taste like cocoa puffs. I'm anxious Fiber One Protein Bars now. I've haven't see them at the store, but I will be on the lookout.

    I'm love to win some samples. Thanks for the opportunity.

    thetalesofatiredmommy2 (at) gmail (com)

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  13. I really like the new Fiber One Chocolate Squares. So does my ds11, so I know we'll be fighting over who gets the last bowl. LOL! If I win this, I'll hide the box from him and it will be all mine!

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  14. I'm in. Protein bars & snack bars are great in a pinch when I'm on the run!

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  15. Haven't tried the protein bars before. Love the 90 calories bars for a quick afternoon snack.

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  16. I would love to try them! I love the Fiber One cereal, but most of the bars cause me some problems (in my house we call them fart bars! LOL)

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  17. the brownies are great...it would be great to try the bars too.

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  18. I love Fiber One cereals, especially the 80-calorie Honey Squares. To have those in chocolate...it's too good to be true! I'd love to try the Chocolate Squares with chocolate almond or soy milk! Thanks for the generous giveaway :)

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  19. The Fiber One Chocolate Squares look yummy

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