Eli's Earth Bars, Dream Big Bar - June 17, 2013

Chocolate of the Day: 

Sjaak's Organic Chocolates
Eli's Earth Bars
Dream Big Bar
Good - Good +
Weight: 1.5 oz. (43 g.) for 1 bar
Calories: 210 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $2.75 for 1 bar
Purchased from: SweetE Organic, Mill Valley, CA

Spring turns to summer this week, and the long, warm light days are evoking memories of barbecues, baseball games, walks in the park, trips to the beach, ice cream, and a whole lot more.

So, in the spirit of summer optimism, today I tried a "Dream Big Bar" (good name) -- part of the Eli's Earth Bars line from Sjaak's Organic Chocolates (Petaluma, CA). The softly chewy bar was filled with caramel, peanuts and peanut butter.

Eli's Earth Bars are organic, gluten free and vegan; and the company donates 5% of their proceeds to a charitable children's organization.

Today was Day #4 of Chocolate and Peanut Butter Theme Week. Best wishes on all your own big dreams this summer.

Cleo's Peanut Butter Cups - June 16, 2013

Chocolate of the Day: 

Go Max Go Foods LLC
Cleo's Peanut Butter Cups
Good +
Weight: 1.5 oz. (43 g.) in 1 package of 2 cups
Calories: 240 calories in 1 package of 2 cups
Cost: $1.20 (estimate) (going out of business sale)
Purchased from: Miki's Farm Fresh Market, Palo Alto, CA

Chocolate and peanut butter -- a power couple in the dessert world. So, it's only right to devote at least one or two days this week to peanut butter cups.

These smooth, rich peanut butter cups from Go Max Go Foods (Dallas, TX) were gluten-free and vegan, with "nothing artificial" and no trans fats. Covering the creamy peanut butter center was a dairy-free rice milk "chocolatey" coating.

Today was Day #3 of Chocolate and Peanut Butter Theme Week.