Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Review & Giveaway: Premier Protein!


A couple of weeks ago, I was given the super cool opportunity to try out some of Premier Protein's power bars and shakes! Being that I'm stingy and on a tight budget, I don't always like buying things, hoping I'll like them, because then I fear I won't and will be wasting my money. But to get a neat opportunity like this to able to try something, provide some feedback and then... best yet... give away a whole bunch of their goodness is even better! Right? Yes.

The first thing that got me super excited about this package was its presentation - seriously. I'm a sucker for things packed all pretty. You can't totally tell in the photo, but it was covered and nested in red nesting paper and just looked... cozy. Stoked already!

They sent me six protein bars (2 each of three flavors: Double Chocolate Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Yogurt Peanut Crunch) and 4 protein shakes (2 each of chocolate and vanilla). 

Truthfully, I've never liked protein bars. Honest to goodness, I have yet to find one that I could wolf down happily every chance I get. So I was healthily cautious chowing down on these guys - off the bat, they felt heavy. Due to the higher calorie count (DCC 280, CPB 290 and YPC 290), these bars are meant to be eaten as a meal replacement or maybe to eat a half has a snack, or I suppose the whole thing if you need some major protein and carb replacement after a long and tough workout.Each bar packs 30g of protein and contains 0 trans fat.  The Yogurt Peanut Crunch was my favorite; despite my love of chocolate, and based on the names, I'd assumed I'd like Double Chocolate Crunch most, but was pleasantly surprised with the yogurt ones!

I'd had the protein shakes after a workout for a few days, either with or without a bagel, or sometimes mid-morning when I get pre-lunch hungry! I typically love chocolate shakes and these were no different. Milky, smooth, yum! The shakes are also awesome because they offer the original size, single-serving size and snack size, so depending on what your intention is (meal replacement, snack, etc.), you can choose an appropriate size to fit your needs. Genius.

The first package I received (top) was just before Premier Protein released their new packaging for the shakes (left), with the awesomely easier way to drink them without looking like a 5-year-old who made a mess of herself drinking from a sippy cup (yes, that's me). PP was nice enough to send me a new package with some of the new packaging to try out (and therefore lose the 5-year-old status). So much easier! Hooray!


Now for FIVE super lucky Run Megan Run readers (sorry, US residents only), PP is going to send them equally awesome packages, chock full of:
  • 6 Premier Protein meal replacement bars: 2 bars in each flavor (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate Crunch and Yogurt Peanut Butter Crunch) 
  • 4 Premier Protein shakes: 2 shakes in each flavor (chocolate and vanilla) 
  • Premier Protein nylon bag 
To enter, you have a few options. Entries close December 22, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.
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21 comments:

  1. Yay! Love Premier Protein. I just wish they didn't have so much sugar. :( Since I'm a clean eater, I can't justify eating them often; just as a treat. But they taste so yummy!

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  2. Haven't tried Premier Protein - I'm with you on avoiding protein bars so I'd be interested to try!

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  3. I usually use Cliff Bars, but I am always open to new things - especially if someone who doesn't like protein bars likes them :)

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  4. I've never tried these!! Would love to win to give them a try!!! I usually drink Shakeology as my drink after runs and working out but no actual protein drinks or bars.

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  5. I eat Clif bars, but don't normally do drinks/shakes. I've heard great things about Premier Protein - and since I don't eat meat - this might be a good way to get my protein on training days.

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  6. I love Premier Protein, they are great for me post workout or long run, especially if I just don't want to cook eggs and sweet potatoes!
    I love the chocolate shakes and I think the double chocolate bars are my favorite!

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  8. I love Premier Protein. My fav protein is bar form! :)

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  9. I love bars and shakes, they make post workout recovery so much easier!!

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  10. I love them! I love any PB flavor. :) eclairre(AT)ymail(DOT)com

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  11. I love protein shakes especially vanilla & berry flavors!

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  12. The Chocolate Shake would be good!

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  13. I am a protein shake kind of girl. I like the chocolate premier protein one

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  14. I make my own protein shakes/bars using powder but would love to find an pre-made for quick use.

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  15. I often have a protein shake for breakfast, usually i buy vega vanilla almondilla and make a smoothie- it would be great to have these premade ones and the bars sound yummy
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  16. I'm not really big on prepackaged protein bars/shakes, though I do try to get in a good snack with 3/1 carb/protein ratio after a workout. My favorite in a pinch is Raw Revolution's Chocolate Coconut bars, though when I'm feeling motivated I make a batch of Alton Brown's protein bars and freeze them. I'll also drink kefir after a workout as a "protein drink."

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