I’m having a lot of trouble comprehending that Thanksgiving is next week. That I’ll be helping my mom make a feast in just a matter of days. I’ve already planned the whole thing! I’m excited yet still baffled that it’s only days away.
Remember this amazing Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pie I made last year?? What about these Pumpkin Pot de Cremes?? Or my Pumpkin Chai Cupcakes?? I definitely have even bigger plans for this year’s crazy pie (and, of course, a traditional pumpkin pie too).
I think my pants just popped their button just thinking about it all.
About that. The pants. The button. The meals. Remember that Thanksgiving dinner is just ONE meal (and a thousand appetizers), so take it slow. Slow down and taste what you have been dreaming about all year. Savor it.
And don’t feel a need to indulge for every meal and snack for the week surrounding it, because that’s usually where we get into a lot of trouble.
Consider that my hint of a hint…I’m not going to lecture because that’s just not cool. Plus, lectures make us want to run straight for the candy bowl in protest, right?
Speaking of healthier snacks, my peeps at Quest Bar sent me their newest flavor, Double Chocolate Chunk!! Woo hoo! And, because I loved it so much and loved the nutritional stats on it, they told me I could share some with you!
Now, let’s take a look, because when we are desperate for a chocolate fix, we can find ourselves in a real calorie tail-spin. And you and I both know that you’re reaching for that candy bar as merely an appetizer to the snack that you know you’ll have to have anyways because you’re still hungry.
You might have been tempted to reach for…
This one (rhymes with knickers) or…
This one (rhymes with silky sway) or…
These (rhymes with pieces)
But gosh, you’re still hungry, right?! How about instead you reach for this one…
These are the stats on the new Double Chocolate Chunk bar! And you not only get your chocolate fix, but you get a filling dose of protein and fiber too! Killer smart. And, of course, warmed…ohmageeee it is SO good.
Ok, you want to win a box, right? THREE winners will be chosen (US or Canada) next week on Saturday (yup, consider entering and telling all of your friends to enter as part of Black Friday shopping)! Good luck!
Don’t forget to check out the Treats from the week! I made you some Peanut Butter Chip Donuts (yes, they’re healthy!)
and Cherry “Buttermilk” Pancakes!
This giveaway is sponsored by QuestNutrition. I am an affiliate for Quest, but I was not monetarily compensated for this review or giveaway, I just happen to be a very friendly lady and wanted to share with you! All of the brilliant writing and opinions are my own.
If you do not win the giveaway but still want to order QuestBars to try, please click on the Quest ad on my right sidebar to take you there to order! Please please please with gravy on top!
me want 🙂 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…Friday Five
will you tell quest to make a donut flavor? just sayin
Lindsay recently posted…Carrot Ginger PB Bread & a Fitness Friday Exercise
lol what a good idea!
Meg @ A Dash of Meg recently posted…High Five Friday #93
My favorite thanksgiving tradition is just my family coming to my mom’s, all together, eating in the middle of the day, and then just being lazy on the couch (most likely napping). It really is a time to enjoy my family, and I love that we take a few days to be together! I may also try to do some black Friday shopping, but not totally sure yet!
My favorite holiday tradition is just being with family! I have been dying to try this new flavor but can’t find it near me!
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted…It’s a Roadblock.
The only Black Friday shopping I do is at PetSmart. They have a ton of awesome deals and no one really goes. Plus, I love to spoil my dogs 🙂
I’m on call for Thanksgiving so I won’t be doing anything until Friday when I’ll have Thanksgiving with my family.
Seriously, we need to get Quest to make a friggin pumpkin pie flavor! Get on that would ya Miss A-FEEL-iate?! 😉
I like what you said about remembering that T. Day is just one meal. It’s so easy to get caught up in the EAT ALL THE FOODS thing that goes around this time of year and well, since I’m already struggling to keep my eating structured and focussed, the last thing I need is a weekend-long binge. So thanks for the reminder…and also for scaring me with those candy wrappers! Holy crap! Guess it’s a good thing that I never get cravings for candy bars! 😯 Oh and I think I’ll be making some sort of salad this year…since my family is usually anti-green for any meal, it will be nice to have!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli recently posted…Chocolate Glazed Kabocha Donuts
I want to come over so you can make me those donuts. I can’t justify buying a pan!
Jolynn @ Lift Pray Love recently posted…Strange but Good Eats #2
mmmmm those pancakes 😀 i love that we both had cherries on our pancakes yay
Meg @ A Dash of Meg recently posted…High Five Friday #93
My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is spending time cooking with my family.
Brittany @ Barr & Table recently posted…Foodie Friday: Baby Shower Biscotti
Gosh these are my FAVORITE flavor-definitely satisfy my sweet tooth. My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is waking up and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with my family and a big mug of coffee-followed by a mimosa!
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I LOVE QUEST BARS! There a staple in my diet 🙂
My favourite thanksgiving tradition is going out with my family and finding pinecones, leaves and anything from the beautiful fall nature to decorate the house and table with 🙂
Well… not sure we are doing Thanksgiving this year so I may be eating my normal stuff.. 🙂
Jody – Fit at 56 recently posted…I Don’t Feel Like It…
My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is that with my mom’s family we eat the same exact meal every single year. From my memory, the only deviations are in which green vegetable (broccoli versus peas and onions) we eat, and that now we often have not only ham, but also a conventional AND wild turkey, shot by one of my cousins.
For the most part, the sides are healthy, with a little less sugar added to certain dishes over the years…but I wouldn’t change a thing. 🙂
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted…White Chocolate Ginger Pecan [Vegan] Multigrain Pancake Mix (Recipe Redux)
I’m an Australian living in Canada so I’ve never done Thanksgiving, but my favourite part would be pie.
Hannah recently posted…Tahini Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
I’m Canadian so our Thanksgiving was a month ago, but my favourite tradition is hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner for all our friends. We all live away from our families so we like to call it “Friendsgiving” instead 🙂
Would love to try these Quest bars. I must be the only one on the planet that hasn’t yet!
Elle recently posted…#onesmallchange Establishing A Bedtime Routine
I came on here to find that amazing looking donut recipe and what hits me but this giveaway! Cheers!
Although Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated here in Australia, I do take advantage of the online black friday sales 😉
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Off the cuff Fridays 22/11- Thanksgiving ‘Everything’ Muffins
I can’t enter being in Australia but only tried quest bars for the first time recently and didnt love them but I’ve heard microwaved or baked ones are so much better so I am going to try again.
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats recently posted…Friday Favourites
I’m sorry, but I won’t be making anything health for Thanksgiving! 🙂 I WILL be making cupcakes though!! Not sure what kind yet…I’m thinking of doing some sort of salted caramel or maybe something with balsamic and strawberry…strawberries are healthy! 😉
I’ll be working on Black Friday, but my favorite Thanksgiving tradition is going over to my family’s house 🙂
My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is going out to the desert. We bring a turkey and BBQ it and make some good stuffing and baked potatoes! So much fun with great friends!
I don’t do appetizers for Thanksgiving…my family is weird and leaves out sweet baby gherkin pickles and olives before dinner for snacking haha. I always make a side dish, though. The past few years it’s been a super easy, healthy, delicious sweet potato mash made in the crockpot with potatoes, pineapples, blackstrap molasses, salt, and cinnamon. Is it Thursday yet? lol
Jordan D recently posted…Martinis, margaritas, and wine galore. Acting 24.
Not an appetizer, but I usually make a clean pumpkin pie with honey and non fat evaporated milk!
I would love to try this new flavor ~ the others I have had were delicious. Looking forward to continuing our family traditions this year ~ a 5K on Thanksgiving morning and Black Friday shopping!
One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is Black Friday shopping with my daughter. We’ve been going every year for the past 12 years.
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness recently posted…Self Sabotage. Release Self Doubt.
This is my FAVORITE flavor and I bought and finished a box in 3 weeks!
Julie recently posted…Thankful Thursday: Thanksgiving
A tradition I have is unusual – each year I try out a new pumpkin pie recipe. I know many stick to what works, but what’s the fun in that? 🙂 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving, girl
Jessie recently posted…Happy Thanksgiving
I will be eating a baked sweet potato with just cinnamon and fish and veggies since I don’t eat meat, all healthy besides the copious amounts of pumpkin pie I will have to make up for it 🙂
My favorite holiday tradition is giving thanks around the table with my family before our Thanksgiving meal and enjoying everyone’s homemade dishes together!
I would love to try the new Quest Bar flavor! Looks delicious!
My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is trying new healthy desserts to make with my mom. This year we made pumpkin spice bars yum!
No black friday sales for me – We are having Thanksgiving at my in-laws tomorrow. I will have a quest bar (or 2) It is important for me to eat regularly and healthy to get blood sugar stable. LOVE Quest bars!
Amazing!