Good morning! The girls and I are down in Georgia right now, while David keeps on keeping on up in NC. I think this might be the longest we’ve all been apart, but we are staying busy with plenty of fun things I look forward to sharing with you. Today, though, is a focus on the man of the fam.
Larabar (the delicious little fruit and nut-based GMO-free and Gluten-free bars) is promoting men’s health in November and asked me to help spread awareness. They even sent me a man-themed tote full of goodies (and four to give to you guys!). There is a t-shirt, tote, copy of No Meat Athlete, ear buds and a variety box of Larabars (that is already half gone after our road trip).
Though I don’t eat a lot of bars normally (except on my aforementioned road trip where Hailey and I devoured half the box. In my defense, have you seen some of their flavors?! Pecan pie, pumpkin pie, cashew cookie and gingerbread?! Delicious.), David does. He is on the road a lot and I try to keep him stocked up on grab-n-go snacks, especially bars and almonds because they are healthy and can be kept in the car no matter the temperature outside.
In honor of Larabar’s men’s health mission, I also thought I’d share some of David’s favorite homemade meals. I feel fortunate that he will eat anything I cook, but there are a few favorites I keep mentally highlighted as my go-tos when I want to see his eyes light up that we are having something besides kale for dinner (I kid, I kid).
1. Chicken Enchiladas. What’s not to love about this classic? I love this recipe because it make two large pans, but last week I made one large pan and two small ones with the same recipe so I could help stock the freezer for David before we left town.
2. Buffalo Chicken anything. The plate below features lettuce wraps (albeit overflowing), but I usually buy tortillas or buns for David to use. I love the crockpot version for cool weather or grilling up chicken breasts and smothering with buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles in the summer.
3. Brown Sugar and Bourbon Salmon with roasted potatoes. I know, again with the salmon, but it really is good. Whenever I make fish and a vegetable though, I’m always conscious about bulking up the meal to fill David’s stomach too. My go-to is roasted potatoes, in either large cubes or rounds. I simply toss with olive oil, spread on a baking sheet and sprinkle with Himalayan salt before roasting at 350 for about an hour (you can up the temp and decrease the roasting time if needed, but I usually go with the longer roast.
4. The Gryo Burger. It’s a David favorite. No matter how many times he has had it, whenever I make them he bites in, nods his head and says ‘mm-hm, these are great!!”
5. Fish Tacos. I make these different every time, though I often opt for this combo. Last time I splurged on some mango salsa though, which was a fun switch up. Whatever the variety, I always get a thumbs up when it’s fish taco night and a thumbs up at dinner time always feels good!
And as a breakfast bonus, these.
Freezable breakfast sandwiches. These BIG guys can nix the idea of a Chick-fil-a drive through 100% of the time on those mornings that David is up and out early. That’s a pretty good record.
And like I mentioned before, Larabar has 4 goody-packed totes for you!
To win. simply comment below with what variety of Larabar is your favorite or which one you’d most love to try!
The contest will close tomorrow (Tuesday 11/25) at 11pm and I’ll announce the winner on Wednesday.
Hope you all had a great weekend!
Karen says
Key lime would be one to try…..
Thanks:-)
Farah says
My favorite is the chocolate chip cookie dough. Yum!
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
I just recently tried the Chocolate Brownie and it was delicious!
Crystal says
Chocolate peanut butter is my favorite! I stock up every week.
Monica says
Carrot cake bar is my favorite.
Summer Marie says
I’d love to try the gingerbread larabar! I haven’t been able to find that flavor anywhere!
Sara G says
Carrot Cake is my favorite! I don’t buy Lara Bars a lot, but always stock up before vacations so I know I have a healthy snack option on hand!
allison says
I love all the Lara Bars that include chocolate, but I love Apple Pie as well.
John J. Stathas says
Chocolate peanut butter! (2 of em!)
Kate says
I would love to try the gingerbread larabar!
John J. Stathas says
Chocolate peanut butter (two of em!)
maria says
Carrot cake
Heather Hines says
Would love to try pumpkin pie! These recipes are awesome… Thank you! Going to make those breakfast sandwiches for my hubby 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I LOVE the pumpkin spice larabars! So good 😉
Keel like says
I would love to try gingerbread !!
Lindsay says
The pumpkin sounds good!
Erin says
The pecan p
Liv @ Healthy Liv says
All of those meals look delicious! I’d love to try the pecan pie Larabar.
Catherine says
They all sound good but I love nuts so the Cashew Cookie sounds really good………
Sheena Broering says
Lately I’ve been loving the Pecan Pie and the Blueberry.
Shana says
I love the cashew cookie bars.
Nancy says
My favorite larabar so far is PB&J….were talking almost daily consumption! I’ll have a part of a bar pre work-out for a quite boost. Some of the seasonal flavors are on my list to try especially that pumpkin pie
Elizabeth M. says
Pecan pie! I’d love to try the cashew cookie tho!
JessicaE says
I don’t eat Larabars often but I do absolutely LOVE them! As a coffee fiend I would love to try the Cappuccino. My current favorites are Cashew Cookie and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. Hope you guys have a safe trip. <3
Beth says
I would love to try the Cherry Pie. I’ve had Key Lime Pie, Lemon Bar, and Apple Pie and they are all delicious!
Abbie says
Chocolate peanut butter is my favorite!
Caroline says
Cashew cookie is my favorite! I would love to try some of the seasonal flavors, though!
Brittney says
I like the chocolate pb ones but would love to try gingerbread- those sound awesome!
Megan says
I want to try pumpkin pie and gingerbread, I’m a sucker for those seasonal flavors!
Caitlin says
I love Larabar! The chocolate chip cookie dough is insanely good! I think I’ve sampled every flavor but I’ve heard they have seasonal ones like pumpkin pie that I’d love to try! Yummmm
kathy says
My go to Larabar is usually the choc chip brownie. However on their website I see a lot of flavors I would like to try. Some I have not seen before.
Marnie @ SuperSmartMama says
I would have to say Pecan Pie, but that’s only because I haven’t tried most of them.
Jen W. says
The carrot cake bars are my favorite (right now) but would LOVE to try the cherry pie ones also. Can you tell I’m suffering from a slight sweet tooth this season?
Kacie says
I go through phases but I think right now my favorite is the carrot cake!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Mmm chicken enchiladas! Yum!
Molly B says
Would love to try the gingerbread or pecan pie!
Kayla says
I love the peanut butter cookie Lara bars!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Pumpkin pie sounds awesome! Your salmon has been on my list to try for ages now. I need to get on that. Enjoy your trip!
Laura says
Blueberry muffin is my favorite fruity one but all the ones that involve chocolate are also delicious :).
Kim says
I love Larabars b/c they are so basic and do not have all the fillers in them! I have yet to try Key Lime and Bluerberry Muffin, I would love too!
Brynn says
Pecan Pie is my favorite, especially this time of year!
Amy says
Pecan pie-especially this time of year!
Joanna @Makingmine says
What is it with guys and buffalo sauce? There is nothing that my husband won’t drench it in haha
Kristin says
i love the banana bread and pumkin pie mmmmmmm
Kristin says
I love the apple pie!
Jenni says
The Lemon Pie!!!
I’m going to have to make that Gyro Burger for my husband!! It looks good!
brittney says
Ooh.. the peanut butter cookie one- it reminds me of a Christmas cookie! Love it!
Rachel says
I’ve actually never had a Larabar! I tend to prefer fruity flavors and maybe a chocolate kind. Nothing that tastes too artificial.
Laura says
Peanut butter cookie is my favorite!!!!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
The brownie flavor is my absolute favorite!
Sarah T says
Love the choc peanut butter and would like to try the pecan pie!
Rebecca says
Cookie dough is my favorite!
Emily says
I will eat pretty much anything w PB in it…so PB cookie and PB chocolate chip are my faves!
Abby says
i would love to try gingerbread! As a mom of two toddlers, a quick and healthy snack is always welcomed!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I haven’t had a Lara bar in so long! I’d love to try the gingerbread one.
sarah h says
my favorite larabar is chocolate chip peanut! coconut cream pie and apple pie are also delish! i’d love to try some more flavors!
Claire says
There is a coconut chocolate kind that I love! Also the peanut butter cookie.
Jennifer L says
I love the Apple but would love to Gingerbread since it’s one of my favourite holiday flavours!
Jessie M says
Love the blueberry, the have never seen the gingerbread. I would love to try that flavor!
Lauren says
My daughter looooves the peanut butter chocolate chip Lara bar and pretty much every single time we are in the car she asks me for one. If I tell her I don’t have any bars she will ask, “can you just check?” Haha
Sarah says
Cherry pie!!
Colette says
If your hubby likes those gyro burgers I bet he would love Spiced Lamb Pittas, a recipe by Rachel Allen (Irish chef), soooooo good and super quick.
As for the Larabars, we can’t get them in Ireland at all so pick me, pick me!!!
Colette says
http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/recipes/2012/0328/3100-spiced-lamb-pittas/
Lamb mince – ground lamb
Elly says
I would love to try the pumpkin pie lara bar or carrot cake! Yum.
Nicole @ Squash on Squash says
As a big pumpkin lover, I’d love to try the pumpkin pie flavour. Those are also some great ideas for meals- I’d never thought about freezing breakfast sandwiches before!
Anna Neumeier says
My little one and I are big fans of Apple Pie! She calls Larabars her ‘goodie bars’. I’d love to try banana bread too.
Kelli D. says
I never say no to Pumpkin anything 🙂 Would love to try the Pumpkin Pie bar!
Jaimie says
I love the chocolate chip cookie dough but I have never tried the pumpkin pie and it sounds amazing!
Sheyla says
Cashew cookie is my favorite!
Crystal says
Chocolate Chip Cookie dough is my favorite bit Id love to try Gingerbread!
Hillary says
I want to try pumpkin pie!!
Sara says
I’d love to try the pumpkin pie and chocolate chip cookie dough. Yum and yum! 🙂
Jenn says
I’d like to try the Cookie Dough one. I think my husband would love the Key Lime one, I’ll have to scope those out at the store!
Lauren says
I’ve tried the cappaccino and simply love it.
Ive dabbled in trying to recreate Larabars to send along for snacks for my husband. I’d love to be able to try new flavors to get some more ideas! His default snack is candy or chips- he says Larabars taste close enough to candy that he’ll opt for those! Gotta keep the man healthy 🙂
Paj says
Pecan pie please!
Heather says
I would love to try the pecan pie for sure. YUM. These bars were a lifesaver when I went into labor with my daughter. I hadn’t eaten much that night and grabbed a few of these to throw in my bag on the way to hospital. They were a great snack for myself, but also my husband.
Elizabeth Evans says
Chocolate chip cookie dough sounds good!
Vanda says
I love peanut butter one 🙂
Katie says
I love Larabars! They are the only bar I buy! My favorites flavors are blueberry pie and cashew cookie 🙂
Ann says
I like the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavor, but my boyfriend is the biggest fan and loves them all! I would love to be able to give him this goodie bag!
Erin Y says
Love me some Pumpkin Pie Larabar! Would like to try their Snickerdoodle 🙂
Kate B says
Having a very carnivorous husband myself, I love this post. And I really would like try the Pecan Pie!
Kaitlin says
My favorite is the cherry chocolate chip, but I’d love to try some of the seasonal flavors!
Christy says
Chocolate chip cookie dough, for sure!!
Can’t wait to try the breakfast sandwiches. All great ideas!
Emily H says
It’s a tie between coconut cream pie and the peanut butter cookie for me!
Laura @FitMamaLove says
I love Larabars! Any flavor with chocolate is a winner at my house. I wish my hubby liked buffalo chicken anything. It’s one of my favorites, but something he doesn’t like at all.
Kerry says
Peanut butter cookie….mmmm
Allyson L. says
I LOVE the pumpkin pie flavor!!
Lauren says
I love the blueberry muffin!
Lauren Brennan says
We buy tons of Lara bars every week, and my new favorite is the coconut cream pie!
Melissa says
I tried gingerbread recently and it was awesome!
Tracy says
I’m anxious to try the new coconut chocolate chip 🙂
Stephanie says
Cashew cookie and chocolate chip cookie dough are my current favorites but I would love to try the pumpkin pie!
Alissa says
Gingerbread flavor sounds delicious!!
Rebekah says
I think the chocolate coconut sounds awesome! And a lot healthier than a Mounds, ha!
Samantha says
Chocolate chip cookie dough all the way!!! I use them during the late night newborn nursing munchies 🙂 And I love putting them in gift baskets for friends who have new babies along with a water bottle and magazines–a nursing survival kit!
Lindsey @ Simply Lindsey says
Peanut butter & chocolate chip are my favorite!
Rachel says
The cookie dough flavor is my hands down favorite. LOVE Larabar!
shayna says
I would love to try the gingerbread flavor!
Simone says
I love cherry pie! But all flavors sound delicious….
Jen says
I love the cookie dough, I’d love to try pumpkin pie!
Beth says
I love the Apple pie
Karen says
My husband and I both love the coconut cream pie Larabars.
Sara says
Chocolate peanut butter! So yummy!!
Angie Jerde says
I have only tried a few flavors of the Larabars but fell instantly in love. I also enjoy how few items are on the ingredient list : ) One of my favorites is the Apple Pie….so yummy!! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
Alex @ get big, go to work says
I would love to give the gingerbread bars a try! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! Have a safe trip back to NC!
Jessica @Myhealthypassion.com says
If I am craving something sweet…my favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough! YUM! I want to try pumpkin pie! Haven’t been able to find that one yet!
Abby says
The cashew cookie sounds really good!
Shannon says
I like their Uber line! I mean Dark Chocolate Peanut and Turtle?? mmmm…. I’m still BF my 9 month old, so healthy bars like this with nothing artificial are a go-to snack. Keep some in my desk at work, in the diaper bag. Love.
Danielle says
I LOVE the chocolate chip cookie dough flavor, although they are all good. I eat one for breakfast several times a week!
Sam says
Cashew Cookie sounds amazing!
Meg says
Yum, I love Larabars! I try to stick to the ones that are lower in sugar, but that pumpkin pie sounds amazing!
Kristen says
I love chocolate coconut chew! Thanks!
Brianna says
Mmmm, I’d love to try Coconut Chocolate Chip… and those Chicken Enchiladas! I’ll have to add those to my menu plan next week.
whitney says
I love the chocolate chip cookie dough! Yum!!
Brenda says
Apple pie is my favorite!
Lexi says
I would love love love to try the cookie dough Larabar. Perhaps that would help me resist eating the dough while baking this christmas? 😉
Maddy says
My fave is the blueberry but I’d love to try the pecan pie. Yum!!!
irene says
I would love to try cookie dough bars!
Jenny says
I LOVE the Apple Pie flavor! It actually contains apples and has a great cinnamon flavor!
Erica says
I really love the coconut chocolate chip ones. I rarely get bars, either, but that’s the one I grab when I do!
Maria B says
I would like to try the pumpkin pie flavor.
Tara says
I don’t know if I’ve ever tried a Larabar before, but all of the flavors sound amazing!
Klara says
I’ve never had a Larabar! That needs to change ASAP. I think pumpkin sounds amazing, or anything with coconut! Yum!
Gabbie says
I’d love to try the pumpkin pie or the pecan pie. They both sound so good! 🙂
Liz s says
Would love to try the pecan pie!
B W says
I love the blueberry muffin but would LOVE to try the PECAN PIE! YUM!
Emily Luellwitz says
I’d like to try the Cashew Cookie!
Julie says
I’d love to try p.b. cookie.
Laura says
Ooh, the cashew cookie sounds yummy! Thanks for the giveaway!
Alyssa McQ says
Love the peanut butter cookie bar, but I would love to try the gingerbread Larabars!
Susannah says
Banana Bread please! Thanks:)
Jennifer says
I like the cherry pie!
Megan says
I love the cashew cookie. I have yet to
Try the pumpkin ones- yum!
Jane says
i love the lemon, but I would like to try a seasonal flavor!
Kerry T. says
Yum! I would love to try gingerbread 🙂
Angela says
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Megan says
I love peanut butter chocolate chip!
Vicky N. says
The carrot cake sounds delicious!
Muna says
I love the cashew one but would love to try the pumpkin pie!
Anna S says
I love the chocolate chip peanut butter flavor 🙂 yum!
Jen says
I’m a big fan of the Pecan Pie ones!
Sarah says
I would LOVE to try the chocolate coconut chew!
Susan says
Chocolate coconut chew sounds delish
T Hall says
I eat a lot of the Cherry and Peanut Butter Cookie but there are so many others I need to try!
Matt says
My fav is coconut creme pie!
Shahla says
So far anyone with chocolate Is our favorite. We subscribe to it on amazon prime. My two year old loves them. I would like to try seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice though.
lindsey says
The pecan pie sounds delish!
Kristine says
Banana Foster!
Alexandra says
Those meal ideas are great!! I will definitely try them for my hubby! I love the chocolate chip cookie dough larabars! Thanks!
Emily says
I have to say I love the chocolate chip cookie dough! But also love blueberry muffine and banana bread!
Nicole says
peanut butter cookie is my favorite but I’d love to try pecan pie!
Kristen says
Chocolate peanut butter – thank you!
Ann P-L says
I’ve really, really been wanting to try the holiday flavors! I can’t find them here.
Nicole @ Broken Road Creative says
Yum! I love the Apple Pie flavored Larabar!
Chantal says
Oh man. Now I want some enchiladas. And that burger!!
Urban Wife says
Gingerbread is one flavor I haven’t tried yet!
Sara says
would love to try gingerbread!
Caroline says
I’d love to try gingerbread!
Carlee says
I love Lara bars and so does my 2 year old! I’ve never seen the snickerdoodle one! Sounds great.
Jodie says
Nothing too fancy. I love Cashew Cookie and Cherry Pie.
Liz says
I just tried snickerdoodle which is great but I’d like to try gingerbread too!
Christina says
Choc chip cookie dough – my weakness!
eve says
would love to try Gingerbread and Key Lime…YUM!!
Sherry says
I missed the cut off time for the drawing but I’m looking forward to trying some of the Larabars. I always keep bars of some sort in the car and at the office.
Ellen says
My favorite flavour is chocolate chip cookie dough! So delicious!
Kathleen says
My favorite flavor is the Peanut Butter Cookie, but I’d love to try the Pumpkin Pie in the spirit of Thanksgiving!
Carleen says
The cashew cookie sounds good. We have been really into cashews lately.
MikeyClare says
I LOVE Apple Pie Lara Bars! They are soooooo good! They have so many other flavors I want to try that my Grocery store doesn’t have though!!
Cassie F. says
I love the Peanut Butter Cookie! All those recipes look so great and simple! I think I will have to make all of them in the near future!
Catherine Jackson says
It is so hard to choose a favorite flavor, but I love the pecan pie bar! I love larabars; I practically eat one everyday as a healthy snack on the go. I can’t wait to try the seasonal flavors. Who wouldn’t love a pumpkin pie or gingerbread larabar?
Janelle says
Cherry Pie is my favorite. Yum!
Katie D. says
Key lime pie!!
Stephanie says
Peanut butter and jelly
Jennifer Woodall says
I would LOVE to try the Pumpkin Pie…and the Gingerbread!!! 😉
Leslie says
Peanut Butter Cookie for sure! 🙂
Stacey says
I love love the Apple Pie, but so want to try the Carrot Cake!
Sarah says
I love the coconut cream pie, so yummy! I saw the seasonal flavors and would love to try the snickerdoodle!
Amanda says
Cashew Cookie is my favorite!! It’s perfectly sweet and hits the spot as an afternoon snack!
Courtney says
I love the seasonal snickerdoodle!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I honestly love every flavor from Larabar, but I just cannot find the two Fall/seasonal flavors anywhere this year! So I’d love to try those – the snickerdoodle and pumpkin pie 🙂
Ali says
I love chocolate peanut butter. For me, peanut butter is a staple; a comfort food. I actually cannot go a day without it. I crave it when I dknt have it!
Hubby loves blueberry pie and we would love to try pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
Most of all, I love the ingredients in these guys – many/most (I don’t think all?) are gluten free!!!
Emily B says
My favorite Larabars are any flavor with chocolate! They are perfect for dessert or satisfying a sweet tooth. 🙂
Ashley says
I like the cherry pie flavor best!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for me!