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Mamma Chia Vitality Bars and Granola
May 11, 2015
The richest plant-based source of Omega-3s available. It’s chia, and our friends at Mamma Chia have packed their Vitality Bars and Granola with this uber-healthy seed. The bright packaging matches the bright flavors and healthiness of these yummy products. Choose from blueberry, cherry, coconut almond and peanut, all paired with our favorite dark chocolate, in […]
Guayaki Yerba Mate Energy Shots and Bottles
April 23, 2015
The South American drink that is more nutritious than green tea. It’s yerba mate, and our friends at Guayaki have a whole line of drinks and energy shots that contain this super-powered plant. Touted as “nature’s most balanced stimulant”, yerba mate has 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, loads of antioxidants and naturally occurring […]
Omnibar
April 22, 2015
A completely different kind of energy bar. Out of the the great, cattle-raising state of Montana, Omnibar is described as a “savory jerkey meets a soft fruit leather”. Inside single, individually wrapped packages are 2 thin bars, each with 100 calories, 9-10g protein, 19-21g carbs, and 10-11g fat. This all natural bar is low in […]
Run Gum
April 13, 2015
Performance gum? Yes! Run Gum was developed by a two-time Olympian and biochemist and is designed to give you an energy boost of caffeine that is equivalent to a half cup of coffee or energy drink. Convenient individual packets with 2 pieces of gum, chew one before your run or workout, then maybe one when […]
Humm Kombucha
March 25, 2015
Kombucha…have you heard of it yet? It’s a fermented drink made with sweetened black and green tea with the addition of an organic culture called SCOBY (a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). Our friends at Humm sent us some of their yummy flavors to try. With flavors like Pomegranate Lemonade, Lemon Ginger, Apple Sass, […]
Perfect Bar
March 19, 2015
Eat your veggies! You would never know it, but Perfect Bars have over 20 nutrient-dense organic whole foods including ingredients like as kale, spinach, alfalfa and celery. Don’t crinkle your nose… the only thing you taste is a delicious bar with either a freshly ground peanut or almond butter base with a touch of sweetness […]
Greenbelly Bars
March 6, 2015
Last year we introduced you to Greenbelly Bars…those big, tasty bars made with real fruit. Remember our favorite, the yummy, Dark Chocolate Banana and how much we liked this socially responsible company that donated a meal to someone in need for every meal bar that was purchased? Well, they got great reviews (besides ours!) and […]
Detour Simple Bars
February 9, 2015
Oooo…Salted Caramel Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Caramel, and Caramel Peanut! Our friends at Detour have created some new bars, called Detour Simple, with these yummy flavors. Though they sound sinfully decadent, you needn’t feel guilty about indulging in a bar (or two!). They are low in sugar (only 7 grams), packed with protein (20 grams), […]
Wai Lana Fruit & Nut Bars
February 2, 2015
Wai Lana is well known as a yoga instructor and in conjunction with encouraging this healthy lifestyle, she has a line of healthy snacks. Her Fruit and Nut Bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, have no artificial additives, no added sugars, no trans fats, and no hydrogenated oils. Made with raw fruits and nuts, they come in […]
The Good Bean Snacks
January 26, 2015
Finally, a healthy snack! Just in time for the Super Bowl, we’ve found a chip that you don’t need to feel guilty about eating. Our friends at The Good Bean sent us some samples of their new Bean Chips with Sweet Potato and Quinoa and Roasted Chickpea Snacks. Made with “The Good Bean Protein Blend”, […]
Taos Mountain Energy Bars
January 23, 2015
Yum. Yum. Delicious bars from Taos Mountain Energy Bar. Only premium, organic, gluten free ingredients go into these super yummy bars. We love all the flavors – Almond Agave, Chocolate Butterscotch, Caramel Pecan, and Toasted Coconut. If we HAD to pick a favorite, it would be the Caramel Pecan. We inadvertently left one in our […]
GH Cretors Chicago Mix
January 15, 2015
Hooray, no need to travel all the way to Chicago for that oddly-delicious mix of caramel corn and cheddar cheese corn! Now there is the Chicago Mix from our friends at GH Cretors that has exactly the right mix of sweet caramel corn and salty cheddar cheese corn. We love that the perfectly popped kernels […]
Epic Energy Snacks
January 13, 2015
Yummy AND healthy! Epic Energy Snacks are single serve packages with tasty granola that are the just-right snack for the on-the-go TrailblazerGirl. Made with healthy oats, fruit, nuts, ground flax, and a touch of brown sugar, they have a great crunch and flavor to give you some extra energy to make it up that mountain […]
OneBar
January 12, 2015
Don’t just have any bar, have OneBar! This delicious tasting bar is a convenient way to get a serving of fruit in for the day. And with none of the bad stuff (no added sugars and no artificial sweeteners or colors), it’s a healthy snack to take on your TrailblazerGirl adventures. It’s also gluten-free and […]
Top Running Gear of 2014
December 8, 2014
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2014 reviews in the Run category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…the high tech treadmill that simulates walking on the moon, AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Rounding […]
Top Hike of 2014
December 2, 2014
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2014 reviews in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Fitletic Quench Retractable Hydration Belt, the ultimate utility belt for hikers. Rounding out the […]
EPIC Snacks
November 19, 2014
Think beyond protein bars and trail mix and go EPIC! EPIC Bars and EPIC Hunter and Gatherer mixes are snacks made with 100% grass-fed animals. The bars come in 4 interesting flavor combinations: Bison with Bacon + Cranberry; Beef with Habanero + Cherry; Turkey with Almond + Cranberry; and Lamb with Currant + Mint. For […]
Bhuja Snacks
November 17, 2014
Spice up your life! For a snack that will wake up your taste buds, try Bhuja Snacks from our Aussie friends at Majans. With 6 flavor blends that have no artificial preservatives, are gluten-free and trans fat-free, they’re a great snack to throw in your backpack to keep you energized on your active adventures. Our […]
Nibnaks
November 10, 2014
Need a nibble? Or a snack? Try Nibnaks! These are gluten free, all natural, low calorie packets of goodness that taste great. Packaged in convenient, single-serving, resealable pouches, Nibnaks are easy to throw into your backpack or purse for a quick snack or anytime boost. With 5 delicious combinations of dried fruit, nuts, and our favorite, the […]
Nuun U Natural Hydration
November 5, 2014
Stay balanced and refreshed with Nuun U Natural Hydration. Compared to Nuun Active Hydration, U Natural Hydration has half the amount of sodium for those light work-out days. It still has all the good stuff like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and a variety of B Vitamins as well as other essential elements to boost immunity […]
Laughing Giraffe Organics Snacks
October 30, 2014
Eat Well. Be Well. Live Better. That’s the tagline for Laughing Giraffe Organics snacks, and you most definitely will eat well with these snacks! Their Snakaroons (snack + macaroon!) and Snakarolas (snack + granola!) are made with organic unprocessed ingredients with no preservatives and no additives, and they are all gluten-free, non-GMO, raw and vegan. […]
Nana Joes Granola Blends and Bars
October 27, 2014
Yum, yum! That’s what TrailblazerGirl declares about Nana Joes Granola Blends and Bars! We especially like their Swell Bar with coconut, almonds, and cocoa nibs. This low carb, high fat bar was just what we needed on a particularly strenuous hike through Point Reyes recently. It gave us plenty of happy energy to get us […]
Detour SMART Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
October 22, 2014
Delicious! Detour’s newest flavor is their best yet! You remember we told you about the Detour SMART Whole Grain Oatmeal Bars a while back. Just like the fruit-flavored bars, the Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are gluten free, high in fiber, and made with organic whole grain oats. They have 11g of protein, 3g of fiber, […]
Greenbelly Bars
October 6, 2014
A big bar to fill a big need! To be more precise, Greenbelly Bars have actually 2 bars in each package that provide an entire nutritionally balanced meal! The 2 bars supply about one third of your daily nutritional needs with about 640 calories and 18g of protein and have a nice balance of crunchy, […]