Protein Powered: Krave Jerky Review + Giveaway

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I checked out (and tasted a LOT of) KRAVE Jerky at the NYC Marathon expo. And then I bought a bunch at show prices and shared with my friends and the husband. We all loved the stuff, so I sent them an email and asked if they’d be interested in a review and giveaway here. They said YES! Yay! This was by far the husband’s favorite taste testing so far for Erica Finds. He can take or leave energy bars, peanut butter and chocolate, but he is a true carnivore!

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KRAVE Jerky is “the healthier anytime snack.” It is a naturally high protein, low calorie snack. KRAVE Jerky contains lean domestic meats and all-natural, gourmet ingredients. They use no nitrates and no artificial flavors. All flavors are under 90 calories per serving. They also minimize salt and are 97% fat free. And, all flavors are gluten free! How do they get so much taste without the extra calories and preservatives? After bathing in their marinades for 48 hours, they bake it. This creates “a moist & tender jerky experience unlike any other.”

The flavors are:

We had so much fun trying all of these! One of the best things about KRAVE Jerky for me is that it is not tough. All of the favors are very tender. The husband LOVES the beef flavors especially the Garlic Chili Pepper. For most of them he saved me at least one piece. That one, he told me that I’d “have to take his word for it!” The only beef flavor he did not try was the Pineapple Orange which I tested. I like the flavor but it seemed a bit drier to me than some of the other flavors. I LOVE the pork flavors especially the Black Cherry. The husband was less of a fan of these. I think it is a texture thing. More for me! I am also a big fan of the turkey flavors especially the Basil Citrus. The husband was not at all a fan of that one. Again – more for me! We are planning to have KRAVE on hand from now on.

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KRAVE seems like a great company, too! Team Krave also features Finds’ Fave Meb Keflezhighi! He says:

When do you eat KRAVE?

I eat KRAVE after a run with my salad. I also have KRAVE when I am traveling as a good snack, when I am not having fruits. It’s awesome and you should give it a shot! I have given some samples to friends and they have used it on their journeys like skiing, sailing and hiking.

What’s your favorite thing about your partnership with KRAVE?

I like to work with high quality companies and products. The KRAVE team and products fit this profile. The different KRAVE Jerky flavors are good products and you can eat it various places. The team, led by Jon, is wonderful to work with…

KRAVE Jerky has an awesome website with great recipes and more! You can subscribe for offers and information at the bottom of any page! You can also follow on Twitter and Facebook. Plus if you order a “subscription” for KRAVE Jerky online, you get 15% off on your orders plus free shipping  if you buy 5 bags or more.

Want to try some KRAVE JerkyThe good folks at KRAVE have offered a sampler pack of all flavors to one winner. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter. The giveaway is open to folks in the US only who are over 18 and is void where prohibited. The giveaway will run through March 4th. A winner will be selected and notified on March 5th.

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Have you tried KRAVE Jerky? What is your favorite flavor?

Please note: I was not compensated for this post. I was provided with free product for this review. As always, all opinions are my own.