It’s no secret that I am a fan of snack bars. When I was contacted by SOYJOY earlier this summer to try their bars at first I was hesistant. I tried them a few years ago and wasn’t a big fan. I saw that the recipe was reformulated and new flavors were created so I decided to give them a try. As it turns out, I didn’t even recognize the bar! 
The outside has a noticeable golden glow making it look like it was freshly baked! The dried fruit was moist, chewy in a good way and tasted surprisingly really good. My favorite flavor was the Mango, which of course I ate before I could take a picture. The packaging is slightly deceptive in that the bar is noticeably smaller but the taste makes up for it.
The bars are all 130-140 calories with at least 4 g of protein. The ingredients are simple and you’ve heard of all of them. One shocking ingredient on the label you don’t often see was butter! You can actually taste a little bit of the buttery goodness in a way, so no this is not vegan but it is gluten-free. I try to only eat soy is NOT genetically modified. SOYJOY only uses non GMO whole soy beans which means unlike tofu and soy milk it also retains it’s natural fiber. Other ingredients include raisins, eggs, sugar, dried coconut, maltodectrin (natural fiber source), Rice flour, Salt, Natural Flavors.
Other SOYJOY flavors include pineapple, strawberry, blueberry and banana. In honor of the last day of summer, I’m giving away a summer to remember gift pack from SOYJOY including each of the 7 flavors, a recipe card with a refreshing fruit smoothie recipe, SOYJOY beach towel, a pair of SOYJOY sunglasses and SOYJOY cooler.
I was suppose to run this giveaway during the summer but with my plate full, I dropped the ball. This summer was crazy and I’m looking forward to my favorite time of year, the early fall! To enter the contest, let me know down in the comments below what your favorite time of year is… Are you bummed the summer is over? Or perhaps you love the holiday spirit?
BONUS BLOG POST: Looking to switch up your fall routine this fall? Check out my top picks for new fitness fads you need to try this fall over on The Laughing Cow blog: Swap your old fitness routine for something new this Fall.
I was not compensated for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The product was sent courtesy of SOYJOY.
I used to love summer, but lately I just can’t stand the heat! I’m going to say fall is my favorite season because I love the cooler, crisp air, and fall fashion. Can’t wait to break out sweaters, boots, scarves!
I love summer, but my favorite time of year is early fall when it start to turn a little cooler and I can go back outside for my workouts (plus going to football games and snuggling by a fire are major pluses too!)
Mine too! Early fall in New England is the best to me.
Summer! I love the long sunny days, bbq’s and all of the fresh produce! It’s such a great time to kick back.
I love spring but fall is a close second. I’m loving riding my bike to work with the weather in the 70s instead of the 90s!
My favorite time of year is spring 🙂
I’m from Boston too, and the humidity of summer kills me! I can’t wait for good hair days and football games and pumpkin spice lattes and sleeping with the windows open, snuggled up in my bed.
Right now. In Nebraska, there are brisk, cold days but we still get temps in the 80’s
My favorite time of year is definitely summer! I’m going to miss the heat. i’m not a fan of being cold!
I love the summer! Love the lay back feel summer brings and the warm weather.
The first time I had a soyjoy bar I didn’t like it, but I had another one a year ago and ended up loving it!
I LOVE fall!! I just moved to the beach and although I love laying out by the ocean during summer, I cannot wait for cool nights, being able to wear boots, and eating/drinking anything and everything pumpkin flavored!
Having grown up in NH and going to school in Boston I know my answer will not be agreed upon by many. I now live in Colorado and WINTER is the best season of the year. I love the snow, the blue sunny skies and the skiing!!!
I am completely in love with SOYJOY’s. They’re the perfect on-the-go snack! My favorite time of the year is definitely autumn. I love going into craft stores and seeing all the Halloween decorations and Thanksgiving recipe books. I also must admit, I love Starbucks in the fall -- pumpkin spice lattes = my guilty pleasure 🙂
Favorite time is surely summer, love the sun! That includes multiple trips to the beach, enjoying summer fruit juices and beach volleyball.
My favorite season by far is fall. I love the changing leaves, cooler weather, and pumpkin recipes. I find that my fitness routine is most successful in the fall when I can exercise outside!
Winter is my favorite! All the fun holidays, time to get together with family, and lots of fun food.
I absolutely love summer hands down. Everything just seems so much more relaxed in the summertime and I love everything that has to do with the summer…vacation, summer fruits, and wearing shorts and dresses!
I love spring! After long, cold winters, I love it when the weather starts getting warmer and the sun stays out longer.
Fall is my favorite! Especially now that I live in Boston instead of the south. 🙂 These bars look so tasty!
I am not sad to see summer go. Running in the fall is so much better than running in the heat and humidity. I do miss my kids since they are back at school though. I loved the old soyjoy and they look even better now! 🙂
My favourite time of year is spring because it always seems to kick my health and fitness goals up a notch. I love being able to get out of the big cosy jumpers and start working towards a summer body 🙂 x
I love fall! Perfect running weather and football season!
My favorite time of the year is also early fall! I love the crisp air, leaves changing colors, going back to school, and the warm comfy sweaters and hoodies we can wear! It is also chilly enough to cuddle with a buddie 🙂
My favorite time of year is spring and fall. I love the temperatures at these times of year, great for being outdoors and being active. I find the hot/humid summers are not my thing, and trying to run and bike in the snow can be difficult.
Summer and early fall! I love Halloween!
I love the cute outfits and fall colors of autumn, but I’m going to miss swimming pools, bonfires, and warm summer evenings on the patio 🙂
Absolutely love the fall--I can’t wait for the leaves to change and to put on my sweaters and boots. Putting soyjoy into my body would be a good thing also 🙂
Might sound weird, but I love the fall rather than the summer because it’s more refreshing to run in the cool air! I am sad that summer is over in the sense that I can’t tan really and back to studying for upcoming semesters but I like it better when it’s breezy and cool.
I love the end of summer where I can feel that little “nip” in the air that fall is on the way. Leaves are starting to drop and the days start to get darker earlier. With fall comes the season of giving, being thankful, of sharing and caring. I love the colors of fall, being a Nov. baby, and enjoying baking for the holidays. I love pumpkins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and just the smell of fresh cookies out of the oven to warm the air. My boys coming in from school, noses sniffing the air for fresh baked goodies. But most of all fall signals a time where families come together and here in Oregon the rainy season starts turning everything green and the leaves changing colors are gorgeous. So I love fall and the anticipation of what it brings, to body, mind and soul. =-)
My favorite time of year is fall!
Fall! And it is almost here!!! 🙂
I love fall! Football, pumpkins and leaves changing colors! I love it all, plus the summer is unbearable for me to run/workout outside. I love running during the fall with slightly cooler air and not dealing with allergies !
After a hot dry summer in the midwest, one can’t wait for the cooler weather of fall. The changing seasons bring a fresh feeling of inspiration and spirituality. Not to mention the harvest of fall vegetables perfect for eating clean this time of year!
I am in no way, shape or form bummed that summer is over. I LOVE the fall! My daily runs are better in the cooler weather, plus with leaves changing colors it is more beautiful. The whole family gets out side more, they don’t have to come inside like with the oppressive heat. Finally, I am a blue jean kind of gal. There is nothing better than jeans and a sweater weather.
I love summer and winter. I could do without fall and spring.
I love the summer! But the hot/humid Florida weather makes me excited that Fall is just around the corner 🙂
Hey, Sarah! I have to say that while I do love summer and everything about it, I love the Fall even more! It is hands down my favorite time of year, and I’m thrilled that it is almost that time! To me, Fall doesn’t just have a “scent”, but rather, it has an “aroma!” I just love it- the crisp air, the fashion, halloween, thanksgiving, pumpkins, the leaves falling, everything! And on top of that, there are few things better than a perfect fall apple! Woo,can’t wait haha! 🙂
Fall!! I can wear a hoodie but still get to wear flip flops 🙂
My absolute favorite season is Fall! The crisp, cool mornings just put me in such a good mood!
I love mid-fall; the weather is perfect, the air smells wonderful, and the farmers market is packed with delicious autumn harvest foods.
I love October here in Boston! Also people always think I’m crazy but I LOVE the winter. Nothing like a huge snowstorm in January with a fire and the Pats on!
So bummmed the summer is over but SOOO ready for some cool, fall weather! Best time of year is when you can wear anything and be comfortable! 🙂
Fall, without a doubt! Not too hot, not too cold, but cool enough. AND…it’s football season. Go PATS!
I love autumn and am so glad it’s finally here, it’s my fav season the weather is perfect not too hot not too cold. The orange, yellow, and red leaves that crunch under my shoes when I walk through a forest/woods is such a blessing. 🙂
Fall definitely! Love the cooler nights, changing colors, fresh-crisp air, pumpkin flavored anything, bonfires, being able to wear layers without too much bulk….I could go on forever 🙂
I’m a little sad the summer is over (I experienced a lot of firsts: first job, living on my own, going cliff jumping, cooking!), however, I am just as excited about the upcoming fall :] A new chance, a new start, a new plan to get my plan back on track! Oh and cute fall clothes help too!
I LOVE summer because the weather here in California is gorgeous, it’s my birthday, and I don’t have to worry about school!
I love summer and am lucky to have it mostly year-round here in California. I do try to get back to Boston (my hometown) often because the fall is just beautiful. On the other hand, I do not miss shoveling up after those winter blizzards though!
My favorite season is definitely fall! I love the weather and I love spending the holidays with my family. I miss them a lot since I’m away at college. Plus I get to celebrate my birthday with my twin brother!
My favorite time of year is definitely fall! I love the leaves changing and the crisp cool weather. Fall activities are the best: apple picking, halloween and of course thanksgiving!
My favorite season is spring because thats when you really appreciate how amazing it is to have a nice jog outside, a walk in the park, or just see the flowers bloom. Its inspiring and encouraging especially when you know that bikini season will be starting!
I LOVE SOYJOY!!!! Fall is my favorite time of the year. The mornings are cooler for going on runs and the leaves are changing colors!
My fav season is summer- better clothes, better parties, more relaxed time. May be hot but can head to the beach or pool. But Jamaica it’s pretty much summer all year around. ^_^
I absolutely love, love, love FALL! It’s my favorite time of year! Winter is my second favorite. I can’t stand Summer. To me, its kind of annoying. It’s just so hot and, being a runner, i hate running in the heat. But, you gotta do what you gotta do. So I suck it up anyway.
I like the winters the best =) but I live in FL, haha.
Fall is my favorite! I love watching the leaves change colors and driving north through the mountains to visit my family.
I love fall! Leaves changing, college football, and cooler temperatures make fall races worth all those disgustingly hot and humid summer training runs!
I am very bummed about the summer but I love sweaters, boots, everything pumpkin, and all the comfort foods of fall!
i love fall … just a fact from growing up in new england
I absolutely LOVE fall! The smells, the leaves, the colors, the weather, and the comfy clothing!
I love summer the most out of them all! The winter is coming too soon!
Love the fall!!!!
Definitely winter -- I love the pumpkin leftovers, the holidays, the warm cozy feeling, and of cours emy birthday!
My favorite time of year is spring! Everything seems so optimistic and hopefull
i love fall, mostly bc of my fall clothes!
Summer is definitely my favorite and I am sad to see it go.
I love late fall/early winter. Not only is the holiday spirit contagious, but you get to dress up for Halloween (always fun!) and enjoy everything about the holiday season. Even the scent of mulled spice at the mall is mesmerizing!
I love the summer but I’m looking forward to the fall. Perfect weather for running and working out outside.
While I am definitely going to miss the beach days and fresh produce of summer, I live for cozy sweaters, warm lattes, football season, and perfect outdoor running weather so I am definitely excited for fall : )
I love the summer. My bday is in july.
I love the winter. I enjoy all winter sports and I love snow. I realize I’m probably in the minority with my comment!
I love summer but especially love the months heading into fall. Everything about it is awesome to me. The rainy days and the t shirt and jeans kind of weather is great. I think it is the absolute BEST running weather. Guess thats why all the races are this time of year 🙂
My favorite time of year is summer. I love pools, beaches, and especially longer days. I’ll be sad when it’s snowing!
so glad you posted this. i tried soyjoy (i think strawberry?) when they first came out and it was dry and flavorless (almost fakeish). i think i’ll give it another shot!
i love summer the most and fall would be next. i can’t stand cold weather but my favorite holiday is thanksgiving!
I am an Autumn kind of gal! Cooler weather, pumpkin everything, hoodies, gearing up for the holidays aka shopping lol I just love it!!!!
I love the fall. All the changing colors and the fresh brisk air is the best. Love having the windows wide open to feel the breeze come through.
My favorite time of year is fall! My dad is a high school football coach so growing up it meant football games. I love the colors but my favorite thing are the scents! Leaves burning, bon fires, pumpkin pies, Thanksgiving turkeys 🙂
I love fall! It’s so nice when things start to cool down from summer and you can open the windows in the house.
My favorite time of year is fall…football season!
I’d say that late summer / early fall is my favourite time of the year, because it’s when you’ve still got semi-long days and the air isn’t too cold in the early morning for my long runs before work, but it’s not so hot that I get crazy sweaty either.
I DEFINITELY love running in the fall rain too, especially when it’s raining really heavily!
My favorite season is most definitely fall! I love the colors of the leaves, sweaters, boots, scarves, the crisp/cool weather and of course all of the pumpkin food available in the fall 🙂
My favorite time of the year is summer hands down. I hate when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. It usually means more indoor work outs on the spin bike or treadmill but I don’t mind. My favorite holiday is Christmas which is probably the only thing thats good about the winter.
Summer is my ABSOLUTE favorite time of the year. Living in the midwest, fall is sad to me because it means winter is coming! I’m a little bummed out at this time of the year, to be honest 🙂
I love summer…sunshine, sand and sweat! 😉
I’m ready for summer to be over, I love fall! The trees, sweaters, boots and everything that comes with it!
Autumn.
I love Soy Joy bars. My favorite snack.
My favorite time is the fall I love the cooler weather I love in Oklahoma and the summers are just to hot. I also love the changing colors of the leaves they are so beautiful.
I love summer and am kinda bummed it is over. I love being outside!!
I also have tried the new SoyJoy and have to say they are very good!
Yeah it definitely has to be Fall. I love the cooler temperatures while still having beautiful multicolored vegetation around. The air smells like campfires from the start of people using their fireplaces, every grocery store is filled with new seasonal variations that just so happen to be my favorite things -- EggNogg and Pumpkin and Apple Spice: stuff that makes you feel really cozy inside, and Halloween also happens and it’s my favorite holiday of the year. Dressing up, more reasons to create crazy food items and share them with friends…and LET me tell you about how Fall is the BEST time to go on a run outside! What’s NOT to love?!
I love Fall. I live in New Orleans so the summers here are brutal. Even more so when our humidity is 1000%. Our Fall gives us a nice crispness in the air which i’m longing for.
I love the colors and the cool crisp air of fall. It’s perfect for taking long hikes with plenty of water and SOYJOY bars.
I love summer because it is a time when I can enjoy the awesome weather and go for long outdoor runs. Also, my name is Summer :), so it’s just fitting that it is my favorite season!
Fall -- cool, crisp, and colorful!
I had a fun summer, but I actually love autumn, so I’m looking forward to colorful foliage and eating SoyJoy bars on cool-weather hikes!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Most definitely fall -- October -- football, Halloween, jackets…doesn’t get better for me!
Fall is my favorite season. The temps are just right for running.
My favorite time of year is Spring. Everything in nature is being renewed and it makes me feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
I am sad that summer is over, because it always seems a little more blissful than the rest of the year. Buttt, I would have to say that I think my favorite season is fall. I love the air getting crips, the beautiful change in colors, and AWESOME running weather.
I’m a fan of Fall. Looking forward to anything with pumpkin flavor…lattes, cupcakes, bread…perhaps, Soy Joy? 🙂
I LOVE the fall (when I remember to take my allergy medicine…!) and am so excited that the weather’s getting cooler. It makes long training runs SO much better!
I love the spring!
Great giveaway! I love all of the changes that happen during Fall and Spring!
I think summer is the best season of all. Nothing like a good walk and/or workout, followed by a nice soy joy bar. While I do eat the bars during the cold weather months, I find that I enjoy them more during the summer season. I look forward to a free sample as well. Thank.
Fall is my favorite season!
all about the fall especially for running. pumpkin muffins, apple picking and sweaters. so excited!
I think Fall has officially became my favorite time of the year!
I love, love LOVE fall. Living in Minnesota, we get all 4 distinct seasons, but when it’s cool enough to sleep with the windows open, the air is crisp, the leaves change… it’s perfect!!
Spring time is most definitely my favorite time of year, mainly because the temperature isn’t too hot, and its beautiful to see nature come alive after the long cold winter! Plus it isn’t too bad to be able to bring more workouts outside 🙂
I love Winter because it’s pretty much the only 3 days you can go outside and have a nice, cool run in Texas.
My favorite time of the year is the fall!!! Obiously bummer that summer is over because that means I am back in full school mode (grad school) but LOVE fall weather and pumpkins and that christmas is coming!!! 🙂
I have to admit I love the holiday season and I’ve already begun putting up my halloween decorations but my favorite season has to be spring. I love when it’s still cool and everything smells fresh and new.
I am so torn about the changing seasons! I am a runner and LOVE early summer morning runs with my girlfriends, so I am bummed about the dark mornings which means late morning solo runs. I do love the crispness in the air and look forward to pumpkin everything!
I love the fall….I live in Florida, so we don’t get all of the pretty colors of the leaves, but we do get some cool down with the weather. A welcome change after the heat of the summer!
summer always summer! 95+ is fine and dandy for me!
Fall for sure, the weather, the fashion, fairs. just a great time
early fall is my favorite.