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Jerky Heaven [Giveaway] + WIAW

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I’m a snack junkie.

If I’m honest I’d rather snack and have a meal. 

If you’re a snacker like me, you can imagine my excitement when I received a GIANT box of jerky from Jack Link’s.  Turkey jerky, teriyaki turkey jerky, chicken jerky… it is basically outdoor snacking deliciousness.

And by outdoors, I don’t just mean sports (though Vegas and my favorite softball snack is jerky).

Jack Links Chicken Jerky

You’ll see a little more about how we incorporate jerky into our diet in a creative yet easy way later in this post, but let me tell you that in makes a great addition to a picnic at an outdoor concert!

We are classy concert goers.  Cheese, crackers, veggie tray, wine… and chicken jerky.  Yes jerky.  It’s delicious lean white meat – not greasy, 98% fat free, and added 11g of protein to my cheese binge.

Jerky is a great way to keep your outdoor activities – athletic or entertainment – healthy!  And you want it.  So there’s a giveaway at the end of this post for a Jack Link’s gift pack that contains:

  • Jack Link’s Chicken Jerky
  • Jack Link’s Turkey Jerky
  • Jack Link’s Sweet Teriyaki Turkey Jerky
  • Water bottle
  • Headband
  • Sweat towel
  • EOS lip balm*

*Have you tried this lip balm?  It’s the one that comes in the egg-looking thing.  It’s awesome.

I’m also sharing WIAW hosting duties this week for Jenn!  Read on for my eats, and then check out the links below for everyone else’s delicious creations!

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Breakfast:

I had the usual morning cocktail and morning sludge.

Breakfast was an old favorite: overnight oats in a jar!

Jif Overnight Oats

I took an almost-empty jar of Jif Whips Salty Caramel Peanut Butter (which is amazing, btw), mixed with:

I let that sit over night and them topped it with strawberries, cacao nibs, and coconut flour.  With a side of coffee in a Waffle House mug* I stole with Vegas 6+ years ago, long before we ever dated.  Ah, memories.

*We have a full set

Lunch:

Vegas and I went on an awesome-yet-hot bike ride around lunch time yesterday.  When we got back we were covered in sweat and in need of some salt to cure a couple of headaches, and protein to help our muscles recover.  The thought of a BLT entered my mind… and then I remembered the jerky.  TLT, anyone?

Jerky-LT sandwich

This sandwich was a lettuce, tomato, and teriyaki turkey jerky monster.  We added swiss cheese and mustard too.  So. (Strange but) Good.

Dinner:

Picnic dinner!  They were showing Annie Hall (an old Woody Allen movie – he’s is nuts, but it’s hilarious!) in Balboa Park and we pack up a pseudo-fancy dinner to-go.

Balboa picnic

Homemade chicken salad with raw sweet corn, red bell peppers, onion, carrot, and arugula on sandwich thins with cheese and kale crackers and the sweetest watermelon is of the season.

There was also a glass of wine and a Swiss chocolate for dessert during the movie. 🙂

 

Giveaway!

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This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Jack Link’s.



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Don’t forget – you have one day left to enter the $15 giveaway!

Do you like jerky?

Have you ever seen Annie Hall?

Comments

  4. I can’t believe chicken jerky is a thing! I love outdoor cinemas, although the last time I went to one it was pissing down with rain (London problems) and I went home before the film even started.

  5. Let’s just say I can easily pass on the jerky – unless we’re talking about the soy variety – but how about a next giveaway for those Jiff Whips???? Because no matter how many open jars of nut butter I currently have I -need- that salted caramel one in my life.

  7. So much love here! Annie Hall is one of my favorite movies. John and I watched it together for the first time when we were dating, so it will always hold a special place in my heart. And Woody Allen is so Strange but good!
    Turkey jerky lettuce and tomato?! Awesomely creative!

  9. Before I became vegetarian I used to love beef jerkey… specifically the kind I could get at the gas station counter. Because I’m classy like that : ) I feel like I need to give Jif Whips Salty Caramel Peanut Butter a try ASAP!

  10. Love jerky, though I’ve never had chicken before. We take beef jerky out on our sailboat all the time-a great snack option when you’re away from land lol.

  11. love Annie Hall, though I haven’t seen it in many years! woody allen is always great.
    love your eats! i am definitely a jerky fan. i’ve never had chicken jerky, but would for sure be open to it!

  14. I love jerky!! Perfect snack & way to get in more protein. Never thought to make it in a sandwich hahah!! I saw Annie Hall a long time ago lol. Woody Allen is great!

  16. Ah yes! I have been on the lookout for the chicken jerky! This other brand (pricier and what-not, I almost ate, but then I saw, last minute it had soy….so I cried). But Jack Links does not! AH! Jerky was a childhood favorite!

  22. My favorite outdoor snack right now is watermelon. I can’t get enough of it in this hot weather!

  23. Any snack can be an outdoor snack 😀 But we are big fans of snacks like jerky with pretzels and things that won’t melt. Basically badass trail mix, if you will.

    • Ewwww… no ketchup ever! 😛

      Vegas loves it. She’s actually responsible for getting me to eat jerky fir the first time last fall!

  28. I feel like every blogger had overnight oats today…LOL! I was so psyched to have 2 almost empty nut butter jars to use this week for them…double awesome-sauce! 🙂

  29. I love outdoor meals! I am always begging my husband to go on picnics with me. My favorite outdoor snack is probably watermelon, so nice and refreshing!

  30. My favorite outdoor snack is an apple because I can throw the core wherever for nature to take its course. Shhh, don’t tell me I’m not supposed to do that 🙂

  31. Oh man, jerky on a sandwich?? That sound right up my alley. I gotta try it!!

  35. Does wine count as a snack? There is something awesome about a cold glass of wine on a beautiful day!

  37. Well today is the 4th day in a row that it hit 105 here ( not our usual summer in Oregon) and so I want anything ice cold! Watermelon, ice cream, popsicles, you name it! I need relief :p

    • Ouch! My sister lives in Portland so I’ve been hearing all about it! When I visited her last is was -11. Big change!

  38. I love jerky! I think my favorite outdoor snack would have to be a big ice-cream cone!

  39. My favorite outdoor snack is trail mix full of nuts and raisins. I saw Annie Hall years ago.

  42. I’ve been really into jerky lately, but my favorite outdoor snack for the summer has to be Quest bars. I love that they get soft and warm in the heat. It makes them extra delicious haha.

  43. Trail mix and jerky are my favorite outdoor snacks because they can easily be packed without worrying about them spoiling.

Trackbacks

  2. […] I’m trying to get back into the swing of things since I’ve been so busy lately… (update on why, coming soon!) When all else fails, I do my best to at least get my WIAWs out – they’re easy, and I always get great feedback from you all. So, let’s jump right into this week’s What I Ate Wednesday! […]

  3. […] again to Jenn for the WIAW party, and to Laura for hosting the linkup this week! […]

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