Win-It-Wednesday: Van’s NEW Skillet Pasta Meals and Granola
I love Van’s Gluten-Free Waffles. The waffle that is the perfect quick-and-easy breakfast staple at my house. That is why I was thrilled when I found out about Van’s newest products: their Whole Grain Pasta Skillet Dishes and their soft-baked Whole Grain Granola Clusters.
And just like the quality of their flagship waffles, these new products are also made with wholesome ingredients. They also contain no artificial flavors, colors or high fructose corn syrup. And they’re convenient and easy to prepare.
Plus, all these new products are Certified Gluten-Free.
Van’s Whole Grain Pasta Skillet Dinners are perfect for lunch or dinner – as a main entrée or even a side. I love that they can be prepared on the stove top in just 10 minutes, and the (suggested) retail price is $3.99 – perfect if time and money is tight. The three varieties are Rotini & Red Sauce, which is a robust marinara sauce over whole grain rotini pasta. And if you’re looking to kick the dish up a notch – toss in some cooked chicken strips and sliced black olives and add some extra protein & flavor while you’re at it!; Creamy Herb & Garlic which is a creamy whole blend of select spices and garlic tossed with a delicious
whole grain pasta for a gourmet type pasta dish. And if your feeling creative toss in some cooked chicken and sundried tomatoes and make this a dish that everyone will love as a main course at your dinner table; and last, the Ultimate Cheddar Penne, a classic cheesy favorite your whole family will love.
The Van’s Soft-Baked Gluten-Free Granolas come in two fabulous flavors: the Blueberry Walnut and the Cranberry Almond. Both are great for breakfast, or for snacking. Try some sprinkled over Greek Yogurt, topped with fresh fruit, or just eaten by the handful. I love that these granolas are soft-baked, packed with fruit and nuts, and contain 12-grams of nutrient dense whole grains. Just check out the close up of these little soft-baked nuggets below!
Both these new product lines are simple, and tasty, and deliver the Van Food’s quality.
I am so thrilled that Van’s has come out with these new Gluten-Free Products AND is sponsoring this WIN-It-Wednesday contest on BeFreeForMe.com!
A total of two (yes, 2!) BeFreeForMe members will be selected to win a prize pack of these new Van’s gluten-free products. One (1) winners will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!
How can you win?
Easy!
Reply to this blog and tell us which new Van’s Gluten-Free product looks the best to you! (Me? The Creamy Herb & Garlic Pasta! Yum!)
Good luck, remember to keep things simple, yet tasty… and as always,
Be Free!
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Tags: Van's Granola, Van's new gluten free products, Van's Pasta, Vans gluten-free, Win-It-Wednesday
December 16th, 2014 at 3:50 pm
i have tried the Creamy Herb and Garlic, it is great. I added some chicken Italian sausage from Trader Joes. The pasta has beets as an an ingredient and has an odd color, but it looks pretty normal when cooked.
December 17th, 2014 at 7:14 am
I can’t wait to try all their new pasta meals!
December 17th, 2014 at 7:32 am
Both the granolas look fabulous! And I am guessing the Cheddar Penne would appeal to my gluten-free mac and cheese loving kid 🙂
December 17th, 2014 at 7:47 am
All of it sounds great but especially the Creamy Herb and Garlic Pasta!! Just throw in some chicken and what a great lunch!!!
December 17th, 2014 at 7:48 am
Yum and more yum!!!!!!!
I had not idea they have skillets now!
I inhale the waffles!!!!!!
Really great company, very very reliable in product!
December 17th, 2014 at 7:52 am
The Whole grain granola clusters blueberry and walnuts would be a huge hit with my son! He just started liking granola and eating everyday @ lunch! It is always awesome to find something good ans gluten free that your 14 yr old will eat! Would like to try this! 🙂
December 17th, 2014 at 9:13 am
The creamy herb and garlic pasta. I can taste it now!
December 17th, 2014 at 10:06 am
The pasta! Looks like a quick meal I can have when the family has spaghetti!
December 17th, 2014 at 10:51 am
Creamy Herb & Garlic looks the best to me.
December 17th, 2014 at 10:56 am
Blueberry Walnut Granola
December 17th, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Wow I have been waiting for a company to introduce an easy way to make a quick diner. Van’s pasta reminds me of hamburger helper, which of course we can not eat. The 3 varieties sound so delicious it is hard to chose so I would pick creamy herb and garlic pasta.
December 17th, 2014 at 12:42 pm
I am always up for granola — and anything w/ blueberries and walnuts is high on the list. Thanks!
December 17th, 2014 at 2:20 pm
The creamy herb & garticle pasta skillet dinner sounds delicious!
December 17th, 2014 at 2:38 pm
Ultimate Cheddar Penne – yum!
December 17th, 2014 at 2:51 pm
the granola looks yummy!
December 17th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
They all sound so good it is hard to choose just one. But I think I would really like the Rotini & Red Sauce. I just love any kind of pasta.
December 17th, 2014 at 5:14 pm
Oooh, the Cranberry Almond Granola is calling my name!
December 17th, 2014 at 7:10 pm
The rotini and red sauce is the only pasta w/o my allergens. That would be my first choice. The perfect 10 crackers would be my second for the same reason. They sure have new ingredients since I last bought Van’s.
December 17th, 2014 at 8:00 pm
The Blueberry Walnut looks the best to me.
December 17th, 2014 at 9:03 pm
The blueberry walnut soft-baked granola looks wonderful! That would be my first pick. The pastas sound great too!
December 18th, 2014 at 1:12 am
I have not tried these, but I know that Van’s stuff are gorgeous! So these 2 should be the same!
December 18th, 2014 at 2:11 am
The skillet meals would be great as well as the granola. I love Van’s products.
December 18th, 2014 at 7:37 am
The Creamy Herb and Garlic pasta sounds wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.
December 18th, 2014 at 10:25 am
the Soft baked Blueberry Walnut granola sounds delicious!
December 18th, 2014 at 8:45 pm
I’ve missed Granola – any type!!! Cranberry Almond sounds the best 🙂
December 18th, 2014 at 11:31 pm
I love everything blueberry, so the Blueberry Walnut Granola Clusters sound so good! I love a crunchy snack, and these would be perfect!
December 19th, 2014 at 8:44 am
The Ultimate Cheddar Penne sounds so good! I haven’t had pasta in over two years!
December 19th, 2014 at 10:01 am
creamy herb and garlic pasta
December 19th, 2014 at 11:22 am
Yum! Creamy garlic and herb!
December 19th, 2014 at 3:38 pm
I like the Creamy Herb and Garlic pasta.
December 19th, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Creamy herb and garlic sounds best!
December 19th, 2014 at 5:10 pm
They all sound good, but I would really like to try the creamy herb and garlic pasta. Always looking for quick and easy sides to prepare and these look great.
December 20th, 2014 at 11:03 pm
Blueberry walnut granola sounds amazing!
December 20th, 2014 at 11:05 pm
I did not know they had skillets. Van’s makes the best waffles;).
December 22nd, 2014 at 7:37 am
Would love the Blueberry Walnut clusters! Yes, they are definitely speaking to me!!!
December 22nd, 2014 at 10:12 am
They all sound great, but the Creamy Herb and Garlic Pasta sounds most enticing
December 23rd, 2014 at 7:22 am
Creamy Herb and Garlic Pasta sounds so good!
December 23rd, 2014 at 1:28 pm
I agree…Creamy Herb & Garlic Pasta would be my choice!
December 24th, 2014 at 9:55 am
The Ultimate Cheddar Penne Skillet dinner sounds wonderful.
December 24th, 2014 at 11:28 am
the cranberry almond granola looks delicious
December 24th, 2014 at 12:34 pm
I’ll go w/ blueberry walnut, don’t like garlic! ,,,,, Van’s products are sooo….. delicious 🙂
December 24th, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Blueberry walnut sounds great!
December 24th, 2014 at 8:16 pm
The Blueberry Walnut granola
December 26th, 2014 at 10:35 pm
I like vans blueberry walnut granola.
December 27th, 2014 at 1:05 am
Ultimate Cheddar Penne sounds good!
December 27th, 2014 at 5:18 pm
ultimate cheddar penne looks the best to me
December 29th, 2014 at 8:40 am
The granola both sound great! I am partial to blueberries so the blueberry walnut sounds yummy to me!
December 29th, 2014 at 11:40 am
Love granola on my yogurt, so that would be my choice
December 29th, 2014 at 11:49 am
The pasta looks like a winner, can’t wait to try it.
December 29th, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Creamy garlic and herb!
December 30th, 2014 at 5:59 am
The blueberrywalnut granola looks amazing
December 30th, 2014 at 7:21 am
Love love love the waffles! Would be great to try the granola. Thinking it would be a great snack
December 30th, 2014 at 10:19 am
Creamy Herb pasta looks fantastic and is a unique product.
December 30th, 2014 at 10:49 am
Tough choice, but I’d have to say the blueberry granola would win out…
December 30th, 2014 at 11:16 am
The blueberry walnut would be my choice. I love all the Van’s products I have tried before. Thanks for the chance to win !!
December 30th, 2014 at 11:19 am
The creamy herb and pasta sounds really good!
December 30th, 2014 at 11:43 am
Creamy herb and garlic skillet diner sounds delicious.
December 30th, 2014 at 2:33 pm
Blue berry walnut granola….mmmm hmmm!
January 28th, 2015 at 9:51 am
Ohhhh I find gluten-free granola the hardest to find so I would be really excited to try the granola products!
January 28th, 2015 at 12:45 pm
I love granola on yogurt!
February 11th, 2015 at 1:32 pm
Skillet meals? Fantastic and granola so easy to take on the run which with kids I always seem to be going somewhere. both of these would just make life a little easier. Haven’t seen them in my stores but then I am not surprised.