Win-It-Wednesday: Cocomels – Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Caramels
YES…. Spring is finally here in New England and Easter is just around the corner, so now is the time to start thinking about CANDY! Easter is one of the times that I allow myself to make up basketfuls of treats, and even sneak a few for myself.
But those of us that are gluten free, as well as dairy free, need to watch what candy we eat.
Why?
So many types of candy contain gluten – including most types of caramels. And many of those caramels not only include gluten, but tons of other “junk” like corn syrup, additives and preservatives too.
So if you’re looking for a gluten-free and dairy-free caramel that tastes delicious, check out, Cocomels, a “melt-in-your-mouth-you-can’t have-just-one” caramel that I recently discovered at a trade show.
Cocomels are made by JJ’s Sweets, a Boulder, Colorado based company that is dedicated to new ideas in the world of treats. They create their coconut milk caramels using sustainable practices and artisan quality ingredients. Cocomels are batch-cooked in copper kettles with dairy-free ingredients to create delicious, smooth and creamy caramels, which are also vegan, non-GMO and USDA certified organic. How good can you get?!
I love the smooth, creamy coconut milk that makes Cocomels like no other caramel. And take your pick, because they come in four flavors: The traditional Original; my favorite, the Sea Salt; the coffee-lovers dream come true, Java: and also the aromatic Vanilla.
After one bite you can see that inspiration, creativity and love go into each blissfully delicious treat!
All of these melt-in-your-mouth reasons are why I am so excited that Cocomels is sponsoring this Win-It-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe.com!
Four (Yes…4!) lucky winners will each win a prize pack containing a 3.75 ounce boxes of the Sea Salt Caramels and a 3.75 ounce boxes of the Vanilla Caramels.
Two (2) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST, and two (2) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11:59PM EST. SO – make sure you enter to win two times!
How can you win?
Easy!
Reply to this blog and tell us how you know springtime is here. (Me? The street sweepers come out to get ready for the Boston Marathon runners! The first sure sign around Boston!)
Good luck, always keep a spring in your step, a sweetness in your soul … and as always,
Be Free!
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Tags: Cocomels caramels, dairy-free caramels, gluten-free caramels
April 8th, 2014 at 5:26 pm
It stays light past 5:00 pm.
April 9th, 2014 at 6:10 am
I know spring is here when the robins start appearing and the crocuses start peeping through the snow. 🙂 Really happy for spring this year after the Polar Vortex!
April 9th, 2014 at 7:17 am
Oh my these caramels sound divine. We know it’s spring in alaska when we start getting more sunlight.
April 9th, 2014 at 7:44 am
My flowers are starting to bloom! I would love to try Cocomels!!
April 9th, 2014 at 8:29 am
I know that spring is here because all the snow if FINALLY gone! 😉 Those caramels look amazing!
April 9th, 2014 at 10:01 am
I know spring is here because my tree is blooming in my yard.
April 9th, 2014 at 10:11 am
I know it’s spring when the orchids bloom, the pollen is in the air and the Florida air gets more humid.
April 9th, 2014 at 11:20 am
I can tell it’s spring because the weeds are growing so fast and so well. Hoping today to be able to spray them. Trying a new home made weed spray that consists of Dawn, salt, and white vinegar………. Hope it works!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 9th, 2014 at 11:48 am
I know that springtime is here because the snow is melting, the potholes are obvious, the birds are chirping, the sun is out and hot, the clothes are starting to come off and be lighter, people are in a better mood, it’s just great.
April 9th, 2014 at 12:41 pm
We know Spring is here because the birds sing and start singing. We walk out the door and hear the sounds of happy chirping.
April 9th, 2014 at 1:05 pm
I know spring is here when the birds are singing and I can finally see my grass(which hasn’t happened yet).
April 9th, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Really amazing in your mouth!!
April 9th, 2014 at 3:06 pm
I know spring is here when the robins start coming back and all the trees start shooting out new growth. I love spring it is a time of new beginnings.
April 9th, 2014 at 3:11 pm
I know spring is coming when the first crocuses start popping through the ground.
April 9th, 2014 at 4:55 pm
I know spring is here when I don’t have to scrape ice from my car windows in the morning!
April 9th, 2014 at 6:25 pm
I love seeing the new sprouts popping out of the ground and on my lilac bushes. It’s a sure sign spring is here to stay.
April 10th, 2014 at 2:56 am
Let’s see my nose won’t stop running so Spring must be here. Honestly though it’s the flowers finally showing their blooms, the leaves starting to appear on trees, and green grass. Oh yes the Hostas have peaked through. I would love to try these caramels.
April 10th, 2014 at 6:48 am
We know it’s spring in Texas when the bluebells are in bloom. These caramels sound wonderful. Thanks for the give-away!
April 10th, 2014 at 8:14 am
I love coconut! Those candies sound really good!
April 10th, 2014 at 8:18 am
The snow is melting and the rains are coming, the weather iswarming up and the sun is shining!
April 10th, 2014 at 10:03 am
Wow I have a very big sweet tooth and I love caramel and coconut what a great combination.
April 10th, 2014 at 10:26 am
Oh how I love caramel. These sound wonderful.
Spring is here when the 100″ of snow are gone.
April 10th, 2014 at 10:57 am
The cold is fading & plants start to wake up little by little.
April 10th, 2014 at 2:04 pm
I live in Cocoa Beach Florida – I know Spring is here because the Snowbirds are all going home!! Thank you for this opportunity to win – I absolutely love caramels and coconut. Thank you for making a dairy free option for us!!! Hope I win.
April 10th, 2014 at 9:03 pm
I know it is springtime when flowers starts blooming on trees.April 10th, 2014 at 11:28 pm
I live in Florida so we don’t get much of a change of seasons but these caramels sound delicious! I would love to try some!
April 11th, 2014 at 7:01 am
Spring is here as my daffodils are finally blooming!
April 11th, 2014 at 9:18 am
By the melting snow!
April 11th, 2014 at 9:36 am
Who doesn’t love candy. Caramel has that soothing effect in your throat and it is gluten free. Yummy !!!!!!!
April 11th, 2014 at 2:13 pm
Spring is here when the grass starts growing and the river starts to flow faster and fuller:) ….and when my dog decides it is time to spend more time outside to play!
April 11th, 2014 at 3:52 pm
I know spring is here when I see the first little green buds and shoots on my trees and the sound of the birds tweeting early morning.I love spring!
The Cocomels sound delicious-I love coconut milk and these sound divine!
April 11th, 2014 at 4:27 pm
I know it’s spring when I wake up and hear the birds singing!
April 11th, 2014 at 10:02 pm
I know spring is here when even on a cold day, I can open the windows to air the house out and it smells so fresh and clean! Love that!
April 11th, 2014 at 10:34 pm
Spring is here when my 14 year old daughter starts getting ready for school to finish and summer to begin 🙂 Our home is GF and nut free so it is always great to find treats we can eat. Good luck to everyone.
April 11th, 2014 at 11:51 pm
The jonquils and cherry tree are in bloom. The birds are also making nests in the blue bird houses.
I saw my first bumble bee of the season yesterday too. I haven’t had caramel for 2 yrs. this mo. because of milk and soy allergies; and I am dying to have some.
April 12th, 2014 at 6:10 pm
I know it’s spring when the temperatures go from mid-70’s up to a boiling 90 degrees (fahrenheit). Although, that’s Florida for you!
April 12th, 2014 at 9:43 pm
the blooming dogwoods!
April 13th, 2014 at 3:43 pm
I know spring is here when the grass gets green and the flowers peak out of the ground.
April 13th, 2014 at 9:34 pm
In Texas we just skip spring and head straight toward summer! But the bluebonnet, the Texas state flower, usually signifies our 2 weeks of spring!
April 13th, 2014 at 11:22 pm
Flowers are blooming and my allergies are worked up! Yay for coconut everything especially gf/cf carmels!
April 14th, 2014 at 9:26 am
I know spring is here because every morning I wake up to the birds singing
April 14th, 2014 at 10:38 am
I would love to win Cocomels.
April 14th, 2014 at 11:12 am
I know Springtime is here when the birds start singing BEFORE I leave for work and also when I am not driving to work in complete darkness!!!! I LOVE the long days of Spring!!!
April 14th, 2014 at 3:22 pm
When my flowers are starting to bloom and you get the itch to get outside and clean up the yard after all the snow has melted.
April 15th, 2014 at 4:59 am
I know it’s spring when the flowers start to bloom and my allergies also bloom.
April 15th, 2014 at 5:44 am
Finally all the snow has melted and spring flowers are starting to bloom!!! At last the weather is warming up:)
April 15th, 2014 at 6:47 am
Spring is here, birds are chirping, my chickens are laying eggs and its warm to play with the kids outside!
April 15th, 2014 at 7:38 am
It’s sping when my kids go outside and play all day in the fresh air and sleep at night!
April 15th, 2014 at 10:24 am
Spring is in the air and so is coconut milk caramels.
April 16th, 2014 at 6:50 am
The springtime flowers and the flowering trees are my favorite sign of spring.
April 16th, 2014 at 7:43 am
I know it’s spring in Minnesota because, just before the temperature heats up, a 40 degree day feels colder than it does in early March and not as many people are wearing shorts!
April 16th, 2014 at 7:54 am
I know spring is here as the birds are chirping when I awake and the chipmunks are back by our pond looking for a handout!
April 16th, 2014 at 8:12 am
I know it’s spring because the dog walkers in Toronto no longer look so miserable! 🙂
April 16th, 2014 at 8:35 am
I know it is spring when my crocus and daffodils start coming up and I see the Robins in our yard!! would love to
try the Sea Salt flavor ! Sounds delicious!
April 16th, 2014 at 8:40 am
Cocomels sound good 🙂 Spring always comes with lovely flowers and hay fever for me! Despite the sneezes I love it.
April 16th, 2014 at 9:43 am
The air gets a bit warmer, it stays light out longer, the birds start singing, the snow starts melting, and everything smells like spring 🙂
April 16th, 2014 at 11:13 am
I know spring is here when my neighbor rakes his leaves and they blow onto my lawn, covering my blooming crocuses.
April 16th, 2014 at 11:16 am
I know that spring is here because the robins can be seen outside again.
April 16th, 2014 at 11:19 am
The sun is out the snow is gone and craving cocomels caramels
April 16th, 2014 at 1:29 pm
I know spring is here when its finally warm enough to spend some time outside without getting too cold! Hasn’t really happened yet give for a few days.
April 16th, 2014 at 7:29 pm
I know spring is here even though we are feezing at the moment because my crocuses have opened! Thank you for a chance to win!!!
April 16th, 2014 at 8:53 pm
I live in florida so it pretty much looks the same all the time!! But it’s definitely not as hot!
April 17th, 2014 at 12:22 am
I know spring is here when the cherry blossom trees bloom….then the wind and rain come blowing all the blossoms making it looked like it snowed.
April 17th, 2014 at 5:13 am
It’s spring when the wild flowers start to bloom and the sun warms your back on a walk.
April 17th, 2014 at 8:34 am
I love caramels.
April 17th, 2014 at 12:17 pm
I know that spring has arrived when the daffodils start to bloom.
April 17th, 2014 at 1:28 pm
Weeds! Weeds! Weeds! Must be spring. Days are nice enough for me to go try to pretend I can catch up to them but alas, I am losing that battle… But still, out in the sunshine!
April 17th, 2014 at 2:24 pm
Love all the comments! Keep them coming… and good luck!
Be Free!
Kathleen =)
April 17th, 2014 at 4:39 pm
Spring is coming when the grass starts to show through the snow ! These candies look fabulous.
April 17th, 2014 at 6:36 pm
Well, the longer day light period is felt quite well! & soon blossoms will pup out 🙂
April 18th, 2014 at 10:08 am
The azaleas are blooming and the Masters is on CBS!
April 18th, 2014 at 11:35 am
daffodils, tulips, forsythia all of my favorites
April 19th, 2014 at 12:40 am
Wisteria is blooming
April 19th, 2014 at 5:39 pm
The robins are out :).
April 21st, 2014 at 5:06 am
I know it’s spring because my flowers are looking pretty, and the birds are waking me up with their chirping.
April 21st, 2014 at 10:37 am
The deer are out, in abundance!!!
April 21st, 2014 at 2:46 pm
Oh I love caramels
April 21st, 2014 at 3:56 pm
The mosquitos come back…..aaaaauuuugggghhh!
April 21st, 2014 at 9:54 pm
I only need two layers of clothing as opposed to three or four!
April 21st, 2014 at 10:25 pm
I know it is Springtime, when I can finally put my Therapy light away, and get the natural Sunlight. It is also when the Geese return from Canada in hoards.
April 22nd, 2014 at 5:42 am
Although it rains all the time.. At least it’s warm enough to drink red bridge outside
April 22nd, 2014 at 7:50 am
I know it’s spring in Florida when the air starts feeling a little more humid and the everything is blooming so pollen is falling everywhere.
April 22nd, 2014 at 12:51 pm
I am feeling down and I could sure use a cocomels caramel picker upper.
April 22nd, 2014 at 2:26 pm
Round two… Must be spring because it decided to snow!
April 23rd, 2014 at 4:24 am
Springtime is kind of wonky here. One second it’s warm and the sun is out, the next it’s cloudy, raining, and really cold. 🙁
May 14th, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Spring is here when you see the bunny rabbits hopping around and the bumble bees are out.