Cookies. With Cream. [Plant Fusion Giveaway + #WIAW]

by Sarah on February 6, 2013 · 133 comments

Sign I Am Not a Normal Person #1,200:

I don’t drink protein powder.

I eat it.

cookies 'n' creme proats (protein oats) w. apricots, blueberries, apples, crumbled peanut butter toast crunch, sprinkles, and cocoa

So maybe I wasn’t the best person to review the newest flavor of Plant Fusion.But then again, when you see what I’ve done with it, maybe I was.

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ice cream inspired protein powder calls for strawberry 'sauce,' sprinkles, and chocolate (covered amaranth)

Even though I must confess that I get unnaturally perturbed when companies misspell words on purpose, I forgave Plant Fusion for their use of creme instead of cream, simply because they added the French accent.*

*And I don’t know enough French to know whether it is spelled correctly or not.

we can discuss appropriate uses of apostrophes at a later date.

And gosh darn it, if you can make a protein powder that tastes all at once like everyone’s favorite mass-produced twist-and-lick cookie and the best kind of cookies and cream ice cream–where there are not only huge chunks of cookie, but also cookie crumblies floating throughout–well, my Plant Fusion-obsessed ~~heart~~ ~~stomach~~ heart will forgive you a lot.

vanilla Stonyfield frozen Greek yogurt with cookies n' creme goop, fiber one chocolate squares, both cinnamon and peanut butter toast crunch, and previously frozen berries

I mean, this beautiful bowl of goop was like eating a s’more with peanut butter Oreos in lieu of Hershey’s bars and cookies n’ creme ice cream in place of the marshmallows.

cookies n' creme goop w. graham cereal, sprinkles, blueberries, kix, and a river of peanut flour

So, maybe I can’t judge how it tastes in a shake or a smoothie, but I can tell you it is dessert-worthy* delicious.

*Or any time of day-worthy…

pre-run bowl of cookies n' creme proats w. a deluge of PB2 goop, blueberries, apple blueberry granola, and graham ceral crumblies

As for the more traditional uses of protein powder, I’ll leave the testing of that up to y’all.

You see, Jenn, and all you vegan-protein-powder-loving ladies (and gents), not only do you get to drool over my crazy cookies and cream Plant Fusion creations, one of you can win some of your very own!

yes, i googled "wiaw february" to find the logo from last year.

To enter:

Leave a comment telling me what you would make with your Cookies N’ Creme Plant Fusion, and what flavor your hope the company will make next!

Additional entries:

[Leave a separate comment for each one.]

Follow me (@thesmartkitchen) and Plant Fusion on twitter.
Tweet about the giveaway: @thesmartkitchen is giving away the new cookies n’ creme flavor of @PlantFusion! http://tinyurl.com/b3gx8w5
Like The Smart Kitchen and Plant Fusion on facebook.

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By now you know I’m totally obsessed with every single one of the Plant Fusion flavors, and use one (or more) every single day in some form or another. Well, I am also super proud to be representing Plant Fusion at the Blend Retreat in Park City, Utah this May!

Last year’s Blend Retreat was one of the most life (and blog) affirming events of my 2012, and I am ecstatic to be able to attend again this year.

Why don’t you come along? [You know you want to hang out with me. ]

Register by Friday to get the reduced ticket and lodging rates!

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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

The winner is (using random number generator)…. Lacey!

{ 133 comments… read them below or add one }

Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table February 6, 2013 at 12:25 am

After that description I feel like I need a cold shower.

I would make… proably one of my blended up cottage cheese creations so it would be like Oreo Cheesecake!

It would rock if they made a salted caramel mocha flavor.

Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table February 6, 2013 at 12:26 am

I follow you both!

Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table February 6, 2013 at 12:26 am

Tweeted!

Lacey @ Life Hands You Limes February 6, 2013 at 12:44 am

I would mix it into everything!! Oatmeal, soy yogurt, banana ice cream….ummm yeah. I was very sad when you kept talking about this flavor but it wasn’t in stores!! This kinda made my night haha!! Next I do believe a mocha (or white mocha) flavor would be delicious -or cake batter

Lacey @ Life Hands You Limes February 6, 2013 at 12:44 am

I follow both on twitter!

Lacey @ Life Hands You Limes February 6, 2013 at 12:45 am

I ‘liked’ you both!!

Rachael S February 6, 2013 at 2:22 am

I would make pancakes and smoothies with it.
And peanut butter flavour would be amazing

Rachael S February 6, 2013 at 2:22 am

I followed both on twitter

Rachael S February 6, 2013 at 2:23 am

I liked both on facebook

Michelle @ Eat Move Balance February 6, 2013 at 5:15 am

I’m still beyond pumped about going to Blend! Can’t wait to meet you there.

I would use the protein powder to make my favorite “cookie dough” crumbles. As far as a flavor . . . . how about cookie dough?

Michelle @ Eat Move Balance February 6, 2013 at 5:15 am

I follow you both on Twitter!

Danielle February 6, 2013 at 6:53 am

I would make a protein shake…I’m so boring! Ha! As for what flavour Plant Fusion should make next…I would not be opposed to mocha or cappuccino!

Danielle February 6, 2013 at 7:19 am

I follow you and plantfusion on twitter

Danielle February 6, 2013 at 7:20 am

I tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/plantpower_91/status/299130400800923648

Alexandra February 6, 2013 at 7:21 am

Yum!! I’d definitely make smoothies or protein muffins with this flavor! Sounds delish! I’d love if they made a chocolate peanut butter flavor!

lindsay February 6, 2013 at 7:27 am

i want i want i want! i know, i am greedy, but only with good companies like this. Following them and all!

Renata February 6, 2013 at 7:45 am

I would make chocolate cookies with it! I would love to try a Pina Colada Plant Fusion flavor next!

Renata February 6, 2013 at 7:46 am

I follow you and Plant Fusion on Twitter via @serene_streams!

Renata February 6, 2013 at 7:46 am

I like both you and Plant Fusion on Facebook too!

Renata February 6, 2013 at 7:52 am

I also tweeted! Thank you!
https://twitter.com/Serene_streams/status/299138400164921344

Linz @ Itz Linz February 6, 2013 at 8:24 am

I would make protein fudge with the Cookies & Creme!! I hope Plant Fusion makes a Birthday Cake or Cake Batter flavor! That would be AMAZING!!

Linz @ Itz Linz February 6, 2013 at 8:25 am

Follow you and Plant Fusion on Twitter! @ItzLinz

Linz @ Itz Linz February 6, 2013 at 8:25 am

tweeted!

Emily February 6, 2013 at 8:36 am

I would make banana ice cream!

Lindsay's List February 6, 2013 at 8:48 am

I WANT to win!! And I want them to make a Cinnamon or Caramel flavor!!!

Lindsay's List February 6, 2013 at 8:52 am

already following on Twitter!

Lindsay's List February 6, 2013 at 8:53 am

following both on FB!

Lindsay's List February 6, 2013 at 8:53 am

tweeted!

Raymond February 6, 2013 at 8:55 am

I would make cookies n cream smoothies! And I’d like a Red Velvet Plant Fusion flavor!

Raymond February 6, 2013 at 8:56 am

I also like you and Plant Fusion on Facebook too.

marie February 6, 2013 at 9:37 am

I’d go the proats route, too.

marie February 6, 2013 at 9:41 am

I twitter follow PF & TSK

marie February 6, 2013 at 9:42 am

I tweeted!

https://twitter.com/mgaltier/status/299166008441196544

marie February 6, 2013 at 9:42 am

Annnd I FB like both of y’all, too.

Lindsey @ Pas de Deux February 6, 2013 at 10:14 am

I would love to experiment with this amazing flavor!!! Do they make a chai flavor? I’m enamored with the idea of chai flavored protein powder…

Maren February 6, 2013 at 10:48 am

Just saw your post on the blend site! Can’t wait to creep on your blog and meet you in May! So exciting! I would most definitely make a cookies and cream “shake”. I miss cookies and cream ice cream so much now that I’m lactose intolerant!

Maren February 6, 2013 at 10:49 am

I liked you on facebook and added you to my reader! I also liked plant fusion on facebook!

Allie February 6, 2013 at 11:02 am

WHAT??! Plant Fusion has a cookies n’ cream (grr, “creme”)??! As if they don’t make vanilla and choco spectacularly enough! And if they were to come out with a cinnamon/cinnamon bun-type flavor in the future? Now THAT would be spectacular too! (Because seriously, what foodie doesn’t love cinnamon? And what human doesn’t love cinnamon buns??)

Allie February 6, 2013 at 11:02 am

And I already follow you on Twitter!

Allie February 6, 2013 at 11:03 am

And I tweeted! Because holy cow, I want!

Lori Z February 6, 2013 at 11:07 am

I can’t pick one way I would use this – in my oats, blended into cottage cheese, in muffins and I might even make a shake with it! Yum! And I would love a chai flavor.

Lori Z February 6, 2013 at 11:09 am

Following you, and now Plant Fusion, on twitter.

Lori Z February 6, 2013 at 11:10 am

I tweeted!

Ashley @ AlmostVegGirlie February 6, 2013 at 11:11 am

I must not be a normal person either because I always eat my protein powder too, in protein frosting form! This would be the best protein frosting EVER. I wish they would make a pumpkin pie flavor!

Ashley @ AlmostVegGirlie February 6, 2013 at 11:11 am

I follow both you and Plant Fusion on Twitter @fashion_ash.

Ashley @ AlmostVegGirlie February 6, 2013 at 11:12 am

And I liked both of you on Facebook!

Lori Z February 6, 2013 at 11:14 am

Liked both of you on fb.

Ashley @ Freckles and Spice February 6, 2013 at 11:18 am

I feel you on the eating protein powder! And I’m so excited you will be representing them at blend.
I love laura’s idea of mixing it with cottage cheese. I used to love the mcd’s oreo flurry – I’d do something with kefir maybe and ice to mimic that.
I’d love to try this powder since you praise it so much! And has far as new flavors – I’m usually a plain jane vanilla person with my powders but a mocha one could be good!

Calee (@chimes) — life + running February 6, 2013 at 11:28 am

following on twitter (both)

Calee (@chimes) — life + running February 6, 2013 at 11:29 am

tweeted!

Calee (@chimes) — life + running February 6, 2013 at 11:30 am

and i like you and plant fusion on facebook.

SIDE note. If PF is looking for another ambassador to sponsor for Blend, send them my way. I’m in love with their vanilla. And I might know a graphic designer that could help them with their spelling / misuse of apostrophes on their packaging.

Carla February 6, 2013 at 12:22 pm

I’d make a muffin with it. A cookies and cream extra proteiny muffin sounds good. I wish they’d come out with white chocolate flavor.

Melissa @ Treats With a Twist February 6, 2013 at 12:30 pm

I’d definitely flood some Greek yogurt with the protein goop! Maybe some proats for breaky (who am I kidding, this will def happen). I hope they make a coconut cream flavor next! Not coconut creme…coconut cream

Melissa @ Treats With a Twist February 6, 2013 at 12:32 pm

I follow you and Plant Fusion on Twitter

Amanda February 6, 2013 at 12:43 pm

I eat, rather than drink, protein powder! Current flavor to try, chocolate. Future flavor to create, chai.

Amanda February 6, 2013 at 12:43 pm

I eat, rather than drink, protein powder, too! Current flavor to try, chocolate. Future flavor to create, chai.

Leslie February 6, 2013 at 12:53 pm

I’d make cookies and cream protein oatmeal! I’d love to see a pumpkin spice flavor!

caren @ voodies February 6, 2013 at 1:17 pm

I just made chocolate brownies with the last of my chocolate raspberry protein last night. They were awesome!! I love plant fusion!! I reviewed them as well a little while ago: http://voodiegirl.com/2012/12/wiaw-clean-for-the-holidays/

New flavors? Someone HAS to do red velvet!!!!

beatrice February 6, 2013 at 1:36 pm

i like their facebook:)

beatrice February 6, 2013 at 1:37 pm

i like yours too!><

Maria February 6, 2013 at 2:02 pm

I don’t like bananas anymore (I go through food phases), but I’d make banana soft serve with this protein powder and pray that it tastes like Hershey’s Cookies and Cream – my favorite.

Maria February 6, 2013 at 2:02 pm

I like The Smart Kitchen on Facebook and in real life.

Eating 4 Balance February 6, 2013 at 3:11 pm

Oh my gosh I love protein powder. Okay, so technically I haven’t had it in a month or too because I can’t handle the ingredients. But that’s okay. I’ll still profess my love for things I can’t eat— Like Peanut Butter, and Bread. I would use protein powder to make my brother some protein-packed cookies. Or, maybe I would break and make a microwave protein bread… (Eh, let’s go with the brother answer). Most awesome flavors ever? Chocolate chip cookie dough or Cake Batter. Cake batter probably wins though.

Ashley P February 6, 2013 at 4:33 pm

I would love this flavor in my protein shake. I bet it would also be good in a bowl of oatmeal! And a Peanut Butter protein powder flavor would be awesome!

Ashley P February 6, 2013 at 4:34 pm

I follow you on Twitter

Ashley P February 6, 2013 at 4:34 pm

I tweeted about the giveaway @geckogirl688

Miss Polkadot February 6, 2013 at 4:46 pm

Cookies and cream flavour would be fabulous in many creations but one of the first I’d try would be making vegan faux frozen yogurt. Obviously to be topped with blueberries .

Call me boring but I’d hope for them to offer a Peanut Butter and Chocolate flavour.

Miss Polkadot February 6, 2013 at 4:46 pm

I’m following both of you on Twitter (MissPolkadot21).

Miss Polkadot February 6, 2013 at 4:47 pm

Just tweeted the giveaway, too.

Nicole @ Curly Mommy February 6, 2013 at 5:21 pm

I would definitely love to put it in my morning oatmeal!! Topped with some almonds, and coconut perhaps?! It would be super sweet if they made a cookie dough flavor. Then I would probably just eat it with every meal.

Danica @ It's Progression February 6, 2013 at 5:23 pm

I’m dreaming of an amazingly delicious bowl of oatmeal made with the cookies ‘n’ creme powder. yum!

Caroline February 6, 2013 at 6:27 pm

I would try and make some cookies and cream “ice cream.” As for another flavor, cookie dough maybe? Coconut would be interesting too, but I feel like coconut is a love/hate flavor for a lot of people

Caroline February 6, 2013 at 6:29 pm

I “like” you on facebook too!

lexi February 6, 2013 at 7:07 pm

I would definitely make a cookies & creme protein panake with sprinkles …but adding it to my vanilla greek froyo with better than peanut butter and granola woild be delish! I think they should do a cake flavor or chocolate peanut butter would be awesome.

Debbie (Accidently Delish) February 6, 2013 at 7:22 pm

you know i am lucky enough to have tried this amazing flavor, but i would like to enter the giveaway for a class mate who has recently decided to lose weight and start building muscle. i actually gave her a sample scoop of this and she LOVED it. i know a lot of people struggle with “drinking” protein powder and i of course gave her some of our goop tips and told her to start by adding it to smoothies. every one deserves a little cookie protein love. <3

Mallory @ Mal's Miles February 6, 2013 at 8:23 pm

I would mix the protein powder into pancakes! Doesn’t that sound amazing?! It would be great if they came out with peanut butter flavor to add to pancakes, cookies, and shakes.

Mallory @ Mal's Miles February 6, 2013 at 8:23 pm

I followed both!

Mallory @ Mal's Miles February 6, 2013 at 8:23 pm

Tweeted too!

Mallory @ Mal's Miles February 6, 2013 at 8:24 pm

and liked on Facebook! Thanks!

Brittany @ Delights and Delectables February 6, 2013 at 8:27 pm

I don’t drink mine either!! I eat it too… I swear we are twins!

Brittany @ Delights and Delectables February 6, 2013 at 8:29 pm

I follow you both on twitter.

Meggie February 6, 2013 at 8:34 pm

where does one get proats?

Katie @ Talk Less, Say More February 6, 2013 at 9:05 pm

Oh my, oh my oh my! YES PLEASE!! I’ve been all about making “frosting” this week for rice cakes so I’d probably do something along those lines….YUM!

Georgiana February 6, 2013 at 9:21 pm

Sounds delicious – I would blend it into some Greek yogurt and Ice to make a Cookies and Cream smoothie!

Georgiana February 6, 2013 at 9:22 pm: - Also Ginger Peppermint would be a fun, refreshing and spicy flavor to create!

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Georgiana February 6, 2013 at 9:23 pm

I like you and Plant Fusion on Facebook too – thank you so much!

Michelle C. February 6, 2013 at 9:24 pm

I would make protein waffles. I hope they make a peanut butter flavor soon.

Tera February 6, 2013 at 9:34 pm

I’d make protein oats… Yum! I’d like to find a peach or peaches n cream protein powder.

Leslie February 6, 2013 at 9:38 pm

I would definitely make some cookies ‘n creme proats! Also they should make a peanut butter cup one next…yum!

Leslie February 6, 2013 at 9:40 pm

I’m following both accounts!

Leslie February 6, 2013 at 9:40 pm

And I tweeted. =)

Kelly O-ski February 6, 2013 at 10:24 pm

https://twitter.com/fleuryous/status/299355460144885762 Tweeted about it!

Kelly O-ski February 6, 2013 at 10:25 pm

I probably would use the shake as a plain old shake. I’m boring, but at least I’m consistent. haha

Jordan D February 6, 2013 at 11:25 pm

I’d probably use it to make a vegan “soft serve” with frozen banana or frozen almond milk. Oh my god, this sounds amazing!

Seema February 7, 2013 at 12:45 am

I’d make a cookies and creme shake with peanut butter, bananas, and oats mixed in I think a coffee flavor would be great!

Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli February 7, 2013 at 3:22 am

Girl, I swear! NOBODY makes a bowl of cereal look as good as you! And you KNOW I’d be making some cookies and CREAM pancakes for sure! As for the next flavor…I could totally go for a coffee/cappuccino one!

Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli February 7, 2013 at 3:22 am

I follow you both on Twitter!

Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli February 7, 2013 at 3:22 am

I like you both on Facebook!

Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli February 7, 2013 at 3:23 am

I tweeted!

Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers February 7, 2013 at 7:07 am

I would make a protein mug cake with it, and I think the next flavor should be banana (sooooo good in my morning oats).

Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers February 7, 2013 at 7:08 am

I follow you both on twitter @LoveSweatBeers

Alison February 7, 2013 at 7:23 am

I would so want the cookies ‘n’ creme flavor! And it would be awesome if they made a peanut butter flavor!

Jordan D February 7, 2013 at 7:33 am

I follow both you and Plant Fusion on facebook!

Jordan D February 7, 2013 at 7:33 am

I follow you both on twitter, too!
@j_mosh

Jordan D February 7, 2013 at 7:34 am

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/j_mosh/status/299496182244327424

Sarah in seattle February 7, 2013 at 2:53 pm

I would make a yummy smoothie with banana cookies n creme and peanut butter. Yumm-o. I still just want to try all the flavors they have now so I don’t know what flavor I’d like next, maybe a coffee flavor one.

sarah February 7, 2013 at 6:51 pm

Seeing all your ah-mazing pictures, I’d HAVE to make some proats with it. And I think a dark salted chocolate/ salted caramel would make an awesome new flavour.

Becky @ Olives n Wine February 7, 2013 at 8:33 pm

I would make a cookies ‘n’ CREAM protein shake As for another flavor, I am not sure of their current flavors but peanut butter-banana or pistachio would be good! I am going to BLEND too!! SO EXCITED!

Ttrockwood February 7, 2013 at 10:31 pm

I would make your goop to use as a fruit dip!

Ttrockwood February 7, 2013 at 10:32 pm

I would love a latte flavor!

Kait February 7, 2013 at 11:17 pm

This rawsome vegan life posted a peaches and creme smoothie today…Iam thinking this powder would take that from DELISH to FOODGASM.

Kait February 7, 2013 at 11:18 pm: AND the flavor I would like is … cookie butter.

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Kait February 7, 2013 at 11:19 pm

I follow both ya’ll on Twitter.

Kait February 7, 2013 at 11:19 pm

Annnnd I like you both on Facebook…and “real” (blogland) life. Just saying.

Nicole G February 7, 2013 at 11:22 pm

Mint chocolate would be tasty! I’d use the powder to make a sauce of some sort like I always see on blogs =)

Nina February 8, 2013 at 1:49 am

OMG! I would love to win this! I have been a loyal user of Plantfusion (i use it on a daily basis in one way or another ) since i started lifting weights and adopted a fit lifestyle a year ago. I have been stalking their website daily for the past month, waiting to see when the new flavor would be released…yep, I’ve got it bad…
I would use it to make a cookies and creme version of one of my clean, vegan, protein “pop tarts”.
I think a Tiramisu or Cinnamon Roll flavor would be awesome!
I am probably Plantfusion’s biggest fan. I love their product and rep the brand every chance I get. If they are looking for more ambassadors or product reviewers, PLEASE send them my way ( my instagram feed is FULL of my Plantfusion devotion/creations)!
Thank you!

Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See February 8, 2013 at 9:47 am

Following you on twitter!

Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See February 8, 2013 at 9:48 am

Liked you on FB!

Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See February 8, 2013 at 9:54 am

I’d make cookies n cream brownies! And cake batter next

Lori J February 8, 2013 at 3:33 pm

First thing that comes to mind is a yummy smoothie/milkshake. This might be a good option for my picky kids!

jessica, the_toned_teach February 8, 2013 at 6:57 pm

hello love! I follow you on IG and twitter… double whammy!

jessica, the_toned_teach February 8, 2013 at 6:58 pm

and I would definitely mix it with some almond milk and put it on top of pancakes!

I think they should make a peanut butter chocolate flavor… Reese addict at heart.

Jill February 8, 2013 at 10:14 pm

Oh gosh, I would LOVE to win this….SERIOUSLY Love your blog…wish I were on twitter on FB…but i’m not so…

I’d make a smoothie…and I’d like to see a coconut creme flavor

I am low on money but so wanting to try this. Thanks for wonderfully offering a giveaway

Jillian February 10, 2013 at 7:04 am

I follow both on Twitter

Jillian February 10, 2013 at 7:05 am

I would love a chocolate peanut butter flavor!

Jillian February 10, 2013 at 7:06 am

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/Irishchick113/status/300575785687867392

Jillian February 10, 2013 at 7:06 am

I follow both on Facebook

Lele February 10, 2013 at 5:44 pm

I would make a heavenly smoothie with kale and oats and berries and bananas and so on. And I think they should make gingerbread protein powder.

Alex @ Alex Tries it Out February 11, 2013 at 9:53 pm

I’m boring, but I would make a smoothie. Cookies & creme shakes were my FAVORITE flavor as a kid. I don’t drink them much now. But a protein shake like that? SIGN ME UP!

How about a Red Velvet flavor?

Alex @ Alex Tries it Out February 11, 2013 at 9:54 pm