Need a little something extra for the lunch box? Raisins to the rescue!
Our friends at Sun-Maid are spreading the raisin love to Appetite for Health readers with five prize packs that include five bags of Mini-Snacks and a T-shirt with the iconic Sun-Maid logo on it (a total value of $25). Plus, one of the winners will also receive a new book (it IS back-to-school time, after all)—the Sun-Maid 100th Anniversary book! For entry details, read on…
There’s something about those little tiny boxes of Sun-Maid raisins that just screams “school” to me (ok, freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils do that, too). When I was young, I loved getting raisins in my lunch box, and coveted my classmates’ when my own lunch lacked a little red box o’ goodness.
Of course, you don’t have to be a kid to like raisins (or to like finishing up lunch with a box of raisins). Raisins are convenient and simply tasty. Raisins don’t need anything added to them—they’re naturally sweet as they are, unadorned and wholesome. And yes, they count toward your recommended 5-9 servings of fruit per day—people tend to forget that dried fruit does count! In fact, 1/4 cup of raisins provides 1 serving of fruit. Need info about using dried fruit in cooking, want to see videos about the Sun-Maid company? Check out Sun-Maid’s YouTube offerings here.
Did you know that Sun-Maid is 100 years old? I guess time flies when you’re snacking happy. To help celebrate their century in business, Sun-Maid has produced a lovely four-color, hardcover book called “Sun-Maid Raisins and Dried Fruits” that includes historical background on dried fruit and the Sun-Maid company (including the Sun-Maid Gi
rl logo), and more than 50 recipes. Maybe you’ll be the lucky winner of a copy of this book (along with the other Sun-Maid prizes)—and even though school is starting, we promise not to make you do a book report!
To win one of 5 free Sun-Maid Raisin Snacks Prize Packs (5 bags of Mini-Snacks, a T-shirt and a chance at being
the grand prize winner, who also will receive Sun-Maid’s 100th Anniversary Book), here’s what you’ll need to do: First, “Like” AFH on Facebook and also “Like” Sun-Maid on Facebook. Then, in the comments section below, tell us what YOU like best about snacking on Sun-Maid raisins. Enter by Saturday, August 18th.
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I love snacking on Sun-Maid raisins because they give me my sweet cravings without all of the calories that other snacks have and they are healthy!
love they are such little things but so potent with vitamins and flavor. love my kids love them, can bake and add to anything
Fan of AFH and Sun Maid on facebook. I love that I can carry Sun Maid raisins with me everywhere I go and they satisfy my sweet cravings anytime without adding any guilt.
Appetite for Health and Sun-Maid fan on facebook.
I love to add Sun-Maid raisins to my trail mix, sweets and desserts plus eat them as mid-night snack because they are so healthy.
Sometimes I want to eat grapes and when they are out of season, Sun-Maid raisins come in handy to satisfy along with great taste.
Really enjoy for snacking on vacation or while watching our kids playing soccer. Just plain good healthy snack with lots of energy.
My daughter is going off to college and Sun Maid Raisins are one of the items on the food list that she wants me purchase. Raisins are a good choice, they are healthy, a good afternoon “pick me up” and they will satisfy that sweet tooth with good calories – not empty ones.
snack that is healthy and tastes great, i love raisins!
Ilove cooking with them and eatting as a snack in the evening, LOVE LOVE them
Like you guys and Sun-Maid on Facebook. Raisins have been by “go-to” snack during long rides and runs since they are ultra portable and aren’t messy. Also, love ‘em when not training especially for breakfast with bran flakes or oatmeal as well as with nuts as a snack. Moreover, I throw some in salads to mix up flavors! Super versatile, nutritious, and delicious.
I love that they are so easy to toss in my kids lunches and that they love them so much!
I like my kids eating them for snack. It provides a healthy option and help keep their bodies running smooth
I love how SunMaid Raisins fit right into my hand. They are sweet and chewy and give me that necessary burst of energy when I am starting to lag during the middle of the day. As a child, they were the BEST lunchtime treat!
Our family has been snacking on Sun-Maid products for years, the best way is the different packaging sizes availalbe to us – giving us choices for meeting our needs – sharing! But I snack on Sun-Maid Raisins when I need to satisfy my craving for something sweet!
My whole family loves SunMaid Raisins! And I love that they are a healthy and tasty snack.
They are sweet and good for you, all natural goodness.
I love snacking on raisins because it satisfies my sweet cravings in a healthy way. Plus they make it easy to make fun decorations on healthy snacks for the little ones. Occasionally I hide a few raisins in their sandwiches, the first one to find it gets a special dessert, also decorated with raisins………but I do not leave out the other kids, they get the special dessert too
I’ve loved eating raisins since I was a kid. I love sharing such a wonderful snack with my kids now.
I learned to love Sunmaid Raisins when I was a kid and my grandmother made the BEST raisin filled cookies with them. I don’t have her recipe, but I share Sunmaid Raisins with my kids; we love how juicy and flavorful they are!
I love raisins anytime. They are so delicious and a great snack for any age. I love to eat them right out of the box or use them in cooking. I also love to cover them in chocolate for a great sweet snack.
these raisins make the best boiled raisin cake!
i like you bothe on facebook my children love raisins very much and is such a fun snack to carry with you everywhere you go! we are stocking up on our school lunchboxes and Rasins are on our list
I like the flavor, and the ease and the portability
Love given them as a side next to a peanut butter sandwich for the kids, knowing they are getting a better dish. Plus they love to put them on their peanut butter sandwich and eating them in the sandwich.
Also they are easy to travel with for snacks on the go in the car at the park while shopping anywhere.
Love Sun Maid raisins and plan on putting them in my daughters lunch for her first year of Kindergarten.
They satisfy any “sweet” craving I have and fill the void!
I “like” AFH and SunMaid on Facebook, but I LOVE SunMaid Raisins everyday!!
SunMaid Raisins are my favorite because they are dried in the sun naturally. I offer SunMaid Raisins to all of my clients after their therapy sessions. Raisins are the perfect healthy snack to replenish the body’s nutrients to restore your health. On a personal level, I carry a small box in my car to give me a boost of nutrition when I am running late and missed a meal. Plus, I HAVE to have them on every salad!!
-Victoria
owner of AquaBed Therapeutics
Fresno, California
I like both pages.
What I like best about is the convenience. It’s nice to be able to have a little box of raisins in my purse, so I can have something quick and nutritious.
I like Sun-Maid raisins because they are a healthy, delicious, and inexpensive snack. What else can you ask for???
I love Sun Maid Raisin Snacks because they satisfy that “sweets” craving and taste great. Also, very convenient when you are on the go!
Already like both on FB. I love Sun-maid raisins, and I’ve eaten them since I was a little girl. I keep them in my snack drawer so when I’m craving something sweet, I just pull out a box and have a quilt free treat.
My two boys love eating them out of the box for a nice healthy afternoon treat. I don’t personally like them plain but I love them in cinnamon bread and oatmeal. I like both on Facebook.
I like snacking on raisins because they are healthier than candy or chips and they taste great.
snack that is healthy and tastes great, i love raisins!
I love that Sun-maid Raisins can be carried anywhere. I keep them in my purse for a quick snack. It’s great when my kids are waiting in a doctor’s office or I have to run lots of errands. I also love to add them to salads, yogurt, and cereal. Raisins are great for ALL things.
Like how they are a healthy snack that travels well.
They are so super sweet!!!Great instead of candy and guilt free!
I like snacking on them whenever I’m outdoors no matter what I’m doing! I always get a little more energy after having a box of them! Thanks so much!!!
I like how soft and better tasting Sun Maid raisins are compared to the off brand raisins. I eat them everyday with my cereal.
I love Sun Maid raisins because they are healthy, sweet, and really easy to transport!
Yummy to eat
Raisins are natures candy! I mix mine with some nuts for a healthy portion controlled snack. I also love them in my morning Irish oatmeal with almond milk.
Sun-Maid Raisins are my favorite snack because they’re sweet & juicy, as well as easy to eat. Sun-Maid is the only brand I buy & always keep them stocked in my pantry for baking & snacks.
Raisins are a very handy snack to have in my backpack as I travel from one class to another on campus. Sometime I get so hungry, but there is nothing quick and easy; this would solve that problem.
FB fan / like both. My FB profile: http://www.facebook.com/janice.wei.39
I like how they satisfy my sweet cravings without the added calories (or the guilt)!
I like both pages, and I love snacking on raisins because it’s basically like snacking on candy, but filled with nutrients and free of artificial junk!
i love snacking on the raisins because the small packs can easily be thrown in my purse to give me the boost I need any where I go (and being pregnant, I usually snack A LOT!) lol
My three year old son loves raisins!! I don’t feel bad about giving them to him because they are a healthy treat!
My favorite thing about snacking on sun-maid raisins is the way my 2 year old excitedly says Raisins! every time I give them to her!
i love raisins………. as my preschooler calls them candy! love that he thinks a healthy snack is better than chocolate! (proud too LOL)
I love snacking on raisins because theyre a healthy nutritious treat I can share with my toddler
So sweet and delicious! Satifies a sweet craving instantly. Much better than candy or chips!
Raisins are a good snack for mid-morning or mid-afternoon. They help when stuck at work in an office.
I like both pages. I love snacking on Sun Maid Raisins because they are delicious and good for me. An added plus is that I can take them with me anywhere that I go!
I Like Snacking on Sun-Maid Raisins 1st because of course they are Good for you and 2nd they really taste good!
I love Sun Maid Raisins because they are a healthy sweet snack that satisfies my sweet tooth, plus they are super healthy and easy to take with you just about anywhere
I love snacking on Sun Maid raisins because they’re little powerhouses of energy and healthy nutrition. Plus it reminds me of being a little kid. I always buy the little boxes because it reminds me of hiding behind furniture with my little box and jumping out to scare everyone.
I like snacking on Sun-Maid raisins because they are healthy and delicious.
I like both pages on fb. Jenny ‘Lemke’ Anwar
I love how sweet Sun Maid Raisins are, but my favorite thing about snacking on them is that I can share them with my kids! We usually get bagels or crackers and put some kind of spread on them and make fun designs using the raisins.
I love Sun maid raisins. My mom always kept them around as a child, and now I do for my own 7 year old son! As a type 2 diabetic, I appreciate the sweetness in place of candy. They are essential to a healthy diet for me. I love their convience, and how they are more moist than other “brands” Yes, these raisins are only one for me (and my father, in which I always every month or two have to bake a raisin pie for!) Thank you for the chance..I liked both your facebook page and was already a fan of the sun maid FB page!
I love using sunmaid raisins for ants on a log! Delicious and entertaining!
I love to snack on Sun-Made Raisins; I love to cook with them. They’re really good to make healthy goodies. Sometimes I even put them on my cereal.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
I like to eat raisins because they taste good and they are a healthy snack! They are easy to take on the go!
These are such great and healthy snacks for my grandkids
raisins are better than candy !!!
I like snacking on Sun-Maid Raisin because they are so juicy and good!
Simply put because they are a simple snack…I love snacking on Sun Maid raisins because they are delicious, nutricious, and convient due to their small size. And personally whenever I eat them I feel like a kid again because they take me back to the days of yester-year of my childhood…they were my favorite treat!
I love snacking on Sun-Maid raisins because of the high quality and great sweet flavor. I like the nutritional iron they provide to help my oxygen level so I can keep on keeping on! Sun-Maid products are perfect for anytime of day, and all ages approve. Love Sun-Maid raisins for baking.
I love sum-maid raisin snacks because they are really yummy, sweet, nutrious without the calories.
They’re just the right sweet treat for my kids!
Raisins are the perfect fast food for everyone!!
they are a great source of iron, a very tasty snack and easy to take on the go
As a mom these are one of the best and easiest snacks to keep in your purse or diaper bag! My kids love them! They are affordable healthy and there are so many things you can do with them in baking and getting creative with snack food! Hi thanks! Have a great weekend!
Appetite for Health and Sun-Maid fan on facebook.
I love to add Sun-Maid raisins to my trail mix, sweets and desserts plus eat them as mid-night snack because they are so healthy. Easy to pack for school lunch’s and the kids love them too. I don’t have to worry that the have grabbed something unhealthy for them!!
I Like you both on Facebook (Steph E.) and I like that they are a healthy sweet snack that you can take with you anywhere.
I love Sun Maid raisins when I am looking for a sweet satisfying snack. Easy to take on the fly with the Grandbabies!!!! Also, it reminds me of my childhood. My Mom bought them for us all the time;)
I love their vitamin packed tastiness! They give my kids the energy they need to make it through a long school day! I just toss one of the little boxes into their backpack for a quick snack on the go!
I love the fact that not only can you use sun-maid raisins in a wide variety of receipes, they are not high in calories so it doesn’t undue my whole day of calorie counting. Don’t know what i would do without them!
LOVE them! The taste, the texture, the size…yummy!!!
i love how easy raisins are. stuff a couple boxes in the ol` diaper bag and you have the perfect thing to keep that fidgety toddler busy in that waiting room. thanks guys!
The best thing about snacking on Sun-Maid raisins is that I satisfy my sweet tooth without eating any processed sugar.
Raisins are the best snack for all ages.
I love that I can make my own sweet cereals in the morning, some milk, some raw oats and 2-3 tablespoons of Sun-Maid raising and you are good to go for breakfast
I feel like I’m eating healthy – Love that!! So many great things you can do with them!
a great healthy snack without all the sugar and calories.
I just love the taste of raisins! I always have, even as a little kid and that has been half a century ago!
I love snacking on SunMaid raisins when I have a candy craving! It’s a sweet little box of nature’s candy that satisfies my sweet tooth and gives me the energy to get through my day.
I have always snacked on raisins since I was a kid. Now that I am in my 50′s I also put them in my salads and my breakfast oatmeal which makes them both taste so good and refreshing. Plus they are so sweet and tasty they divert my wanting for other bad snacks…..
I love that these are perfect for in between meals or to add to any meal. Sometimes in the morning I have a hard time getting up so I choose to eat Sun-Maid raisins. They are perfect for on the go or when you want to eat something that is not junk food. What I really love is that it is a wonderful snack that keeps you ‘regular’
They are not too sweet or bitter. Just a perfect balance. I always have the habit of tossing them in the air and trying to catch them in my mouth! Its not everyday where you have a snack that is healthy that you can play with as well 
I love how portable Sun-Maid Raisins are. I can pop a small box of them into my boys’ lunch on rushed school mornings, I can toss some boxes into the diaper bag for snacks on-the-go, and I can grab a handful from the pouches or canisters when I have a hankering for something sweet.
The things I like best about snacking on Sun-Maid raisins is that they are absolutely guilt-free not just for me but for entire family!
We can munch on them in our breakfast, cereal/grits/oatmeal OR snack on them during the day along with our homemade banana trail mix/raisins as our eyes in our apple peanut butter face or just pop’m in our mouth fresh out of the bag OR, and eat them in our dinner side or carrot salad! So many creative ways to eat them. It’s not what I “like” rather “what I love about Sun-Maid.”
The best thing about snackin’ on sunmaid raisins, is that it’s something GOOD for me and my family. Better yet, they are YUMMY!! My daughter is obsessed with the tiny containers! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the way they taste and theyre Good for the whole family:)
Fan of AFH and Sun Maid on Facebook.
I like to eat them plain, but I also like them in yogurt, oatmeal & salads.
Love that they come in boxes that are easy to take on trips and put in small pockets. They love to have their own box.
They’re great because they are sweet but good for you!
I like how healthy they are and conveniet to eat. Its a natural pain reliever it has salicylates, a plant chemical which is found in aspirin and pain medicines. It also helps with eye and dental care, relieve fever, and bone health. I like to cook with raisins, and snack on them too.
What I like best bout snacking on Sun Maid Raisins is that they’re always plump & moist. They’re excellent on top of rice cakes with peanut butter.
I love my Sunmaid raisins! I eat them as a snack and mostly eat them on my oatmeal which I have about 3 times a week!
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It’s a great tasting, healthy snack. And so easy to carry in your purse without getting squished!
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Sweet And Natural…….Better Than All That Junk Food Out There !!!!!!!!
They are healthier for you than other types of snacks and the mini-snacks size sure help alot with portion control.
sunmaid raisens are deliciousand good for you too
I love taking Sun Maid raisins and making a trail mix to take hiking and mountain biking. Raisins, sunflower seeds, almonds, shredded coconut, dried pineapple, dried apple, and yogurt balls. Give me lots of energy to persue my adventures
Love adding Sun Maid raisins in trail mix with almonds, shredded coconut, dried apple, dried pineapple, choc chips, dried apricots
I like Sun Maid Raisins on oatmeal or in cookies. And they’re an awesome snack all on their own.
I love that it’s a snack I can feel good about sharing with my two boys. Great for sharing after a nice hike.
It’s a guilt free snack, solves my sweet tooth, and I love to put them in fruit salad!
raisins are great to eat as a snack , easy to carry and great treat for kids on the go (young and old).
I love how they satisfy sweet cravings, give me energy and add iron to my diet!
great snack/put in meatballs and sauce sweet
Raisins are so good and so easy to take along with you to have a snack. I love oatmeal raisin cookies!!
I love Sun-Maid raisin mini boxes the best! They are great little additions to lunches and terrific to have on hand for snacks!
I like Appetite for Health and Sun-Maid fan on Facebook. The best thing about snacking on Sun-Maid raisins is I can pop a couple of boxes in my bag on the way out the door and I always have a tasty healthy snack available when ever the craving hits!
I love that this snack is helpful to my sons eating allergies.. he calls them candy raisins because he is unable to eat candy, he thinks of his raisins as candy
They taste so good!
I love that it’s a great nutritious snack to give to my kids. And they are quite yummy!
yumm!! <3
Sun Maid Raisins are a easy, tasty, and nutritious snack at home or on the go!
A sweet, portable burst of energy. Love them in Cream of Wheat in the morning also.
I love that they are so portable!!!!
My Mom use to give me these little packages of raisins in my lunchbox or for a
snack. For me now I use them in a number of ways in cookies, cereal, and even salads. They also keep me on track when I’m dieting, they are great for filling that sweet tooth in me. And they are the only brand I buy.
I’m a an of both pages. I love snacking on Sun Maid raisins because they kill my hunger & power me up enough to get through my workouts!
I like both pages and they r great. Me and my kids love Sun maid raisin they like to eat them on ice cream and i love to eat them while i work out and i like to just eat them as a snack my kids are always asking for sun maid raisins
Sun-Maid raisins are a good, nutritional product. The little snack boxes are handy because there is just the right amount of raisins in the box for the little ones (and big adults, too) so there will be no waste. While growing up, chips and soda were not allowed in our house but I remember my mom giving me Sun-Maid raisins as a treat. They were sweet wholesome goodies that I looked forward to besides our 3 daily meals. I “LIKED” both AFH and Sun-Maid on Facebook!!!
I love sun maid raisins. So tasty and good for you!
I love Sun Maid Raisins for baking, snacking, good for the grandkids lunches I like the little boxes to give out at Holloween and to carry in my purse for a quick pick me up. Makes me hungry for some just talking about it. Love you guys (:
I love SunMaid raisins for baking, snacking, packing. they are so handy for the kids in my purse with their meal or just as a snack. Love to give them out at Holloween also healthy instead of all that candy.
I have loved these all my life.My mom used to pack them in my school lunches.They taste so good and they curb those cravings for snacks like cookies that aren’t very good for you.I have gotten my boyfriend to choose these over other snack options and I am so proud of him.He has lost 20 lbs
Thanks for the chance!
I Like both pages on FB. These are a family favorite and a healthy choice!
I like that they’re an easy on-the-go snack for my boy — a healthy alternative to Cheerios!
good way to satisfy sweet tooth cravings while watching the tube
This is a great healthy & convenience snack to have handy and they are yummy too.
Congratulations to our winners!
They are R. Smith, P Craig, C McClendon, M. Hackworth and D. Quintal!!!! I will be sending you a personal email letting you know what information I will need from you to let the company know you are the winners for this giveaway! Please send your information to me within 48 hours.
Thanks and enjoy the prize!
-Kit