If you use a Starbucks card and don’t have it registered, you should be ashamed.  I get a free drink every 15 visits!

Don’t worry about how often I go – that’s my problem, not yours. ;)

But a Venti Italian Roast with 2 pumps sugar free vanilla, 2 pumps sugar free caramel and steamed soymilk tastes a lot better for free than for over $4!

I had half yesterday and half this morning.

And even more fabulous treat – Chobani on my doorstep! 

Unfortunately there is some added sugar in the delicious new flavors, but they don’t expire until May – so I’ll be loving my plain until after Easter – if I can hide any from my husband. ;)

Last night’s dinner was inspired by my Sweet Garlic Soba Noodles & Peanut Noodles and the fact that Thai stir-fries are everywhere recently!

Peanut flour sauce

  • 1/2 cup peanut flour
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp liquid aminos
  • 1 packet Splenda (or 1 Tbsp sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp granualted garlic
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

I used a random mixture of veggies from the fridge.  You really can’t go wrong with a stir fry – red bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, onion – sauteed in cooking spray.

I broiled my tofu after pressing it and slicing it in to small squares.  I burshed it with a bit of sesame oil to help it get crispy, and it ended up getting way TOO crispy – more like tofu chips.  But that’s okay.  The meal was still delicious.

I sauteed the veggies, then stirred in the noodels and 3/4 of the sauce.  I drizzled a bit more sauce over the top.  Looking forward to leftovers for lunch!

What’s the best thing you’ve gotten for free recently?

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  1. Mattie @ Comfy and Confident March 30, 2012 at 10:05 am - Reply

    I can not remember the last thing I got for free, but you just made me get a Starbucks Card so I can get a free drink. That place is so pricey but oh-so-good!
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    • Claire April 2, 2012 at 3:32 pm - Reply

      Don’t forget to register it online for the freebies! :)

  2. char eats GREENS March 30, 2012 at 11:23 am - Reply

    Haha, I loved how you said, “you should be ashamed.” I TOTALLY feel you on this one. Why wouldn’t you register a card?!? I’m on my friend’s case ALL the time because, like me, she gets soy milk and flavour add-ins that end up costing you an extra $1.10 if you don’t have a registered card. I might have to tie her to me next time and drag her to get a registered card! haha

    The last thing I got for “free” was a camera…but only for a couple of weeks. Still, I’ll take it!
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    • Claire April 2, 2012 at 3:34 pm - Reply

      I save my $1.10 every single time! I even go out of my way sometimes because certain locations don’t honor it. :)

  3. Trainer Kjirsten March 30, 2012 at 11:28 am - Reply

    I can’t remember the last time I got something for free! Nice job on the free Starbucks! I love things so much more when they are free!

  4. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries March 30, 2012 at 11:51 am - Reply

    the box of peanut butter & co. peanut butter was the best thing i recently got for free! i need to get one of those starbucks cards pronto. ;)
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    • Claire April 2, 2012 at 3:35 pm - Reply

      I’ll buy you a coffee for some of that Cinnamon Raisin PB & Co… it’s my addiction! ;)

  5. Shanna, like Banana March 30, 2012 at 12:10 pm - Reply

    I am so with you on getting coffee for free. I have a Peets card that I get a free drink after 10 visits but it’s only at a certain location, so yes I go out of my way to go there ;)
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  6. Healthiful Balance March 30, 2012 at 1:14 pm - Reply

    Yum! All that Chobani yogurt would not last long around me :P hehe!

  7. Paige @ Running Around Normal March 30, 2012 at 5:04 pm - Reply

    You are doing so well with your avoiding sugar! Also, I like frozen flavored Chobani for a sweet treat (after Easter of course :) )
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  8. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate March 30, 2012 at 7:50 pm - Reply

    Haha as a blogger I get way too much free stuff! Not complaining ;)
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  9. Pamela March 30, 2012 at 8:48 pm - Reply

    I am on my 2nd free Starbucks drink since using my Gold card! I am apparently going a lot, too, but it makes my morning commute! :)
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  10. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table March 31, 2012 at 1:38 pm - Reply

    Peanut flour sauce is the best! I love making variations of pad thai with it. Why in the world would TJ’s have ever stopped carrying the stuff?!
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  11. teabagginit April 1, 2012 at 12:29 am - Reply

    i love peanut flour! that stuff is so versatile!
    best thing i’ve gotten for free lately … mini larabars in my race goody bag at the 1/2 marathon!
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    • Claire April 2, 2012 at 3:36 pm - Reply

      I LOVE the minis! Perfect for snacks!

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