Auntie Anne’s is Giving Away Free Pretzels at Carolina Stores

With National Pretzel Day just around the corner, Auntie Anne's locations in North Carolina are showing their appreciation for their most loyal fans with a special pretzel offer that’s sure to make you twist and shout.

This free pretzel offer is valid Tuesday, 4/26/22 only. The reward must be redeemed in the Pretzel Perks mobile app. Online and app order redemptions are subject to a $0.35 service fee and sales taxes. In-store redemption is not subject to a service fee. Limit one offer per person. Limit one offer code redemption per transaction. Not valid with any other promotion or offer.

Don't you worry Carolina fans! Sign-up is super easy and free through the Pretzel Perks app. All you have to do is sign up before or during the day on April 26^th to receive and redeem the free pretzel offer in-store or online on National Pretzel Day and join the millions of pretzel people who love Auntie Anne's just as much as you.

Reward includes one Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel only. This deal is only valid at participating U.S. Auntie Anne’s locations. You can see all the Auntie Anne's locations and the closest one near you here.

I love chocolate. But sometimes, my tummy does not. I've you in the same boat, there are ways to enjoy the great taste without the unwanted after-effects.

With Easter just days away, who doesn't love a good chocolate recipe? Well for those who are intolerant, food sensitivity specialist YorkTest has you covered! Expert nutritionist Kerri Ferraioli has compiled her list of tasty, chocolate-free recipes and alternatives for those with a chocolate intolerance. From cocoa powder to Free-from Rocky Road, even those with an intolerance can get their chocolate fix this Easter. You can see the alternative chocolate recommendations and recipes below.

Some people may think if you’re intolerant to chocolate, you must be intolerant to cocoa powder but that isn’t always the case. If it's Dairy Intolerance keeping you and chocolate apart, then cocoa powder might be just the trick to rekindle the relationship. If used right, cocoa powder can be a tasty and versatile alternative to chocolate. Plain, unsweetened cocoa powder has four times the amount of antioxidants as milk chocolate and of course, is a great addition to a hot or cold drink.

Some snack ideas using cocoa powder include:

There are a lot of chocolate alternatives but Carob might be one of the most natural alternatives out there. Carob is the name commonly given to the pods of the carob tree, a Middle Eastern native that is now grown worldwide. Carob is a great way to get a natural chocolatey treat without the bad stuff. It contains no caffeine or tyramine, two substances that have been linked to headaches. Caffeine can also cause digestive trouble that some people experience after eating chocolate whereas, in some parts of the world, carob has traditionally been used to battle digestive problems. The pods are rich in natural sugar, calcium, and minerals. When roasted, these pods can be used pretty much like cocoa powder.

Some snack ideas using carob include:

Its powdered form has half the fat of cocoa, and is naturally sweeter, meaning that less sugar is added to carob products. You can purchase carob as a powder, and use it exactly how you would cocoa. It can also be bought in bars – many of them dairy-free – meaning that a traditional “chocolate” fix is still an option.

I know we’re all used to picking out our favorite easter eggs this time of year but raw cocoa provides us with that healthier option without compromising on tastiness. Cocoa powder is made when cocoa beans are roasted and then ground, which removes some of the natural nutritional content of the beans.

However, these beans can instead be cold-pressed rather than heated, which results in cacao, the raw form of cocoa. This process removes the fat from the beans and keeps natural goodness locked in, forming two products; raw cacao, and cacao butter. Raw cacao is the healthiest way to get a natural chocolate fix, being minimally processed and full of antioxidants.

This cake is vegan, and dairy/gluten/lactose-free. If you want a cocoa-free, low histamine version, just replace the cocoa powder with carob powder, and add a couple of lightly crushed pecan nuts to the mixture instead of the nibs.

Ingredients (Makes Around 16 Squares):

Method

Prep time 15-20 mins 

Chill time: 3hrs approx 

Total time: 3hr 20mins 

Makes: 10 slices

For the Rocky Road: 

For the topping:

This recipe can be gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, sugar-free, wheat-free, or nut-free. Can be suitable for vegetarians and vegans- modify accordingly. 

Method:

To Decorate: