I hate energy drinks. That’s an interesting way to start a post like this but it’s true. They seem to taste like soda with far too much syrup and I absolutely can’t stand it. However, I don’t drink coffee so I have to find something I enjoy that can give me that energy boost because I have five kids and four thousand things to do in a day. The opportunity to try PepPod Energy Tablets couldn’t have come at a more perfect time!

PepPod Energy Tablets are energy tablets that you drop into your water for a pep in your step! They are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian and contain no sugar. The lack of sugar itself caught my attention because every single energy drink I’ve ever tried contains a hefty amount of sugar. They’re sweetened with Stevia leaf extract but also not too sweet. PepPod Energy Tablets are rich in vitamins and nutrients plus they contain electrolytes.

What I take away from all of these technical terms is that PepPod Energy Tablets are a healthier options than the can of sugar my husband drinks every day that have next to nothing to contribute to his daily vitamin intake. The caffeine in PepPod Energy Tablets come from organic green tea and there are so many vitamins. This is great for people who are working out and/or on diets, not looking to add tons of junk to their bodies.

For me, the most important aspect is the taste and whether or not an energy drink energizes me for the day. I can admit that I was extremely afraid of what PepPod Energy Tablets would taste like. These are tablets with no sugar that you drop into water, I was expecting it to taste almost medicinal. You should have heard the shock in my voice when I took my first sip and exclaimed a surprised, “That’s actually good!” It doesn’t taste like a heavy soda or too much like a juice, but it’s got more flavor than your average flavored water. The Berry is almost like a light juice and the Citrus is similar to a lemon lime soda without carbonation. I really do enjoy both.

The intention of PepPod Energy Tablets is to toss them into your water bottle on the go or to put them in your glass of water, maybe over some ice with a straw but I have more uses for them than that. As soon as I got a sip of it, I thought it was really refreshing and would make a great summer drink or smoothie. Berry PepPod Energy Tablets in a glass of water with sliced strawberries and maybe a tad of mint would be an absolute perfect way to relax but stay awake. Citrus would of course be nice with a slice of lemon! Replace the water in your smoothie with water flavored using PepPod Energy Tablets, can’t go wrong.

As far as energizing me, I never guarantee anything because I’m no scientist and my levels of sleep vary extensively. In the last week, I’ve gotten so little sleep that my right eye has begun to twitch. My toddler isn’t sleeping so we aren’t sleeping. That said, I feel that I see a difference in my energy level with PepPod Energy Tablets. I’m awake even though I’d rather not be and I’m functioning enough to write this post when without it, I couldn’t think of basic words. Yeah, I definitely think it’s helped to prop up this lifeless body! #MomLife

I’m going to mention cost because some of you are probably cheap like me. Energy drinks are expensive. My husband pays like $3 a can for his syrupy sugary soda. The only other energy drink I’ve ever enjoyed is about twice the price of a box of PepPod Energy Tablets and significantly less healthy with more calories and sugar. I would count PepPod Energy Tablets as very affordable and worth it.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend PepPod Energy Tablets! Good for the parents, good for the workout and health enthusiasts, the anti-coffee and even the anti-energy drink crowd. I think these are a really good option for anyone and at the very least worth trying out. You can get them in a tube of 10 or a box of 20, Berry or Citrus flavors.

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You can purchase PepPod Energy Tablets at PepPod.com.

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THE GIVEAWAY:

Two (2) winners will each receive 1 tube of Berry and 1 tube of Citrus PepPod Energy Tablets.
Open to US only. Ends 4/15.

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