Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bars + Enter for a chance to win free bars!

A review of the Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bars + how you can enter to win a free box!

I have a strong addiction to snack and protein bars. I love store bought bars and homemade bars. In fact, I am a self-proclaimed bar expert (emphasis on self-proclaimed). So when I had the chance to try Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bars as part of the Sweat Pink community, I jumped at it!

If you have been reading the blog for a little while, you know I am a huge fan of hemp hearts and have used them in several recipes including this salad and granola. Hemp hearts are shelled hemp seeds with an impressive nutritional profile, and are a great source of essential omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important to include in a balanced, nutritious diet. They are considered “essential” because our bodies can’t produce them – we must get them from food. These fats can help prevent heart disease and stroke, and may help reduce inflammation (source). In addition to healthy fats, hemp hearts are also a great source of protein, iron and fiber.

See why I love hemp hearts so much?

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bars come in three flavors: vanilla, chocolate and apple cinnamon. Each bar is packed with 10 grams of plant-based protein and 10 grams of omegas. Basically, there is a lot of real-food nutrition packed into each bar.

Overall, I really enjoyed these bars! They have a nutty, earthy flavor thanks to the hemp hearts. They’re sweet, but not overpowering and they didn’t leave me feeling sluggish. I have found that some protein bars hurt my stomach thanks to some of the funky ingredients that are used to make them. Hemp Heart Bars didn’t weigh me down after eating them. If I had to pick a favorite flavor, it would be a toss up between the vanilla or apple cinnamon. The chocolate is great too; I just personally tend to go for vanilla/fruity flavors. 🙂

Want to try them for yourself? The discount code hhbarlaunch1015 will get you 15% off through March 31, 2016 when you order the bars from the Manitoba Harvest website.

 AND Manitoba Harvest is giving away a box of Hemp Heart Bars as part of their #fueledbyhemp photo contest. To enter, simply share a photo on your favorite social media channel and be sure to tag @manitobaharvest #hempheartbar #fuelledbyhemp #sweatpink @fitapproach. Good luck!

Your turn:

What is your favorite way to enjoy hemp hearts?

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Manitoba Harvest in partnership with Fit Approach and the Sweat Pink Community. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting The Balanced Berry <3