I found so many great new products in 2013 when I was experimenting with gluten and dairy free eating and reached out to new companies to check them out. So many great companies came through with product trials and giveaways. I will be hosting a bunch in the next few weeks because I have a ton that are overdue!
You can get a healthy start to 2014 by winning some great, wholesome foods to eat for breakfast (or whenever you want).
One new favorite of mine is Fiona’s Natural Foods. I tried one of their wheat free, dairy free, vegan granola bars and wrote them. They sent me a HUGE box of bars, cereals and trail mix. One of each kind for me (and my “peanut gallery”) and one of each kind to give away.
Fiona’s is a great small company in Boulder, CO that was started by Fiona Simon in 2001. Armed with a family recipe and the desire to create all natural wholesome foods, Fiona’s Natural Foods was born. Their mission is “to offer consumers an organic, gourmet product that is superior in taste, texture, quality, freshness, and nutritional value; we are committed to baking the most delicious, nutritious granola available anywhere.”
The granola cereals are delicious. They use only natural ingredients such as organic grains, unsulfured fruit and pure organic agave nectar. They are high in protein and fiber, naturally sweetened and low in fat and sugar. All of their products are wheat free, dairy free, and vegan.
They offer nine varieties of granola that are wheat free, three of which are gluten free: Almond Cranberry, Cinnamon Almond, Cinnamon Spice, Ginger Walnut, Orange Crunch, Toasted Almond and gluten free Almond Millet, Cranberry Flax and Sunflower Vanilla Coconut. We tried Ginger Walnut, Orange Crunch, Toasted Almond and Cinnamon Almond. Several of the flavors have sesame seeds and a nutty flavor which I loved. Sapna loved the Ginger Walnut. Emily said, ” I can’t remember exactly which flavors I tried, but they were all delicious. Granola is addicting period – but [Fiona’s] was really good. It was not as greasy as usual. I ate a bunch plain, some in yogurt, and some in my oatmeal.” Maureen liked the subtle flavors and crunch and ate the granola with her yogurt and plain, too.
The granola “energy bars” are “packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, this is much more than your normal bar.“ These are available in four delicious and nutritious varieties, you’ll have to try them all to discover your favorite! All of the bars are wheat free, dairy free, and high in Omega 3. The quinoa bars are also gluten free. I loved the lemon quinoa bar! I did not try the granola bars, because I am saving them for the giveaway.
They also sent two kinds of trail mix: Fiona’s Jungle Blend (raw) and Fiona’s Mountain Blend (raw). Both are raw, gluten free, cholesterol free, and vegan. Packed with fiber and protein, and low in sugar, these mixes are “the perfect snack.” I love that they are 4 oz bags. It is easy to go overboard with trail mix. The size of this package is good to share on a hike or to have at a desk for a few snacks – without breaking the calorie bank!
Fiona’s sent me a bunch of goodies to try and share. Two winners will win mixed packages of goodies. Each will contain: two boxes of wheat free/vegan granola, one gluten free/vegan granola, one energy bar and one package of trail mix. Please use the Rafflecopter below. Flavors will be selected by me at random from what is available. The giveaway will close at 11:59 PM CST on January 9th. Winners will be selected and notified on January 10th. Valid for US participants over 18 years of age and void where prohibited.
Good luck!
Please note: I was not compensated for this review. I was provided products to test and giveaway by Fiona’s Natural Foods. All opinions are my own and those of my friends.