The giveaway has ended. If you did not win, you can try these awesome bars (and others) for 30% off with the promotion code NOW30 at the No Opportunity Wasted online store.
I tried a Manuka Newton Bar from No Opportunity Wasted in my Runner Box. It was delicious! I emailed the companyand they agreed to send me some bars to review and also offered a giveaway!
This brand was founded by the Amazing Race’s host Phil Keoghan. He says, “No Opportunity Wasted stands for my personal philosophy for living each day as if it were your last.” He adds:
“I’ve been traveling around the world for more than 20 years, working in over 100 countries, and one of the biggest challenges I face is making sure I get the right nutrition. After searching the planet for the perfect bar, I found the answer in an all-natural great tasting bar made with Manuka Honey, a natural preservative found in my homeland New Zealand, with special medicinal like properties and jam-packed with high-potency energy that will power any adventure.”
No Opportunity Wasted Bars contain all-natural ingredients and are formulated to help “to maintain energy levels during any endurance activity.” They contain white chia seeds which “provide healthy EFA’s” and can also help regulate electrolytes. They are the only US marketed bar made with New Zealand’s potent Manuka honey which helps boost the immune system with its inherent antibacterial properties. Each bar contains 4 grams of fiber, no trans fats, no GMOs and are gluten free. The bars are only 150 calories each.
What is Manuka honey anyway? Manuka honey is a high-potency type of honey that is unique to New Zealand. The health benefits of this product range from the ability to boost your immune system, to high antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory benefits that far exceed ordinary honey. Check out the “medicinal benefits” of Mauka Honey from WebMD. Finds’ Fave natural foods chef Amanda Skrip used this honey in the last class I attended. She believes in the medicinal properties!
In my opinion, these bars taste like an all-natural version of a Nutri-Grain bar, but better! The texture and fruit filling are similar in concept. I liked both flavors. I was surprised because I normally don’t care for strawberry flavored things. These are tasty, easily digested and the chia is ground up so no chia seeds in your teeth. I shared these and the feedback was great. Maureen said, “I loved the combo of the honey filling and the oatie baked coating!” Molly said, “Where did you get these?? I love them!” Cliff said he also liked the contrast between the fruit filling and the outer coating. He liked that it was a healthier and “less grainy” version of the traditional Nutri-Grain bar. Rhys was a fan of the honey flavor, as well.
No Opportunity Wasted also has several other all natural energy bars:
- Honeycomb with Chia and Raisins
- White Chocolate, Fruit and Nut
- Trail Bars in 4 Flavors: Coconut and Almond, Cranberry Peanut & Almond, Peanut & Almond and Raspberry Peanut & Almond
- A3 Bars – Anywhere Anytime Anyplace
They also have a “road rash” cream with Manuka Honey. Seriously? Here’s why:
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Great news! The folks are NOW have offered to send one lucky reader a box of Manuka Newtons in the flavor of the winner’s choice. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter. The giveaway is open to US residents, 18 and over and is void where prohibited. The giveaway ends March 10th and the winner will be selected and notified on March 11th.
Please note: I was not compensated for this review. I was provided free product for testing purposes. All comments are my own and those of my friends.