Food allergies and sensitivities can lead to a lot of things that are off limits and a lot of saying “NO.” Abigail, the mom behind “The Yes Bar” faced this issue three years ago. Her younger son had many food sensitivities, and a few health challenges, and she found herself constantly having to say “no” to things he wanted to eat. It upset her and and she vowed to “whip up a treat so delicious, and so healthy that anytime he asked for one, [she] would be able to say a resounding YES!”
She started with all of the all natural foods with no gluten, dairy, soy, and corn that she found in her kitchen. She used nuts, seeds, coconut butter, hemp, chia and more. She experimented for months until the bars were perfected.
From day one, her son loved them. And so did the rest of her family and many friends who tasted them when they visited or were brought to a party by her son. Her husband started using them to fuel his 50 mile bike rides and then his cycling buddies wanted some. You see where this is going?? Soon she took them to a local health food store and The Yes Bar was born!
The Yes Bars are grain free, paleo friendly, free of dairy, soy and have no-GMOs. Every single ingredient in the bars is a real food. There are over 20 ingredients in each bar. There are no binders, preservatives or fillers of any kind. There are currently two flavors: Macadamia Chocolate Chip and Mocha Cayenne. They both have 200 calories and are really delicious. I like both flavors a lot, but if I had to pick, I would say try Mocha Cayenne for something different. It has a nice kick and is really satisfying. That said, the Macadamia Chocolate Chip is a bit more of a decadent treat, even though it is so good for you. So go with your mood – spicy or sweet. They say (and I agree) that “The Yes Bar is totally yummy. Totally good for you.”
I tried The Yes Bar that I received in a Yumvelope and loved it. I got some from Mouth when they were having a sale. I decided to contact Abigail to see if she was interested in telling me more about The Yes Bar. She was (and even spent time telling me about their business via phone) PLUS she sent me a sampler box of 6 The Yes Bars for me and the husband and one sampler box ($18 retail value) to send to one lucky winner. The sample box contains 3 of each flavor so you don’t have to choose! Trust me you want to try these! They even made the Coachella Festival gift bags this year. Like they say in US Weekly, “stars are just like us!”
Please note: The giveaway has ended. You can get a GREAT deal on The Yes Bar – get 10% off with the code erica and FREE SHIPPING through 7/15/2014. Discounts valid at The Yes Bar online store only.
Can’t wait? Need some more “yes in your life” right now? You can find The Yes Bar with the handy store locator or buy from their online store. Oh and to celebrate their new packaging, they are offering FREE SHIPPING through June! You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for news and specials! I am waiting to hear about the next new flavor – I wish I lived closer so I could be a taste tester!
Please note: I was not compensated for this review. I received product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
PS. Don’t forget my 3 active giveaways!