Disclaimer: I received a complementary package of Hemp Hearts from Manitoba Harvest in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own.
It’s Wednesday again, which means it’s time for another look at what I’ve been eating recently. This week, I’m linking up with Jenn and friends for WIAW to share a full day of eats, plus a chance to win a free bag of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bites.
Details on the giveaway, as well as my thoughts on the Hemp Heart Bites, are near the end of the post, but first, here’s a look at other things I’ve been noshing on recently.
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Breakfast: Coconut Bake
One of my roommates, Deanna, has been blowing it up in the kitchen recently, making a Trinidadian/Caribbean classic: Coconut Bake. It’s kind of hard to describe if you haven’t had it before, but it’s basically a circular ‘loaf’ of bread made with coconut milk and shredded coconut. We’ve been enjoying it with saltfish buljol, another Trini favourite, but I totally eat it on it’s own as well.
Home in breakfast form
Lunch 1: Pizza
Ground beef was on sale again this week so, of course, I had to snap it up. This time, instead of serving it with roasted veggies, I made ‘pizza’. I’d picked up some whole wheat pitas at the grocery as well, so I spread some homemade pizza sauce on a couple, topped with ground beef, spinach, shallots, bell peppers and nutritional yeast, and devoured in o.o5 seconds. So good.
Snacks 1 & 2: Granola & Cookies
On this particular day, I went Guelph to visit some friends, so I packed some snacks for the trip. I made some granola, not pictured, using the recipe for my Coconut Almond Granola as a base and adding in a few extra touches. No matter how often I make this, I can never get enough, and I happily munched on it during the 30 minute drive to Guelph.
Snack number two was actually one we picked up in Guelph, from a Natural Food Market called Goodness Me!. We went in to browse, but I spied some vegan cookies that I just had to try. We got two kinds, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Oatmeal. Both were good, though I preferred the chocolate chips ones. Either way, I definitely want to visit Goodness Me! again in the near future.
Lunch 2: Burrito
We were hungry again by 4pm, so we grabbed a late lunch/early dinner at Freshii in the same plaza as the market. I’d never been to Freshii before since the one in Waterloo isn’t actually open yet, but had heard good things. I had the Baja Burrito with Chicken and it was a winner, despite a little too much onion. Nevertheless, Freshii in Waterloo is going to be seeing a lot of me once they officially open their doors.
Quick parking lot snap of lunch
Snack 3: Hemp Heart Bites
Since I had lunch so late I wasn’t really up for dinner so I just had some snacks while the others went out for all you can eat sushi. I had more cookies and granola and finally whipped out the Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bites that I’d forgotten about on the drive to Guelph.
I have to admit that I was hoping for something salty to offset the other sweet snacks, but I definitely wasn’t disappointed with what I actually got. Here are some of the highlights of the Hemp Heart Bites for me:
- Ingredient List: They’re made with only Hemp Hearts, evaporated cane sugar, brown rice syrup, vanilla and sea salt.
- Nutrition: They have 10g of protein per serving, and since hemp seeds are a complete protein, these babies would make a perfect post workout snack, even for vegans and vegetarians.
- Taste & Satisfaction: These little snacks have the most satisfying crunch ever, and although they were sweet, is wasn’t overwhelming by any means. And, to top it all off, they filled me up without me having to plough through the entire bag. Can you say ‘#winning’?
The Giveaway
I’ll be hosting the giveaway on my Instagram, and you can enter here. I’ve also listed the entry requirements below for if you swung by before I posted that pic and wanted a head start:
- Follow @ExSloth and @ManitobaHarvest on Instagram
- Like this photo with the giveaway details
- In the comments of this post, tag 3 friends who you think will love a free bag of Hemp Heart Bites
Note: You must be a resident of either Canada or the US (no P.O. Boxes) to be eligible to win. I’ll pick a winner next week Wednesday (July 8th, 2015).
And that’s it.
Now go follow me on Insta for a chance to win your own bag of Hemp Heart Bites!
What about you?
- What have you been eating recently?
- Are you a fan of hemp seeds?
- Have you tried Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bites yet? What did you think?
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I love freshii- I can’t believe I’ve been there haha!
Thanks for linking up, Happy WIAW!
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Healthy No Bake Ferrero Rocher Bites
Mmm it all sounds fantastic. I’m a big fan of hemp hearts so I’m sure the bites would be great. That coconut bake sounds so good!
I’m so excited to try these sometime! I was full of smiles when I first saw them on social media!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad
I’ve never tried those hemp heart bites but they look cool! I’m going to go follow you on Instagram 🙂
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables recently posted…Learning How to Eat Sugar Free
I’ve been eating a lot of fruit, acia bowls and smoothie bowls lately! Yum!
Yes, I’m a fan of hemp seeds and haven’t seen those bites! Those look great.
Thanks for linking up – i love WIAWs!
melissa recently posted…WIAW #21: Ice Cream For Dinner
Yum! Hemp is nutritious and I keep it around for snacking.
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I have never tried Hemp Bites! Are they good? Where can I find some info about the benefits of hemp? Total newbie over here! 🙂
Denna Engel recently posted…Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Without the Unhealthy Stuff!
Would love to try these. Love their hemp hearts and use them all the time! Nice!
Elle recently posted…5 Reasons To Work Out With Intention
It’s a funny coincidence you’d mention hemp snacks just now. My brother picked up hemp seeds for the first time – this may or may not have been my completely unselfish recommendation 😉 – and I snagged a little baggie to try myself. Unfortunately, it’s not a large amount at all so I can’t do any real recipe experimentation but I might pick up some myself soon. I like their crunchiness, though.
Miss Polkadot recently posted…Why Intuitive Eating is Making Me Sad
That ground beef pizza looks so good!
Cookie Yi recently posted…A Cookbook FULL of Deviled Eggs! (Review)
I’ve never heard of hemp heart bites. I guess it’s something I will have to try. I like that they are a complete protein. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie recently posted…July Fit Mommy of the Month: Beverly Patterson Simon
I’ve been using the hemp heart for a few months but haven’t tried or seen the bites yet. Yum!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Going Down Hill Fast -Haleakala Bike tour
I so want to try Freshii! We don’t have one near though 🙁
And I JUST tried hemp hearts for the first time in my yogurt yesterday! Love the texture. Those hemp heart bites look delish!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen recently posted…[WEIGHT TRAINING] Total Body Circuit
Great idea to use tortillas in order to make a healthier pizza!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…July 2015 Monthly Goals
I mean pita, though I suppose a whole grain tortilla would also work.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…July 2015 Monthly Goals
The hemp bites look yummy, but I could eat your entire burrito right now!
Cristina @triathlonmami recently posted…How Running Bridged Opposite Worlds
All your food pictures are making me hungry!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Miss Independence
Not going to lie the last two weeks of eats have NOT been as healthy as they regularly are–having family in town and then my hubby having surgery (plus some pre-surgery dates) has kind of pushed convenience to the forefront. 😛
Kate @KateMovingForward recently posted…Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First!
I’m always hesitant about hemp. The allergy skin test I had years ago showed I was allergic. I’ve had a few things with hemp seeds without any reaction so I assume it was only the plant.
Cassi recently posted…Weigh in Wednesday 7.1.15
Those little baby bites look MAD ADDICTING!!
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These look delish! I will have to give them a try :]
xo katie // a touch of teal
I LOVE hemphearts! I put them in my smoothies every morning!
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I’ve never had hemp bites but now I want to try them! All these photos of food look so yummy!!!
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This looks interesting! I have tried MHH seeds but not the bites.
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great recipes, we are starting to eat veggies from our garden, yummm. we love hemp hearts but never tried these bites yet, but look great thanks !!!
I would love to try the Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Bites.
I do not instagram…do I understand correctly that that’s the only way to enter for the giveaway? Thanks!