"Disclaimer: I received a variety pack of Food Groove Mission Superfood Bites to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews!"
 
Snacking is my middle name. Well, it’s actually not, but it should be.   I love bite size snacks, and I especially like protein bites, truffles, etc.  I immediately opted in to try these superfood truffle bites.

I received a variety pack of the following flavors:

• Nutty Adventurer
• Mother Earth
• Holy Truffle Punch

You’ve all heard about the power of superfoods. From their healing power to prevention of various diseases.  They provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Some of the most prevalent superfoods that Food Groove uses are:

• Dark chocolate
• Organic dates
• Organic flax seed
• Organic Gogi Berries
• Organic Golden Berries
• Manuka Honey
• Acai powder
• Cacao
• Almond flour
• Pumpkin seeds

This list reads like a who’s who of the nutrition powerhouses.  Unbelievable.

As I was unpacking the box, my son immediately stole a packet of Mother Earth bites.  He was immediately impressed and said he wanted to bring them to school for a snack. Who am I to say no to my kid bringing superfood snacks to school??!!

Mother Earth ingredients:
Ingredients: Organic Medjool Dates, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Goji Berries, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Golden Berries, Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips (Organic Coconut), Organic Almonds, Organic Flaxseed Meal (Organic Ground Flaxseeds), Organic Almond Flour (Organic Almonds), Organic Açaí Powder, Protein Blend (Grass-fed Lean Beef Protein Powder, Egg Protein Powder, Vanilla Extract, Monk Fruit Extract, Sunflower Lecithin), Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Rooibos Powder, Raw New Zealand Manuka Honey
Perks:
·  Gluten Free
·  ·  Non-GMO
·  ·  Dairy Free
·  ·  Soy Free
·  ·  Grain Free
·  ·  Paleo Friendly
·  No Added Sugar
190 cal, 8g fat, 27 g carbs, 5g protein

Nutty Adventurer
Ingredients: Organic Medjool Dates, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Goji Berries, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Golden Berries, Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips (Organic Coconut), Organic Almonds, Organic Flaxseed Meal (Organic Ground Flaxseeds), Organic Peanut Butter (Organic Peanuts), Organic Almond Flour (Organic Almonds), Organic Açaí Powder, Protein Blend (Grass-fed Lean Beef Protein Powder, Egg Protein Powder, Vanilla Extract, Monk Fruit Extract, Sunflower Lecithin), Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Rooibos Powder, Raw New Zealand Manuka Honey Umf 16+
 
Perks:
·  Gluten Free
·  ·  Non-GMO
·  ·  Dairy Free
·  ·  Soy Free
·  ·  Grain Free
·  No Added Sugar
200 cal, 8 g fat, 19 g carbs, 14 g protein

I had this one after my body pump class. Definitely chewy but a good peanut butter flavor too.  This was the first flavor I tried. The texture definitely takes a little time to get used to.  Chewier than some bars.

Holy Truffle Punch
 Ingredients: Organic Medjool Dates, Organic Dark Chocolate (Organic Cocoa Mass, Organic Coconut Palm Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter), Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Goji Berries, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Golden Berries, Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips (Organic Coconut), Organic Almonds, Organic Flaxseed Meal (Organic Ground Flaxseeds), Organic Almond Flour (Organic Almonds), Organic Açai Powder, Protein Blend (Grass-fed Lean Beef Protein Powder, Egg Protein Powder, Vanilla Extract, Monk Fruit Extract, Sunflower Lecithin), Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Rooibos Powder, Raw New Zealand Manuka Honey Umf 16+
Perks:
·  Gluten Free
·  ·  Non-GMO
·  ·  Dairy Free
·  ·  Soy Free
·  ·  Grain Free
·  ·  Paleo Friendly
·  No Added Sugar
190 cal , 8 g fat, 22 g carbs, 13 g protein

These bites were designed in part on the idea that sometimes you just want a few bites of something. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten half a protein bar, then set it aside, thinking I’ll “eventually” finish the other half.  But it somehow always gets thrown out and wasted.  Food Groove Mission bites come in resealable bags, so you can take out just a few and then keep the rest fresh for next time. Smart.

My thoughts:
I had some high expectations for these superfood bites – I enjoy so many of these flavors and ingredients on their own.  They are all sweetened with monkfruit. While I appreciate that they are trying to use as natural ingredients as possible, I feel like it made these bites too fruity-sweet for my taste.  If I want a chocolate treat or a nutty treat, I’d rather have those ingredients be the star of the show.  So, I did like them, but wish they had less of a fruity taste. My son loves fruity so of course he was all in on these bites!!

 
Bite Club
If you love these bites you can become a bite club member and customize your own order, and have them come on a regular subscription basis.  Easy, right? check out their website for more info.

Ready to try them for yourself? Use code BIBRAVE15 for 15% off your online order. With the option of a sample multi-pack, you can find your favorite flavor before you purchase a whole box!

Where can you buy them?
*Food Groove Retail Locations:*

1. Royal Blue Grocery in downtown Dallas

2. Ann's Health Food Center & Market - (all locations - Dallas & Waxahachie, TX)

3. Roots Juices - Dallas

4. Available on Amazon

5. https://foodgroovemission.com/

"Disclaimer: I am promoting the Hapalua Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"
 
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