PROBAR Fruition review and giveaway

Ever since I reviewed PROBAR Halo Bars last year, they have become one of my favorite snacks, and I try to pick up a couple of the Nutty Marshmallow or Rocky Road whenever I can.  It's hard to imagine not being able to enjoy such yummy treats, but for millions of people with celiac disease, Halo Bars are just one of the many foods that are off limits.  Fortunately, there's Fruition, PROBAR's new certified gluten-free bar that gluten-sensitive people can enjoy.

About Fruition
It’s estimated that celiac disease affects 1 out of every 133 people and generally speaking around 18 million Americans have some degree of gluten sensitivity. The culprit is the hard-to-digest protein called gluten, that even a healthy intestine can not completely break down. For those with celiac disease, the undigested gluten essentially causes the body’s immune system to lash out at itself, leading to malabsorption, bloating and diarrhea — the classic gastrointestinal symptoms — but also, at times, joint pain, skin rashes and other problems.


For these reasons, PROBAR is proud to announce that they are moving away from gluten as much as possible. PROBAR’s first certified gluten-free product is due to come out in March 2012: a fruit-dense, superfood snack bar (~150 calories). Fruition is designed to deliver 1 serving of fruit in every bar and is built from a 100% vegan, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free medley of dates, oats, chia seeds, and cashews.


Fruition comes in 7 flavors:
Blueberry
Cherry
Cran-Raspberry
Peach
Lemon
Strawberry
Chocolate Orange

PROBAR sent us an assortment of Fruition bars to try, and they are big winners for Alfie and me.  My favorites are Chocolate Orange, by a mile-- it tastes exactly like its name -- and Lemon, which tastes like a healthy lemon square.  Alfie loves all the flavors!  They are a bit too nutty for my kids to clamor for, but they like it well enough (and it means that Alfie and I can keep these bars for ourselves!), and for kids who have no choice but to eat gluten-free, I think it's an delicious choice.

Save 40% off your PROBAR purchase
Get your PROBAR Fruition bars at a discount!  Just got to PROBAR's online store and enter the code BLOGGER at checkout.  You'll get 40% your first order!

Win a box of PROBAR Fruition
One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will receive a sample box of PROBAR Fruition bars in assorted flavors.

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The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on May 29, 2012; I will draw a winner at random on May 30 and post his/her name after she/he confirms acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here. Good luck!




Disclosure: I received PROBAR Fruition product samples to facilitate my review, but have not been paid to review the product or give my opinions. Product information is provided by PROBAR via Purple Orange,PR and is indicated in italics. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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