I first had a Candice Food bar at some expo – no idea of which one though. I had their chocolate fudge bar. Although I’m not one with a ton of food allergies – I loved the fact that it had no dairy, nuts, soy, eggs, or corn on top of the no gluten. I liked that they were around 200 calories – a great snack in the middle of the day that gave me enough energy for a cardio workout. I liked that the base flavor of most of them were a form of chocolate.
I received some sample bars from Candice Foods (thank you Candice!) and I wanted to run through the list of flavors and my thoughts on them. The base for all of these bars are sunflower seed butter and crispy brown rice – and they all taste like that. If you don’t like sunflower butter, then you won’t like this! I just went through several GoPicnic boxes with sunflower butter and crackers and got a little sick of the taste – but then again, I can eat nuts without a problem. Sunflower butter is a great alternative to bars that are packed full of nut butters (like the ones I eat all the time). It’s awesome that Candice Foods is making products like this that are nut-free as well as vegan to boot!
Blueberry Vanilla
First up, I had a taste of the Blueberry Vanilla bar. Now, I had a previous experience with a blueberry bar with Larabar. My boyfriend hated it and said it tasted like ashes, however, I really liked it. Maybe I’m just a sucker for blueberry bars? Anyways, this bar is superior to Larabar’s blueberry bar. I do not miss blueberry muffins anymore – I have this bar (and believe me, I still remember what blueberry muffins from Dunkin’ Donuts taste like). It has little bits of blueberry in it (at least I think that’s what it was, regardless it was delicious)!And it’s got this hint of vanilla in it that makes it taste more like a blueberry muffin than just a protein bar with blueberry in it.
Blueberry Vanilla is made using: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Agave, Sunflower Seed Butter (roasted sunflower seeds, mono-diglycerides to prevent separation, salt, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness), Crispy Brown Rice (organic brown rice, brown rice syrup, sea salt), Rice Protein, Rice Bran, Blueberry Flavor, Sea Salt.
There’s other flavors too, but I didn’t like them as much as the Blueberry Vanilla. This is one of my favorite bars now and I have a feeling I’ll be ordering boxes of them soon if I can’t find them anywhere around me.
Chocolate Mint
This is my boyfriend’s favorite, but this is one of my least favorites – once again we don’t agree. It’s very minty, too minty for me. If I give it a 2 and he gives it a 4.5, I’ll give it a 3.5.
Chocolate Mint is made using: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Agave, Rice Protein, Sunflower Seed Butter (roasted sunflower seeds, mono-diglycerides to prevent separation, salt, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness), Crispy Brown Rice (organic brown rice, brown rice syrup, sea salt), Chocolate Cacoa Liquor (non-alcohol), Cocoa Butter, Rice Bran, Mint Flavor, Sea Salt.
Mocha Java
This bar is awesome! There are REAL COFFEE GROUNDS inside this bar! It tastes so good. This ALMOST beats the Blueberry Vanilla flavor, but not quite. I really dig this bar, it’s really different from anything out there that I could find.
Mocha Java is made using: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Agave, Rice Protein, Sunflower Seed Butter (roasted sunflower seeds, mono-diglycerides to prevent separation, salt, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness), Crispy Brown Rice (organic brown rice, brown rice syrup, sea salt), Chocolate Cacoa Liquor (non-alcohol), Cocoa Butter, Rice Bran, Coffee Grounds, Sea Salt.
Chocolate Orange
Chocolate Orange is made using: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Agave, Rice Protein, Sunflower Seed Butter (roasted sunflower seeds, mono-diglycerides to prevent separation, salt, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness), Crispy Brown Rice (organic brown rice, brown rice syrup, sea salt), Chocolate Cacoa Liquor (non-alcohol), Cocoa Butter, Rice Bran, Orange Flavor, Sea Salt.
The boyfriend took all of the chocolate orange bars before I could get a pic of my own. It looks just like the other bars – it’s not like it’s orange!The boyfriend really liked this orange flavored bar. He thought the flavor was like orange rinds (in a good way). I, however, didn’t like the flavoring. He gives it a 4 and I give it a 2.5 – I’ll spit it (although my ratings always favor me ha) and call it a 3.
Chocolate Cherry
Chocolate Cherry is made using: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Agave, Rice Protein, Sunflower Seed Butter (roasted sunflower seeds, mono-diglycerides to prevent separation, salt, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness), Crispy Brown Rice (organic brown rice, brown rice syrup, sea salt), Chocolate Cacoa Liquor (non-alcohol), Cacoa Butter, Cherry Flavor, Sea Salt.
This is another one that wasn’t my favorite. It tastes just like the chocolate fudge bar, but with a sweet cherry flavoring added to it. I’m not a big fan of chocolate cherries – so it doesn’t surprise me that I didn’t like it. The boyfriend thought it was less memorable than the orange flavor.
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Fudge is made using: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Agave, Rice Protein, Sunflower Seed Butter (roasted sunflower seeds, mono-diglycerides to prevent separation, salt, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness), Crispy Brown Rice (organic brown rice, brown rice syrup, sea salt), Chocolate Cacoa Liquor (non-alcohol), Cocoa Butter, Rice Bran, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt.
The chocolate fudge bar is the base for most of the other bars – and it’s just like what it says – chocolate! It’s not overly sweet or overly chocolately. It is soft, yet has crunch because of it’s rice crisp base.
If I had my choice, I’d probably have Kind bars or Larabars – because I’m a bit of a nut freak. But if you’re not as nut-friendly as I am, or have numerous allergies – these bars are for you!
Again, Candice Foods bars are very allergen-friendly. They are safe for anyone with the top 10 allergies, and are gluten-free! They have no gluten, eggs, dairy, nuts, soy, or corn! They’re made with organic ingredients and are vegan. There are no GMO’s, additives, or preservatives. According to their website, they have a dedicated facility that is free of: Gluten, Casein, Wheat, Dairy, Corn, Soy, Egg, All Nuts, Peanuts, GMO’s and artificial flavorings or colorings.
They’re $21.95 for a 12 pack of bars and you can order them online.
Be on the lookout for more good stuff coming from Candice Foods!
HOW TO WIN A BOX OF CANDICE BARS:
PRIZE:
We’re giving away 15 (yes FIFTEEN) boxes of Candice Bars to 15 lucky winners (that’s 1 box a piece, if you hate math like me). A box is valued over $20, so this is an awesome prize!
WINNER:
15 winners, picked randomly (via Random.org) based on valid entries. YOU CAN ONLY WIN ONCE. If your name comes up twice, I will re-draw to find another name.
HOW IT WORKS:
Each person can be entered into our contest only two times – once through the website and once through social media.
- FIRST ENTRY: 1 entry (Limit 1 per person) on Celiacandthebeast.com. Comment on THIS post and tell us what flavor you’re most interested in. Make sure that you input your email address in the form so we can contact you if you’re the winner!
- EXTRA ENTRY: 1 additional entry (limit 1 additional entry per person) by liking Candice Foods’ Facebook page here. Once you’ve done that, come back here and comment on THIS post (IN A SEPARATE ENTRY THAN THE FIRST ONE PLEASE) that you became their friend and leave your name as it appears on Facebook (so we can prove you actually liked the page).
CONTEST ENDS:
Friday November 9th 5pm PST.
I am most interested in the chocolate cherry. That seems like a great combo!
Congrats – you’ve won a box!
Blueberry Vanilla!! Blueberry for the antioxidants and I love vanilla!
I liked Candace Foods on FAcebook
I would like to try the Chocolate Orange.
Mint.
Congrats, Season – you’re a winner!
You had me at no dairy. I would most want to win Mocha JAVA JAVA JAVA! lol
Liked their page – Message left “Glad to hear about your products from Celiac and the Beast. Can’t wait to try them.”
Congrats Kim, you’re a winner!
I’m most interested in the Chocolate Orange flavored bar. I LOVE that combination!
I “Liked” Candice Foods Facebook page. My name on FB is “Jen Gillen”. =) Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveaway!
Chocolate Orange. They look yummy
I would be most interested in trying the Blueberry Vanilla flavor!
Deb @ gowlland@frontiernet.net
I liked Candice Foods on FB!
I think the mocha java sounds most interesting.
Mmmmmm java java java!!!!
I liked Candice!!!!!
mocha java, to add a little kick to my day.
I’ll take a box of mocha java please! You can’t go wrong with coffee or chocolate!
I liked Candice Foods on Facebook and my username is Maserati Moe!
Mmmmmmmm mocha java pleeeeeeease!! Just because I’m a chocolate and coffee addict! Mmmmm chocolate in my coffee or maybe a spoon made of chocolate to stir my coffee all the while the spoon is melting into my coffee!! Hmmm I think I will go get another cup of coffee…..
Blueberry vanilla …sounds dreamy!!
These look/sound awesome! Perfect for people like me with all sorts of food allergies. I would love the Mocha Java ones! mmmm
Mocha Java!!!!
I’m most interested in the chocolate fudge! Looks delish
Looks like you’re going to enjoy it, because your’e a winner!
I liked the Candice Foods’ Facebook page- Jasmine Waite.
Chocolate orange? Yes, please!!!
Sounds so good right now!
Chocolate Orange!
Chocolate Orange, If you will, I have tried one before Loved it!!!
Vanilla blueberry sounds great!
You’re a lucky winner!
I’d definitely love to try the chocolate fudge.
Your review of the vanilla blueberry has me craving one! I’m definitely still looking for a substitute for a blueberry muffin!
The Blueberry Vanilla looks amazing! I’m a sucker for blueberry muffins and the way you describe it sounds like it may taste that way.
chocolate mint sounds great to me!
katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
Congrats again Katherine, you’re a winner!
i like them on fb
name: katherine ann dibello
katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
Choc.Mint yum! But they ALL sound yummy!
I liked Candice Foods on Facebook!
My F.b. name is Shannon L Andresen
the mocha java looks awesome!
Congrats Hannah! You’re a winner!
My 11 yr old daughter (Celiac and Type 1 Diabetic) loves the Chocolate Orange and I love the Chocolate Cherry too – So I am interested in either flavor
I would LOVE to try the chocolate fudge. Choco lover here.
Congrats, choco lover
You’re a winner Josie!
I liked the facebook page. ^_^ My name on facebook is Jose Made Jean Baptiste ^_^
I am most interested in the Chocolate fudge.
I liked Candice Foods’ Facebook page. My name is Jacqueline Cruz.
Blueberry vanilla please.
Congrats Yvette, you’re a winner!
Chocolate Mint is one of my favorite flavor combos. That’s the one I’m most interested in.
And I just liked them on Facebook. Name is as above…Karen Brady.
I enjoyed your description of the Blueberry the most. I would like to try that one please! bpurposeful@gmail.com
Thanks, and congrats, you’re a winner!
I liked Candice Foods’ FB page. My FB name is Jocelyn Rhodes.
I would love to try the Blueberry Vanilla
I like on Fb as Juliana Atabong
Chocolate Mint, hehe it’s your least favorite but I love mint.
After being diagnosed with Celiac Sprue in 1999, cardboard tasted better than some of the products out their. That’a also if you could find it! I am definitely looking forward to trying all of the different flavors available after reading the product description and the customer comments.
I would LOVE to try them all! But first the mocha java!
You’re a winner, Lori!
I like Candice Foods on Facebook! Thanks!
The blueberry vanilla looks great! I live in a state with limited gluten free options and I would love the opportunity to try them!
Liked their facebook page! Always glad to hear about new and great GF products!
Oh man what a tough choice! I’d have to say either the mocha java or the chocolate orange for me!
I would love to taste the mint flavor!
Congrats, you are a winner!
I just became a fan of Candice Foods on Facebook
Thanks for doing this giveaway!
The mocha java bars sound amazing – I’d like to get them if I win.
*crosses fingers*
CONGRATS! You’re a winner!
Just became the newest fan of Candice Foods on facebook.
am most interested in chocolate mint
liked on facebook
I would love to try the Mocha Java!
I cant’ wait to try them all, except the Mocha. I’m not a coffee fan.
I liked Candice Foods on FB…..Becky H****** Payne.
Congrats! You’re one of the winners!
The flavours of these bars sound fantastic and it would be hard to choose! I’m a big mint fan, so I would choose mint. Orange would be my second choice. Thank you for reviewing these bars. I will look for them at my health food store!
Congrats Liane, you’re a winner!