22 August 2009
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Chocolate Business
I mentioned the other day that the fantabulous people at www.manitobaharvest.com sent me samples of their Hemp Bliss milk to review. I LOVE that they sent one of each flavor: chocolate, vanilla, original (unsweetened), and original (sweetened)–and they’re Certified Organic. Yay!
Also, I wanted to mention that my contact at Manitoba Harvest reassured me that Hemp Pro 70 dissolves nicely in liquids and that I didn’t have to only consume it in steel-cut oats (see that review here). I took his word for it, and decided to combine Hemp Bliss with Hemp Pro 70 powder. Know what happened? Keep reading! 
Hemp Bliss Samples
(All in a row…)
But first, let’s take a peek at the nutritional value of these flavored hemp milks…
Chocolate Hemp Bliss
From the site:
Size: 32 Fl oz / 946 mlDescription:
A blissful way to start your day! Hemp Bliss is more delicious and nutritious than other non-dairy beverages.
Chocolate Hemp Bliss is made from organic hemp seeds and organic cocoa powder. We cold filter Hemp Bliss for a great taste. This blissful beverage is rich and creamy with a chocolaty nutty flavor.
Enjoy Chocolate Hemp Bliss served chilled by the glass or “hot chocolate” style. Try adding it to cereal, coffee, tea and other recipes that call for milk. Chocolate Hemp Bliss provides a protein and Omega 6 & 3 EFA boost in your smoothies and shakes.
Suggested Use: Serve chilled, shake well and drink often. Refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Organic Hemp Seeds, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Cocoa Powder, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum. Contains No Preservatives. Lactose Free. Soy Free. Gluten Free. Cholesterol Free. Nut Free.
Certified Organic by: OC/PRO
Vanilla Hemp Bliss
From the site:
Size: 32 Fl oz / 946 mlDescription:
A blissful way to start your day! Hemp Bliss is more delicious and nutritious than other non-dairy beverages.
Vanilla Hemp Bliss is made from organic hemp seeds and organic vanilla. We cold filter Hemp Bliss for a great taste. This blissful beverage is rich and creamy with a nutty vanilla flavor.
Enjoy Vanilla Hemp Bliss served chilled by the glass. Try adding it to cereal, coffee, tea and other recipes that call for milk. Vanilla Hemp Bliss provides a protein and Omega 6 & 3 EFA boost in your smoothies and shakes.
Suggested Use: Serve chilled, shake well and drink often. Refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Organic Hemp Seeds, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Vanilla Flavor, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum. Contains No Preservatives. Lactose Free. Soy Free. Gluten Free. Cholesterol Free. Nut Free.
Certified Organic by: OC/PRO
Non-Dairy Milk Comparisons
Hemp Bliss + Hemp Pro 70
Hemp Pro 70 Powder
All Shook Up
a serving of Hemp Pro 70 powder (4 tablespoons)
50% Chocolate Hemp Bliss
50% Vanilla Hemp Bliss
a couple of ice cubes
Poured into my Amazing Grass shaker cup
Note: My shaker cup holds 12 ounces or so. I’d say it was filled up but I took a gulp before taking these photos.
Chocolate Bubbles = YUM!
Verdict/Grade?
I give Chocolate and Vanilla Hemp Bliss a big, fat, delicious A+! Seriously. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this shake tasted. I shook it up a lot, so there wasn’t any random, floating hemp powder. I also tasted both the Chocolate and Vanilla Hemp Bliss separately before I added them together with the Hemp Pro 70–they are delicious!!! The Chocolate Hemp Bliss really tastes like chocolate. It’s sweet, chocolaty, and divine. The vanilla is super vanilla-like and sweet, too. No complaints here at all–although some of you hemp haters may taste the hemp, I only tasted a very, very slight hempness about it. Honest. Of course, I always like to mention that I am used to taking strong, herbal tonics and drinking fresh, raw green juices, etc., so I may not notice some tastes as strongly as some of you who have never included a lot of earthy, herbal-type foods/drinks in your diet.
These hemp milks are $4.99 USD per 32 ounce box. With their nutritional value + yummy taste, I think it’s totally worth the price! Visit www.manitobaharvest.com to order your own hemp milk, or check out their other healthy products.
You may have to start calling me the “Happy Hemp Girl”. LOL
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Michele talk to me about the actual protein powder. The milk is lovely, but I’d love to know more about the protein powder like in terms of mixability, taste, how you feel afterwards, etc. I have never sampled any hemp PP, only brown rice (and of course whey and soy but I won’t use those anymore) so any other info about hemp PP would be awesome
You can email directly if it’s easier 
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
August 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Sure, Averie. It does really mix easily. And it’s quite delicious in my oats, and now in this shake. Some people put it in their chocolate creations, too (like that chocolate I made the other day). I really do think it provides an overall feeling of well-being and energy. You can read my in-depth review in a previous post here: http://healingwithjuices.com/2009/08/hemp-protein-powder-manitoba-harvest/
Hope that helps!
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Hey Michele,
The Manitoba folks are now on my list. Thanks for being the brave one to try all of these things and then sharing them with us.
What I really like about these posts is that you appear to be having a fantastic time!
George
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
August 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
That’s awesome, George! I know you’ll love Manitoba Harvest. They have quality products and they’re an environmentally aware company as well. LOVE that!
Yes, I am having a fantastic time. I love trying new things–especially when they’re healthy! And I love letting you–my fantabulous readers–know about ‘em!
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Thanks Michele for the info and for the other post about coconut oil and the chocolate treats:)
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 8:59 am
You’re welcome! You know, now that I think of it, I’ve reviewed Tropical Traditions coconut oil. I don’t think you’d like it, though–it’s really, really coconut-ish.
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