Sandwiches have long been one of my very favorite foods. As a child I went through phases of PB&J, followed by years of bologna and cheese.
Now I am in love with roasted veggie sandwiches and egg sandwiches and PB&carrots…but in all variations one thing remains the same BREAD! As David and I have traveled more I realized that not all bread is created equal and in fact I cannot stomach that 99 cent loaf, which used to be his staple when we were dating (gag).
During the Unprocessed Challenge I took another look at the bread we were buying and realized that while it might be 100% whole wheat…it was often a whole lot of other things I couldn’t pronounce. At the time I was a bit shocked and totally unsure of where to find bread that was shall we say natural. 
MANNA SPROUTED BREADS
Enter Manna breads!! First off they have fruit and nut bread and cinnamon date bread, which became an instant favorite of mine as it made for a healthy wholesome high fiber treat! Instead of an energy bar with unprouncable ingredients or even a cookie this very thick and decadent feeling bread was perfect. 
This was my favorite statement from their FAQ page:
WHY IS THE BREAD SO SWEET, IF YOU DON'T USE SWEETENERS?
The sweetness of Manna Bread® is solely due to our unique sprouting process, which converts starches into maltose and other complex carbohydrates. There is no added sugar, no yeast, no salt, or preservatives.
But back to sandwiches, which was how this all really started. Manna Bread also has a number of great options to help you start replacing those highly processed breads (like whole rye which is also a wheat-free option). Because they are natural and unprocessed the fiber is higher and in some the protein is pretty darn good too. Of course most importantly, they taste amazing. Have you ever noticed that sandwich really hits the spot when it tastes better? 
I will never be a Susie Homemaker that spends time every week making bread, but I do still want things that are as close to natural and as good for us as possible. Hence my love for this sprouted organic bread!
ORGANIC
I know I keep talking about organic fruits and vegetables, but here’s the deal not only do they taste better but it certainly can’t hurt to keep the toxins out of our food. Since I like the breads that contain dates and nuts, I’m happy to know they are certified organic.
Here is a list of all their tasty breads and ingredients:
BANANA WALNUT HEMP: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic dried banana, organic walnuts, organic flax seeds, organic hemp seeds
CARROT RAISIN: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic carrots, organic raisins
CINNAMON DATE: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic dates (organic cinnamon, organic oat flour as coating)
FIG FENNEL FLAX: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic black mission figs, organic flax seeds, organic fennel seeds, organic poppy seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic sunflower seeds, organic sesame seeds
FRUIT & NUT: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic raisins, organic dates, organic almonds, organic cashews, organic hazelnuts, organic cinnamon, organic nutmeg, organic oatmeal
MILLET RICE: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic millet, organic brown rice
MULTIGRAIN: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic brown rice, organic barley, organic millet, organic flax seed, organic rye kernels, organic soy beans, organic rolled oats, organic oat bran, organic cornmeal
SUNSEED: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic sunflower seeds, organic sesame seeds, organic flax seeds, organic millet, organic poppy seeds, organic caraway seeds
WHOLE RYE: Sprouted organic rye kernels, filtered water
BUY IT
Because it contains no preservatives you will find Manna Bread in the FREEZER section of most Whole Foods and healthy food stores. If you can’t find it there you can always order online, however you do have to order by the case (which is 8 loaves) so the average out to about $3.20 per loaf which is FAR cheaper than what I found at Whole Foods for breads that are certified organic. You can freeze them for up to 1 year.
WIN IT
Giveaway closed
Products were provided free for my review, but the taste buds and opinions presented are fully my own.
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Gratitude Journal
Nov 17
I am grateful for fruit and nut bread
I am grateful for new traditions
I am grateful for unexpected Tax Refunds
I am grateful for people telling me what they want for Christmas
I am grateful my list is short so I can spend more on them
