Bars June 23, 2009

When I first started out blogging, I had no idea there were so many bars out there. I ventured over to the bar aisile in my grocery store and saw a whole plethora to choose from! Bars have become a part of what I eat, although I don’t have one everyday. I eat them as snacks mostly, not meals. I have tried four different kinds: Luna (but do not really like them, so I’m not gonna show you any, sorry!) , Clif, Z-Bars, Larabars, Odwallas and Purebars. There are so many more and different kinds I want to  try. Yum, I can’t wait

We’ll Start with Purebars! According to the website, these delicious bars are “An energy bar that is organic, raw,
gluten-free and delightful! Made with fruit and nuts, it is amazingly chewy and sweet.” They are also certified organic, raw, and vegan. The taste of these are impeccable and so yummy! While the fat is on the higher side, I believe it is due to the fact that Purebars have ingredients like (for example in the chocolate brownie flavor) walnuts, almonds, and cashews.

1. AppleCinnamon Bar: LOVE this bar. So good and you can totally taste the apple! Highly suggested

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: (190 cals, 8 grams fat [1 gram sat. fat], 5 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber) 4/5

2. Chocolate Brownie Bar: If you want a bar that will totally satisfy your sweet tooth, without being over-sweet, this bar’s for you. I really enjoyed it!

• Taste: 4.5/5
• Nutrition: (200 cals, 9 grams of fat [1 gram sat. fat], 6 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

3. Wild Blueberry Bar: This was my first purebar I tried. I obviously loved it because I kept on trying more. Yum!

• Taste: 4/5
• Nutrition: (190 cals, 9 grams of fat [1 gram sat. fat], 6 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber) 4/5

4.  Cherry Cashew Bar: Totally delicious! Love cherries and cashews together!

• Taste: 4.5/5
• Nutrition: (200 cals, 9 grams of fat [1 gram of sat. fat], 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber)  4/5

Next up is Clif Bars! Cliffbars are very natural energy bars. There are different kinds like their original, kids z-bars, and mojo bars. I haven’t tried them all, but want to so badly! I’ll have to search high and low, but I’m sure it’ll be worth it Clif bars are so yummy, I suggest giving them a try! They are more caloric than purebars and other bars, but they are energy bars and can be quite filling. Here’s the ones I’ve tried.

1. Carrot Cake: This is one of my favorite Cliff bars and you can totally get the carrot cake taste. Mighty tasty! The texture is great and there’s even pieces of carrot, coconut, and nuts in the bar.

• Taste: 4.6/5
• Nutrition: (240 cals, 4 grams of fat [1.5 grams sat. fat], 10 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

2. Chocolate Brownie: Not my favorite cliff bar, but still really good! The aftertaste was kind of odd, although I still enjoyed it. Try it for yourself and see what you think!

• Taste: 4/5
• Nutrition: (240 cals, 4.5 grams of fat [1.5 grams of sat. fat], 10 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber)

3. Apricot: I ADORE this bar! If you don’t like fruity bars though, it’s probably not for you. But I LOVE it

• Taste: 4.8/5
• Nutrition: (230 cals, 3 grams of fat [0.5 grams of sat. fat], 10 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

4. Black Cherry Almond: Pretty good, but no apricot Still ate it and enjoyed it though!

• Taste: 4/5
• Nutrition: (250 cals, 5 grams of fat [1.5 grams of sat. fat], 10 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

5. Oatmeal Raisin Walnut: This bar is absolutely delicious! There’s tastes of raisins and you can’t miss them. Yummm!

• Taste: 4.8/5
• Nutrition: 240 cals, 5 grams of fat [1 grams of sat. fat], 10 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

6. Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch: Another one of my favorites, this bar was amazing!  But how can you go bad with peanuts and chocolate?!

• Taste: 4.8/5
• Nutrition: (250 cals, 6 grams of fat [2 grams of sat. fat], 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4/5

7. Peanut Toffee Buzz: The icing on this bar totally makes it. So, so, so good! Almost perfect

• Taste: 4.8/5
• Nutrition: (250 cals, 6 grams of fat [2 grams of sat. fat], 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4/5

8. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut: HOLY YUM! This bar is freaking incredible. If you see it, grab it!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: (240 cals, 7 grams of fat [1.5 grams of sat. fat], 9 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber) 4/5

9. Banana Nut Bread: The smell of this bar is to die for and the taste, oh so good!

• Taste: 4.5/5
• Nutrition: (250 cals, 5 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

10. Mountain Mix Clif MOJO Bar: Hate to say it, but this bar certainly wasn’t love at first bite. In fact, the first one I tried I certainly did not like it! But I won another in a giveaway and tried it again. Hmm, delicious?! I would definitely have it again!

• Taste: 4/5
• Nutrition: (180 cals, 8 grams of fat [1.5 grams of sat. fat], 9 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fiber) 3.8/5

11. Blueberry Crisp: Mmm, very good! You definitely can taste the blueberries and see them! Even better than what I had expected! Yum!

• Taste: 4/5
• Nutrition: (240 calories, 5 grams of fat [0.5 grams sat. fat], 9 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber) 4.5/5

Next up is Odwalla bars! I can’t find a website on them but their wrapper says they are delicious “Nourishing Food Bars,” and I cannot disagree! They have a very chewy texture and you can taste each important ingredient. Yum!

1. Berries GoMega. These are DELICIOUS. Love the taste of berries and you can actually see pieces of fruit. Mmm!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: 4/5

2. Odwalla Super Protein Bar. Loved this one! With 14 grams of protein, it’s definitely a satisfying snack!

• Taste: 4/5
• Nutrition: 4.5/5

3. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter. Mmm! Delicious! Loved the peanut butter in it!

• Taste: 4.5/5
• Nutrition: 4/5

Last but CERTAINLY not least are my beloved Larabars. According to the website:

“LÄRABAR is a delicious blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices – energy in its purest form. Made from 100% whole food, each flavor contains no more than eight ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended.” They are also (according to the website as well) raw , gluten free, soy free, vegan, and have no added sweeteners. Score! They are similar in taste and look to Purebars, but I think Laras win it in the end I haven’t met a larabar I didn’t like. Here are the ones I’ve tried.

1. Cherry Pie: Oh my goodness! Tastes exactly like a cherry pie and is so tart and delicious Love it!

• Taste: 5/5!!!
• Nutrition: (190 cals, 8 grams of fat [0.5 grams of sat. fat], 4 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber) 4/5

2. Cashew Cookie: Tastes exactly like a cashew cookie and is just SO. GOOD. Larabars are hard to talk a lot about because they are just THAT good!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: (210 cals, 12 grams of fat [2 grams of sat. fat], 6 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber) 4/5

3. Apple Pie: You guessed it, tastes like apple pie Gotta love them apples! Mmm!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: (180 cals, 10 grams of fat, 4 grams of both fat and protein)

4. Peanut Butter Cookie: Yum, yum, very yum! Enough said

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: (210 cals, 13 grams of fat, 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein) 4/5

Z-Bars are up next! Mmm, these are so tasty! They don’t have the most incredible-knock your socks off nutritional snacks, but they’re pretty decent! Perfect for a kids growing body! TOTALLY delicious too. Yum! Another thing I love about these bars are that they’re considerably less than most. Around 89 cents! Score! As described on the site…

“We take great care in creating CLIF Kid snacks to give kids fantastic tasting food with the right kind of nutrition they need for their growing, active bodies.”

They’re also known as the “whole-grain energy snack!”

1. Apple Cinnamon Z-bar. Oh my goodnesss! So SO good. Try it!!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: 4.5/5

2. Blueberry Z-bar. Amazing as well!! So tasty, especially in Greek Yogurt!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: 4.5/5

3. Honey Grahm Z-bar. You know what, these bars are just so good! They’re all like perfection in a wrapper!

• Taste: 5/5
• Nutrition: 4.5/5