Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz ($0.99, Publix)
2.4 oz / 68g
Ingredients: organic brown rice syrup, soy rice crisps, organic roasted soybeans, organic soy flour, organic rolled oats, dry roasted peanuts, apple fiber, organic oat fiber, organic milled flaxseed, inulin, psyllium, organic evaporated cane juice, peanut toffee, organic peanut butter, cocoa butter, soy flour, soy lecithin, peanut flour, natural flavors, sea salt, green tea extract.
Calories: 250
Cals from fat: 50
Total Fat: 6g (9%)
Sat Fat: 2g (10%)
Sodium: 200mg (8%)
Potassium: 250mg (7%)
Total Carb: 42g (14%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 11g (22%)
When I drink green tea I get a little loopy. I don't know if I steep it too long or what; my purveyor of fine teas says I drink them too fast and my blood pressure drops, which is an interesting theory. Anyway, it makes the idea of this bar feel a little bit dangerous; contains green tea extract! And he's drinking coffee! Go ahead and dial the 9 and the 1!
This bar is remarkably bland. There's a little icing stripe which adds some sweetness but I'm honestly left with almost zero aftertaste. Sort of a dry finish, too. The texture is just 'clif bar' to me at this point, but the taste of this bar is markedly different and sort of strange; I don't really get the toffee taste. Its slightly sweet and peanutty with this crazy drop off dry mouth finish. I probably won't buy this one again, but it is an interesting experience. I guess we'll see how hyped up on caffeine I am after this and a cup o' joe. I feel like I might bounce around like daffy duck or something wooHOOwooHOOwooHOO!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
clif kid organic z bar chocolate brownie
clif kid organic z bar chocolate brownie ($0.75, publix)
1.27 oz / 36g
Ingredients: organic rolled oats, organic chocolate chips, organic evaporated cane juice syrup, organic brown rice syrup, organic tapioca syrup, organic fig paste, organic oat flour, organic cocoa powder, organic soy butter, natural flavors, organic oat fiber, organic milled flaxseed, organic chocolate, salt, baking soda.
Calories: 120
Cals from fat: 25
Total Fat: 3g (5%)
Sat Fat: 1g (5%)
Sodium: 125mg (4%)
Potassium: 110mg (3%)
Total Carb: 22g (7%)
Fiber: 3g (12%)
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 3g
cocoa. man, cocoa. dude, this is almost too much cocoa. almost chalky. whoa. more cocoa than chocolate happening here. another ineffectual chocolate drizzle. its very brownie like, but its almost too much.
1.27 oz / 36g
Ingredients: organic rolled oats, organic chocolate chips, organic evaporated cane juice syrup, organic brown rice syrup, organic tapioca syrup, organic fig paste, organic oat flour, organic cocoa powder, organic soy butter, natural flavors, organic oat fiber, organic milled flaxseed, organic chocolate, salt, baking soda.
Calories: 120
Cals from fat: 25
Total Fat: 3g (5%)
Sat Fat: 1g (5%)
Sodium: 125mg (4%)
Potassium: 110mg (3%)
Total Carb: 22g (7%)
Fiber: 3g (12%)
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 3g
cocoa. man, cocoa. dude, this is almost too much cocoa. almost chalky. whoa. more cocoa than chocolate happening here. another ineffectual chocolate drizzle. its very brownie like, but its almost too much.
clif kid organic z bar peanut butter
clif kid organic z bar peanut butter ($0.75, publix)
1.27 oz / 36g
Ingredients: organic peanut butter, organic evaporated cane juice syrup, organic rolled oats, organic brown rice syrup, organic tapioca syrup, organic fig paste, organic peanuts, organic oat flour, organic milled flaxseed, organic oat fiber, natural flavors, organic chocolate, salt, baking soda.
Calories: 140
Cals from fat: 45
Total Fat: 5g (8%)
Sat Fat: 1g (5%)
Sodium: 170mg (7%)
Potassium: 160mg (5%)
Total Carb: 20g (7%)
Fiber: 3g (12%)
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 3g
This is a sort of cross between a cereal bar and a granola bar; softer than granola, crunchier than a cereal bar. It's quite agreeable, as if they were making granola bars for the elderly, or children. I could just pleasantly gum my way though this thing, nom nom nom. It's peanutty with a completely ineffectual chocolate drizzle, nom nom nom. Seems very familiar somehow, hmmm.
Oh, dang, it's really almost identical to a store-bought peanut butter cookie. The soft kind with peanuts in it you might have had at a church function or at school or something. Presumably its better for you than that, so score!
1.27 oz / 36g
Ingredients: organic peanut butter, organic evaporated cane juice syrup, organic rolled oats, organic brown rice syrup, organic tapioca syrup, organic fig paste, organic peanuts, organic oat flour, organic milled flaxseed, organic oat fiber, natural flavors, organic chocolate, salt, baking soda.
Calories: 140
Cals from fat: 45
Total Fat: 5g (8%)
Sat Fat: 1g (5%)
Sodium: 170mg (7%)
Potassium: 160mg (5%)
Total Carb: 20g (7%)
Fiber: 3g (12%)
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 3g
This is a sort of cross between a cereal bar and a granola bar; softer than granola, crunchier than a cereal bar. It's quite agreeable, as if they were making granola bars for the elderly, or children. I could just pleasantly gum my way though this thing, nom nom nom. It's peanutty with a completely ineffectual chocolate drizzle, nom nom nom. Seems very familiar somehow, hmmm.
Oh, dang, it's really almost identical to a store-bought peanut butter cookie. The soft kind with peanuts in it you might have had at a church function or at school or something. Presumably its better for you than that, so score!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Clif Bar Blueberry Crisp
Clif Bar Blueberry Crisp ($0.99, Publix)
2.4 oz / 68g
Ingredients: organic brown rice syrup, soy rice crisps, organic roasted soybeans, organic soy flour, organic rolled oats, blueberry fruit pieces, rganic toasted oats, organic dry roasted almonds, organic oat fiber, inulin, organic milled flaxseed, organic oat bran, psyllium, organic evaporated cane juice, blueberries, organic date paste, almond butter, organic sunflower oil, natural flavors, sea salt, citric acid.
Calories: 240
Cals from fat: 50
Total Fat: 5g (8%)
Sat Fat: 0.5g (4%)
Sodium: 150mg (9%)
Potassium: 250mg (7%)
Total Carb: 43g (14%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 9g (18%)
I wonder if there's something difficult about using dried fruit? I like clif bars, but something about this one tastes a little phony. The fruit in this bar gives it a different kind of sweetness than some of the other clif bars, which is really nice - its a little less 'cliffy' than some of the other ones even though the texture is identical. On the other hand, there's a slightly 'preserved' taste to the fruit which doesn't totally appeal to me. It's not quite so strong as to be a 'chemical' taste, and is largely dispelled with a cup of coffee. This deserves to be in the rotation, but I think I'd tire of having them very regularly.
2.4 oz / 68g
Ingredients: organic brown rice syrup, soy rice crisps, organic roasted soybeans, organic soy flour, organic rolled oats, blueberry fruit pieces, rganic toasted oats, organic dry roasted almonds, organic oat fiber, inulin, organic milled flaxseed, organic oat bran, psyllium, organic evaporated cane juice, blueberries, organic date paste, almond butter, organic sunflower oil, natural flavors, sea salt, citric acid.
Calories: 240
Cals from fat: 50
Total Fat: 5g (8%)
Sat Fat: 0.5g (4%)
Sodium: 150mg (9%)
Potassium: 250mg (7%)
Total Carb: 43g (14%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 9g (18%)
I wonder if there's something difficult about using dried fruit? I like clif bars, but something about this one tastes a little phony. The fruit in this bar gives it a different kind of sweetness than some of the other clif bars, which is really nice - its a little less 'cliffy' than some of the other ones even though the texture is identical. On the other hand, there's a slightly 'preserved' taste to the fruit which doesn't totally appeal to me. It's not quite so strong as to be a 'chemical' taste, and is largely dispelled with a cup of coffee. This deserves to be in the rotation, but I think I'd tire of having them very regularly.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Clif Bar Maple Nut
Clif Bar Maple Nut ($0.99, Publix)
2.4 oz / 68g
Ingredients: organic brown rice syrup, soy rice crisps, organic roasted soybeans, organic soy flour, organic rolled oats, organic toasted oats, pecan pralines, organic maple syrup, inulin, organic oat fiber, organic milled flaxseed, organic oat bran, psyllium, organic date paste, safflower oil roasted pecans, natural flavors, almond butter, organic sunflower oil, sea salt.
Calories: 250
Cals from fat: 50
Total Fat: 5g (8%)
Sat Fat: 1g (4%)
Sodium: 220mg (9%)
Potassium: 250mg (7%)
Total Carb: 42g (14%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 10g (20%)
This feels like a really standard granola bar. I think the clif bars have become sort of old hat now, clearly taking a place along side the crunchy nature valley bar as a staple, begging the question of whether continuing reviewing them is really necessary. "But variety is the spice of life!" you say, and I cannot disagree. So, dear reader I will continue to sing the praises and damn the foibles of the clif bar along side all the others. I think the maple nut bar might be the logical conclusion of the clif family; the one by which all others must be judged. Originally the chocolate chip bar held that title, but the maple nut is slightly more subtle and far more "outdoorsy" in style, which I think elevates it beyond basecamp and puts it clearly on the road to the summit. The only flaw I can find with this bar is its aftertaste, which isn't artificial in nature but is a bit less than endearing. This is a minor quibble, as any sort of beverage will dispel the unpleasant effect.
UPDATE: I already reviewed this bar! Clearly I'm over the look of the clif bars now.
2.4 oz / 68g
Ingredients: organic brown rice syrup, soy rice crisps, organic roasted soybeans, organic soy flour, organic rolled oats, organic toasted oats, pecan pralines, organic maple syrup, inulin, organic oat fiber, organic milled flaxseed, organic oat bran, psyllium, organic date paste, safflower oil roasted pecans, natural flavors, almond butter, organic sunflower oil, sea salt.
Calories: 250
Cals from fat: 50
Total Fat: 5g (8%)
Sat Fat: 1g (4%)
Sodium: 220mg (9%)
Potassium: 250mg (7%)
Total Carb: 42g (14%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 10g (20%)
This feels like a really standard granola bar. I think the clif bars have become sort of old hat now, clearly taking a place along side the crunchy nature valley bar as a staple, begging the question of whether continuing reviewing them is really necessary. "But variety is the spice of life!" you say, and I cannot disagree. So, dear reader I will continue to sing the praises and damn the foibles of the clif bar along side all the others. I think the maple nut bar might be the logical conclusion of the clif family; the one by which all others must be judged. Originally the chocolate chip bar held that title, but the maple nut is slightly more subtle and far more "outdoorsy" in style, which I think elevates it beyond basecamp and puts it clearly on the road to the summit. The only flaw I can find with this bar is its aftertaste, which isn't artificial in nature but is a bit less than endearing. This is a minor quibble, as any sort of beverage will dispel the unpleasant effect.
UPDATE: I already reviewed this bar! Clearly I'm over the look of the clif bars now.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Cascadian Farm fiber right dark chocolate almond
Cascadian Farm fiber right dark chocolate almond ($4 for 6, Publix)
1.2 oz / 35g
Ingredients: tapioca syrup, rolled oats, inulin, crisp rice, semisweet chocolate chunks, sugar, almonds, sunflower oil, glycerin, brown rice syrup, rice maltodextrin, soy lecithin, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, sea salt, natural flavor, baking soda, nonfat milk.
Calories: 130
Cals from fat: 35
Total Fat: 3.5 (5%)
Sat Fat: 1g (6%)
Sodium: 100mg (4%)
Total Carb: 25g (8%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 2g
This bar is quite good, though the wrapper is sticky and therefore makes a bit of a mess. The bar has a nice chewy texture and a taste very similar to a blondie brownie, which I don't have to tell you, faithful reader, was a 70's sensation the likes of which we've never seen again.
1.2 oz / 35g
Ingredients: tapioca syrup, rolled oats, inulin, crisp rice, semisweet chocolate chunks, sugar, almonds, sunflower oil, glycerin, brown rice syrup, rice maltodextrin, soy lecithin, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, sea salt, natural flavor, baking soda, nonfat milk.
Calories: 130
Cals from fat: 35
Total Fat: 3.5 (5%)
Sat Fat: 1g (6%)
Sodium: 100mg (4%)
Total Carb: 25g (8%)
Fiber: 5g (20%)
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 2g
This bar is quite good, though the wrapper is sticky and therefore makes a bit of a mess. The bar has a nice chewy texture and a taste very similar to a blondie brownie, which I don't have to tell you, faithful reader, was a 70's sensation the likes of which we've never seen again.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Nature Valley Pecan Crunch
Nature Valley Pecan Crunch ($0.75, office snack area)
1.5 oz / 42g
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats, sugar, canola oil, crisp rice with soy protein, brown sugar syrup, pecan pieces, salt, soy lecithin, baking soda, natural flavor, almond flour, peanut flour.
Calories: 190
Cals from fat: 60
Total Fat: 7g (11%)
Sat Fat: 1g (4%)
Sodium: 170mg (7%)
Total Carb: 29g (10%)
Fiber: 2g (8%)
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 4g
It's almost unfair to include the nature valley crunchy bars on this site, as I've eaten them for so many years they basically define what I'm looking for in a bar (other than of course our old friend 'variety'). I've not had this pecan version before so I thought I'd try my best to compare it to the other bars you've been patient enough to sit through waiting for the king to arrive.
Oh, goodness. This is good even by nature valley standards. Lots of people find the nature valley bars to be slightly too dense and crunchy, but this particular variety seems lighter than the old "oats and honey" - i have to admit this has a better overall texture than almost any bar previously encountered. The lighter texture among other things means that it doesn't crumble all over the place when you eat it, which admittedly is about the only shortcoming I can find in the original bar. I'm tempted to call it a fluke; I'm so used to the nature valley crunchy texture that I'm frightened to even imagine they've been able to improve on it. Say it isn't so! Sweet agony!
I know what you're thinking. You're all "how can he like this thing so much?" Well, I'm here to tell you, this is a different animal entirely from the stale, 3 year old bar you found in some hunger-induced panic in the bottom of that backpack you'd been carrying around all year and barely decided would be better than gnawing on your own foot. This is toasted, nutty, crunchy, granola perfection, my dear friends, and you owe it to yourself to experience it.
1.5 oz / 42g
Ingredients: whole grain rolled oats, sugar, canola oil, crisp rice with soy protein, brown sugar syrup, pecan pieces, salt, soy lecithin, baking soda, natural flavor, almond flour, peanut flour.
Calories: 190
Cals from fat: 60
Total Fat: 7g (11%)
Sat Fat: 1g (4%)
Sodium: 170mg (7%)
Total Carb: 29g (10%)
Fiber: 2g (8%)
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 4g
It's almost unfair to include the nature valley crunchy bars on this site, as I've eaten them for so many years they basically define what I'm looking for in a bar (other than of course our old friend 'variety'). I've not had this pecan version before so I thought I'd try my best to compare it to the other bars you've been patient enough to sit through waiting for the king to arrive.
Oh, goodness. This is good even by nature valley standards. Lots of people find the nature valley bars to be slightly too dense and crunchy, but this particular variety seems lighter than the old "oats and honey" - i have to admit this has a better overall texture than almost any bar previously encountered. The lighter texture among other things means that it doesn't crumble all over the place when you eat it, which admittedly is about the only shortcoming I can find in the original bar. I'm tempted to call it a fluke; I'm so used to the nature valley crunchy texture that I'm frightened to even imagine they've been able to improve on it. Say it isn't so! Sweet agony!
I know what you're thinking. You're all "how can he like this thing so much?" Well, I'm here to tell you, this is a different animal entirely from the stale, 3 year old bar you found in some hunger-induced panic in the bottom of that backpack you'd been carrying around all year and barely decided would be better than gnawing on your own foot. This is toasted, nutty, crunchy, granola perfection, my dear friends, and you owe it to yourself to experience it.
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