Good Light Snack

I especially like the brownie ones (try dipping them in milk!) the honey graham ones aren't that great. Good for a relatively light midday snack for both calorie-conscious adults and hungry children.More detail ...

Healthy RAW Snack

Some people say these are a high fat high calorie high glycemic glorified candybar. I say otherwise. Concerning fat not all fats are equal some being healthy . Since this bar is raw all of the fatprotein and sugar have not been denatured which means you get the full health benefit. As far as being high calorie considering how nutrient dense these babies are I don't consider 200 calories high in calories at all. For me 200 calories is a perfect number allowing it to be used an nutrient dense snack or a quick meal on the go.



Concerning these supposedly being high glycemic sure if you were to eat the dates in these by themselves it would be but the nuts in them bring the glycemic load of the entire bar way down which is another benefit of the healthy fats in these bars it allows for the sugars to be released slower and for it to digest slower making you feel full and satisfied longer.



As far as these not being any better than a candybar I say noway! No preservatives no high fructose corn syrup etc in these babies just a healthy combo of fruit and nuts. How many nutrients does a candybar have ? Now look at the nutrient in these loaded with minerals . Also unlike many other foods these aren't naturally low in nutrients and then "fortified" with man made vitamins and minerals to make them then appear healthy. All the nutrients in these are naturally occuring which gives you the benefits in a synergistic way where other healthy compounds such as flavonoids and phenols work together with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.



People need to let go of the old dogma which makes them think all fat is bad but if it's sugar free then it MUST be good. If that were true then cotton candy pepsi and skittles would all be great for ya !Fruit and nuts makes for a good healthy breakfast or snack. I'll eat my greens/green smoothies in the other meals of the day. A person shouldn't eat only fruit and nuts during the day but they shouldn't only eat greens either . These bars help make it easy to strike a balance in your diet on the go. Larabars Pure bars SmartMonkey bars and ThinkOrganic bars are all healthy brands of raw bars that amazon sells and all worth a try . Experiment and see what flavors you like best or make your own !More detail ...

They are ENERGY Bars not snacks

Clif Bars are high-density energy bars designed to replace the fuel your body needs during demanding workouts. I use them during adventure racing mountain climbing and kayaking. They are excellent compared to all the other "power" type bars that are available. These are not "healthy snacks" for couch potatoes to smack on while watching TV. Do that and it'll end up on your butt! Used for the intended purpose and when purchased fresh these deserve the 5-star rating I've given.



I buy the variety pack at my local [...] and the price is lower than Amazon's gold box special price. The other advantage of purchasing food in a brick and mortar store is that you can verify the product expiration date. Several reviewers complained about this product being stale and/or out-dated. I've purchased other food products from Amazon and have also noted they are pushing close to the expiration date meaning that one needs to consume a case of food within a week or two before it expires. Buyer beware.

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Definitely one of the best tasting protein bars available...

Plain and simple these Builder's Bars are one of the best tasting protein bars you can get. They are crispy and chewy at the same time and they aren't super sweet like a candy bar. And at 2.4 ounces a piece they are large enough and filling enough to be a meal replacement.



And the one thing that I really like is that when I read the ingredients I actually know what the stuff is! Nothing weird or unnatural just real ingredients!



Out of the four flavors available (Chocolate Mint Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies `n Cream) I prefer the Chocolate Mint and Peanut Butter mainly because they taste even less like a protein bar. I'm not saying the plain Chocolate and Cookies 'n Cream are bad tasting just that I prefer the taste of the Chocolate Mint and Peanut Butter ones (they are all really tasty).



These are just awesome 100% natural high protein real ingredients and they taste great! I just love them!



A bit of product info:

Vanilla Almond: 39% organic ingredients

Chocolate Mint: 32% organic ingredients

Chocolate: 33% organic ingredients

Cookies `n Cream: 35% organic ingredients

Peanut Butter: 35% organic ingredients



Side note:

Do not buy these expired (like on eBay or in-store)! Since these bars do not contain any preservatives they can loose their freshness and vitamin potency quickly and can develop a simple bread mold. It is recommended that they be eaten within a month of their sell by date (they are guaranteed to be fresh one month passed the sell by date printed on the wrapper).



EDIT: I just bought myself a couple of boxes of the of the new Vanilla Almond flavor and oh my they are mighty tasty. Sometimes you just don't want a chocolate protein bar and these fit the bill perfectly! And just like the other Builder Bars they are not super sweet just a perfect balance. That and they contain more organic ingredients then the other Builder Bars (39%).



If chocolate is not your pleasure try the Vanilla Almond bars you will not be disappointed!More detail ...