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Cost: $15 (for a pack of 12).
Great for: A meal replacement, snack, or pre/post work out food. The good: It tastes amazing and everybody loves peanut butter! The bad: There is a very high concentration of sugar (21 grams). Rating Taste/Texture: 10/10. This bar has an immediate rich peanut butter smell as soon as you open the wrapper. As you eat it you notice each and every bite is incredibly smooth and consistent (unlike some other flavors with pieces of fruit/nuts). Each bite you take has a very savory peanut butter taste that is very enjoyable and filling. If you are a peanut butter fan (and you should be) this is the Clif Bar for you. Nutrition: 7/10. The original Clifs are all pretty consistent nutrition wise. They have a good macronutrients spread but a ton of sugar (21 grams). Besides that there is a decent amount of protein (11 grams) and fiber (4 grams) making not too bad for you. Other: 10/10. In addition to peanut butter being a very satisfying food, this bar seems a little denser than a standard Clif Bar. This makes you really chew and enjoy each bite. Because of these two factors I am often full for longer after eating on of these bars as opposed to any other flavor. Overall: 27/30. Verdict: This is a wonderful snack or meal replacement that really fills you up and tastes great. Additionally it makes a great go to flavor if you're buying snacks and don't know what someone. Cost: $15 (for 12)
Great for: A snack, hiking, camping, or following a workout. The good: It has an extremely rich and delicious flavor that will satisfy the most stubborn of sweet tooths. The bad: It contains a hefty 21 grams of sugar! Rating Taste/Texture: 10/10. The chewiness of the pair is complimented perfectly with large chunks of macadamia nuts, and all of this is coated with a drizzle of smooth white chocolate. Nutrition: 7/10. It has a decent break down of macronutrients but over half of the carbs come from sugar. It also has a fairly standard 4 grams of fiber. Other: 10/10. This Clif Bar has a very bright and fun packaging that makes you want to pick it up at the grocery store. Any angle you look at it has something interesting to see or read making it very appealing to the eye. Overall: 27/30. Verdict: I'm fairly biased, since macadamia nut cookies are my favorite dessert, but this is a great snack that is satisfying and fairly health conscious. |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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