Raising the Bar

Tadaaaa! The bar post is here, as promised! And not a moment too soon, since I'm leaving in a few days for (what my brother calls) America's hat.

Or, y'know...Canada.

Hur hur.

Kidding, y'all. I love Canadians! And I can't wait to FINALLY get out of the U.S. for once. It'll be a great change and I'll be sure to document the whole roadtrip experience for ya when I return. ;]

Okay. Enough silliness. Let's get down to business.

...

TO DEFEAT.

THE HUNSSSSS.

HUAH!

Sorry. Couldn't resist.
That song is irresistible. =P

Mhmk. Let's do this.
*cracks knuckles*

Without further ado, I present review numero uno: Gnu Foods Chocolate Brownie Bar.

Uhm, chocolate?
So far so good...

Huh. Looks strangely like poo in a wrapper...
But looks aren't everything!

The spiel: Since I've been on something of a fiber kick recently, I figured I'd give these bars a shot. At only 140 cals each, they're a decent size and clock in at a whopping 12g of fiber. That's nearly half your daily recommended amount.

Tasty?: Yesyesyes! I loved the chocolatey-ness of this bar. It's like a brownie Zbar, but more intense. And since I'm an intense girl, I give it 4/5 cupcakes. =P
Can't wait to get my hands on the other flavors!

Next up...Cliff Mojo Peanut Butter Pretzel Bar.

Tip: add some berry lovin' and you've got yerself a pretty fab snack.

The spiel: Peanut butter filled pretzels were pretty much my favorite childhood snacky, so when I saw this bar at Safeway, I snagged it with glee. It's got the same-ish nutrition as a normal Cliff bar - 200 cals, good amount of protein, etc.

Tasty?: Oh. Lordy. *swoon*
It's everything I expected...and more. Perfect sweet+salty heaven. 5/5 cupcakes, hands down.
Just wish it wasn't so dern expensive! *grumble grumble*

Okydokes. On to #3! Coconut Cream Pie Larabar.


The spiel: Since this Larabar flavor has practically generated its own religion in here in blogland, I was stoked to find one in my free Larabar sampler I got awhile back. Great nutrition, as per usual for Larabars - 200 cals, good amount of fiber, and only 5 ingredients.

Tasty?: Sigh. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but this bar disappointed. I really thought I'd fall in love it after hearing so many positive reviews, but it had this strange, almost chemical-y aftertaste to it that ruined the initial lovely coconut flavor. 1/5 cupcakes.

...sorry, Larabar! I never did think I'd meet a bar from you I didn't like. =/

Ah well. Moving on to this bad boy: Odwalla Mocha-walla Bar.

*munch*

The spiel: Coffee in bar form? I was skeptical, but decided that, since Odwalla can practically do no wrong, it'd be okay to try. Nutrition-wise, it's 210 cals and mostly carbs, but I'm a carboholic anyhow so...what gives?

Tasty?: Undoubtedly love at first bite. I don't drink much coffee, but I could totally dig this bar. Odwalla, you have shown me the light - that coffee+chocolate = mouthgasm.
5/5 cupcakes. I'm a convert. =]

Annnd bringing up the rear we have: Fiber One Bars.

Oats and choccie bar keepin' my Chobbywob (Kiki!) and apricot company.

Stripped-down chocolatey goodness.
Mhmmhmm.

Oats and caramel bar + grapeygrapes.
Self explanatory, really.

I like to call this a "nom shot".

(Def: photo taken whilst nomming. =D)

Best for last, of course.
Microed O&C bar+'nilla ice cream+apricots.
To.die.for.

Nom shot!

The spiel: Okay, I know the idea of fiber makes a lot of people cringe, but really - it will make your intestines a happy camper. Having heard good things about these suckers, I grabbed a few boxes at Safeway. Decent nutrition - 140 cals and 35% your daily fiber in each bar. Not bad.

Tasty?: Yum. Like the infamous Quaker Chewy bars, but bigger and a whole lot better for you! I couldn't even tell they were fiber-packed. May be too sweet for some, but my infamous high tolerance for sugar could handle it.
4.5/5 cupcakes - will defo be a future staple snack.

Whelp, that's all I got for now. Off to work in a few, and then packing after.

I'll miss you chicas! Hope y'all have a fantabulous next couple weeks and a sooper happy 4th of July!