Overall Rating: 4/5
Summary: This protein bar definitely delivers on the 'maple nut' flavour. It's a medium level of sweetness and has a great nuttiness (thanks to the almond butter and pecans). The texture is complex and gives a nice and chew. I really like the soy rice crisps throughout. It's a really good portion size for a protein-rich snack and the long-lasting chews make it a filling bar!
Where to buy: Bulk Barn, Fortinos, Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart
Image source: Inside I'm Still Dancing
Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifPro® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Rice Starch, Barley Malt Extract], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour), Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Toasted Oats (Organic Oats, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Ascorbic Acid, Natural Vitamin E [Antioxidant]), Pecan Pralines (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Pecan Pieces, Salt), Organic Maple Syrup, ClifCrunch® (Organic Oat Fiber, Inulin [Chicory Extract], Organic Oat Bran, Organic Milled Flaxseed, Psyllium), Safflower Oil Roasted Pecans, Organic Date Paste, Almond Butter, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Natural Vitamin E (Antioxidant).
*Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 240
Total fat: 6g
Sat. fat: .5g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 250mg
Potassium: 190mg
Total Carb.: 41g
Dietary fiber: 5g
Insoluble fiber: 3g
Sugars: 21g
Other Carbs.: 15g
Protein: 10g
Vitamin A: 10%
Vitamin C: 50%
Calcium: 25%
Iron: 25%
*Full nutritional profile available here.
Clif Bar's all organic ingredients are a great reason to support this brand. This specific bar has a hefty calorie count, but remember that it is a heavy-duty energy endower and a protein bar! It has a solid carb count, with 5g of fiber and 21g of natural sugars to fuel your busy day on the go or your workout. The website recommends having the bar a couple of hours before your workout to boost your energy and prevent hunger. Check out the full nutritional profile on the website to see just how many diverse nutrients are included in this one bar.
Maple syrup is one of my favourite foods in the whole wide world! Well...I guess that must be the case for everyone...how can you find anything terrible about it? It's just sweet goodness. I definitely recommend this bar to those with a zeal for maple syrup. Also, pecans are one of my favourite nuts, so imagine my excitement when I read the ingredients...maple syrup AND pecans. Mmmmmm! Also, please check out the brand profile below for just how amazing Clif Bar is.
Oh hey, check out the Clif Family Winery.
I usually take these when I'm on the road...either grocery shopping or 'shopping shopping', you know the REAL kind of shopping where you empty your bank account on one item that fits in the palm of your hand.
I'm reeling from a chocolate/peanut butter high from Saturday, so instead of looking forward to a chocolatey or peanut buttery flavour, I'm amped to try the Banana Nut Bread next.
Other Clif Bar flavours (all vegan, baby):
- Apricot
- Banana Nut Bread
- Black Cherry Almond (reviewed here)
- Blueberry Crisp
- Carrot Cake (reviewed here)
- Chocolate Almond Fudge (reviewed here)
- Chocolate Brownie
- Chocolate Chip (reviewed here)
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
- Coconut Chocolate Chip
- Cool Mint Chocolate (reviewed here)
- Crunchy Peanut Butter
- Gary's Panforte
- Iced Gingerbread
- Oatmeal Raisin Walnut
- Peanut Toffee Buzz
- Peppermint Stick (reviewed here)
- Spiced Pumpkin
- White Chocolate Macadamia
- Each Clif Bar is 70% organic
- No high-fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils
- No artificial preservatives or trans fats
- No artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours
- Non-GMO
- Clif Bar Family Foundation
- Commitment to Zero Waste
- Climate Action Approach
- Partnerships with American Forests and Trees for the Future
- Organic farming strategy
- Certified Sustainable
- Community involvement (e.g. collaboration with other businesses, volunteering, sharing products, philanthropy)
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