Review of 'Clif Bar' Oatmeal Raisin Walnut

Clif Bar -- Oatmeal Raisin Walnut (vegan)
Overall Rating: 4/5
Summary: this bar was thinner than the other Clif bars I've tried, but it was still filling (thanks to the 10g of protein). It wasn't quite as sweet as the others either, but the was delicious, nonetheless. The texture was soft and oaty with rice crisps throughout. The raisins were a nice addition but I felt that they weren't as juicy and prominent as I expected. I also found that there wasn't enough of  a walnut presence. Bigger chunks of walnuts might have been the solution. The cinnamon that's added actually comes through quite strongly and I really enjoyed that. It should have been called an 'Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin' bar!

Where to buy: Bulk Barn, Shopper's Drug Mart, Fortinos



Ingredients: *brown rice syrup, protein blend (soy rice crisps [soy protein isolate, rice flour, barley malt extract], *soy flour, *roasted soybeans), *rolled oats, *toasted oats (*rolled oats, *dried cane syrup, ascorbic acid, natural vitamin E [antioxidant]), raisins, *cane syrup, walnuts, crunch pieces (*oat fiber, inulin [chicory extract]), *milled flaxseed, *oat bran), *soy butter (*roasted soybeans, *soybean oil, salt), natural flavours, molasses powder, cinnamon, sea salt, natural vitamin E (antioxidant), *soybean oil.

For complete vitamin and mineral ingredients and full nutritional information, visit here.

Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Fat: 5g
     Saturated: 1g
     Trans: 0g
     Polyunsaturated: 3g
          Linoleic acid: 2g
          n3 Linoleic acid: .4g
     Monounsaturated: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 130mg
Potassium: 440mg
Carbohydrate: 43g
     Fibre: 3g
     Sugars: 20g
Protein: 10g
Vitamin A: 10%
Vitamin C: 50%
Calcium: 25%
Iron: 25%

I just love Clif Bar :) It's delicious and is the antithesis of empty calories. Sure 250 is a whopper, but listen...healthy fats, no cholesterol, low sodium, 50% vitamin C, 25% calcium, 10g protein. C'mon, this is just a really great snack for post-workouts (lots of healthy carbs) or even for a very busy, 'on-the-go' kinda day.

I'm eager to try the apricot...it's just not a flavour I come across frequently.

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
• Crunchy Peanut Butter
• Gary's Panforte
• Iced Gingerbread
• Maple Nut (reviewed here)
• Peanut Toffee Buzz
• Peppermint Stick (reviewed here)
• Spiced Pumpkin
• White Chocolate Macadamia

Brand:

• 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)