Review of 'Luna Bar' Chocolate Dipped Coconut

Luna Bar -- Chocolate Dipped Coconut (vegan)
Overall Rating: 5/5
Summary: 70% organic! This bar is perfection for me (coconut lover!). It's both sweet and salty...and perfectly balanced. Both the chocolate and coconut are present and I didn't miss either flavour at any point. The bar was very, very filling...unlike so many snack bars. I highly recommend this bar and would definitely buy it again.

Where to buy: Fortinos, Bulk Barn



Ingredients: LunaPro ® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Organic Rice Flour], Organic Toasted Oats [Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Dried Cane Syrup], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour, Organic Flaxmeal), Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Coating (Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Cocoa, Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Soy Lecithin, Organic Vanilla), Inulin (Chicory Extract), Organic Soy Protein Concentrate, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Coconut, Almond Butter, Organic Almonds, Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Oat Syrup Solids, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Natural Flavors, Natural Flavors, Soy Lecithin.

Nutrition Facts*
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 190
     Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 7g
     Sat. Fat: 4g
     Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 210mg
Potassium: 130mg
Total Carb.: 25g
     Dietary fiber: 3g
     Insoluble fiber: 1g
     Sugars: 11g
Protein: 9g
Vit. A: 20%
Vit. C: 20%
Calcium: 35%
Iron: 30%

*Full nutritional profile available here.

As usual, I have no issues with the ingredients. The nutrition facts are great! It's a low-calorie bar with saturated fats derived from coconut oil. Don't be alarmed at the saturated fats until you've read about it, since it's proposed that not all saturated fats are created equally and with coconut oil linked with health benefits. The bar has an average fiber count and a really nice 9g of protein and is packed with vitamins and minerals.

Other flavours:

• Blueberry Bliss (vegan)
• Caramel Nut Brownie (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Chunk (vegan) (reveiwed here)
• LemonZest (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Peppermint Stick (vegan) (reviewed here)
• Chocolate Raspberry (vegan)
• Iced Oatmeal Raisin (vegan)
• Nutz Over Chocolate (reviewed here) 
• Peanut Butter Cookie (vegan)
• Peanut Honey Pretzel
• S'mores (vegan)
• Toasted Nuts 'n Cranberry (vegan)
• Vanilla Almond (vegan)
• White Chocolate Macadamia (vegan) 

Brand (quoted from clifbar.com):

• "...free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup; artificial sweeteners, flavors or preservatives; and ingredients sourced from GMOs."
• "LUNA provides the nutrients women often lack, like folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamin D and other vitamins and minerals..."
• "LUNA contributes to the Clif Bar Family Foundation, which donates 1% of all product revenue to organizations that support and improve environmental, social and cultural needs, from our local to our global community. 
• 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)