Friday, March 20, 2009

The Quest for Yummy Energy Bars

We will be doing the Elephant Rock Ride in June with Daniel - we signed up for a 25 mile bike ride. Daniel is so excited and up for the challenge. He has on occassion done over 20 miles on bike rides with Dad and so he can't wait to participate in an actual ride!

Normally we would pack Cliff Bars for our ride to provide energy but since we have gone gluten-free, casein-free, we cannot eat Cliff Bars anymore. :(

Thus begins the quest for an Energy Bar that tastes good and the kids like! I went to Whole Foods and stood in the bar aisle for a good 20 minutes reading labels and sifting through the hundred or so different bars they carry. Here are the bars I came home with and the "official review" by the VIP Taste-Testers (Daniel & Andrew):

Bar #1 - Keerunch - Chocolate Brownie Crunch Organic Food Bar
100% certified organic, no refined sugar, nothing artificial, healthy fats, dairy free, no rice syrup, no high fructose corn syrup, prepared fresh daily, peanut free, gluten free, no gmo's, vegan.
http://www.organicfoodbarkids.com/
Andrew - YUCK!
Daniel - YUCK!
Mom - Not so good - weird after taste.

Bar #2 - ReBAR - Caramel - Nutritional supplement energy bar
12 vitamins & minerals, 12g protein, 4 servings veggies & fruit, gluten free, gmo free, vegan
http://www.rebar-canada.com/
Andrew - Ok at first - then too sweet
Daniel - YUM!
Mom - This one's a keeper!

Bar #3 - Oohmega - Cherry Pie Organic Food Bar
100% certified organic, no refined sugar, nothing artificial, healthy fats, dairy free, no rice syrup, no high fructose corn syrup, prepared fresh daily, peanut free, gluten free, no gmo's, vegan. http://www.organicfoodbarkids.com/
Andrew -
Daniel - eeewww!
Mom - YUCK!

Bar #4 - Oooatmeal - Apple Pie Organic Food Bar
100% certified organic, no refined sugar, nothing artificial, healthy fats, dairy free, no rice syrup, no high fructose corn syrup, prepared fresh daily, peanut free, gluten free, no gmo's, vegan. http://www.organicfoodbarkids.com/
Andrew - copied his brother and said he didn't like apple pie - I think he needs to try it again! He normally loves apple cinnamon type bars.
Daniel - says he doesn't like apples... whatever!
Mom - YUMMY!

Bar #5 - Fiona's All Natural Granola Bar - Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter
wheat free, dairy free, vegan, rich in omega3, high in fiber.
It does contain oats - so that is probably why it does not say gluten free.
http://www.fionasgranola.com/
Andrew -
Daniel - not too bad
Mom - better than some of the others!

Bar #6 - Organic Food Bar - Protein
no preservatives, additives, coatings, soy, peanuts, or dairy, gluten free.
80% raw, 22g organic protein, 9g dietary fiber, alkaline forming, no soy, non-gmo, no trans fat, no refined sugars, no dairy, endurance, gluten-free, 2000mg phytonutrient rich sprouts
http://www.organicfoodbar.com/
Andrew -
Daniel - blech!
Mom - not so good - not sure what it tastes like... but doesn't taste good!

Bar #7 - Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar with sprouted flax seeds - Chocolate & Coconut
no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, kosher, uncooked, no refined sugars, non gmo, soy free
http://www.rawindulgence.com/
Andrew - wouldn't try it
Daniel - not so good
Mom - kind of bland at first - not very sweet but you get used to it - like the coconut.

Bar #8 - Bumble Bar Organic Energy - Chocolate Crisp
gluten free, vegan, dairy free
http://www.bumblebar.com/
Andrew -
Daniel - horrid!
Mom - not very good

Then I also picked up some of the Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews...
Natural source of electrolytes, real fruit for energy & endurance, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free, vegetarian
http://www.sharkiesinc.com/
Citrus - Yummy!
Fruit - Yummy!
Berry Blast - Yummy!
Watermelon Scream - not so good
Peach Tea Breeze - YUCK!

Note: After several bars, Andrew refused to try new ones based on the not to desirable tasting ones he had already tried.

THE VERDICT: We have a winner...
ReBAR - Caramel - Nutritional supplement energy bar12 vitamins & minerals, 12g protein, 4 servings veggies & fruit, gluten free, gmo free, vegan
http://www.rebar-canada.com/

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