CLIF BUILDERS - Protein Bars - Chocolate Mint - 20g Protein - Gluten Free (2.4 Ounce, 12 Count)

No one would recommend substituting a builder bar or the like for a proper meal, or to rely on such foods as a solution for poor eating habits, but having my teen grab a Clif Builder's bar at least provides him something better than vending machine fare on those days when he dashes off to school without breakfast. I ask him to take an apple, banana, bag of raw nuts/seeds, etc. too, but the Clif Bar is usually the first consumed. It helps get him to lunch at least, and helps prevent the mental lows that can otherwise occur with insufficient protein intake. At 20 grams protein, the bar provides approximately 40% of the daily value for protein (based on a 2000 calorie diet). I play tennis 3-5 times weekly, and keep a couple Clif Builder's bars in my tennis bag (they store well) for times when I don't have immediate access to other protein sources needed for post-match muscle repair or recovery. I order 2 dozen through Amazon "Subscribe & Save" (free shipping), which results in a cost per bar significantly lower than Walmart, CostCo, etc. I select a longer-length fixed schedule that doesn't result in an over-supply for my family, and then order when I see the supply running low. I click the option to use the current date as the basis for determining the next scheduled ship date. For those who find builder bars useful, Clif is a good one: tastes very good, natural ingredients, higher protein than most, and more affordable via Amazon Subscribe & Save.

CLIF BUILDERS - Protein Bars - Chocolate flavor is a tasty, lowy glycemic bar. The 2.4 ounce bar measures 4 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and is .25 inches high. The whole bar contains 280 calories, 210 mg of sodium and 20 grams of plant protein.The texture of the Chocolate bar is crisp and chewy. I really like the taste which is not too sweet but still satisfies my chocolate craving.Since this CLIF BUILDERS - Protein Bars is so large, I cut it in half and divide it between my mid-morning and mid-afternoon coffee breaks. Its low glycemic index keeps me from having a brief sugar high followed by the exhausted feeling that follows.CLIF BUILDERS - Protein Bars are a really good choice to ensure that one gets sufficient protein as well as a tasty snack or meal replacement.

I first tried Clif bars years ago and didn't like them at all. So I tried these chocolate mint gluten free not really expecting much. So I was very surprised to find that I really like these a lot and will be buying more once these disappear.There are some big pluses here for me and that includes 20 g of protein. These taste just right to me. Yes sweet but not too sweet and not too rich. The bar is completely covered in chocolate and underneath that there are two layers. The top is a softish texture while the bottom section is crunchy--a bit like chocolate rice krispies treats. The mint is definitely there--not too strong but enough to give a punch.Anyway delicious! I can tell myself I'm eating a candy bar.

Builder Bars are delicious and I use them while at work to stem off hunger until I can get home and have a proper meal as opposed to spending too much money on food while at work. The interior of the bar has nouget and bits of crispy rice and cookie. The cookie is then covered in a thin layer of Mint chocolate which I like the mint flavor as it masks the majority of the common "protein bar" flavor. One bar is considered one serving; it contains 270 Calories per bar, 29 total Carbohydrates, 9 grams total fat and 6 being saturated fats. Importantly, the bar contains 22 grams of sugar which is admittedly high but Builder Bars are not a typical protein bar. The ingredients list shows no artificial sweeteners and a vast majority of the sugar is Beet and Cane Juice/Syrup.*** A warning to the Amazon Shopper: I purchased my box during hot summer months and my bars arrived all melted. The chocolate is now all brittle and not coating the bar well. I eat these bars while in a uniform and the chocolate get's everywhere from the wrapper and bar as i eat. Not ideal for my on-the-go snack in a car.

Folks, it is a challenge to find a good tasting protein bar! I started weight training about a year and a half ago and one of the first lessons was to significantly increase my protein intake. As with protein powders, I've gone through so many brands and flavors of protein bars that I've lost track. But a couple of months ago I decided to purchase an array of protein bars from our local grocery store in singles, taste test them all, and only then decide what to buy in bulk.These Clif Builder Bars in Chocolate Mint flavor are among my two favorite bars as a result of my taste testing. What is there to say other than they taste a lot like mint chocolate ice cream. Recently after having gotten braces put on my teeth, since I can no longer chew up these bars as before I've taken to blending up one of these bars with some almond milk to make a protein chocolate mint drink. It is so satisfying.

Wow, Cliff Bar really outdid themselves here. The protein bar is still pretty heavy/dense, but there is enough chocolate/mint flavor that it doesn't taste bad at all, although you will chew it for a little bit after you take a bite because it is so dense. Full of protein and a bunch of other vitamins/minerals/nutrients, this is a great bar. Also I thought the "low glycemic" label was kinda silly at first, but I've found if I have one of these bars before a workout, while I'm out hiking, or even for a healthy protein rich snack if it will be several hours before I'll get a chance to eat a decent meal they definitely take a while to digest and keep me full and more importantly keep away any feelings of hunger as well. I like them so much I actually go out of my way to find these protein bars over some others that don't taste as well, don't have as many vitamins/minerals/nutrients, and that don't keep me feeling satiated for a while.