CLIF BARS - Energy Bars - Chocolate Chip - Made with Organic Oats - Plant Based Food - Vegetarian - Kosher, 2.4 Ounce (Pack of 12)

To start off, I'd say I love cliff bars. I've tried all the different protein bars and almost all of them tasted pretty bad no matter what I tried to have with them. Only a few were edible. I never tried cliff bars at that time, about a year ago, and I avoided them because of their sugar content, as well as the low protein compared to other bars, and even low fiber compared to some. But then I went vegan.After I went vegan, I didn't have many options when it came to protein bars. There were a few, but they were the same terrible taste as most others, and they were expensive. So I didn't have many options, and I didn't have much money to keep up the $2-3/bar habit that I was on before I went vegan, and tried a little after gong vegan. Then I noticed a cliff bar for $1.25 in the store, looked on the back, and I figured "hey it's not that healthy but I'll try it anyway, it still has some protein and vitamins."Obviously my opinion has came far from that since then. I now believe this is one of the healthiest protein bars or energy bars you can purchase. It is the healthiest you can on a budget. It is the most readily available one as well.This is especially true now that I've started cycling more and more, and I really could use the sugar, as well as since I've learned about the harmful health effects of whey protein (which is where the protein in most bars come from), even compared to soy protein, which is in this product. That is the only downside to this product I can think of, the soy protein, as it has a higher IGF-1 promoting effect in the human body. Non-scientifically speaking, this translates to a higher rate of cancer growth if you develop cancer. It's less promoting than whey, so it is better than other protein supplements you'd likely be eating, but it'd be better to have pea protein.In relation to my other fear, the lack of fiber compared to other bars, this was not a good concern as the fiber in cliff bars is natural non-added fiber and thus is better for your intestines and for bulking than added fiber like most protein bars use.In short - For the price, ingredients, nutrition, taste, and ease of access, I believe this is the single best protein bar on the market.Pro-tip: The healthiest cliff bar nutritionally is the oatmeal raisin walnut by the way, if you're a health nut, it has the best omega-3 to omega-6 ratios. As a final side-note/disclaimer, as I dislike nuts, you can't taste the nuts in most cliff bars, at least not in an over-powering way, which I like because I really don't like nuts.

I love Clif BarsThese are best as a snack during long duration high exertion activities, such as hiking, mountaineering, or other activities depicted on Clif Bar packaging. Enough simple and complex carbs to give short term and longer term energy. And they taste good enough that they are very palatable even if I'm suffering from altitude sickness and it's hard to stomach other food.Also pretty good snacks for sitting at my desk at work, airplanes, or just on a long day. Too much sugar to be an actual healthy meal replacementI always buy the flavor that's cheapest at the moment, but that said, here's a list of my favorite flavors:1.) Sierra Trail Mix2.) Nuts and Seeds3.) Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch4.) Oatmeal Raisin Walnut5.) Chocolate Coconut6.) Chocolate Almond Fudge7) Chocolate Chip8.) Cool Mint Chocolate9.) Chocolate Brownie10.) Carrot Cake11.) White Chocolate Macadamia Nut12.) Blueberry Crisp13.) Apricot

I work outside often in the heat and humidity of Southwest Florida. With a humiture rating constantly exceeding 100 degrees most of the year, dehydration and sun stroke are persistent companions. It's important to drink as much water as possible but also to get extra nutrients from something like Gatorade or Powerade. If you've ever suffered from heat stroke you don't want to go through that again.While the Chocolate Chip Energy Bar is tasty in its own right, my favorite in the Clif offerings is the Blueberry Crisp Energy Bar. It's the first bar that Clif ever made and I prefer its taste to the others. Sometimes though the Blueberry bar is either priced unreasonably or it is simply hard to find. In that case I have no problem getting Chocolate Chip. BUT 've also discovered the Chocolate Brownie bars. Now that is a real treat for those of us with a sweet tooth!

I love Clif Bars - especially the Chocolate Chip and the White Chocolate Macadamia varieties. They're a sweet but hearty treat that tends to keep me filled for longer than most granola and even protein bars. I pack these when going on trips as they are a portable and reliable breakfast or lunch that keeps me satiated until my next meal. That said, at 250g of calories for ~10g of protein these are far from a health bar and I don't see them as a protein-bar alternative. If you're looking for a protein bar, or a low carb/low calorie bar, then these probably aren't for you. But if you prioritize flavor these are really quite delicious and I always look forward to eating them.

I love these bars, but they sometimes can be a bit pricey. I get these for when I need a quick breakfast because I don't have the time to make anything. These fill me up better than anything else and they taste great! Amazon usually has the best prices, especially if you eat them enough and want to do subscribe and save.Amazon: $11.38Target: $11.87Giant Eagle: $11.99I don't remember the exact price, but I also bought them at Trader Joe's once and it was more expensive. The product came to me undamaged and fresh (aka it wasn't expired or stale). I also like how this product is Prime and does not need to be bought via Prime Pantry. I would recommended getting this product!

Perfect snack for my son who plays golf. We take these bars with us when we are at golf tournaments, they are a great size, delicious and give my son a boost of energy every few holes