Clif Bar - Chocolate Chip

Clif Bars have been around forever, and it's easy to see why - these are a go-to snack for athletes, students, and anyone seeking a quick, convenient breakfast or a mid-day pick-me-up. Z-Bars are essentially a Clif Bar, with the same flavors, but half the size (and this is a special "protein" version): perfect for kids or a light snack. Made with organic rolled oats and real chocolate chips, this is a great-tasting snack that reminds me of a healthier version of a chocolate chip cookie - it's soft and chewy! Unfortunately, the nutrition facts on this bar are little better than a well-made chocolate chip cookie: the second ingredient on the ingredients list is tapioca syrup, and there are 9 grams of added sugar in this bar! While Clif Bars have 10 grams of protein, ... MoreClif Bars have been around forever, and it's easy to see why - these are a go-to snack for athletes, students, and anyone seeking a quick, convenient breakfast or a mid-day pick-me-up. Z-Bars are essentially a Clif Bar, with the same flavors, but half the size (and this is a special "protein" version): perfect for kids or a light snack. Made with organic rolled oats and real chocolate chips, this is a great-tasting snack that reminds me of a healthier version of a chocolate chip cookie - it's soft and chewy! Unfortunately, the nutrition facts on this bar are little better than a well-made chocolate chip cookie: the second ingredient on the ingredients list is tapioca syrup, and there are 9 grams of added sugar in this bar! While Clif Bars have 10 grams of protein, one of these only has 5g, so this definitely doesn't qualify as a REAL protein bar, especially when compared to the calorie count of 130 calories per 1 36-gram bar. However, there's more than the 2 grams of protein in a normal Z-Bar, and 10 less calories. I also do like how there are 2 grams of fiber, and unlike Clif Bars, there's no chicory fiber in them, which can upset some peoples' stomachs. It's not the most filling snack out there, but would pair nicely with some healthy fats to make it more satiating, as well as additional protein in the form of yogurt or another protein source. I can generally get a 24-pack for around $15 at Amazon, depending on if they go on sale, which comes out to well under $1 per bar. Overall, this definitely isn't a real protein bar, nor is it that "healthy" of an option, but I think that this is a great energy-packed snack that's great for an on-the-go sort of meal, and it's one of the few bars out there that's still relatively cheap - this is one of the best Z-bar flavors, and I'll continue to buy it for a convenient snack!

Chocolate flavour energy bar at the right size and shape for running & cycling, and being heat-stable

Clif-Bar Energy bar range is always been my favourite due to its taste. Most importantly, it's a energy-dense bar for its dimension (68 g a piece, opposed to 35-50 g/piece from competitor brands) which fits nicely in food/gel pockets in trail and ultra running vests and back pockets in cycling jersey.On the top of great points I mentioned above, chocolate flavours in Clif-Bar energy bar range are heat-stable - bars will not turn into brown puddle upon extended exposure to heat and sunlight, thus making in very messy to eat on the go. In the flip side, don't expect you'll be spoiled with chocolate chips for this particular flavour.

Clif Bar Review

All flavours of Clif Bars are all around amazing, with enough variety between flavours to keep you interested. They're not too dry so that you feel the need for fluids with them, though I would recommend doing so if you leave less than 15 minutes between eating the bar and your workout/race. They're a great source of energy (especially the caffeinated mint flavour) and quite filling. Great price right now at The Feed ($ 0.99 per bar!)

If you haven’t tried Clif Bar in a while try them again

I used to eat Clif bars back in the day (early 2010s) as a main cycling nutrition. They were good but sometimes a chore to eat, especially when tired.I started back up with them at the start of pandemic and they have drastically improved. Softer texture, more consistent bites are the main improvements.I particularly like the Mint Chocolate with caffeine and the blueberry almond. I’ve mainly switched to running now and these are really good for pre-run breakfast or just changing it up from gels and waffles.

Simple, tasty fuel

Clif bar has really come around. They no longer taste like the hard blocks that I remember from my past. Now filled with organic, clean ingredients and plenty of carbs (and a little protein) to enjoy pre workout or exercise if I don’t feel like eating a meal. They’re great on the go - energy in a small package and tasty to boot!Peanut butter is my favorite flavor but I’ll take just about any of them.

These are awful and taste sour

I tried a Chocolate Chip Clif Bar for the first time a few weeks ago. It was weirdly sour, and I thought maybe it was just a bad one. I tried another today, and it's exactly the same. I actually forgot I was eating a chocolate chip bar and inadvertently thought and had convinced myself it was a raisin bar of some kind until I looked down at the label and remembered that it was actually chocolate. Unsure of why they taste this way, but it doesn't taste anything like chocolate, despite unsweetened chocolate being in the ingredient list. Either something went bad, or Clif is hiding wizards who can somehow reduce all of the qualities that make chocolate taste absolutely disgusting. Either way, blech. Will not eat again.

Used to be great- won't ever buy again

I loved Clif Bars. They used to taste great, were healthy, and reasonably priced. ALL of that is history. As mentioned by others, they now have a horrible taste. Describing them as sour may be close but even that's generous. Have you ever had a perscription capsule open and the powder tastes strangely chemical? That's probably a better description for their "new and improved" bars. I used to always have them in the house. They were a staple. I purchased another box after throwing out one large family sized box with the new taste. No different. They're now horrible. I will never purchase them again.

Was not good

I have had this Clif Bar variety in recent years and it was quite good. I bought a handful of them from The Feed this year and I have to say, this product from Clif Bar supports my feeling that Clif has declined significantly in quality over the past few years.When I opened the first one, I was taken aback at the bar presenting as just a plain burnt orange blob of processed oats. I remember this bar having an icing on it in the past so I thought maybe I just received a one-off bad-product bar. Well, turned out that every bar I received was the same bland experience. I'm disappointed that a Clif Bar that I used to look forward to each fall is now not even worth giving a second thought.

Wow

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