Balance Bar
Original – Rating: 3 PRO: Genuine flavor; good calories to taste ratio Con: Putty-like texture
Gold – Rating: 3 PRO: Mint flavor pretty good CON: Bland; dry
Clif Bar
Clif – Rating: 3 PRO: Good cold-weather bar CON: Too chewy; tastes artificial; an insult to chocolate
Luna – Rating: 4 PRO: Tastes like a cookie; not bad for a bar CON: Bland
EAS
Myoplex Deluxe – Rating: 4 PRO: Fudgy; very satisfying; huge bar and filling CON: Medicinal aftertaste
MET-Rx
Protein Plus – Rating: 2 PRO: None mentioned CON: Chalky; no flavor; chewy and dense; inedible
Powerbar
Harvest – Rating: 1 PRO: None mentioned CON: Brick texture. No, thank you.
Performance – Rating: 2 PRO: Nice flavor CON: Odd gooey texture; too little protein and fiber compared to calories
Nut Naturals – Rating: 3 PRO: Nice peanut butter taste CON: Not very filling
Pria – Rating: 4 PRO: Great taste; good texture; light and yummy CON: Bitter; dry; too little protein and fiber
Triple Threat – Rating: 3 PRO: Nice texture CON: Tasted artificial; not tasty enough for the calories
ProteinPlus – Rating: 1 PRO: None mentioned CON: Chalky; bitter; where’s the chocolate flavor?
South Beach Living Bar
Rating: 4 PRO: Nice flavor; chocolate raspberry is a winner CON: Small bar; unappealing crunchiness
ZonePerfect
Classic – Rating: 3 PRO: Chocolate mint good CON: Chocolate caramel no taste, all crunch
Dark Chocolate – Rating: 3 PRO: Brownie-like CON: Too crispy; strange aftertaste
