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The Best Clif Bars

The Clif Bar is a series of protein bars and snacks designed for active people, from those hiking to those just working out. Team Clif Bar is a community of over 2,000 pro and amateur athletes, sponsored by the company in many sports. According to Clif Bar's website, the company was created when founder Gary Erickson bit into another energy bar and was instantly convinced that he could create a better product. Clif Bar has grown into a successful company with many flavors.

  1. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut

    • According to Raymond Estrella, writing for Backpack Gear Test's website, the white chocolate macadamia nut flavor of Clif Bar is the easiest to chew and the most moist of any of Clif Bar's flavors. The sweet taste also bridges the gap nicely between candy-bar style health bars and those that use primarily organic ingredients. The macadamia nut bar has 100 calories per ounce with a low amount of fat and high carbohydrates. This means the bar not only tastes good but provides a healthy boost of energy without the sleepiness that comes from high fat foods.

    Blueberry Crisp

    • According to hiker Ernie Elkins, writing for Backpack Gear Test, "Clif Bar's blueberry crisp bar has the look and taste of a treat made in a home kitchen."

      The blueberry crisp bar is also composed of 70 percent organic ingredients with no artificial sweeteners, contains 23 essential vitamins and minerals and contains 9 g of protein. Elkins states that the bar not only provides authentic blueberry taste but also gives the body sustained energy without a harsh sugar-related crash.

    Builder's Bar

    • The Clif Builder's Bar is designed as a meal replacement for hikers, providing a higher source of protein and carbohydrates over the standard Clif Bar. Each bar has 20 g of protein and just 8 g of total fat. The only complaint surrounding this Clif Bar series comes from the Consumer Search website that states the bar's 20 to 22 g of sugar to be at the higher end of the protein bar spectrum. This is somewhat mitigated by the company's use of unprocessed sugars.

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