I have tried several types of sports bars before I found one I really liked. Some bars are $2.50 or more, have 350 calories, are sticky, and taste terrible.
One of the ones I tried was the Genisoy bar. I tried several, but did not like any of the flavors or textures. To me, the flavors are dry, flat, and the texture is unpleasantly chewy. Funny, I absolutely love the Genisoy protein powder. In fact, that’s what persuaded me to try their bars, but I went back to my other brand.
I've also tried several flavors of the PowerBars. The flavors are not bad but the bars are too sticky and are like chewing taffy. I feel like I will lose a dental filling just eating one of them, or if I touch something with my fingers, I will be stuck for the next hour before I can pry my fingers away. This is not what you want when you are working out. Also, because they are sticky, the wrapper is sometimes difficult to remove.
E-pinions does not have a category yet for Balance Bars. This is unfortunate, since Balance Bars are great. I have tried several flavors and while not all of them are pleasing, they are pretty decent. My husband likes the chocolate flavor the best and I just love the almond brownie bar. The almond brownie bar tastes just like a brownie with nuts. The texture is a cross between a fudgy cake and brownie. YUMMY! I have one with a glass of milk for lunch and feel like I just indulged in decadent dessert.
The chocolate flavor has the same texture (but without the nuts) and comes with a chocolaty coating. Not the best in a hot environment, since the chocolate coating sometimes starts to melt. They come in foil-lined wrappers that are easy to open and remove.
There are 14 grams of soy protein in each bar and 200 calories. They are a satisfying nutritious snack or light meal. Great for workouts, a hike, or a light lunch.
As the name indicates, they are balanced. They have the recommended amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrates. They range in price from $0.99 to $1.49 each depending on where they are purchased.
They are a balanced snack, contain a reasonable amount of protein, are not too caloric, and are inexpensive. And they taste great! I like them.
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