Clif Builder’s Bar, Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
- Low glycemic food
- No transfats or partially hydrogenated oils
- Delivers indulgent taste naturally with 32-35% organic ingredients
The entirely natural protein bar. 20 g Protein. High in protein. No trans fat. 23 Vitamins and minerals. When work feels like a workout. I know that feeling. Throughout high school and well into my twenties, most jobs put my body through the wringer on a daily basis. Back then, I didn’t care about natural ingredients or organic foods; I do now. And that’s the principle behind our Builder’s Bar. It’s an entirely natural protein bar for those who put their own body through the wringer. The Builder
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Review by Laplace Transform for Clif Builder’s Bar, Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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I’m 26m, 6′ 185 and growing. Work out regularly, mostly weights and basketball. I’m allergic to peanuts, which makes most protein bars off-limits for me. This is the only bar I’ve found where the non-peanut flavors don’t contain trace amounts of peanuts to set off my allergies. Incredible, if for only that reason. But there’s more.
20g of protein. Wow. This can be a meal replacement if you’re on the road or it can be the mid-morning, early-evening or even late-night snack, especially if you’re trying to build lean muscle and shooting for 1.5 or more grams of protein per pound of body weight. It’s an easy 20.
The carbs are real, as another review says. It’s clean energy, to be effective either before or after a workout. I prefer to take in liquid protein after a workout, the body absorbs it faster, but in a pinch this would be a great choice. Beyond that it’s a little crispy and a little chewy, there’s a physical satisfaction from eating it that makes the experience complete. But, as another review said, this isn’t intended to be a diet bar, it is for men & women who work hard and use lots of energy throughout the day, hence the name “Builders Bar.” I guess if you ate half of one instead of a meal, it might work that way.
Finally the taste is outstanding, when stacked against other bars (although I haven’t tried many, due to peanut allergies). If you close your eyes and pretend, it really could be a dessert. I stick to the cookies & cream or chocolate. Chocolate is yummy dunked in hot coffee mid-morning.
I buy a box every two weeks and keep stocked at home, work and oftentimes one in the car just in case I get hungry. Another review said the outside chocolate got crumbly, this is true, if it gets hot and melted. When the things solidify they crumble. Doesn’t change the taste but it’s messy. Keep them cool and you’re in good shape. I’ve even tried putting them in the freezer prior to eating, not bad but no significant difference.
Thank you Clif!
Review by Seth Ramesh for Clif Builder’s Bar, Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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I like the high Protein content.
Pros : 210 gms Pottassium, 20 gms of Protein, 30 gms of Carb
Cons : High Sugar (20 gms), High Sat fat, (5gms) some high GI ingredients
I would recommend this if you are bulking (Building Muscles)to meet your calorie needs.
I would not recommend this bar, if you are cutting (reducing fat) due to high sugar content and high GI of Ingredients
Review by MJA for Clif Builder’s Bar, Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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A very good protein bar. The cookies and cream is very tasty, yet it is not too sweet. I find that the Builder’s Bar has one big advantage over the regular Clif Bar (other than the protein of course): the Builder’s Bar isn’t super sweet. I really enjoy the regular Clif Bar but sometimes it leaves me feeling like I just ate a really sweet candy bar. The Builder’s Bar doesn’t suffer from that. The downside to the Builder’s Bar, however, is that it does have a bit of saturated fat. In sum, not a bad bar and much tastier than many of the other protein bars I have tried.
Review by Eduardo Nietzsche for Clif Builder’s Bar, Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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…the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it uses soy protein instead of whey protein. Whey is supposed to be the best type of protein available, much more easily absorbed in the human body.
However I am happy to report that I’ve never experienced stomach upset or any other problems from eating these bars, so maybe my digestive system is better than most. I HAVE had a few issues (gas and bloating) from eating a meal with a lot of soy products, notably tofu, so I know the rap on soy is not unjustified.
Otherwise, I highly recommend this bar. I eat it after lifting weights at the gym, it ties me over for a good hour or two before I have a normal meal, which can be of a slightly smaller size at that point. Tastes infinitely better than MetRx, Powerbar Protein Plus, Myoplex Deluxe (yuck! by far the grossest). Only Detour protein bars can compete with this bar taste-wise, but Detour seems more suited for someone on a low-carb regimen whereas this Builder’s Bar is more balanced between protein and carbs. Of course the fact that it’s mostly organic and doesn’t have the dreaded high fructose corn syrup is wonderful.
btw, you can get these cheaper in the 24 pack at a Sam’s Club or Costco, though they only have two flavors, Peanut Butter and Chocolate.
Review by Martinator for Clif Builder’s Bar, Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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I read in Bicycling magazing that riders who ingest protien within the first 15 minutes of completing a ride, have faster muscle recovery rates and are in better shape for the next day.
Last year I was always sore the next day after a long ride. After reading this article, I box some Clif Builder Bars due to their high protien content (20g). I have since been religiously eating them after each ride. I have yet to have sore muscles yet this year.
In one of the local stores there is a Chocolate Mint flavor. It is yummy.