CLIF BUILDERS - Protein Bars - Chocolate Mint - 20g Protein - Gluten Free (2.4 Ounce, 12 Count)

No one would recommend substituting a builder bar or the like for a proper meal, or to rely on such foods as a solution for poor eating habits, but having my teen grab a Clif Builder's bar at least provides him something better than vending machine fare on those days when he dashes off to school without breakfast. I ask him to take an apple, banana, bag of raw nuts/seeds, etc. too, but the Clif Bar is usually the first consumed. It helps get him to lunch at least, and helps prevent the mental lows that can otherwise occur with insufficient protein intake. At 20 grams protein, the bar provides approximately 40% of the daily value for protein (based on a 2000 calorie diet). I play tennis 3-5 times weekly, and keep a couple Clif Builder's bars in my tennis bag (they store well) for times when I don't have immediate access to other protein sources needed for post-match muscle repair or recovery. I order 2 dozen through Amazon "Subscribe & Save" (free shipping), which results in a cost per bar significantly lower than Walmart, CostCo, etc. I select a longer-length fixed schedule that doesn't result in an over-supply for my family, and then order when I see the supply running low. I click the option to use the current date as the basis for determining the next scheduled ship date. For those who find builder bars useful, Clif is a good one: tastes very good, natural ingredients, higher protein than most, and more affordable via Amazon Subscribe & Save.

Wow, Cliff Bar really outdid themselves here. The protein bar is still pretty heavy/dense, but there is enough chocolate/mint flavor that it doesn't taste bad at all, although you will chew it for a little bit after you take a bite because it is so dense. Full of protein and a bunch of other vitamins/minerals/nutrients, this is a great bar. Also I thought the "low glycemic" label was kinda silly at first, but I've found if I have one of these bars before a workout, while I'm out hiking, or even for a healthy protein rich snack if it will be several hours before I'll get a chance to eat a decent meal they definitely take a while to digest and keep me full and more importantly keep away any feelings of hunger as well. I like them so much I actually go out of my way to find these protein bars over some others that don't taste as well, don't have as many vitamins/minerals/nutrients, and that don't keep me feeling satiated for a while.

These are the best protein bars available. I eat 1-2 of the mint flavored ones a day. I have tried a few of the others and they are also very good, but the mint ones are the best in my opinion. I just wish they would make a fruity flavor like raspberry or something.I don't really buy them for health reasons. I have a 4 month old and have only gotten about 3-4 hours of sleep a night for the past 17 weeks. With the extra awake hours I really need some extra calories to get through the day. These are perfect in the middle of the night, when I don't want to make food or sit down for a meal.These have a perfect crunchy and chewy texture. They don't have that gummy, sticky quality that most other protein bars. They are also big and very filling. But most importantly, they are delicious.

Builder Bars are delicious and I use them while at work to stem off hunger until I can get home and have a proper meal as opposed to spending too much money on food while at work. The interior of the bar has nouget and bits of crispy rice and cookie. The cookie is then covered in a thin layer of Mint chocolate which I like the mint flavor as it masks the majority of the common "protein bar" flavor. One bar is considered one serving; it contains 270 Calories per bar, 29 total Carbohydrates, 9 grams total fat and 6 being saturated fats. Importantly, the bar contains 22 grams of sugar which is admittedly high but Builder Bars are not a typical protein bar. The ingredients list shows no artificial sweeteners and a vast majority of the sugar is Beet and Cane Juice/Syrup.*** A warning to the Amazon Shopper: I purchased my box during hot summer months and my bars arrived all melted. The chocolate is now all brittle and not coating the bar well. I eat these bars while in a uniform and the chocolate get's everywhere from the wrapper and bar as i eat. Not ideal for my on-the-go snack in a car.

Protein requirements vary by weight and activity, but generally range around 45-60g for adults. This bar contains 20g - a great way to get started on your daily protein requirements!I am a nursing mostly vegetarian mom, and sometimes have trouble getting my protein. This is a great way to get the 70 or so grams I should eat daily to feed my baby and me. I like to eat it in a couple of installments.I have tried several of the Clif Builders flavors, and this is my favorite (second would be the Clif Bar Builder's Bar, Cookies and Cream, 2.4-Ounce Bars, (Pack of 12)). It has a mostly chocolate flavor, with just a little hint of mint. It's not strong like a peppermint candy, but just a little hint as you eat. These hold up pretty well in the heat, and I have them stashed all over : my car, purse, diaper bag, etc.Highly recommended!