The original Cliff Bar is one the very first protein bar/meal replacement bars ever, and it has withstood the test of time for good reason. It’s great taste, excellent nutrition profile, and low price has made it a great choice for eating healthy on the go. The only criticism it received was that many complained the original Cliff Bar did not contain enough protein for the serious bodybuilder to cut it as a solid meal replacement. This has all changed with the new Cliff Bar Bodybuilder Protein Bar, which has solved that problem with 20 grams of high quality protein per bar.
Taste – 5 out of 5
This protein has several layers. The outside is thin chocolate coating, then there is a soft, chewy protein blend on the top that sort of resembles caramel, and finally a crunchy bottom layer consisting of rolled oats and soy crisps. The taste is amazing; this is one of the best tasting protein bars on the market. It tastes a little bit like a Nestles Crunch Bar because it is chocolatey and crunchy, but it also has a creamy/chewy component that a Nestles Crunch Bar doesn’t have. Trust me, you will not easily find a better tasting protein bar than this one – I’ve tried them all, and this one is tough to beat.
Ingredients and Nutritional value – 5 out of 5
The Cliff Bar Bodybuilder Protein Bar’s great taste is only matched by its amazing nutritional value. Not only is this bar one of the best tasting bars, it is also one of the healthiest. It is not too high in fat, has 4 grams of fiber, 20 grams of protein, and the sugars in this bar are all natural sources from fruit, not refined sugar, so they do not have a negative impact on blood sugar. And just like the original, non bodybuilder version of the Cliff Bar, it contains rolled oats, which is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates. Also, as an added bonus, there is also decent vitamin and mineral blend in there as well, with 100% RDA of Vitamin C and E. And because this bar is so natural and does not contain any sugar alcohols, it does not cause upset stomach and/or diarrhea that certain people with sensitive stomachs experience when they eat certain protein bars.
The Bottom Line – 5 out of 5
Not only is the Cliff Bar Bodybuilder Protein Bar both delicious and nutritious, but it also comes at a very low price. How can you beat that? There isn’t really much else to say here, this bar excels in all three categories – taste, ingredients and nutritional value, and price. ‘Nuff said. Go out and buy a box now, your taste buds, muscles and wallet will all thank you!