If you read my Bar Review a while ago, you'll know I think a good energy bar is a hard thing to find! One bar really stood out above the rest in terms of taste and nutrition: BumbleBar.
BumbleBars are organic sesame bars, and are gluten-free and vegan. Yay! So far, so good. Additionally, all their ingredients are real and recognizable. But the real test--how do they taste?
The verdict? Delicious, even after a tough run! The lovely folks over at BumbleBar sent me 5 bars to test, and lucky for me they happened to all be flavors I had never tried before. I received:
-Chocolate Crisp
-Chocolate Cherry
-Awesome Apricot
-Original Peanut
-Amazing Almond
I'm such a fan! Hands down, my absolute favorite was the chocolate crisp. Unlike some of the other bars, this has crisp rice as an ingredient, and it really does taste like a (healthier) chocolate rice krispie treat. Amazing! The original flavor is very sweet--thanks to brown rice syrup-- with a vanilla/cinnamon taste.
I think these could even replace my candy bar cravings, and that's no easy task with the sweet tooth I've got! The best one for the task: Chocolate Cherry. Not only does this one come filled with sesame and flax seeds, but also dried cherries, (dairy-free) chocolate, and coconut. The coconut was so unexpected, but I love coconut so hooray!
Chocolate Cherry--yes, I ate a bite before remembering to snap a pic! |
At around 200 calories in each bar, they're a filling snack pre- or post-workout, or (I promise) even a sweet dessert.
*Disclaimer: While I received these bars for free from BumbleBar, the opinions and reviews are my own.
Want to receive your own Junior Bars Variety Pack? Enter the giveaway any of the following ways, and leave a comment for each one so your entry gets counted!
--Be a follower of Gourmet Runner
--Like BumbleBar on Facebook here and tell them Gourmet Runner sent you
--Visit the BumbleBar Website and tell me which flavor you'd like to try most here
--Let me know when you would have a BumbleBar: post-run, afternoon snack, etc.
--Post this giveaway on your blog and let me know the link!
The giveaway will end on July 3rd at midnight, so enter now. Good luck!!
I would eat one post-run. MMMMM.
ReplyDeleteOh and I want to try the almond one!! What could be better than Amazing Almond?!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower~ ;)
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the chocolate cherry it sounds delicious! Though all the nutty ones sound just as good!
ReplyDeleteI would also most likely eat both post run and afternoon snack. I can't eat right away after most runs so it would be a snack later!
ReplyDeleteI liked bumblebar on facebook
ReplyDeleteThe chai almond one sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would eat them post run probably. That's when I'm always looking for to munch on
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment and please stop by again:-) Wow these bars sound amazing. The chocolate crisp sounds really good.
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ReplyDeleteliked on FB and let them know that you sent me!
ReplyDeleteI am a chocolate person so I would have to say the chocolate crisp!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower...
ReplyDeleteannnnnd! I love having bars like these for my afternoon snack! thanks for the giveaway...I would love to try them!
ReplyDeleteI have the Amazing Almond one in my cupboard right now, even though I've never tried them. I think I'll save it for this weekend cause I'm going on a roadtrip and it will be the perfect snack!
ReplyDeleteAnd for some reason the apricot one is calling out to me... even though I'm not usually a fan. That's the one I'd try first!
ReplyDeleteI follow you! : )
ReplyDeleteI'm all over that chocolate.
ReplyDeleteProbably have to chomp on one after a run!
ReplyDeleteI'm a faithful follower
ReplyDeleteI would love to try either the Amazing Almond or the Harvest Hazelnut...yum yum
ReplyDeleteI would snack on a bumblebar in the afternoon. Most likely on my way to work.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! And, I hope the giveaway ends on July 3rd, not June 3rd...haha!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI liked Bumblebar on FB & left a comment.
ReplyDeleteI love hazelnut coffee, so that hazelnut sounds interesting... and Chocolate Crisp of course!
ReplyDeleteprobably pre-run or snack.
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ReplyDeleteChai Almond bars sound really good!
ReplyDeleteI generally eat bars in the afternoon about an hour or so before my evening workout.
ReplyDeletewithout a doubt the chocolate crisp. chocolate and peanut butter are problems for me.... :)
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ReplyDeleteI am a follower :)
ReplyDeleteLiked BumbleBar on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteOh my- how to choose? I think the Harvest Hazelnut and Chai Almond sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI would eat them as an afternoon snack or after a long weekend run :).
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI liked BumbleBar on FB and told them you sent me.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful flavors but I think Chocolate Crisp is my #1 pick to try.
ReplyDeleteI would eat them as an afternoon snack or post-run. Anytime, really!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the awesome apricot!!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely try one for my morning snack!!
ReplyDeletei am a follower! :)
ReplyDeletethe chai almond sounds amazing!
ReplyDeletebut i would eat any flavor for an afternoon snack!
ReplyDeleteim a follower!
ReplyDeleteI would eat them as a snack when I am dying for a candy bar during a boring work day :)
ReplyDeleteI would most like to try chocolate crisp
ReplyDeleteYum! I am a follower :)
ReplyDeleteI would eat them to replace sweet cravings :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I checked out the website, and I think I would like the Chai Almond, it looks tasty!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think I would like a Bumblebar after a long run :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI would most likely eat these either for breakfast or after a workout.
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the CHai Almond! I love anything Chai!
ReplyDeletei already follow you
ReplyDeleteand i liked bumblebar
ReplyDeletei want the harvest hazelnut. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI would probably eat it pre-workout. or maybe go halvsies with half before anf half after
ReplyDeleteI would like to try amazing almond
ReplyDeleteI would have it post long runs
ReplyDeleteI liked Bumblebar on FB & left a comment
ReplyDeletei follow you
ReplyDeletei like bumblebar on facebook
ReplyDeleteid like to try amazing almond
ReplyDeletethis would be a great snack!
ReplyDeletejust blogged about it http://kirskrumbs.blogspot.com/2011/06/5-minute-chocolate-cake.html
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate cherry looks great...anything mixing chocolate and fruit is A+ in my book!
ReplyDeleteThey would be great to eat after a long run! Or even for a snack while sitting at my desk at work. Yumm-o!
ReplyDeleteI posted a link to your giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try chocolate crisp!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteI would eat one pre-run! I think it'd be perfect for that.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try Chai Almond :).
ReplyDeleteAmy Lauren
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And... I'd probably eat that Chai Almond bar for breakfast or either after a long run.
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I am TOTES a follower girlie!
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ReplyDeleteI want to try amazing almond, I love almond flavor!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd eat it post workout, I don't know how my stomach would feel about digesting it before a workout... but I'm all for it as a dessert though!
ReplyDeleteYay more give aways!! Post one, I am a follower!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the chai almond!
ReplyDeleteAnnnnd I'd probably eat it post run or as an afternoon snack.
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I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI would love to taste the Chocolate Crisp! YUM!
ReplyDeleteI've never had one :( But I would probably eat it pre-run, post-run, or during a hike.
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Choc. Crisp!
ReplyDeleteI follow you! Those sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably eat that as a pre-run/afternoon snack! I usually try and eat dinner shortly after my workouts.
ReplyDeleteChocolate Crisp sounds awesome...
ReplyDeleteso does Amazing Almond though :)
I 'liked' them on fb.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI liked BumbleBar on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI want to try the chocolate cherry - sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI run in the mornings before work, so I'm always looking for a bar to eat post-run that will keep me going through the early hours of the workday. These look great!
ReplyDeleteYum! I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteLiked on FB and told them you sent me.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try Harvest Hazelnut or Lushus Lemon! Mmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteI can see myself eating one as a pre OR post run snack! I love versatile HEALTHY foods like this!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI liked them on Fb and told them you sent me :)
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate cherry flavor sounds a.w.e.s.o.m.e!! and any of those nutty combination. mmm
ReplyDeleteI think these would be an awesome mid-afternoon snack. I'm trying to find something appropriate to fight off that mid-afternoon drag at work :)
ReplyDeleteI follow you - a little bummed I guessed wrong yesterday about the giveaway, but psyched for the awesomeness of the giveaway, I really wanted to try these!
ReplyDeleteI like Bumblebars on FB and I left them a nice little comment that you were the one to send me!
ReplyDeleteI honestly can't decide between the chocolate cherry, the harvest hazelnut, or chai almond - i love all those flavors on their own and would awesome to try them in these bars!!
ReplyDeleteI would have one for an afternoon snack (and since I usually work out after work, I guess that would make it a pre-workout snack too!).
ReplyDeleteFollower!
ReplyDeleteLiked them on fb.
ReplyDeleteI would most like to try the almond flavor because I love almonds.
ReplyDeleteI actually just tried a Bumble Bar for the first time yesterday, the chocolate crisp! I agree it was delicious, but I would really love to try the chocolate cherry.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely like it post run. Love something filling and easy post run!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I would enjoy one as an afternoon snack or a post-run treat!
ReplyDeleteof course, I follow :)
ReplyDeleteI'd enjoy as a post-workout snack :)
ReplyDeleteI'm all about GF treats! I'm already a follower. :)
ReplyDeleteThe harvest hazelnut looks awesome! I've been really loving mixed nuts lately :-)
ReplyDeleteI would eat my bars as a snack. I love snacks.
ReplyDeleteI've been a fan of Bumble Bars for years, and I'm so glad that more people are discovering them and they're being sold in more places.
ReplyDeleteMy secret? Microwave the chocolate crisp flavor for 10 seconds--it will change your freaking life ;)
Jealous ... I've seen nothing like this in Australia ... maybe Bumble Bars should think of exporting!
ReplyDeletepost run...I think the bars are a great treat anytime!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely following!
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with chai (um, my blog name!), so I'd LOVE to try the Chai Almond, but the Pineapple also stands out to me.
ReplyDeleteI can't really rationalize eating a 200 calorie snack, so it would have to be a post-run supplement for me. I'm always looking for a good way to supplement my calories after runs though.
ReplyDeleteAH! Why did I think I entered this already??? I am losing it in my old age! Obviously a follower :)
ReplyDeleteLiked them on FB! (and told them you sent me)
ReplyDeleteI am chocolate-obsessed so Chocolate Crisp or Chocolate Cherry would do the trick!
ReplyDeleteI would probably eat them anytime! They would make a yummy snack!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of course :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to try Chocolate Crisp.
ReplyDeleteI follow!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the Classic Cashew. I'm becoming a big fan of cashews. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI would have a Bumble Bar as a mid-afternoon, pre-workout snacks.
ReplyDeleteBars are a go to snack for me at that time.