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BumbleBar Review and Giveaway!

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!!

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  1. Happy Healthy RunnerJune 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I would eat one post-run. MMMMM.

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  2. Happy Healthy RunnerJune 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh and I want to try the almond one!! What could be better than Amazing Almond?!

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  3. SbMacJune 27, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I am a follower~ ;)

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  4. SbMacJune 27, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I would like to try the chocolate cherry it sounds delicious! Though all the nutty ones sound just as good!

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  5. SbMacJune 27, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I 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!

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  6. CupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run TooJune 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I liked bumblebar on facebook

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  7. CupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run TooJune 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    The chai almond one sounds amazing!

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  8. CupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run TooJune 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I would eat them post run probably. That's when I'm always looking for to munch on

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  9. LVJune 27, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Thank you for your sweet comment and please stop by again:-) Wow these bars sound amazing. The chocolate crisp sounds really good.

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

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  10. JuliaJune 27, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Follower!

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  11. JuliaJune 27, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    liked on FB and let them know that you sent me!

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  12. JuliaJune 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I am a chocolate person so I would have to say the chocolate crisp!

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  13. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I'm a follower...

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  14. JuliaJune 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    annnnnd! I love having bars like these for my afternoon snack! thanks for the giveaway...I would love to try them!

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  15. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I 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!

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  16. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    And 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!

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  17. Stephanie FJune 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I follow you! : )

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  18. Stephanie FJune 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I'm all over that chocolate.

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  19. Stephanie FJune 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Probably have to chomp on one after a run!

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  20. Britt @ Chicago Runner GirlJune 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I'm a faithful follower

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  21. Britt @ Chicago Runner GirlJune 27, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I would love to try either the Amazing Almond or the Harvest Hazelnut...yum yum

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  22. Britt @ Chicago Runner GirlJune 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I would snack on a bumblebar in the afternoon. Most likely on my way to work.

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  23. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I'm a follower! And, I hope the giveaway ends on July 3rd, not June 3rd...haha!

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  24. Run with JessJune 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  25. Run with JessJune 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I liked Bumblebar on FB & left a comment.

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  26. Run with JessJune 27, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I love hazelnut coffee, so that hazelnut sounds interesting... and Chocolate Crisp of course!

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  27. Run with JessJune 27, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    probably pre-run or snack.

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  28. ShortSkirtsJune 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I follow you

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  29. ShortSkirtsJune 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Chai Almond bars sound really good!

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  30. ShortSkirtsJune 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I generally eat bars in the afternoon about an hour or so before my evening workout.

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  31. ErinJune 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    without a doubt the chocolate crisp. chocolate and peanut butter are problems for me.... :)

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  32. ErinJune 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    i'm a follower!

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  33. Jerilee E.June 27, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I am a follower :)

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  34. Jerilee E.June 27, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Liked BumbleBar on Facebook!

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  35. Jerilee E.June 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Oh my- how to choose? I think the Harvest Hazelnut and Chai Almond sound wonderful!

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  36. Jerilee E.June 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I would eat them as an afternoon snack or after a long weekend run :).

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  37. LynseyJune 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I am a follower!

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  38. LynseyJune 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I liked BumbleBar on FB and told them you sent me.

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  39. LynseyJune 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    So many wonderful flavors but I think Chocolate Crisp is my #1 pick to try.

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  40. LynseyJune 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I would eat them as an afternoon snack or post-run. Anytime, really!

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  41. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I am a follower!!

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  42. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I would like to try the awesome apricot!!

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  43. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I would definitely try one for my morning snack!!

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  44. katieJune 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    i am a follower! :)

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  45. katieJune 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    the chai almond sounds amazing!

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  46. katieJune 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    but i would eat any flavor for an afternoon snack!

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  47. HannahJune 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    im a follower!

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  48. HannahJune 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I would eat them as a snack when I am dying for a candy bar during a boring work day :)

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  49. HannahJune 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I would most like to try chocolate crisp

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  50. JessicaJune 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Yum! I am a follower :)

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  51. JessicaJune 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I would eat them to replace sweet cravings :)

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  52. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I am a follower :D

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  53. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    And I checked out the website, and I think I would like the Chai Almond, it looks tasty!

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  54. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    And I think I would like a Bumblebar after a long run :)

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  55. megJune 27, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I am a follower!

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  56. megJune 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I would most likely eat these either for breakfast or after a workout.

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  57. megJune 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I really want to try the CHai Almond! I love anything Chai!

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  58. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    i already follow you

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  59. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    and i liked bumblebar

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  60. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    i want the harvest hazelnut. Yum!

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  61. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I would probably eat it pre-workout. or maybe go halvsies with half before anf half after

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  62. CarolineJune 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I would like to try amazing almond

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  63. CarolineJune 27, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I would have it post long runs

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  64. CarolineJune 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I liked Bumblebar on FB & left a comment

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  65. KirstinJune 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    i follow you

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  66. KirstinJune 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    i like bumblebar on facebook

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  67. KirstinJune 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    id like to try amazing almond

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  68. KirstinJune 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    this would be a great snack!

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  69. KirstinJune 27, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    just blogged about it http://kirskrumbs.blogspot.com/2011/06/5-minute-chocolate-cake.html

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  70. RachelJune 27, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    The chocolate cherry looks great...anything mixing chocolate and fruit is A+ in my book!

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  71. RachelJune 27, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    They would be great to eat after a long run! Or even for a snack while sitting at my desk at work. Yumm-o!

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  72. RachelJune 27, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I posted a link to your giveaway on my blog.

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  73. ashJune 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I would love to try chocolate crisp!

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  74. ashJune 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I'm a follower

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  75. ashJune 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I would eat one pre-run! I think it'd be perfect for that.

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  76. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Would love to try Chai Almond :).

    Amy Lauren
    proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  77. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    And... I'd probably eat that Chai Almond bar for breakfast or either after a long run.

    Amy Lauren
    proudpatriot2007(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  78. Sable WeismanJune 28, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I am TOTES a follower girlie!

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  79. MacJune 28, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  80. MacJune 28, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I want to try amazing almond, I love almond flavor!

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  81. MacJune 28, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I 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!

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  82. Monika @ Monika's MilesJune 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Yay more give aways!! Post one, I am a follower!!

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  83. Monika @ Monika's MilesJune 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I would love to try the chai almond!

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  84. Monika @ Monika's MilesJune 28, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Annnnd I'd probably eat it post run or as an afternoon snack.

    Now you can pick me to win!! :)

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  85. JoannaJune 28, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  86. JoannaJune 28, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I would love to taste the Chocolate Crisp! YUM!

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  87. JoannaJune 28, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I've never had one :( But I would probably eat it pre-run, post-run, or during a hike.

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  88. TheRavenousMommyJune 28, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I follow you!

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  89. TheRavenousMommyJune 28, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I would love to try the Choc. Crisp!

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  90. Running RicigJune 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I follow you! Those sound delicious!

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  91. ChristinaJune 28, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I'd probably eat that as a pre-run/afternoon snack! I usually try and eat dinner shortly after my workouts.

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  92. ChristinaJune 28, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Chocolate Crisp sounds awesome...

    so does Amazing Almond though :)

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  93. ChristinaJune 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I 'liked' them on fb.

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  94. jzimmermanJune 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  95. jzimmermanJune 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I liked BumbleBar on Facebook.

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  96. jzimmermanJune 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I want to try the chocolate cherry - sounds awesome!

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  97. jzimmermanJune 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I 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!

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  98. MarleneJune 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Yum! I'm a follower!

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  99. MarleneJune 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Liked on FB and told them you sent me.

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  100. MarleneJune 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I'd love to try Harvest Hazelnut or Lushus Lemon! Mmmmmm!

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  101. MarleneJune 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I can see myself eating one as a pre OR post run snack! I love versatile HEALTHY foods like this!

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  102. JCJune 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I am a follower!

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  103. JCJune 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I liked them on Fb and told them you sent me :)

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  104. JCJune 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    The chocolate cherry flavor sounds a.w.e.s.o.m.e!! and any of those nutty combination. mmm

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  105. JCJune 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I 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 :)

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  106. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I 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!

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  107. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I like Bumblebars on FB and I left them a nice little comment that you were the one to send me!

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  108. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I 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!!

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  109. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I 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!).

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  110. Rachelle WardleJune 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Follower!

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  111. Rachelle WardleJune 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Liked them on fb.

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  112. Rachelle WardleJune 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I would most like to try the almond flavor because I love almonds.

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  113. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I 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.

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  114. Rachelle WardleJune 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I would definitely like it post run. Love something filling and easy post run!

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  115. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I am a follower :-)

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  116. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    And I would enjoy one as an afternoon snack or a post-run treat!

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  117. MarissaJune 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    of course, I follow :)

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  118. MarissaJune 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I'd enjoy as a post-workout snack :)

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  119. thewwchickJune 28, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I'm all about GF treats! I'm already a follower. :)

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  120. MeganJune 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    The harvest hazelnut looks awesome! I've been really loving mixed nuts lately :-)

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  121. MeganJune 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I would eat my bars as a snack. I love snacks.

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  122. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I'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.

    My secret? Microwave the chocolate crisp flavor for 10 seconds--it will change your freaking life ;)

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  123. sammyJune 29, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Jealous ... I've seen nothing like this in Australia ... maybe Bumble Bars should think of exporting!

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  124. Mary EhrJune 29, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    post run...I think the bars are a great treat anytime!

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  125. Kristin WJune 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Definitely following!

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  126. Kristin WJune 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I'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.

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  127. Kristin WJune 30, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I 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.

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  128. Christina @ The AthletarianJune 30, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    AH! Why did I think I entered this already??? I am losing it in my old age! Obviously a follower :)

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  129. Christina @ The AthletarianJune 30, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Liked them on FB! (and told them you sent me)

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  130. Christina @ The AthletarianJune 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am chocolate-obsessed so Chocolate Crisp or Chocolate Cherry would do the trick!

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  131. Christina @ The AthletarianJune 30, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I would probably eat them anytime! They would make a yummy snack!

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  132. Neon Blonde RunnerJuly 1, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I'm a follower of course :)

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  133. Jess A @cajunrunnerjessJuly 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I would like to try Chocolate Crisp.

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  134. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I follow!

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  135. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I'd like to try the Classic Cashew. I'm becoming a big fan of cashews. Sounds good.

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  136. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I would have a Bumble Bar as a mid-afternoon, pre-workout snacks.

    Bars are a go to snack for me at that time.

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