Clif Bars

[Pat-inCO]

Anyone have experience with "Clif Bars"? In reality, they are a granola bar
that come is various flavors (some of which sound quite good).

I have a propensity for not having breakfast OR eating what ever is the
fastest (read that as lots of salt and grease [Mickey D's]). My S-I-L
suggested the Clif bar and I ordered a 12 bar assortment (12 flavors).
He says that they do wonders for him when he is unable to have a
"normal" meal, which sounds great for my style of breakfast.

One of the things I noticed is that the price varies significantly by not
just where you buy them, but by the packaging (80 cents to way over
a dollar fifty, each bar). For one or two it doesn't matter, but if you (me,
in this case) plan on making this a regular breakfast item, it pays to look.

 

[powder smoke]

I should but do not eat breakfast first thing. Just a cup or two of coffee.
But 9 am tho that is when I'm ready, have a sandwich usually.
Guess I comes from my years of Construction work Break was 9:00 or 9:30
depending on the job.

Weekends are different tho Baon & eggs home fries sometimes with baked beans.
Granola bars are good but how many do you eat to satisfy your hunger? ps

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I looked at 24 grams of sugar and that's it for me. I don't see anything special.
I knew a guy that ate a lot of that powdered protein stuff, gag. Not for me.
I'll take the time to eat a bowl of cereal or a bagel with cream cheese in the morning. I eat low sugar snack bars as a snack sometimes like when fishing.

http://www.clifbar.com/

 

[Dan in MI]

I've often scarfed down Nature Valley granola bars for breakfast. Just the simple honey and oats variety. A quick nutrition check looks like they are a wash but I believe much cheaper.

Lower calories, sodium and sugar to the good but lower, fiber and protein to the bad.

 

[Pat-inCO]

Just for grins, I did a comparison between several of the clif bars and
a salted nut roll. The specific numbers vary by the flavor you choose,
but in general: Clif is lower in fat, lower in salt, higher in protein (one
of the claims of the nut roll), and a bit lower in total calories.

The single largest difference is in fat. The Cliffs, in general, are about
40% lower in fat. Doesn't hurt my feelings. :D

It should be interesting when the assortment comes in Saturday. :D


Almost a P.S.
The Nature Valley brand is going through a recall on six varieties. Not
fun. One other item is the NV bars are half the weight of the Clif, which
puts them right at the same price per ounce. :wink: Here we go with
marketing again (still?). :D

 

[WAYNO]

Okay, I have sampled a Clif bar or two. Couldn't over do it, as my body is a temple, and rejects such healthy stuff.

What I seem to remember, and correct me if I'm confusing Clif bars with something else that's really gross, but what is the point of eating a really expensive treat that has nearly no taste, and little nutrition? Maybe I'm just confusing Clif bars with the little broken off pieces of Presto Logs.

Yuck. Hope this helped.

WAYNO.

 

[coach]

I like the blueberry cliff bars. The tend to fill me up for a while until real food gets a chance.

 

[Dave P.]

I've been taking a chocolate brownie flavored one with me on long training runs.
I'll eat about 1/2 at the 6-7 mile point and the rest at about 14-15 mile range.
I WANT the sugar/carbs in my system. They've got about 250 calories and are
sorta balanced. I like them better than energy "goo", don't seem to screw with my
stomach. Easy to carry ( don't melt ) and are not a mess to handle.
I would not really consider them a proper meal replacement though.
Dave

 

[jeffmb]

I like them. I use them as a snack instead of eating a Hershey bar or something as empty as that. I think they taste good too.

 

[Poco Oso]

Just had 1/2 of a Oatmeal/Raisin/Walnut Clif bar for my coffee break this morning. It tasted pretty good and they are very filling. The bluberry ones are the best in my opinion too. I pack them on hikes, hunts, and mountain bike trips. They don't take up any space and are instant energy. Great for diabetics in emergencies too.

 

[ChiefMuzz]

Cliff bars are great. Flavor varies, some good and some not. They are packed with good protein so they will fill you up. A warning, they are dense. You can take smaller bites and chew on it for a while and take a good 10-15 minutes to finish one with your morning coffee. They go with me when I'm out for a long time. I lived off them in Ecuador when I was 14500 feet up in 35 degree rain and knee deep in mud. You couldn't imagine how good they tasted there!

 

[Pat-inCO]

I'm munching on a Peanut Butter Crunch, which I anticipated would be
my least favorite. If I'm right on that, then they will be usable.

Chewie, slightly sweet, a bit like peanuts, and mostly like bland and bland
on bland. I hope the others are better (I got a combination pack and this
was the one that almost kept me from getting it). For me, the PBC is a
PASS. :(

 

[ChiefMuzz]

I was not a fan of the PBC either, of all the ones I have had it was the most bland.

 

[volshooter]

Suggested by a friend, tried them, nothing special for me.
Table spoon of peanut butter works.
I ani't buying healthy snack bars. Cost to much, taste like possum dung and don't help.
If the work for you and make you feel better about yourself, then by all means enjoy.

One Slim Jim and a cup of coffee is an ideal snack.
I do consume a lot of nuts and dried fruits when needed.

Today I had a 16oz. cup of coffee and two bottles of spring water. No solid food and I'm not hungry. I will eat a bowel of beef soup before bedtime. To freaking hot to eat.

Salted peanuts are a staple for me. Something must be working since the Doctor says my numbers are fine.

 

[ChiefMuzz]

Suggested by a friend, tried them, nothing special for me.
Table spoon of peanut butter works.
I ani't buying healthy snack bars. Cost to much, taste like possum dung and don't help.
If the work for you and make you feel better about yourself

I don't get the hostility :roll:
No one mentioned anything about eating them to feel better about themselves or even any tone of that nature toward anyone else. I like them and they are a dense source of energy for long endurance tasks.
Like many wise women have said, if you don't have anything nice to say it's best not to say anything at all.

 

[m657]

As a long time diabetic I've had to search far & wide for acceptable alternatives.
Cliff bars used to be a regular in my travel kit, then they changed their recipe a bit.
The sugars nudged toward 'too high' for my needs for regular use.

On the other hand, I still use them now & then.
As long as I can keep my A1c happy, I'm in.

 

[ChiefMuzz]

As a long time diabetic I've had to search far & wide for acceptable alternatives.
Cliff bars used to be a regular in my travel kit, then they changed their recipe a bit.
The sugars nudged toward 'too high' for my needs for regular use.

On the other hand, I still use them now & then.
As long as I can keep my A1c happy, I'm in.

Ever try making your own? Making granola/energy bars isn't that hard. You control what goes in them and ultimately the sugar content. You can sweeten them with something like Agave and end up with a snack that tastes great and for you, helps keep your diabetes in check.

 

[Rick Courtright]

I will eat a bowel of beef soup before bedtime.

Hi,

I know, picking on spelling errors is poor form on the Internet, but I just couldn't resist:

Is this something like what we call menudo out here? ;) (Made with tripe for those not familiar.)

Rick C

 

[gramps]

For years I have carried and eaten the walnut Clif bars- got tired of them and switched to the "builders 20% protein bar" by Clif. Chocolate mint flavor. OTOH a small Payday has 240 cal, and 7 gms of protein on days when I am very active, and need the carbs.
gramps

 

[Poco Oso]

I will eat a bowel of beef soup before bedtime.

Hi,

I know, picking on spelling errors is poor form on the Internet, but I just couldn't resist:

Is this something like what we call menudo out here? ;) (Made with tripe for those not familiar.)

Rick C

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 'Bout spit all over myself on that one. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: M-m-m-m-m, Menudo. 8)

 

[Mega Twin]

One word::::Snickers!!

 

[smoke-eater]

I always have a couple of Clif Bars stashed in my pack while bowhunting.

 

[cas6969]

I used to like them when I could still chew them. :(

 

[volshooter]

Reckon it were funny, didn't mean it to be. Way to many hours in the heat and pert near out of my mind last week. Pert near killed me.
I guess my opinion agin (against for some of ya'll) "healthy" things comes from a very close friend. She only uses environmentally friendly products and pays top dollar for organic food. Drives me nuts when she goes off on me for eating a Slim Jim. Sorry if I sounded hostile, it were not my intention to do so.
I do like my own oatmeal based bars and there ain't nothing wrong with Clif bars either. I'm just a little on the redneck, I'll make my own and my own way side.
Glad some of ya'll got a good belly laugh......this placed needed it. :D

 

[pruger45]

I like Clif bars and eat them quite often!

 

[Poco Oso]

I didn't take it as hostile volshooter, and I'd venture to guess that Rick didn't either. That was just plain funny, no matter what your intentions, and Rick's "Menudo" was a perfect finish. I fully agree good stuff's good for you. My wife makes some excellent oatmeal/walnut/dates ones for us and even treats for our dogs. (think gingersnap cookies for dogs that you could eat too) By the way, Menudo's good for you. Saved my life many times, on a Sunday morning, in days past.

 

[exavid]

Well, my body isn't a temple. It's more like an ancient ruin. I prefer bacon and eggs. Love that fat and salt.

 

[cyborgt800]

One word::::Snickers!!

It sounds funny, but years ago I read an article saying that Snickers were comparable to most "health" bars with one exception....Snickers often had more nutritional value.
I scoffed at first but as I started comparing them I found it to be pretty true. Bonus is that you don't have to choke down a Snickers!

 

[WAYNO]

Reckon it were funny, didn't mean it to be. Way to many hours in the heat and pert near out of my mind last week. Pert near killed me.
I guess my opinion agin (against for some of ya'll) "healthy" things comes from a very close friend. She only uses environmentally friendly products and pays top dollar for organic food. Drives me nuts when she goes off on me for eating a Slim Jim. Sorry if I sounded hostile, it were not my intention to do so.
I do like my own oatmeal based bars and there ain't nothing wrong with Clif bars either. I'm just a little on the redneck, I'll make my own and my own way side.
Glad some of ya'll got a good belly laugh......this placed needed it. :D

I also sensed no hostility. They're not for me, but if other folks like 'em, more power to 'em.

More proof that tastes are quite diverse. I don't like them at all, while others actually enjoy them.

WAYNO.

 

[Ruger1441]

I remember Jay Leno doing a routine about health bars. After he listed the ingredients he said "hey we already have those they are called Snickers" taste a lot better aiso.