Opinions on Clif Bars
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ldw5490
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I've come across many mixed reviews on these. I realize they're a little high in calories, but couldn't they be used as a meal replacement? I haven't had any yet, but I did buy some. Opinions would be appreciated!
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I think the biggest complaint is they are pretty high in sugar.0
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Not the first thing I would go for, but they are easy to carry around for hikes or long car rides.0
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Better than McDonals if you're out and about, but it wouldn't keep me full. It's a lot of cals, a lot of sugar, and not much protein. Some are only 6 gram of protein and almost 300 cals! Quest bars are 20+ grams of protein and 170-210 cals. There are lots of good options out there, but look for ones with higher protein to cal ratios - IMO0
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I like the Clif Crunch bars, and often bring them on my bike rides -- although they get a little crumbly. I'm not sure the regular clif bars have enough protein for me to consider them a true meal replacement...maybe the clif builders (about 20g), though.0
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I like the Clif Builder Bars for protein, but Quest bars are by far my favorites.0
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I think they are yummy. I don't think I would eat them daily but it works if you're in a rush and just need to put something in your belly. If it fits in your daily goals...why not?0
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I like the Clif Crunch bars for when I'm hiking or need a quick snack. I wouldn't consider any of the Clif bars for meal replacements though.0
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High in sugar, low in protein, very little in the way of actual health benefits. Plus they're soy based, which is something I'm not gonna mess around with. I like my hormone levels, thankyouverymuch.
That being said, the Macadamia White Chocolate Chip one is just MMMM tasty.0 -
Eat Premier or Qwest bars.
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I just like 'em as a snack every so often. Especially after a hike. Most of my snacks are higher in protein though, like nuts with fruit or greek yogurt or veggies with hummus.
Sorry, but I'm not spending $35+ on a box of Quest bars. That's some crazy ****. Clif bars are what...$6 a box?0 -
high in calories for a snack, but I guess they'd be a good on the go meal replacer. And they do taste good.0
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waste of money0
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Delicious. I started eating my SOs stash of clif granola bars. Still prefer fiber ones though.
Eta: Lol on "as meal replacements" it's just a filler.0 -
I just like 'em as a snack every so often. Especially after a hike. Most of my snacks are higher in protein though, like nuts with fruit or greek yogurt or veggies with hummus.
Sorry, but I'm not spending $35+ on a box of Quest bars. That's some crazy ****. Clif bars are what...$6 a box?
Haha, I'm totally about to buy a box of Quest bars tonight.
That said, Cliff bars are tasty. I don't eat them for the protein tho, I eat them for tastyness.0 -
I buy the Luna ones (made by Clif) as they are a little lighter on calories. But I only like the White Chocolate Macadamia and S'mores ones. The Clif Builder ones are better protein vs Calorie wise over the regular Clif bars.0
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I like Cliff bars as a snack or meal before a harder cardio nworkout. I often eat them before a longer race (like half marathon or triathlon) where I don't want a whole lot of protein or a hard running workout.
I like Quest bars, but they don't taste as good, nor do they do the same thing for the above workouts. If I'm going for protein, I like Darryl's All Natural bars.0 -
I just like 'em as a snack every so often. Especially after a hike. Most of my snacks are higher in protein though, like nuts with fruit or greek yogurt or veggies with hummus.
Sorry, but I'm not spending $35+ on a box of Quest bars. That's some crazy ****. Clif bars are what...$6 a box?
Haha, I'm totally about to buy a box of Quest bars tonight.
That said, Cliff bars are tasty. I don't eat them for the protein tho, I eat them for tastyness.
More power to you! :laugh:
I'm one o' them college kids that just can't justify the price. I'll take a protein shake any day though.0 -
I just like 'em as a snack every so often. Especially after a hike. Most of my snacks are higher in protein though, like nuts with fruit or greek yogurt or veggies with hummus.
Sorry, but I'm not spending $35+ on a box of Quest bars. That's some crazy ****. Clif bars are what...$6 a box?
Haha, I'm totally about to buy a box of Quest bars tonight.
That said, Cliff bars are tasty. I don't eat them for the protein tho, I eat them for tastyness.
More power to you! :laugh:
I'm one o' them college kids that just can't justify the price. I'll take a protein shake any day though.
I has a 10 coupon to gnc. Otherwise...it may be a different story.0 -
I just like 'em as a snack every so often. Especially after a hike. Most of my snacks are higher in protein though, like nuts with fruit or greek yogurt or veggies with hummus.
Sorry, but I'm not spending $35+ on a box of Quest bars. That's some crazy ****. Clif bars are what...$6 a box?
Haha, I'm totally about to buy a box of Quest bars tonight.
That said, Cliff bars are tasty. I don't eat them for the protein tho, I eat them for tastyness.
More power to you! :laugh:
I'm one o' them college kids that just can't justify the price. I'll take a protein shake any day though.
I has a 10 coupon to gnc. Otherwise...it may be a different story.
You has a smart!0 -
I've come across many mixed reviews on these. I realize they're a little high in calories, but couldn't they be used as a meal replacement? I haven't had any yet, but I did buy some. Opinions would be appreciated!
Quest bars are the only protein bar worth buying..everything else is basically candy with some (often times crappy sources) protein added.0
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