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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

product review: LÄRABAR

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LÄRABAR. All opinions are 100% mine.
From time to time I'll pick up a LÄRABAR.  More often than not, it's when I've made the poor decision to go grocery shopping with an empty belly.  The worst time, really.  Everything sounds good.  You pick up about ten different things with plans of making them all the minute you walk in the door with your bags.  Before you've even peeled yourself out of your coat.  The easiest way to stave off that hunger and brace yourself against unnecessary dirty dishes is to grab a satisfying snack to tide you over until "actual" mealtime.  While I do try to have a snack or two at the ready in my purse or the car, occasionally I'm forced to buy them in the midst of hunger-pain-induced shopping madness.  While this could be a bad thing...I think it's also a good thing.  Because it's then that I cannot decide which flavor to try, so I grab four varieties.  My first experience with a LÄRABAR included the varieties Cashew Cookie, Pecan Pie, and Cherry Pie.  Cashew Cookie and Cherry Pie still hold two of the top spots for me when deciding which to buy.
I was recently sent a large sample pack of many varieties of LÄRABAR that I hadn't even seen in my local market.  LÄRABAR produces 19 flavors in all, and I've now tried 13 of them.  Did you know that each variety of bar contains only between two and nine ingredients!?  The only exception being the three varieties with chocolate chips, which are made with a 4-ingredient chocolate chip (made from Fair Trade certified chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla).  No dairy is used to make their chocolate chips, but they are produced on a line that produces chips with dairy, so they will not make the claim that they are completely free of dairy or soy...or that they are vegan.  All varieties are, however All-Natural, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, and Kosher and contain no preservatives, fillers, or colorings.  Lucky for me, this sample pack contained 4 Cashew Cookie bars...so I knew that I'd at least have 4 awesome snack-times.  I did run across a few that I wouldn't buy on my own.  I thought the Apple Pie was far too cinnamony.  And honestly, I didn't really care much for any of the varieties that contained chocolate chips.  Although, I did enjoy the majority of them...with Peanut Butter and Jelly stepping up as my new favorite.  I will hunt it down.  Made simply of dates, peanuts, unsweetened cherries, and salt...I find myself thinking of it when I need a little something to tide me over.  Funny, too.  Since I'm not a fan of the peanut butter and jelly combination normally {I know. GASP!}.  Blueberry Muffin, Coconut Cream Pie, Key Lime Pie, and Banana Bread are also varieties that I've added to my favorites along with the Peanut Butter and Jelly, Cashew Cookie, and Cherry Pie.
Another thing I like about LÄRABAR's...they're only $1-$2 per bar.  It isn't a lot when you compare them to the price of that candy bar you may be tempted to grab at the check-out.  And yeah, why doesn't the market stick these by the check-out instead...or at least as a healthy option.  Suggestion box here I come!  It's almost nothing when you head over to the LÄRABAR website to grab a coupon for $1 off two bars.  Go ahead and grab yours.  Now.  Go on over and get your LÄRABAR coupon.  I'll wait.
Doesn't that feel good!  You're ready to save money and explore healthy snack-fuel possibilities.  LÄRABAR is also one of the chosen foods featured on The Biggest Loser (March 8, 2011 episode...trainer Brett and contestants Ken, Rulon, and Justin).  Just in case you wanted to file that away.  You know, to pull out and impress those around you when they see you eating that LÄRABAR and want to know more about it.  You're welcome.  For more info about LÄRABAR's and to see all of the varieties and read more about their origins, ingredients, and everything in between...check out their website!

Founded in 2003 by Lara Merriken, LÄRABAR now produces nineteen flavors. The company is committed to producing simple, whole food products. LÄRABAR products are available worldwide at a variety of natural, specialty, and conventional grocers and outdoor lifestyle retailers.*

*source: Larabar.com

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  1. You know, I've never had a Larabar. Never. They don't even sell them anywhere around here. Next time I'm in a real city, I'll have to pick one up and give it a try! You know...for those days when I go to the grocery store hungry. Which happens. A lot.

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  2. I have never seen these bars in my local grocery store but will watch for them next time I shop. I like to have a quick snack in my purse for those times when I run out of energy before my errands are finished.

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  3. I've never seen these but will be looking for them. They sound like a great quick snack.

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  4. I need to keep some of these in my purse, much healthier than what I would usually reach for. Thanks for the review :)

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  5. I love your blog! Been scoping out some of your recipe :) Yummy!

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  6. Larabars have been my go-to snack for a while now. They are the perfect pre-run fuel and I can always feel good about eating them! I love the cinnamon roll and PB+J bars...mmm.

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  7. I have never tried them before either, but I'm pretty sure they are on sale at my co-op this week. I'll pick a few up tomorrow!

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  8. I'm so glad you reviewed these Heather. I've been wondering what to have before dinner instead of eating too much junk! I'm going to give them a try!

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  9. i never saw those bars ! Thanks for sharing

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  10. i've never tried larabars before, but i really want to now!

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  11. I LOVE these! My favorite is the peanut butter cookie one. Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  12. I included one of your recipes in my Ash Wednesday blogroll today. Thanks for helping me with my meatless Fridays:)

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  13. Yup, I've eaten them. They are very good and quilt free.

    -Brenda

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  14. How funny...I'm eating an apple pie one now. :-) I love these guys, and I'm so glad that you shared the coupon link. Thank you for sharing this loveliness tonight. I hope that tomorrow is full of happy moments, joyful conversation and plates of satisfying food!

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  15. I haven't tried a larabar...it looks good!

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  16. I will keep a lookout - the family loves healthy bar choices! (And our grocer only has healthy foods in the checkout line!)

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  17. I have never tried these, sounds like some interesting flavor choices :) I will see if they carry them at one of our health food stores...

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  18. I've heard a lot of good things about these bars - can't wait til they come to Canada!

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  19. I have been a Larabar fan for years now and PB&J has become my all time favorite since it came out. (Although Carrot Cake & Tropical are my other go-tos.) ;-)

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  20. I picked up a couple flavors of these today - particularly looking forward to the key lime pie! I got some last week for the first time and I've got some faves - yes, cashew cookie! Wasn't the biggest fan of the banana bread, but I will give the PB&J a try next time. Thanks for the review!

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