Energy Bar Reviews

Review: Granola Gourmet Energy Bars

April 4th, 2010

These are great tasting bars that are designed for diabetics, but are great for anyone. Granola Gourmet uses Agave and honey as sweeteners to keep these bars low on the Glycemic index, and while other bars use Agave that are not specifically marketed to diabetics, the Granola Gourmet bars are designed specifically to reduce their glycemic footprint.

This bar will surely please in the energy, taste and calorie departments. They are marketed as “Energy Bars,” and they do, in fact, deliver a boost of energy. Although these are not superfood nutrition or protein bars, you will get nutrients from the seeds, nuts and grains in most of these bars, plus antioxidants from cocoa powder and vitamins from the fruits in selected bars. The price is slightly above average at $0.04 cents per gram (since the bars are smaller than most, it’s difficult to compare price-per-bar).

Manufacturer’s Description

Granola Gourmet has created a unique and much needed product that will appeal to everyone. Finally, a substantial energy bar that is tasty, chewy and crunchy and portion controlled. Satisfying your hunger and fulfilling your sweet tooth. Granola Gourmet uses ingredients that are low or very low on the Glycemic Index, because of this Granola Gourmet Energy Bars convert to sugar more slowly.

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Taste

These are delicious bars…among the best tasting on the market. They are nutty with pieces of nuts and grains that make them slightly chewy, but on the dry and flaky side. They are quite sweet but the chocolate, berry, and other flavors really come out strong!

Where to Buy

Online at manufacturer’s site
Whole Foods Markets in Southwest USA
Selected natural foods stores

Nutritional Facts

Ingredients: Organic Oats, Organic Blue Agave, Chocolate Chips (evaporated cane juice, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter), Honey, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flaxseeds, Almonds, Olive Oil, Natural Vanilla Extract, Cocoa Powder

Proteins: 4g
Carbs: 20g
Calories: 150

Pros

Great tasting bars that are low on the Glycemic index and deliver a boost of energy. Bars are low in calories.

Cons

High amounts of Agave nectar and honey may not appeal to those who are trying to avoid Fructose. This bar will not appeal to those looking for high nutritional value or high amounts of protein from a bar.

Price

35g (1.25 oz)
Price per bar = $1.39 (in packages of 10)
Serving size = 35g
Price per serving = $1.39
Price per gram = $0.04

The manufacturer’s site sells in packages of 10 bars for $13.95.

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