Customer Reviews

Clif Bar Builder's Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars, 12 Count

5 star:		(58)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

...the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it uses soy protein instead of whey protein. Whey is supposed to be the best type of protein available, much more easily absorbed in the human body.

However I am happy to report that I've never experienced stomach upset or any other problems from eating these bars, so maybe my digestive system is better than most. I HAVE had a few issues (gas and bloating) from eating a meal with a lot of soy products, notably tofu, so I know the rap on soy is not unjustified.

Otherwise, I highly recommend this bar. I eat it after lifting weights at the gym, it ties me over for a good hour or two before I have a normal meal, which can be of a slightly smaller size at that point. Tastes infinitely better than MetRx, Powerbar Protein Plus, Myoplex Deluxe (yuck! by far the grossest). Only Detour protein bars can compete with this bar taste-wise, but Detour seems more suited for someone on a low-carb regimen whereas this Builder's Bar is more balanced between protein and carbs. Of course the fact that it's mostly organic and doesn't have the dreaded high fructose corn syrup is wonderful.

btw, you can get these cheaper in the 24 pack at a Sam's Club or Costco, though they only have two flavors, Peanut Butter and Chocolate.

Plain and simple, these Builder's Bars are one of the best tasting protein bars you can get. They are crispy and chewy at the same time and they aren't super sweet like a candy bar. And at 2.4 ounces a piece they are large enough and filling enough to be a meal replacement.

And the one thing that I really like is that when I read the ingredients, I actually know what the stuff is! Nothing weird or unnatural, just real ingredients!

Out of the four flavors available (Chocolate Mint, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Cookies `n Cream) I prefer the Chocolate Mint and Peanut Butter, mainly because they taste even less like a protein bar. I'm not saying the plain Chocolate and Cookies 'n Cream are bad tasting, just that I prefer the taste of the Chocolate Mint and Peanut Butter ones (they are all really tasty).

These are just awesome, 100% natural, high protein, real ingredients, and they taste great! I just love them!

A bit of product info:
Chocolate Mint: 32% organic ingredients
Chocolate: 33% organic ingredients
Cookies `n Cream: 35% organic ingredients
Peanut Butter: 35% organic ingredients

Side note:
Do not buy these expired (like on eBay or in-store)! Since these bars do not contain any preservatives they can loose their freshness and vitamin potency quickly and can develop a simple bread mold. It is recommended that they be eaten within a month of their sell by date (they are guaranteed to be fresh one month passed the sell by date printed on the wrapper).

No one would recommend substituting a builder bar or the like for a proper meal, or to rely on such foods as a solution for poor eating habits, but having my teen grab a Clif Builder's bar at least provides him something better than vending machine fare on those days when he dashes off to school without breakfast. I ask him to take an apple, banana, bag of raw nuts/seeds, etc. too, but the Clif Bar is usually the first consumed. It helps get him to lunch at least, and helps prevent the mental lows that can otherwise occur with insufficient protein intake. At 20 grams protein, the bar provides approximately 40% of the daily value for protein (based on a 2000 calorie diet). I play tennis 3-5 times weekly, and keep a couple Clif Builder's bars in my tennis bag (they store well) for times when I don't have immediate access to other protein sources needed for post-match muscle repair or recovery. I order 2 dozen through Amazon "Subscribe & Save" (free shipping), which results in a cost per bar significantly lower than Walmart, CostCo, etc. I select a longer-length fixed schedule that doesn't result in an over-supply for my family, and then order when I see the supply running low. I click the option to use the current date as the basis for determining the next scheduled ship date. For those who find builder bars useful, Clif is a good one: tastes very good, natural ingredients, higher protein than most, and more affordable via Amazon Subscribe & Save.

I switched from PowerBar products when I started reading the ingredients, and realized they use refined sugars, which anybody that has an active lifestyle and takes their health seriously knows, it's one of the worst things you can eat before or during exercise. Clif bars (at least the ones I've eaten) use brown rice syrup, which is still sweet, but doesn't jack up your blood sugar and cause you to crash halfway through a run.

They also taste amazingly good. Almost good enough to be eaten as a candy bar, they're just not as sweet or fatty.

Also, they don't contain milk/whey protein, which is a plus if you're like me (allergic). For this reason, there are a couple competitors that use natural ingredients that I never tried, so I can't judge them, but considering my requirements for a bar (healthy with no refined sugars, no dairy, and great taste), this is the only company that's met my standards.

The nice thing is that while they use higher quality ingredients, their prices don't reflect it, at least not relative to similar bars.

I just hope they never sell out and start using junkfood ingredients.

I couldn't take the mint it has...may be good product, but I would buy after tasting it. Too late to realize that they don't have return policy on this.

I have one of these every day for a snack. The chocolate mint is my all-time favorite and it tastes exactly like thin mint Girl Scout cookies. There's no funny texture or aftertaste.

I've tried every bar. BBar Chocolate Mint tastes the best, balances my blood sugar, has no aweful ingredients.

This is an excellent protein bar for after your workout. I work out in the morning so I use it as my breakfast. It sits in your stomach heavy (like a brownie) so it satisfies and it tastes great without much after taste. It's definitly one of the best bars i've had and I've tried alot.

The best bar ever! It tastes ohhhh so good and gives me giant muscles.

Seriously though, if you need to read reviews about this, I would suggest trying one first. They are only 1.50-2.00.

If you look at all the goodness contained in these bars, and then eat one a day, you will not regret it. True, there are as many calories in these bars as there are in a Milky Way, abut a candy bar doesnt' give you so many supplements. Also, the Builder Chocolate Mint bars are truly great tasting. To me, it's like a candy bar. Plus I can't find them anywhere in the grocery stores as they are always sold out. On Amazon, they arrive monthly. Great deal, great nutrition, great way to fulfill a chocolate craving.