Hello there, deliciousness.
June 29, 2010
Have you ever heard of Larabars? If not, you should get out of whatever cave you live in, trot down to your local grocer’s, and grab as many different flavors of these suckers in as many flavors as you possibly can.
I say this in complete confidence that just one taste of one will send you over to the dark Larabar loving side. These things are immense. Fabulous. Wonderful. They are, without a doubt, the best bar out there on the market.
A blurry peanut butter cookie explosion!
“LΓRABAR firmly believes that the foundation of a sound mind, body and spirit is derived from what you eat. And what you eat is healthiest and most satisfying when it’s in a whole, natural state.” (from larabar.com)
Well, you know what I believe? I believe in a thing called love that I could eat these things for every meal and not get sick of them. From Banana Bread (my favorite!) to Key Lime Pie to Cocoa Mole to their fabulous new Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavors… I’m in love.
The best thing about these bars is that the company really sticks to their word. There’s no added sugar, refined grains, artificial colors or flavors, preservatives, or unpronounceable ingredients. In fact, the ingredients list for Peanut Butter Cookie? Peanuts, dates, and a smidgen of salt.
Simplicity at its finest.
Of course, the main factor for me is the taste. Something that’s gluten, dairy, soy, and GMO free as well as being vegan and kosher? Usually bars like that are bland. Well the Peanut Butter Cookie hits you like BAM, baby! (In the words of Emeril Lagasse, apparently?)
I should have picked a more appropriate background.
The only word I can use to describe the taste of these bars…. EPICyumtasticamazingfabuloustastydeliciousness. Packed full of vitamins, minerals, good-for-you fats, some protein, and carbs, this was fabulous post-workout fuel.
What happened when I told my mum I would need a few snackypoos for my upcoming trip to NYC and Boston.
If my fabulous mother hasn’t bought the entire country’s stock of Larabars, go out and buy some! But then again, if she has, they are so good that I can’t really apologize.
If buying thirty bars at a time is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
June 29, 2010 at 9:23 am
Laras are literally the best bars on the planet. I love the apple pie and coconut cream pie! And they are coming out with new flavors soooon!
p.s. i’m pumped for tomorrow π
June 29, 2010 at 9:30 am
they juuustt came out with 4 more flavors. chocolate chip freaking cookie dough!! ahhh!
ps i’m supa dupa pumped!
June 29, 2010 at 9:53 am
I love Larabars! Peanut butter cookie is one of my favs, too! I also love the pistachio cookie π And you’re right, they’re probably the best bar option out there. Even Kashi and Clif bars have some questionable ingredients in them.
June 29, 2010 at 10:35 am
I may or may not have had days where Larabars and apples were all I ate! π
I hear there’s a cookie dough flavor now………must.find.soon.
June 29, 2010 at 10:37 am
Okay I seriously need to get my hands on some Larabars!
June 29, 2010 at 11:52 am
you sure do! i recommend banana bread, peanut butter cookie, and chocolate chip cookie dough!
June 29, 2010 at 10:44 am
Peanut butter cookie larabars are my absolute favorite. I could eat them at every meal, ha. π
June 29, 2010 at 11:08 am
I think I need to try them again. I tried them once and was not so impressed. I need to pick up a different flavor and try again!
June 29, 2010 at 11:51 am
they just came out with a chocolate chip cookie dough bar. ummm can you say epic?! π
June 29, 2010 at 11:49 am
I almost bought a larabar today but decided I could wait until I got home to eat one of Averie’s cookie dough balls – I can’t believe I’ve never tried one. It might be because I love the crunch factor which larabars don’t seem to have. I will try one though.. .just for you. π
June 29, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I must say, I am also a huge fan of the Larabar! I love the simple ingredients that combine to create such a wonderful flavor and texture. I also keep of few of these on hand for on-the-go snacking!
June 29, 2010 at 1:43 pm
I haven’t tried Larabars but I did just buy 10 Cliff bars at the store because they were on sale. haha.
June 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm
i told my mum that i like the clif protein bars (despite the long ingredients list and the fat content) and she went out and bought a bulk package for me to take back to school with me this fall. they won’t last until then. hahaha.
June 29, 2010 at 3:02 pm
I love Larabars! I think my new favorite is Peanut Butter Cookie. It seriously tastes like a cookie! I actually prefer the plain chocolate Jocalat bar the best, though…oh, but if they combined chocolate and peanut butter! I would die of sheer bliss, methinks.
My mom doesn’t do moderation, either. “I like apples.” And she comes home with ten pounds, just for me. Or, “I could go for some chili right now,” and lo and behold, a huge pot of chili for just me and her. It’s rubbed off on me, too, seeing as I saw 77 cent Larabars at the grocery store and plan to buy them out next time I go — if they’re still there! Bwahaha. >D
June 29, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I guess I gotta crawl outta my cave… π
I’ve seen them everywhere, but have yet to try one! Next time I’m out and see one, I’ll grab it!
June 29, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Peanut butter cookie=the best flavor ever! I wish my wallet loved them as much as my mouth does.
June 29, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I completely live off of Larabars. They are my religious pre-workout snack. I love how simple the ingredients they are, but they are still so darn good! The cherry pie is my favorite.
June 29, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I see these ALL OVER the blogworld but I have yet to try them! Sad!
June 29, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I love Larabars, but they’re kind of expensive. I make my own knockoff Larabars instead.
June 30, 2010 at 8:11 am
i need to try that! π
June 29, 2010 at 10:44 pm
HEY THERE!!!
omg. i think i could eat larabars all day and be satisfied. SERIOUSLY!
and mmm. my favorite is a microwaved chocoalte coconut chew one…or the cooconut creme pie. i heard they’re coming out with CARROT CAKE. adn i just about fainted. (victorian era style)
so glad you think i’m hilarious. and BAM, baby you’ve been BLOGROLLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 30, 2010 at 8:06 am
they came out with carrot cake, chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate chip brownie, and peanut butter chocolate chip. i want to climb to the tippy top of the tallest building i can find and proclaim my love for larabars.
June 30, 2010 at 1:12 am
In my country, and I guess in the whole Europe, Lara bars can’t be found π¦ But a lovely blogger send me two bars, and I absolutely adore them!
I wish I could have them all the time though π
June 30, 2010 at 8:10 am
no larabars? that should be against the law.
just sayin.
June 30, 2010 at 10:34 am
I stopped eating bars of any kind a while ago because I just got so tired of trying to figure out which ones were “healthy.” But these sound great, and I’ve heard similar reviews. Need to try ’em!
June 30, 2010 at 11:16 am
Oh you just wait- I like Larabars too, and I tried their newest flavors at the Fancy Foods Show in NYC the other day… They’re even MORE amazing than the others, in my opinion! The chocolate chip cookie dough is to DIE for. Oh, you’ve gotta try them!
June 30, 2010 at 1:13 pm
you have the best mother! Dear Lauren’s mom: I need snacks too π
June 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm
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June 30, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I’m in love with larabars as well! My favorite is coconut! Please don’t buy the whole country’s supply π
June 30, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I β€ peanut butter cookie Larabars! Banana bread is a close second. I ran a race last year and they gave out practically every flavor of Larabar at the end. It was amazing. Cannot wait to try the new flavors π
June 30, 2010 at 3:37 pm
that sounds like the most legit race EVER.
June 30, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I actually realllly enjoy their chocolate bars too π so good!!