Clif Energy Bars
Nutrition
Rating
| Rating: | 9 / 10 |
| Value for Money | 2.3 / 2.5 |
| Taste | 2.1 / 2.5 |
| Convenience | 2.4 / 2.5 |
| Weight | 2.2 / 2.5 |
Clif Energy Bars Review
Clif Energy bars are one of the best known snack products in the recreation industry and are used by a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts including hikers.
These bars are often touted as a meal replacement which is fine for a short day hike but on long days where you are burning a lot of calories they really are only snack ranging between 240-260 calories.
I find that on multi week trips I, like many others, get ‘food fatigue’ and as a result I only eat one of these every third day. In addition I’m a big fan of the Clif Nut Butter Bars so tend to lean towards those but do appreciate the mix of both types
These bars provide good energy and unlike chocolate bars don’t tend to give you that sugar hit but instead release over a period of hours.
While Clif in the US have a huge range, the Australian market has been targeted and a such the range available will vary with some of the one listed below no linger on the market. Clif also do a range of nut butter filled bars which are really moorish.
The most economical way to buy cliff bars are as a box of 12 but unfortunately they don’t do mixed boxes. Everyone I have talked to has their own personal preference and for me its the Crunchy Peanut Butter Variety / Peanut Butter Banana with Dark Chocolate but this is purely personal.
So next time you hike loose the chocolate bars and try a Clif Bar instead.
We Like
- A range of flavours
- Relatively lightweight
- Filling and doesn’t give you a sugar rush all in one go like some products do
- Readily available in both outdoor stores and larger supermarkets
We Don't Like
- If you eat these every day on a long trip the tastes becomes hard to tell apart between the different varieties
Best Uses
- All Outdoor activities
Buy One
You can purchase Clif Energy Bars from a wide range of outdoor stores including Macpac, Snowys, Wild Earth, or Wildfire Sports This product is often on sale so check out both links for the best price
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Investment
AUD $3.99 RRP
Other Versions
Cool Mint Chocolate Clif Bar
This bar tastes a bit like an Arnott’s Chocolate Mint Slice biscuit. If you don’t like mint then this is not for you. this one also has caffeine in it
Coconut Chocolate Chip Clif Bar
Just a hint of coconut but nothing that really stands out
Chocolate Chip Clif Bar
Again the taste on this bar is a bit non descriptive. Nice but nothing special
Chocolate Brownie Clif Bar
This chocolate brownie flavoured bar sits in the mid range of ‘moist’ and is one for brownie fans
Crunchy Peanut Butter Clif Bar
This bar definitely has a peanut butter taste but its not overpowering. My favourite!
Chocolate Almond Fudge Clif Bar
A distinct flavour which I like. This bar has a hint of Almond
White Macadamia Chocolate Clif Bar
I find the taste a bit non-discript on this bar. At best it tastes ‘Oaty’
Clif Bar Oatmeal Raisin Walnut
This is an excellent option and has a strong taste of walnuts although the raisins are hard to detect
Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar
A stronger taste and a bit sweeter
Peanut Butter Banana with Dark Chocolate
The banana and dark chocolate are obvious, the peanut butter is less obvious. Overall good texture and good taste
Disclaimer
This review was done with product purchased from a retail store by Australian Hiker
Last updated
9/12/2023