Tahoe Trail BarPlant-Based Natural Energy Bar (2.22 Ounce Protein Bar, 12 Count) High Protein Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan Healthy Snacks - Peanut Butter Chocolate

First and foremost this is the end all be all of energy bars that give you a great source of compact-quick energy that's at a bargain price and with a clean ingredients list (100% Vegan, Im not vegan myself but I sincerely believe because these bars are vegan they have a huge benefit for the purpose they serve and I explain it below). I'm reviewing on day 5 of trying these things out in the morning before my morning run or my morning laps in the pool and I have to say I am so excited to write a review because finding fast carb-energy sources for endurance training has been a long time problem for me. I try to take in a light meal to not over-encumber my digestion so I can have a relaxed cardio session without GI problems. I've tried yogurts, fruits, protein bars, other energy bars, and with each new thing I always end up with gas or stomach discomfort. With these bars I got:A. Tons of energy, steady flow, no crash.B. Zero, ZERO stomach problems. These things are so light in your stomach for how much energy they pack in it's unreal and unfair that I'm just now discovering them.C. Conversations, yes the packaging is so aesthetic and bright green that it actually works as a fricken conversation starter, a few people asked me what they were and I was happy to share.D. Great flavor. There's three: peanut butter chocolate, dark chocolate cherry, and mango coconut. Peanut Butter Chocolate - is well...Peanut butter chocolate. And coming from a guy who's eaten every peanut butter chocolate protein/energy bar on the market, reading the ingredients list is a breath of fresh air. This bar tastes amazing for how clean the ingredients are - 100% vegan and nothing I can't pronounce, nothing I don't recognize, nothing that sounds like it came from a laboratory, etc. Something like this you'd assume 4$ a bar, noooope Dark Chocolate Cherry - I do get chocolated out very easily so the next flavor, Dark Chocolate Cherry is a nice alternative because despite the name it's subtle in the chocolate and has more of a cherry flavor with hints of dark chocolate. Again the flavor is all there and it's miraculous. Who in the hell told me vegan food had no flavor? Mango Coconut - my unassuming favorite. The coconut flavor doesn't overwhelm the bar like you see with anything with coconut in the label, which is nice because I'm not really a fan. But the cashews, dried apples, and dried mango make this bar POP. If I were to recommend a bar it would be this one just because of the unique and amazing tropical flavor this brings to the energy bar world. I would also like to bring up that these bars are very durable, I had probably 6-8 crammed in my backpack full of college textbooks at one time and they didn't fall apart, nor melt, nor did the packaging rupture. I can only think of how valuable the durability will be on overnight hikes/climbs/etc These are soft but not sticky, the nuts they have give a satisfying crunch but have never left any crumbs. The care and execution that went into the Tahoe Trail Bar makes this bar damn near perfect for the purpose it serves, I will be a lifelong buyer. Great product, great execution, great package, A+++

Last year I moved from Northern California to Houston, TX and one of the things I miss most is easy access to my Tahoe Trail Bars. I was first introduced to them when I rode the Death Ride in 2016 and they were giving out free samples. I was hooked! How could they balance so much nutrition, energy and taste in a plant based product? Easy on my stomach and perfect for long bike rides, runs, hikes, or whatever you might be planning. Next week we are taking this bar as the official bar of our 5 day Salkantay self supported hike to Macchu Picchu in Peru. We are so excited and know that we will have FUEL for the long days and cold nights. Thanks Tahoe Trail Bar!

First off I have ordered these in a case form for the last several years and over 25 boxes. In April of 2022, something has changed and the taste and softness I knew is gone. Possibly the manufacturing has changed but they are no longer smooth and soft, they are cut from a batch from the looks of it and the aftertaste is horrible.I hope this company reads this and investigates the issue as these are not cheap bars and I eat 1-2 every day, I would hate to start looking for my go to bar again!

LOOOOOVE This Trail Bar!!! My gf introduced them to me the other month and they do not taste like most trail bars I've had. Definitely has quality to the recipe, but its not like a Cliff bar at all. Doesn't leave that grainy protein bar taste, its YUMMY even the kids enjoy them in the car during long rides as a snack to hold us over. I stash them in the car, in my purse, at work great for on the GO!! Bit on the pricier side per bar, but its a great pantry item so I would buy again for sure!

I had planned to buy more but this jump in price is too much, too quickly.