It’s time to reveal a secret: I love bars. No, not the type most college kids love–I’m more about Clif bars than Pina Coladas, and instead of a beer, I’d much rather have a Brownie Batter JunoBar 😉
I keep a stash of bars in my desk, much like a chipmunk socks away nuts. Nutrition bars are tasty, reasonably healthy, and portable. What’s not to like???
This baby, by BumbleBar, is one of my new favorites.
When I read the name I was pretty suspicious. “Call a spade a spade,” and all that. Brownies are chock-full of sugar and flour and oil. These are not. Yet when I bit into the bar, the distinct taste of brownies filled my mouth! The chocolate flavor was rich and deep without being too sweet and melted wonderfully on the tongue.
Delicious it may be… photogenic it is not.
I was also a big fan of the texture. This was quite soft and chewy, interrupted by the occasional crispy quinoa chunk.
So how did this compare to its sister, the Apple Crisp JunoBar? Although their look and mouth-feel are almost identical, I definitely enjoyed the Brownie Batter more. It was sweeter and tasted more dessert-like, which my sucrose-loving taste buds adored. In terms of ingredients, they only differ in that the Brownie has cocoa where the Apple has (surprise) apples. I guess it makes a huge difference!
Cost: C/O (but it looks like they’re $2.69 on the website)
Rating: 7/10
Would I buy again: Yes
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