Natural energy bars
Susannah recommended some ‘energy bars’ she had discovered and enjoyed. I sent off for some. I couldn’t buy them singly so had to order a mixed box of sixteen, four each of four different flavours. The recipes were blueberries and chia seeds, red berries and quinoa, apricot, chia and pumpkin seeds, and cacao, coconut, and chia seeds.
I tried the red berries and quinoa first. The taste was quite intense and sweet, and my overall impression was of highly flavoured cardboard. Barry finished that one and declared it, ‘All right. Quite nice as energy bars go,’ which was damning with faint praise. I then sampled an apricot, chia, and pumpkin seed. That was less sweet, but not pleasant. Again, Barry finished it and repeated his opinion, along with, ‘I’ve tasted worse.’
I don’t think I’ll try the other two. I could do with the energy, but these bars are just not nice, at least, not for me. Susannah can take the rest home later this week, as she really likes them.
I have deliberately not named the brand. The vegan bars are made in the UK from natural ingredients, and nicely presented, in colourful wrappings, which are not claimed to be recyclable. The makers emphasise that no palm oil is used, and support the wildlife charities, Born Free, Orangutan Appeal and Say NO to Palm Oil.
