Last week I was excited to find five bars from VixiBar in the mail.
Let’s take a closer drool look at the flavors: Chocolate Macaroon, Peppermint Patty, Pumpkin Pie
PB & J and PB Cup
The bars for size comparison are about the size of a Larabar. They are not big bars so if you’re looking for a big bar in terms of size, these are not it. However, they have great stats and nutrition and are “big” in that regard. They do contain whey so they are not vegan, but they are gluten free and pack a whopping 12 g’s of protein.
Also, there is no sugar added, and they are Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Lactose-Free, non-GMO, and a good source of fiber.
Well what you really want to know is how do they taste? Well, they’re great! They are flavorful, they taste like what the packaging says they are supposed to taste like, and they are moist. I hate dry food. As Kath says, not worth my chew. And these bars are not dry or cardboardy in the least.
I thought it would be fun to show some of my recipes that are similar to the five VixiBar flavors I received:
1. Chocolate Macaroons (Raw, Vegan, GF, can make in oven or dehydrator)
2. Peppermint Patties (No Bake, Vegan, GF)
3. Pumpkin Pie (No Bake, Vegan, GF)
4. PB & J Flavor. See my Peanut Butter Recipes Post for tons of recipes containing PB.
How about No Bake Nutter Butter Special K Bars with Chocolate Frosting instead of PB & J
Or Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Vanilla Balls (can also use Sunflower Seed Butter, AB, etc.)
You could roll these into the shape of a bar rather than balls, add a dollop of jelly to the recipe, and pretend you’re eating a PB & J Vixibar or Larabar5. Peanut Butter Cups (Raw, Vegan, GF)
So there you have it, a recipe of mine for each flavor.
Or just make your own Snack Bars: No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (Vegan, GF, coconut oil protein powder optional)
From my last post on Table Talk & Craigstlist Deals, I am glad you liked my new table! A reader pointed out that the table is actually from Ikea and she has the same one. So if you love the table, Ikea to the rescue.
And I’m happy that so many of you are into CL and Ebay. Woo-hoo for saving money. Or selling off what you don’t need or have a use for any longer and not only making someone else happy, but making your own wallet a little happier.
Questions:
1. Best thing you ate or did over the weekend?
I loved my day with Skylar on Saturday. We had great weather, time at the park, and lots of smiles and happy times.
2. Do you make your own energy bars?
If not, what are you waiting for? So easy and cheap to do it, plus you get to control what goes in them. For me, that’s extra peanut butter, no added nuts, an extra chocolate chips.
Of course, having a premade bar already made up nd all packaged up is nice, I know, I know.
3. If you could create you perfect snack/energy/protein/granola bar, what would it have in it?
Speak now, please, because I am going to use this for recipe development!
My bar would probably have:
oats
chocolate chips
peanut or sunflower seed butter
raisins
dried cherries or blueberries
dates
agave
white chocolate
no added nuts or seeds
And who knows what else…
What are some of the ingredients in your perfect bar?
If you’re just catching up on posts from the weekend, here are mine since Friday:
- Table Talk & Craigslist Deals
- Peanut Sauce Baked Tofu
- Tripod & Photography Page
- Soups, Salads, Dips, & Savory Recipes
- Just Noochy & Food Trivia
- Refunds and Sunshine
Since being in college, I RARELY eat bars. Weird, I know! My apartment is so central that I stop back home between classes and grab an actual snack/meal when I’m hungry. But these bars do look like a great choice! And, of course, your homemade variations would definitely win me over!
My mix? oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, raisins, dried cranberries… I’m sure my list could go on as well. ;)
I buy the prepackaged ones mainly because they’re easier to transport! Even if I wrap mine up all nice and pretty, they’re generally not as sturdy as the ready-made ones. Plus, that way I get more variety!
Ideal bar would include plenty of protein and chocolate flavor in a relatively large size. I hate that the only bars you can usually find for under 300 calories are the size of my finger. I’m not all about calories, but if I’m going to eat that many calories for a snack it better have volume!
Mmmmm my perfect bar has peanut butter, chocolate, brown rice puffs, some kind of vanilla flavor, maybe some kind of banana product like banana chips!
I made my own bars last year but I had a liiiittle problem with portion control :O
I don’t make granola bars too often — but I have made your no bake protein bars before and they were really good! I guess I don’t eat granola bars too often?
Those vixibars look really good! I haven’t heard of them before. I just checked their website and it looks like larabars with protein powder added. Good to hear they aren’t dry, I’m with you on not liking dry food either!
my weekend was so boring! we didn’t even go out to eat once :( boooo. haha i know so i guess the best thing i ate all weekend wasssss hmm my turkey burger salad from last night! i wish i had another one for tonight. dammit haha
i think i’d like your bars better then these anyday
Yum– I’m with you about loving the chew!
Chocolate and peanut butter for sure. That combo is unstoppable for me. Love your blog :)
These bars sound great although your recipes seem more appealing. Best thing I ate this weekend-pickles and olives (it was a salty day) at the Farmers Market.
Oh yeah, all is looking so great! They must taste great. I think, I will start making my own energy bars.
The good thing is if they look good, taste good and help you to stay young at the same time!
Over the weekend I got enough sleep, enjoyed the sun and bought me a lot of new clothes, what makes me happy!
Those look fantastic. I swear I could buy things like that all the time if they weren’t so pricey. They are almost like condiments in a way. So many cool brands to try ;-) I have made my own energy and protein bars. Love doing that sort of thing b/c I know what’s in them first off.
Wow these are the perfect little snack bars! Mine would have chocolate chips and pb for sure. Best thing I ate all weekend was my sister in law’s oreo pie! Omg amazing :D Loving the vanilla balls :D
I threw together some stuff last weekend and made my own bars; turns out, my fiance LOVED them. I was so excited and surprised b/c I didn’t think he’d care for them (since they are “healthy!”) I used 2 cups of organic bran cereal, little bit of TJ’s oats (the barley, rye, wheat combo), frozen wild blueberries, 2 small ripe bananas, chia seeds, little unsweetened cocoa powder, big scoop of vanilla whey protein, some almond milk and 2 egg whites (is that weird?) to mix it all together. Baked it for 30 mins. It is sooo good … and can u believe, NO added sugar? It was sooo sweet though! I was pretty proud of myself :)
those bars sound SO GOOD!.. i LIKE!
mine would include dates,,, chocolate, peanut butter!!!
Ingredients in my perfect snack bar? Hmmm… chocolate.
And oh yeah, more chocolate.
;)