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Clif Protein Bars: Mixed Reviews on Taste and Texture

Clif Protein Bars: Mixed Reviews on Taste and Texture

30 reviews between Jul 10, 2023 and Aug 24, 2023.

A collection of reviews for Clif protein bars, with various opinions on taste, texture, and quality. Some customers experienced issues with melted bars during delivery, while others enjoyed the convenience and flavors. The bars are praised for their ability to curb appetite and serve as a meal replacement. Some reviewers mention the high sodium content and the presence of artificial sweeteners in the bars. Overall, the reviews highlight the mixed reactions to the taste and texture of the Clif protein bars.

CLIF Builders - Chocolate Peanut Butter - Protein Bars - 2.4 oz. (12 Pack) : Health & Household
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30 reviews between Jul 10, 2023 and Aug 24, 2023.

Jul 10, 2023 - Aug 24, 2023
  • VERY sweet

    This is filling with coffee, crumbles easily, too much to eat the entire bar. Save half for the next day

    Sentiment
    • None
    Content
    • Size
    Aug 24, 2023
  • Gluten Free!

    This is gluten free which is very important to me since I found out a couple years ago, I can't tolerate gluten very well! However, one caveat, don't order during the hot summer months or the chocolate coating is likely to melt. Good flavor and convenient for on the go snacking.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Ingredients
    Aug 20, 2023
  • Bad taste

    Didn’t enjoy it at all. Sodium is super high and it’s like eating a bag of sand. It has a horrible taste. Wouldn’t get again

    Sentiment
    • Negative
    Content
    • Taste
    Aug 20, 2023
  • Every other box is melted

    I buy this product once a week as a meal supplement. Lately ever other box has arrived with the product melted, most likely exposed to high heat.

    Sentiment
    • Negative
    Content
    • Shipping
    Aug 17, 2023
  • Great deal and worth the money

    I tried these for the 1st time and they were great. Taste was great, no chalky after taste. I have tried many different protein bars and these are by far are one of the best I have tasted.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Taste
    Aug 17, 2023
    • Chalky flavor weird texture, good-ish macros, decent snack

      Depending on how much you’ve eaten that day, these can definitely serve as a meal replacement, or at least a hold over until your next meal (I am a busy student so having a dense protein bar in my backpack is a must have). Unfortunately, this flavor is pretty hard to swallow - definitely have a water/drink nearby. It’s not anymore worse than any other chalky protein bar, but it’s not one I’ll buy again.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Taste
      Aug 17, 2023
    • Very good

      To much sugar

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Ingredients
      Aug 16, 2023
    • Shipping

      As always, we love the bars, but this time the boxes were extremely crushed. I'm pretty sure it was the shipper as rhe boxes came in a exterior bag instead of a box. Still disheartening.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Shipping
      Aug 15, 2023
    • A protein bar I can eat

      I love these bars. Great for when I'm on the go and also plant based. Can trust Clif to not make them taste horrible. Maybe not the healthiest of protein bars but they satisfy my needs

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Healthiness
      Aug 14, 2023
    • Great value

      Love builders peanut butter, seriously addicted. This is my breakfast and mid afternoon snack.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Convenience
      Aug 14, 2023
    • Good on the run grab and go

      These are really great to have on hand for a quick grab and go meal replacement or snack. They taste good. Well as good as any protein/health bar can taste. Helps curb my sweet tooth, and bump my protein intake.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Convenience
      Aug 08, 2023
    • We're melted when I got them

      Bought one of these the other day at a gas station and loved them so much I bought 2 dozen for meal replacements. Delivery time was good but I'm pretty sure these are stored in a very hot environment as both boxes I received have very clearly melted and resolidified, still edible but not ideal.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Shipping
      Aug 04, 2023
    • Not bad

      I like the flavor, good meal substitute when I don’t have a meal planned for lunch or something

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Taste
      Aug 03, 2023
    • Taste is very good, price is reasonable

      Taste is very hood, a decently balanced bar that is a good meal replacement

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Healthiness
      Aug 02, 2023
    • Contains soy

      Something in it didn’t agree with my system.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Healthiness
      Aug 01, 2023
    • HORRIBLE TASTE !

      The only thing worse than these are the vanilla version of the same bar.
      I bought these based on the high review ratings. I'll never do that again.
      Everything about these is terrible. They taste like chemicals and it burns when you swallow every bite. The texture is horrible. Hard to eat without gagging.
      Do not recommend!! Angry I wasted my money.
      This is probably only honest review.
      I can't believe these made it into production. Don't they hire taste testers?

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 31, 2023
    • Protein

      I didn’t quite like it, but my daughter loves them. It’s a required taste.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 30, 2023
    • Tasty but honestly I have not built any muscle

      I have been eating this regularly and not going to the gym. I can't say they live up to the "Builder" name but they are sure tasty.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Healthiness
      Jul 29, 2023
    • It was fairly filling

      I liked that there was a crunchy layer, and the chocolate coating wasn’t bad. It was fairly filling. What was kind of disappointing was the peanut butter layer. I’m showing my age here, but that layer reminded my of the “Space Food Sticks” from when I was a kid.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 28, 2023
    • Melted on delivery

      Bars were soft and mushy,had to cool immediately

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Texture
      Jul 28, 2023
    • Perfect for meeting protein needs

      As someone that struggles with getting my needed protein in, this works.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Healthiness
      Jul 26, 2023
    • Delivery is not good

      I love these things, but when they're delivered to Tucson, they get hot and melt and when reconstituted, the chocolate sticks to the paper they're wrapped in a makes a mess. Wondering if having them delivered to a Whole Foods locker would be better.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Shipping
      Jul 25, 2023
    • Fantastic!

      I love these protein bars! They curb appetite for several hours & don't upset my stomach. Easy to digest. Delicious.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 20, 2023
    • Takes care of my protein needs.

      Great taste, filling.. I will reorder.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 20, 2023
    • Clif Builders Bar -Protein- Chocolate Peanut Butter - 20g Protein - Gluten Free (2.4 Ounce, 12 Ct

      Cheaper than Trader Joe's in my area, cheaper than Costco. Much cheaper than Safeway (if you can even find it there!) Same quality delivered right to my door. Only on Amazon.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Price
      Jul 18, 2023
    • RECIPE HAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED!!

      We have eaten these for many years and they have always been delicious and satisfying. We have eaten a large quantity of these bars. Lately the bars have gotten a lot smaller and more expensive, but we continued to buy them because they were still very delicious and filling. However they have gone too far and changed the recipe. They now are horribly tasting and the texture is disgusting. I had a difficult time trying to finish one because they were so nasty. They also now have a terrible aftertaste that tastes like artificial sweeteners have been added. I don't know why they changed the recipe, but if they don't change it back, I am never going to buy these bars again. These bars are way to expensive to have to choke it down because the taste is so bad, Cliff Bars, you need to go back to the previous recipe or I am going to have to find another protein bar. This is a shame.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 16, 2023
    • Do not order in summer heat

      We love these but they must have melted from sitting in the truck because when they're opened, chocolate flakes go everywhere. They're really frustrating and messy to eat now.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Texture
      Jul 15, 2023
    • Great buy. Great taste, Good price.

      I have tried a lot of protein bars and this one is my favorite. Not chewy like those other brands or flavors. Easy to eat (I actually put mine in the fridge before I eat one).

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Texture
      Jul 15, 2023
    • Breakfast bars

      Enjoyed the flavors. Enjoyed that it was not thin wafers, but a nice size bars. Sweet blend of flavors (peanut butter, chocolate). Pleasant crunch mix too. As long as you are not allergic to peanut butter/peanuts, you will/should enjoy these Clif bars.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Taste
      Jul 15, 2023
    • Delicious because has as much sugar as a candy bar

      But if you are ok with brown sugar these are great tasting

      I have an excellent body and these don't make me fat like everyone freaks out about sugar. I would take brown sugar over synthetic sugar any day and they are my treat.. good protein content

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Ingredients
      Jul 10, 2023

Sentiment Analysis

  • Positive(18)
    60%
  • Negative(7)
    23%
  • None(5)
    17%
37 Net Promoter
Score

Popular Topics

  • Taste(11)
    37%
  • Healthiness(5)
    17%
  • Shipping(4)
    13%
  • Ingredients(3)
    10%
  • Texture(3)
    10%
  • Convenience(2)
    7%
  • Price(1)
    3%
  • Size(1)
    3%

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  • English(30)
    100%

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