Elizabeth Downer - www.Post-Gazette.com, April 2007 

I was trapped at LaGuardia Airport and hungry and went in search of something other than burgers or fries. In a gift boutique I found a protein bar I had never seen: "Larabar Cherry Pie." Just three ingredients: dates, almonds and unsweetened cherries. It's free of genetic modification, gluten, dairy and soy; it's vegan and kosher; and has 190 calories and four grams of protein. One bite and I had a new addiction. The bar is moist and chewy, tart and tasty. None of the medicinal tastes of other protein bars. Back home, I learned that there are 12 flavors, including lemon bar, pecan pie and ginger snap. There also is a healthy chocolate version, Jocalat. The best news is, Larabars are sold for about $1.70 in Pittsburgh at stores such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and REI. Now I never leave home without one.

Kate Merker - Real Simple, April 2007

[The staff of Real Simple had an energy bar taste-off for their April issue.  They trialed 100 varieties, and selected four winners, one for each major category: Chewy, Chocolaty, Crunchy, and Fruity.  Of these esteemed spots, Larabar took two titles!  Though the second comes from their "Jocalat" line, we can't help but give it mention with the Cherry Pie review until we have a chance to review them ourselves!]

FRUITY WINNER: Larabar Cherry Pie
“Mouth-puckering, but in a good way,” declared on tester. 
Dietician’s Verdict: Each bar is the equivalent of one serving of fruit.  (Contains 190 calories, four grams of protein, and four grams of fiber.)
To Buy: $1.70 for a 1.7 ounce bar

CHOCOLATY WINNER: Larabar Jocalat Chocolate
Many loved this bar’s rich flavor and “sophisticated taste.”
Dietician’s Verdict: The nuts pack in heart-healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fats. (Contains 190 calories, five grams of protein, and five grams of fiber.)
To Buy: $2.00 for a 1.7 ounce bar

Where to Purchase:  Larabar is gaining popularity around the globe, and isn't too hard to locate in just about any grocery store.  Visit the Larabar website for a store locator, or to order direct.  The bars are also available at a discount from Amazon.

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