The Peanut Butter & Chocolate MacroBar also had a “PowerBar” like feel.  However, the density of the peanut butter did add density to the texture.  Our tasters much preferred the consistency of the chunkier MacroBars.  The strong peanut butter and brown rice blend was fairly good.  However, similar to the Peanut Butter and Chocolate MacroTreat the peanut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chip flavors seem to compete.  This heavy hitting snack weighs in at 300 calories, with their highest mix of sugars, fat, and protein (16g).  The very high level of protein makes it a top choice for post-workout recovery.  We also recommend this powerhouse bar as a good source of calcium, providing 18% of the US recommended daily intake. 

• Pros: Vegan; Organic; Free from refined sugars or flours; Compliments the Macrobiotic Diet; Excellent protein source; Good source of calcium (180mg)
• Cons:  Texture not for everyone; A touch high in overall sugars and fat; High quality ingredients bring a slightly higher than average price tag

Recommended For: 

• Post-workout Recovery
• Macrobiotic Dieters
• A Small Meal-on-the-Go
• Former PowerBar Fans

Overall MacroBar Review:

The ingredients in these bars seemed almost too good to be true.  Vegan, organic, gluten-free, and pure seem to be the signatures of Go Macro.  The developers of the MacroBar are followers of the Macrobiotic Diet, an emerging trend that focuses on unrefined, whole, and natural foods.  This equates to no refined sugars, white flours, or preservatives.  Oats, puffed brown rice, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, brown rice syrup, and nut butters cover the majority of the ingredients utilized in these bars.  The result is an all-natural “PowerBar” like texture, only softer and less chewy.  A sure treat for those who were disappointed to discover that high fructose corn syrup is now the first ingredient in PowerBar’s Performace Bars.  If you are looking for a chunkier consistency, then the Sesame Berry and Granola Delight MacroBars are definitely worth a bite.

Where to Buy:

• Online – Direct from Go Macro
• In Store - Select Natural Food Grocers in the U.S.

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