Many, many moons ago, I eliminated dairy and wheat from my diet because of digestive problems. (T!M!I!) During that time, I became very dependent on LUNA Bars. Until I became pregnant and very dependent on Kit Kat bars. And Sonic chili cheese tater tots. The guy in the cubicle next to me at work’s wife, who was pregnant, (got that?) believed pregnant women shouldn’t eat chocolate because of the caffeine. He believed it, too. I kept the Kit Kats in my top drawer and ate a piece of one whenever he wasn’t at his desk. Whereas today I proudly proclaim, “I eat chocolate when I’m pregnant and lots of it.”
Anywho. Luna recently released bars with a new formula that includes Vitamin D. I tried them, and… they taste exactly as I remember them. (Flavorful, topped with chocolate or white chocolate, kind of like rice crisp bars but a little… grittier.) Which is a good thing. I don’t think products need to be newing and improving all the time. Usually that just means they’re adding dairy, which ticks me off. (I’m looking at you, Wyler’s bouillon.) And Luna bars are the only nutritional bar I’ve ever liked, so I’m glad they didn’t mess with their formula too much.
I tried:
- Caramel Nut Brownie (DISCONTINUED)
- Nutz Over Chocolate
- White Chocolate Macadamia
- Lemon Zest
Of course I liked the chocolate ones best. The white chocolate was fine. I am not always a white chocolate fan, but I liked it. The lemon zest was OK, but I’ve always much preferred their chocolate bars to their fruit bars.
The Facts on Luna Bars
Certifications: Luna Bars are Certified Kosher (we’re not sure at this time what the actual kosher category is)
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Luna Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Nonetheless, always read the ingredient statement and check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit the Clif Bar website at www.clifbar.com/products/luna/.
2 Comments
I have been a big consumer of Luna bars for at least 6 years. My first love was chocolate raspberry, which was discontinued. My second favorite was chocolate peppermint which I’ve been eating since. I recently discovered Luna, which once had many vegan options, now has “contains trace amounts of dairy” on every wrapper I’ve seen. Thumbs down.
I had a chance to try the Lemon Zest Flavour and I loved it. It was nice and light and the lemon flavour was very refreshing