Lately, I need all of the energy that I can get, but didn’t expect to find it in a sweet gummy format. BOLT Organic Energy Chews by ProBar are generously-sized gummy bites, bursting with flavor, and packed with electrolytes, complex carbs, and B vitamins. They used to contain an extra jolt with yerba mate, but they are now caffeine-free.
Tasting Notes for ProBar BOLT Organic Energy Chews
Available in six very fruity varieties (Berry Blast, Orange, Raspberry, and Strawberry) BOLT Energy Chews make for a very tasty supplement. Our gummy lovin’ teenage gal said these were “weird” but not in a bad way. That said, we adults were the ones who couldn’t eat just one, eventually devouring several of these fruity bags.
Unlike ordinary gummies, BOLT Organic Energy Chews lack gelatin. They still have that gummy vibe but are softer and naturally vegan. Overall, we really liked that the BOLT Energy Chews could stand-in when we were craving a little sweet treat, while still offering some nutrition and a little get-up-and-go. We tried four flavors, and all were so tasty that we couldn’t pick favorites. I thought it was cool that they have truly natural flavor ingredients like organic blueberry and acai powders.
For us, the only drawback is they taste so good that Tony downed an entire bag (2 servings) and wasn’t feeling fantastic. He had a bit of a stomachache and perhaps a B vitamin overload. I’d love it if they had single-serve packs of these energy chews for portion-control! Or even larger bags that were obviously more than one servings for a budget and packaging-friendly option. The two-serving packages look deceptively like a single-serve. They also don’t have the ability to re-seal, tempting you to eat the whole bag!
Strawberry
Ingredients: organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, organic tapioca syrup solids, water, pectin, potassium citrate, citric acid, organic natural flavor, organic organic black carrot concentrate (color), ascorbic acid, organic sunflower oil, vitamin b3, organic fruit blend (apple (apple, rice flour), acai, blueberry, pomegranate fruit extract), salt, organic carnauba wax, vitamin b6, vitamin b12.
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 1/2 bag): 90 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 50% vitamin C, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, 100% niacin.*
Raspberry
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 1/2 bag): 90 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 12g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 50% vitamin C, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, 100% niacin.*
Berry Blast
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 1/2 bag): 90 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 12g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 50% vitamin C, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, 100% niacin.*
Orange
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 1/2 bag): 90 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 50% vitamin C, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, 100% niacin.*
Cran-Pomegranate
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 1/2 bag): 90 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 50% vitamin C, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, 100% niacin.*
Pink Lemonade
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 1/2 bag): 90 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 50% vitamin C, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, 100% niacin.*
More Facts on BOLT Organic Energy Chews
Price: $2.50 per 2.1-ounce bag
Availability: BOLT Organic Energy Chews are sold at Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Sprouts, Albertsons/Safeway stores, other natural food stores, and at sporting goods stores. You can also order them online from Amazon.
Certifications: BOLT Organic Energy Chews are Certified Organic, Certified Gluten Free, and Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, BOLT Organic Energy Chews are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the ProBar website at www.theprobar.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Bursting with fruity flavor
These generously-sized vegan gummy bites are literally bursting with fruity flavor. We loved the taste, organic ingredients, and the ability to have a sweet energetic treat as a supplement.
