LARABARS review + giveaway

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Four empty Larabar wrappers.



I think that says it all.  I could not get enough of these.

The LARABAR is truly energy in it’s purest form. 

LARABARS are:
-       gluten free
-       dairy free
-       soy free
-       non-gmo
-       vegan
-       kosher
-       no added sweeteners or sugars*
-       Fair Trade Certified cocoa and coffee
-       No added sulfites
-       No preservatives
*Does not include the Chocolate Chip varieties. Chocolate chip flavors are made with a simple, 4-ingredient chocolate chip that consists of Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter and vanilla. While no dairy is used to make our chocolate chips, they are made on a line that also produces chocolate chips made with dairy and soy. Due to possible cross-contact, the chips we use may contain trace amounts of dairy or soy from other chips made at the facility; thus we cannot claim these products as Dairy Free, Soy Free or Vegan. source

Most LARABARS have less than 200 calories to them.  Here's a screenshot from LARABAR of the Chocolate Chip CherryTorte.  


LARABAR prides itself on using minimal ingredients to make these fine tasting bars.  The sweet flavor of these bars comes from dates.   The maximum amount of ingredients in one of the bars is 9 ingredients.  That is amazing!  I didn't have one of those 9 ingredient bars, but I will share with you the ingredient lists for the bars I did sample.  







So simple.  I love it.  And the flavor is outstanding.  I love the fine texture each bar offered.   

When I opened the box, everyone stood around me like baby birds with their mouths open waiting for a sample.  I really didn’t want to share, but kind of felt bad for them.  So share I did.  I didn’t share all of the bars.  Are you kidding me?  I only shared the Peanut Butter Cookie and Chocolate Chip Cherry Torte.  Both bars received thumbs up from the Boudreau’s.  There will not be any pics of these two bars because they were devoured within minutes.  It was not pretty.  

I did stash away the Apple Pie and Lemon Bars for myself at a later date.    I wasn’t sure what to think of the flavor names and wasn’t sure if I’d even enjoy them.  But, man are they tasty!  



Lemon Bar

Apple Pie

I highly recommend you get these and eat them.  All of them.  I'm already building my list for my next trip to Target so I can stock up.  They make great grab & go snacks for anytime.  I love to keep them in my desk at school so I can snack on them during the day.  They are quite filling and good for you as well.


 Do you want to win your own LARABAR supply?

This is what you win -




a Rafflecopter giveaway





I was provided LARABAR to review and did not receive any further compensation.  All opinions are 100% Boudreau and were not influenced by LARABAR.  

Comments

  1. PurpleLarkspurFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I would love to try the Peanut Butter Cookie

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  2. On the Right TrackFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    I'm a new follower...i left my email address... I am leaving a comment...and I LOVE larabar...and your blog:)

    They actually sent me some for review about 3 weeks ago, but not for a giveaway...they were delish...i need to get on that review:)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    i'm really wanting to try the apple pie Larabar because apple pie is my absolute favorite dessert and i'm curious how they compare! but all of the flavors look healthy and delicious

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  4. KimFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Mmm!! I really want to try the cappuccino flavor!! I love anything espresso flavored!

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  5. NicoleFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    I adore every flavor of Larabar I've had. I am dying to try lemon and cherry chocolate torte. Yum!

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  6. TaraFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I'm a peanut butter LaraBar freak.

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  7. LaurenFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I'm HOOKED on the pecan pie and carrot cake larabars...I love their simple ingredients and that I can pronounce everything on their label. I've been eyeing the cashew cookie flavor, but haven't tried it yet!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    I LOVE ALL Larabars. I have not yet had the chance to try Cappuccino, and I would love to.

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  9. Tara MFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I've been a Larabar fan for quite some time now. It's hard to find good, vegan bars! The Cashew Cookie is awesome and the Chocolate Cherry is so yummy!

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  10. Clarinda @ Enjoying the CourseFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I'd love to try the blueberry muffin, but that's my favorite kind of muffin. :-)

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  11. Carissa and KyleFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I love most of them! Apple pie and the chocolate cherry the most!

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  12. Just JenFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I would love to try the Pecan Pie bars.

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  13. Running, Loving, LivingFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I love Lara Bars, especially Cherry Pie!! Great giveaway!!

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  14. TurboTurtleFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    They look yummy! I would love to try the Pecan Pie!

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  15. Sweet and Savory by SarahFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Cherry Chocolate!

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  16. SarahFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I LOVE the carrot cake...and want to try that Apple Pie :)

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  17. JamieFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    I've only tried the Lemon Bar so I would love to try the Peanut Butter Cookie or the Cappuccino (actually I would like to try almost all of them!)

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  18. AmyCFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I'd love to try them all!!

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  19. AtilanoFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I'd never have tried a Larabar! They don't sell them here in Mexico :(
    I would love to try them :)
    Sisy Garza
    www.sisygarza.com

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  20. Heidi @BananaBuzzbombFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I've tried them all, but Peanut Butter Cookie is my fav!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    i have never found the lemon bar and so so so want to try it - lemon is one of my favorite flavors!

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  22. ltlindianFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I would like to try the apple pie one! sounds yummy!

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  23. GFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Would love to try the blueberry muffin - perfect for breakfast!

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  24. AlisenFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I would love to try their lemon or blueberry muffin flavors! Tummy!

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  25. mom2my4boysFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    They look so yummy, i would love to try them all especially the apple pie!
    Amy

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  26. HollyFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    The peanut butter and jelly one!!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I'd love to try the Pb&J!

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  28. Ali McFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I want to try sooooo many. I've never had one :( I'm so out of the loop. I love the idea of the cookies and chocolate. or the pb one! blueberry muffin sounds great too.....I want them all. AND that shirt is cute.

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  29. CarrieFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    All of them please! I love anything with coconut! Or the Apple Pie, or Lemon Bar, or Ginger Snap, or...

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  30. ElleFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Mmmm... Apple Pie! Love LARABAR!

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  31. RunCupcakeFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I just told myself today "get to the store and buy some Larabars!"

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  32. RunCupcakeFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I would love to try the Lemon Bar flavor - I am lemon obsessed!

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  33. megFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I really want to try the Blueberry Muffin one... I absolutely love the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    LARABARS are an all-time favorite of mine! They work so well for long runs. The one flavor that I would like to try is the Cappuccino! It's the ONE I have not found anywhere!

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  35. Jessica MorrisonFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Pecan Pie! -)

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  36. Heather BFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Peanut Butter Cookie is a flavor I haven't tried that - would love to find that one!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Cashew cookie! I want to try that. Really, anything with cashews sounds great.

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  38. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I <3 chocolate chip cherry torte! so yummy!

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  39. RunToTheFinishFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    i recently fell in love with these as a way to have natural sugars for a snack! hmm haven't tried lemon think that would be good

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  40. spiffykermsFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I've never tried a Lara Bar before - I'm thinking the apple would be right up my alley. Mmm.

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  41. saskmomFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Definitely apple pie. Yummo!

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  42. SbMacFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I would try out the chocolate coconut chew:)

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  43. KatherineFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    cherry pie

    katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com

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  44. JennyFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Coconut cream pie is fabulous!

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  45. Jerilee E.February 22, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I have only tried an apple one and I didn't like it at all. I am intrigued by the Coconut Cream pie, though!

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  46. renataFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Would love to try the blueberry muffin for breakfast!

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  47. RayFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Cashew cookie :)

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  48. StacyFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I haven't met a Larabar I didn't like!!!

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  49. Jess KFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Chocolate Coconut Chew sounds awesome (I love coconuts and chocolate), but I I haven't found a flavor that I didn't like YET! :)

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  50. KnitSpinRunFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Mmmm. Love Larabars. I'd like to try the Chocolate Chip Cherry Torte or Coconut Cream Pie. I already know that Key Lime is yummy!

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  51. PaulaFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I'm a relatively new runner and just found your blog - awesome! I can't wait to spend more time catching up. the Chocolate Chip Cherry Torte bar sounds amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  52. Suz and AllanFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I want to try the new Chocolate Chip Cherry Torte among others!

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  53. MLLrungirlFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I'd love to try peanut butter cookie.

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