Raw Revolution

I just tried a new food bar called "Raw Revolution." Normally when I want something quick to eat on the run with some protein I grab some Cliff Bars which I absolutely love. When I was in the store today though, I saw the "Raw Revolution" bars next to the cliff bars and decided to give one a try.

The flavor I tried was "Spirulina and Cashew." The label said it has no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugars, no GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), and no soy. It is also Vegan, Organic, Kosher and uncooked.

The ingredients listed are Cashews, dates, agrave nectar, almonds, spirulina, and sprouted flax seeds.

Sounded pretty healthy to me.

The wrapping for the bar completely hid the actual food from view. Probably for good reason. Visually the bar is not very appetizing. It kind of reminded me of shiny green marble.

If you have ever had spirulina before than you know the unusual taste it has. This is exactly what the bar tasted like. Spirulina. Not necessarily bad but just different.

The after-taste was probably the best part. As I bit into the bar the Agrave Nectar came out and tasted very good and sweet.

I would have preferred for their to be more cashews in the bar to give it a little more crunch. For the most part it was soft and gooey. It stuck to my teeth pretty easily which was pretty unappealing.

At $2 a bar I'm not sure these are worth the price. While the ingredients are raw and healthy, it isn't a very appealing option. I would like to try some other flavors first though. The coconut and agrave nectar bar sounds particularly good. I have a feeling that these bars might grow on me if I give them another try.

If you are into raw food, I think this is probably a good bar for you. Otherwise, I would stick with Cliff Bars or whatever other bar you're eating now.