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6/10. I really wanted to like this one. The ingredient label lists real strawberries, and they are visible in the bar. Despite this, the bar has a cloying artificial taste that's hard to get past. I bought a whole box and thought they'd grow on me, unfortunately not so far. I may either suck it up and finish them or give them away, not sure, but I wouldn't buy again. It's curious because I enjoy a lot of artificial strawberry flavors in products like Pop Tarts and gummy candy, but this one does not appeal to me so much. Interested to hear opinions from others.

10/10, and I don't say that for many things! These cookies check all the boxes: they are soft and have a nice gooey bite, heavy genuine peanut taste with peanut pieces throughout, and a crunchy not-sugar sprinkle on top. They are a good snack size (smaller than Quest cookies). Definitely will be keeping these in my rotation. Atkins is really surprising me with the protein snacks.

Base of kale, cauliflower rice, broccoli, steamed carrots, grape tomatoes. Can of sardines. Avocado, everything bagel seasoning, and aged gouda on top.

Because my sticky buns have ample nut coverage.

I know Legendary pastries are disliked by many; I've enjoyed all that I've tried though. The rolls are some of the top (both caramel sticky buns and cinnamon rolls). Macros are good, ingredients are "eh" but since it's an occasional treat, overall a very solid choice.

I've had my Creami for 4 years. I love experimenting with ingredients and ratios to optimize flavor and texture. Truthfully, I was appalled at the fad of using pudding mix in the beginning. I prefer my ingredients list to be somewhere in between "Ben and Jerry's diabetic coma" and "sugar-free fat-free science experiment". I've tried gums, protein powders, flavor drops, you name it. Many of which are expensive. So I figured, what's the harm in trying a $1.50 box of sugar free pudding mix? I added one serving (7g) to my normal go-to recipe, consisting of banana, cocoa powder, 10g vanilla protein powder, 20g collagen, 2g xanthan gum. Mixed with an immersion blender, frozen and spun on lite ice cream + 1 respin. The texture is INSANE - thick, rich, creamy. And the little bit of extra flavor and sweetness made the pint irresistible. I'm floored that a few grams of powder did that. TL;DR I tried one of the most controversial Creami ingredients and can confirm I'm on team instant pudding.

Made from local Florida mangos from a neighbor. Sweet as can be without added sugar!

Ingredients:

- about 20 oz super ripe mango

- 20g collagen (optional)

- a few tbsp of water

Mix ingredients in standard sized creami pint, mashing mango with back of a fork or spoon. It should be soft enough not to require blending. Freeze and spin once on sorbet setting.

Salmon, eacolar, tuna, and ??? (not sure of the white fish closest to the front). It was tasty.

I haven't had this flavor of Quest bar in a long while. I was surprised that it was just as chunky and chock-full of mix-ins as I remembered it to be years ago when it was released. I love the combination of lightly sweet chocolate and cinnamon graham. Ingredients, macros, and taste are all pretty ideal for my preferences. 8/10.

Found this brand through r/stopeatingseedoils. Only 5 ingredients in their black brownie flavor bar: dates, peanut, cocoa powder, bovine bone broth protein, and honey. It is a delicious, decadent dark cocoa flavor with prominent peanut notes. If you like chewy bars, this one's for you, too. Macros are a bit higher in fat/lower protein than a standard high protein bar (Quest/Barebells), but with those terrific whole food ingredients it's not a huge sacrifice.

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I tried Quest protein cookies when they first released back in the day, and they really haven't changed much. Kind of dry and bland in flavor. Higher in fat and lower in protein than a standard protein bar. I like the ingredients, though - palm oil instead of canola/sunflower/safflower is a bonus for me. These cookies will be good thrown into the protein snack rotation for variety. I also think they'll be great with a yogurt bowl or on ice cream. 6.5/10.

Can anyone identify this owl? I was out walking at night and it flew out right in front of me and perched on top of the light post. This was the best photo I got before my battery died. He was beautiful, lots of white, and very large. I'm in southwest Florida.

Several years ago I originally bought a secondhand small backpack in baroque to be my EDC because it matched my work attire. I needed some more pieces for work and travel, so I took it as a fun challenge to hunt out everything matching. Now I guess it's my signature pattern!

Spot the citron

This is a new brand to me. I picked up the double fudge brownie flavor at Vitamin Shoppe.

First impression: serious awe of the thick, gooey caramel layer that oozes out straight from the wrapper. It tastes like real caramel, and indeed, the ingredients list sweetened condensed milk (while keeping sugar at only 2g.) I was surprised as the name doesn't imply caramel, but damn.

Anyway. It has a thick cocoa nougaty layer sprinkled with crispy pieces. The milk chocolate coating is substantial. Altogether, this is a fantastic bar.

The brand also has peanut butter fudge, cookie butter, and salted pretzel flavors, which I hope to try next. I have to say, this is very reminiscent to the make-up of a Barebells bar except way better. Thicker caramel, thicker and tastier nougat, better chocolate coating. I'm curious to see if the other flavors actually taste unique from this one, which is one of my gripes with Barebells.

8.5/10.

They absolutely nailed this bar. Crunchy cookie pieces amidst the already delicious chewy Quest base. Chocolate coating that tastes like a fudge cookie. Perfectly balanced.

I just moved into my first solo space a few weeks ago. I found Snelly outside shortly thereafter and decided to adopt him for company. He is very much enjoying his habitat, and I am never alone anymore - the perfect quiet guy to share my space with. We both like veggies and fruit 😀

Some old, some new. The Raw bars are excellent btw.

First time having this flavor; I found it in a convenience store for an inconvenient price. It tastes like a funfetti cupcake, and I love it! Blew the candles off the birthday cake Barebells. Why is this bar so hard to find??

This can of fish has appeared on the sub before, but I figured I'd add my first taste impression. Whereas sardines are more delicate and flaky, the mackerel is a hearty and meaty fish. I like both for their distinct flavors and textures.

Ground chicken (approx 90%) breaded with panko, flour, egg, and a heavy coating of avocado oil before baking. Breading is very thick, thicker than the chicken.

How much for both pieces shown?

Not much to say about this one except it's just okay. Tastes like a white chocolate protein bar. No birthday cake flavor detected. Could pass for a Special K bar if you blindfolded me. 7/10 only because it has sprinkles.