Actually...happy tummy vs. hangover from hell? I know which I prefer!
Bars are a staple in my snacking life. Portable and convenient for work, there are SO many out there that I never get bored. When the UK versions grow old, I place an order on iHerb (their international shipping is SO cheap) and stock up with snacks and cereal, or beg USA friends to swap some goodies.
Right now the main players in my life are...
Nakd bars! I LOVE these, pictured is gingerbread, but my absolute favourite is cocoa mint. I either buy mine from the Supermarket/Holland and Barret or order online.
Jordans coconut crunchy bar...basically a biscuit in bar form. These are GOOD.
Meridian foods peanut butter and oat bar. I won these in a blog giveaway, I'm yet to see them in any shops local to me. SO good and perfect if I have a longer shift at work and need something more substantial with a slower energy release.
Protein bars. Because sometimes I really, really need a protein fix. I can't explain it but some days I am so tired and everything aches (it's a remnant of being un-healthy for so long) and these seem to help keep me going. They taste quite artificial, especially the power bars (currently on special offer in Holland and Barret) but I got used to them and see them as a means to an end rather than an absolute staple. If anyone knows of any nice tasting protein bars, I welcome suggestions! The power pack bar is actually quite nice...a bit like milky ways with a protein-y after taste.
Large nakd bar. Apple pie wins. On cold afternoons I stick this in the microwave (minus wrapper) for 20 seconds for a hot treat.
The 9bars were another blog giveaway win. I really, really like these but don't have them very often. I find them rich...especially the ones with the carob topping but I do like to take one with me if I'm out shopping, or as a makeshift lunch until I can get something more proper.
The lara bar I can barely bring myself to devour as we can't get them over here. A wonderful friend sent me this along with the most AMAZING peanut butter in the world. I am forever in her debt.
I couldn't not pop in a photo of my Friday snacky box for work (babybel cheese, dried fruit and bear yo-yos)
Are you a fan of bars? What are your favourite?
International readers, I'm curious as to what varieties you enjoy
(and potentially do a swap of some kind)
xxx