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PowerBar Triple Threat Energy Bar, Caramel Peanut Fusion, 1.94-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)
$19.97
this doesn't taste like your ordinary power bar. This taste justs like a candy bar! mmmmm goood!

PowerBar Performance The Original Energy Bar, Vanilla Crisp, 2.29-Ounce Bars (Pack of 24)
$30.72
I'm a wedding photographer and keep a few of these in my camera bag in case I don't get a chance to grab food at the wedding. They don't smash or crumble like granola bars, and there's no chocolate to melt. Also, a great hiking, or workout snack.
Vanilla Crisp is my favorite flavor and very hard to find in bulk in stores. Its definitely cheaper this way too!

PowerBar Protein Plus, Reduced Sugar, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 2.46-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
$24.13
I am a corporate chef responsible for healthy groceries for my client. I purchase these in bulk for those folks wanting lots of energy before a workout, but without the excess sugar associated with many of the protein bars.

The folks at the corporation have been quite pleased with this product.

PowerBar Power Gel Concentrated Carbohydrate Gel, Caffeinated, Strawberry Banana, 1.44-Ounce Packets (Pack of 24)
$24.49
I must preface this review with: I am a Gu fan. I've tried so many different brands, flavors, and types of gels/blocks/cubes, whatever, and I love Gu to get the job done. For PowerBar, I've tried the Vanilla, which is really delicious. It tastes like cake frosting! However, the vanilla does not have caffeine, so this does not fill my needs. I have tried the Double Latte, which I abhor--I thought it was AWFUL. It just stuck to my teeth and wouldn't go down, and yuck yuck yuck. I love coffee, too. But as a liquid, in a mug! :) I have heard from many runners that they enjoy the Green Apple, so I might try these in the future. The PowerBar brand is a thinner consistency than Gu or Clif, so sometimes I think it goes down a lot easier, especially if you're not near a water fountain or aid station. If the vanilla had caffeine, I would probably stick with that one. I couldn't run the distances I do without gels. I take one on a daily run of 7-8 miles, I'll take 2 gels on a weekend run of 14-16 miles, and I'll take 3 on a run longer than 20 miles (in addition to Clif Bars). I hope this helps someone make a gel decision!

Oh, in addition, I want to point out that PowerBar gels are made in a facility that manufactures dairy products, whereas Gu does not. I hope this helps the allergy sufferers out there!