Dark Chocolate Brownie Crunch

I truly like these bars. They're unique, and here's why. Most protein bars out there contain maltitol and other alcohol-derived sugars intended to keep your calorie intake low. Don't get me wrong. That's a laudable goal. Most of us buying protein bars do that because we want to feel full after a workout, in the morning, a snack or as a meal replacement, and we don't want to lose muscle as well. But those artificial alcohols tend to wreak some sort of havoc on our digestive systems, causing a lot of bloating. Also, one questions whether if the body reacts this way on a high percentage of the population, whether it's a really a smart idea to be eating them (like candy). We're humans, not guinea pigs, and I hate those protein bars with 10,000 ingredients under the flap that most of us don't know the ramifications of. I still go for those 'artificial' protein bars when I have to (after a workout), but with NuGo slim bars, honestly I'm going to be doing that less and less. I first found these at a GNC, and in perusing the various protein options and reading the labels. This one struck me as trying very hard to provide nutrition by being reasonably natural about it. The reason why these aren't a HIT is that they don't have the same candy bar type flavor as those other protein bars. I realize now that's how the other protein bars are so popular, that they taste like candy, but are 'good for you.' Thing is, I'm not so so sure all those chemicals ARE good for you. You're certainly welcome to guinea pig yourself if you want. However, NuGO is where I'll be. The flavors are very much reminiscent of a dark, not sweet chocolate bar. If you like that stuff, you'll like this. If you don't like that stuff, you should try to get yourself used to it, because I think you'll come to appreciate that flavor. If I have any criticism of the bars (aside from the price, ahem), it's that they're a little on the dry side.