AMRAP Nutrition Bars Review & Giveaway!

**Disclaimer - This post is a review for AMRAP Nutrition Bars. I was given the opportuntity to review this product by being a Sweat Pink Ambassador and was provided with a variety of flavors of AMRAP Nutrition Bars to try for this purpose. I received no other compensations for this review and as always, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% my honest, unbiased opinion.**

Hello, all! I was lucky enough to get to try out a new brand of nutrition bars during the past few weeks. As I've said before, I'm not a person that depends on bars or shakes but I definitely love being able to grab a quick snack between classes or prior to a workout. Med life is busy and as much as I try to plan ahead with meal planning, it's always good to have a Plan B - especially when I'm working hard during September 30 for 30!

I'm pretty picky when it comes to bars - they are expensive and a typically full of undesirable ingredients and loaded with sugar and cheap ingredients.  I want to know that I'm spending my money on nutrient-dense, quality foods - even for on-the-go snacks. 

These bars are great for most dietary restrictions or meal plan - whether you're an avid Crossfitter/Paleo or not. Either way, these were an excellent source of fuel for workouts, plus a great recovery too because of the macro ratios!

The Bars

Almond/Honey 

Ingredients: 

Raw Almond Butter, Unsweetened Coconut, Egg-White Protein Powder, Raw Sesame Seeds, Raw Almond Chunks, Raw Honey, Ground Cinnamon, Sea Salt.

• My favorite flavor! It tastes like a snickerdoodle cookie - especially after you warm it up in the microwave for 10 seconds or so. The texture has a little crunch to it yet it's soft and chewy. 

Cashew/Vanilla 

Ingredients: 

Cashews, Honey, Cashew Butter, Unsweetened Coconut, Egg-White Protein, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt.

• My second favorite - it has a light vanilla flavor with a creamy texture from the cashew. I love how soft and chewy these bars are! I split mine in half and enjoyed it topped with a few strawberries. The other half I had the next day with an apple. 

Fig/Cacao 

Ingredients: 

Dates, Egg-White Protein, Figs, Almond Butter, Almonds, Unsweetened Coconut, Cacao Nibs, Coconut Oil.

• Not a huge chocolate fan in general but this was just as delicious as the others. Very much like a Larabar and lower in fat than the other options(for those who are counting macros). I think this could easily serve as a dessert topped with some raspberries!

By now you've looked at the nutrition information and are probably saying "OMG - too much fat!" No. No. No. Low-fat diets are so 90s -- if you see the words "low-fat" think, "loaded with sugar or other junk."

Fat is GOOD, that is, good fats are good - those found in avocados, nuts, seeds, natural oils. A higher fat content will keep you satiated longer while satisfying your nutritional needs. A new study published in the Annuls of Internal Medicine has further supported a diet higher in fat and lower in carbs (particularly the processed, nutrient depleted kind found in cookies, cakes, conventional meal replacements, etc.). Combined with a balanced diet featuring TONS of veggies, some fruit, & lean meats/proteins, AMRAP nutrition bars would be a great supplemental option.

I love these bars because they are GMO-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, preservative-free, & clear of artificial sweeteners. For you Paleo followers, they are 100% Paleo-approved, too!

Pros

Quality ingredients with a nutrition label I can pronounce

Convenient 

Provides energy for workouts or between meals

Taste AWESOME

Cons

Pricier than grocery store bars
Higher macronutrients than similar bars --> cut it in half or fit it in! 

**UPDATE** 
Thanks to the good people of AMRAP Nutrition, we'd like to offer THREE winners the opportunity to win a box of (8) bars in the flavor of your choice (originally there was only going to be one winner - more fun for everyone!)

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