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FitYaf's AMRAP Bar Review and GIVEAWAY

9/4/2014

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This AMRAP Bar review is sponsored by AMRAP Nutrition and Sweat Pink; I received three AMRAP bars in exchange for a review.  All opinions are my own.
Although I'd always prefer to eat whole/freshly prepared foods, life is often too busy to keep up with that 24/7.  Sometimes, it's just a smarter choice to grab a bar or a shake to help fuel your workout or re-fuel after your workout (rather than grab something else that's also convenient like fast-food drive through).  BUT, you have to be careful what's in that bar or shake - often products are marketed as "healthy" or great workout supplements, but they're filled with sugar and artificial ingredients you might not want to be eating.
FitYaf's AMRAP Bar Review and GIVEAWAY
I was so excited to be contacted by AMRAP Nutrition to sample their new AMRAP Bars.  One of the very first things I noticed about these bars is that different flavors have different nutritional information.  This is HUGE - it means that the ingredients are whole foods, and of course when you change the flavor, you're going to change the nutritional content!  This company believes that nutrient-dense foods are the only alternative to over-processed energy snacks for athletes.  They have developed three Paleo bars from raw and natural ingredients to fuel your body.  These bars certainly raise the standard when it comes to the "energy" bar.
The Fig and Cacao bar promotes cardiovascular health and has high fiber content, and is rich in phyto-nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins. Dates and cocao also work together to remove free radicals and reduce inflammation.


The Almond Honey bar contains sea salt, cinnamon, and raw honey that work together to provide essential micro minerals to rebalance electrolytes, limit rises in blood sugar, and maintain glycogen levels that improve athletic recovery time.

The Cashew Vanilla bar (my personal favorite) has egg whites that are packed with protein to increase muscle mass while cashews and coconut work together to help to maximize energy, aid in muscle synthesis, and provide you with macronutrients. 

FitYaf's AMRAP Bar Review and GIVEAWAY
AMRAP bars are: 
  • 100% Paleo 
  • GMO-free 
  • gluten-free 
  • dairy-free 
  • preservative-free 
  • clear of artificial sweeteners 
Crossfitters, runners, high intensity interval trainers, surfers, bikers, travelers, climbers etc., consider these your next go-to when you need a bar crammed with energy-inducing awesomeness. Simple whole ingredients in the bars give you the endurance you need to perform in your high-intensity workouts. 
I know what you're thinking - that's great, but how do they taste?  I'll admit, I'm not the hugest fan of coconut (I actually don't like it at all), and there is shredded coconut in all of these bars.  BUT, I gave them a try anyway, and you really couldn't tell there was coconut in the bars.  The taste was great and the consistency was a little like a thick/hard cookie dough.  I highly recommend these to anyone who is active and doesn't have the time to prepare whole/freshly made foods 24/7.  But, don't take my word for it - try them out for yourself by entering the giveaway below!
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What do you look for in a nutrition bar?
6 Comments
Dandi D
9/4/2014 06:11:27 am

I look for low sugar and lots of protein.

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Amy Lauren Scott
9/4/2014 11:07:13 am

I look for high protein and ingredients I can recognize.

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Mary Beth Jackson link
9/4/2014 07:57:11 pm

I look for ingredients that I recognize!

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linda gilbert
9/6/2014 11:38:33 pm

the cashew vanilla sounds amazing! I look for protein and low sugar

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iamalighthouse@gmail.com
9/7/2014 12:27:57 pm

Generally, organic, but gmo-free also!

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Kim link
9/7/2014 11:22:27 pm

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