Perfect Bar - Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups - Aug. 29, 2021

Chocolate of the Day

Perfect Bar LLC

Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups

Good +

Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g.) in total package of 2 cups

Calories: 210 calories in 2 cups

Cost: $2.00 (sale) for 1 package of 2 cups

Purchased from: Sprouts Farmers Market, Mountain View, CA

Welcome to Day #7 of Cold Chocolate Theme Week.

Today's Perfect Snacks Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups were from Perfect Bar LLC, a family-founded company based in San Diego, CA.

These dark chocolate round mounds (cups) had an aroma with naturally sweet plant (green, maple) and nutty notes. The filled cups had a smooth outer dark chocolate coating with visible tiny, sparkling salt crystals, and a substantial, chunky filling (coarsely ground peanut butter + "superfood" powders).

If you're in the mood for a more savory than sweet treat, this "Perfect Snack" with satisfying sea salt and nut flavor might be perfect for you. The 7 grams of protein in 1 package of 2 cups (primarily from peanuts, milk, egg and rice protein) made this snack feel filling (closer to a meal replacement/protein bar than a dessert).

Ingredients: Organic peanut butter, organic and fair trade dark chocolate (organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin), organic honey, organic nonfat dry milk, organic rice protein, organic dried whole egg powder, sea salt, dried whole food powders (organic kale, organic flax seed, organic rose hip, organic orange, organic lemon, organic papaya, organic tomato, organic apple, organic alfalfa, organic celery, organic kelp, organic dulse, organic carrot, organic spinach), organic sunflower lecithin, organic flax seed oil, organic sunflower oil, organic sesame seed oil, organic olive oil, organic pumpkin seed oil.

Allergen-related information: "Contains peanuts, milk, and eggs." (Also contains sesame.) "Processed on equipment also handling tree nuts. May contain occasional nut shells."

Perfect Bar - Dark Chocolate Mint Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups - Aug. 28, 2021

Chocolate of the Day

Perfect Bar LLC

Dark Chocolate Mint Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups

Good +

Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g.) in total package of 2 cups

Calories: 210 calories in 2 cups

Cost: $2.00 (sale) for 1 package of 2 cups

Purchased from: Sprouts Farmers Market, Mountain View, CA

Welcome to Day #6 of Cold Chocolate Theme Week.

Today's "Perfect Snacks" Dark Chocolate Mint Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cups were from Perfect Bar LLC (San Diego, CA).

These cool, filled chocolates had a pleasing peppermint-infused chocolate aroma.

Smooth dark chocolate surrounded a thick, coarsely ground, authentic-tasting nutty center with myriad tiny peanut bits and other ingredients (see below). 

The refreshing dark chocolate mint flavor was made moreso because the cups were refrigerated. These cool chocolates were perfect for eating during a heat wave. (And we are having one this week; so cold chocolates have been extra enjoyable.)

The chocolate, mint and peanut flavors were nicely balanced, and harmonized well. These cups were not too sweet or salty, and that allowed for greater enjoyment of the underlying flavors (thank you).

The decision to incorporate 7 grams of protein (in 2 cups), primarily from peanuts, milk and rice protein--as well as the inclusion of various "superfood" powders and oils (from fruits, vegetables, seeds)--made these cups a substantial and satisfying (more filling) snack as well. 

Ingredients: Organic peanut butter, organic and fair trade dark chocolate (organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin), organic honey, organic non-fat dry milk, organic cocoa, organic rice protein, organic dried whole egg powder, organic vanilla extract, dried whole food powders (organic kale, organic flax seed, organic rose hip, organic orange, organic lemon, organic papaya, organic tomato, organic apple, organic alfalfa, organic celery, organic kelp, organic dulse*, organic carrot, organic spinach), organic sunflower lecithin, peppermint oil, organic flax seed oil, organic sunflower oil, organic sesame seed oil.organic olive oil, organic pumpkin seed oil. 

Allergen-related information: "Contains peanuts, milk, and eggs." (Also some sesame.) "Produced on equipment also handling tree nuts. May contain occasional nut shells."

*Dulse is a dark red, edible seaweed that contains minerals (iodine, potassium) and omega-3 fatty acids.

Perfect Bar - Chocolate Hazelnut Crisp bar - March 5, 2019

Chocolate of the Day: 

Perfect Bar, LLC
Chocolate Hazelnut Crisp bar
Good++
Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 g.) in total bar
Calories: 330 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $1.49 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #2 of Chocolate and Hazelnuts Theme Week.

This morning's Chocolate Hazelnut Crisp bar from Perfect Bar (San Diego, CA) had a wonderful aroma—similar to Nutella, the popular hazelnut spread from Ferrero (Piedmont, Italy).

This "limited batch" chocolate hazelnut bar had a satisfying chew and crispiness to it. Sadly, limited batch means you'll probably not be able to find this in stores. Too bad as this bar was quite tasty and contained enough protein to be satisfying as well.) The bar was "made with 12 grams of protein" and "20+ Superfoods."

Perfect Bar - Almond Coconut bar - July 1, 2018

Chocolate of the Day:

Perfect Bar, LLC
Almond Coconut bar
Good
Weight: 2.3 oz. (65 g.) in total bar
Calories: 290 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $N/A - gift from family
Purchased from: Costco, Mountain View, CA

Welcome to Day #7 of Chocolate and Coconut Theme Week, and Day #1 of Chocolate and Honey Theme Week.

The Almond Coconut refrigerated protein bar from Perfect Bar (San Diego, CA) was satisfying, chewy, and surprisingly sweet (organic dates and cranberries, organic apple juice concentrate and honey). This organic, gluten-free bar had rich coconut and almond flavor with a touch of cocoa.

The 8 grams of protein in the bar were primarily supplied by organic almond butter, organic hemp protein and chia powder, and other vegetable oils and fruit and vegetable powders were also incorporated into the bar.

Perfect Bar - Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter bar - June 13, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Perfect Bar
Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter bar
Good++
Weight: 2.3 oz. (65 g.) in 1 bar
Calories: 320 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $14.99 for 1 box of 8 bars
Purchased from: Safeway, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #3 of Chocolate and Peanuts Theme Week.

Today's Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter bar from Perfect Bar (San Diego, CA) was the kind of protein bar you'd love to make yourself if you could.

The company's refrigerated, honey-sweetened bars are satisfying and a bit addicting. The also taste better than 90% of the energy and protein bars on the market. This was a great mid-day snack. And it was filling enough to serve as a meal replacement.

Not coincidentally, the Perfect Bar(s) are high in protein (15 grams), and higher in fat than many, but also contain a generous amount of powdered fruits and vegetables.

This bar was Certified Organic and Gluten Free, and was Kosher (Dairy).

*The Perfect Bar line was created by a family. Their father, Bud Keith, was a health food pioneer.

Perfect Bar - Dark Chocolate Almond bar - May 27, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Perfect Bar, LLC
Dark Chocolate Almond Bar
Good +++
Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 g.) / 17.5 oz. (496 g.) in total box of 8 bars
Calories: 310 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $14.99 for 1 box of 8 bars
Purchased from: Safeway, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #4 of Chocolate and Almond Theme Week.

Today's Dark Chocolate Almond bar from Perfect Bar, LLC (San Diego, CA) was one of the best, most satisfying protein bars we've tasted in years.

"The original refrigerated protein bar" was developed in Southern California and the company is run by members of the inventor's family.

The bar contained almond butter, organic honey, milk powder, dark chocolate, organic vegetable oils, fruit and vegetable powders, and other ingredients.

This bar was great for breakfast, and/or as a snack or meal replacement if you're on the go. It helped power two hikes this weekend.

Perfect Bar - Mocha Chip bar - May 16, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Perfect Bar, LLC

Mocha Chip bar

Good+ - Good ++

Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 g.) in total bar

Calories: 330 calories in 1 bar

Cost: $2.99 in 1 bar

Purchased from: The Market, Palo Alto, CA

Time to wake up. It's Day #1 of Chocolate and Coffee Theme Week.

Today's caffeinated Mocha Chip bar from Perfect Bar, LLC (San Diego, CA) was chock full of organic ingredients, including dark chocolate and coffee.

The line of (refrigerated) bars from this family-inspired company sampled so far have been quite good. Very satisfying.

Normally, a long list of ingredients in a bar is not encouraging. However, the list for this protein bar was all good, and helped explain why this bar was such a satisfying mini-meal. Nut butters and high-nutrient plant-based organic powders helped. Coffee and dark chocolate added rich flavor/depth. Natural-tasting, and not too sweet (thank you!).

Ingredients: 
Organic peanut butter, organic almond butter, organic honey, organic nonfat dry milk, organic, Fair Trade Certified dark chocolate (organic chocolate, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic sunflower lecithin), organic cocoa, organic ground coffee, organic dried whole egg powder, organic rice protein, organic vanilla extract, organic flax seed oil, organic sunflower oil, organic sesame seed oil, organic olive oil, organic pumpkin seed oil, dried whole food powders (organic kale, organic flax seed, organic rose hip, organic orange, organic lemon, organic papaya, organic tomato, organic apple, organic alfalfa, organic celery, organic kelp, organic dulse, organic carrot, organic spinach)