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Larabar Jocalat Chocolate Coffee Bar
Like all Larabars, the chocolate coffee creation consists only of real foods - in this case dates, walnuts, hazelnuts, cocoa, cashews and coffee, all of which are organic. From the first bite, the coffee flavor really jumps out. It is STRONG - to the point that it's a little bitter. There is a hint of chocolate but it's pretty much overwhelmed by the coffee. The bar itself, at least compared to the glory of the cherry pie flavor, is also a little dry. Now, having said all that, it may sound like I hated this concoction, but, as I continued nibbling away, the flavor started to grow on me a little bit. It's not great, but it's not horrible either. For what it's worth, my husband, who practically mainlines black coffee all day long, loved the taste. As far as nutrition goes, this bar is pretty indicative of all LaraBar products: 190 calories, a good source of fiber with 5 grams (21% of the RDA), heavy on the fat - 9 grams (14% of the daily value), with 1 gram of saturated fat (6% of the DV), and 4 grams of protein. Each bar contains also contains 25 grams of carbohydrates which includes 19 grams of sugar, which is a little high in contrast with the fairly low protein count, but it all comes from dried fruit and other whole food ingredients. One thing I love, love, love about LaraBars, regardless of taste, is the short list of whole food ingredients. But still - taste is important, and taste-wise, the Jocalat chocolate coffee bar isn't really my thing. But any of you die hard coffee lovers out there might enjoy them.
Comments
Sun: November 9, 2008
Allison said: I double checked - all the ingredients are listed as organic; the chocolate elements are both organic and fair trade certified.
Fri: January 2, 2009
Crystal said: DISCLAIMER! JOCALAT IS NOT A CHOCOLATE BAR AS LARABAR FALSELY ADVERTISES! Maannn, Larabar has horrendous customer service. They may have decent fruit/nut bars but when they call them "Jocalat"? That is just cheap. Had I known, I would not have shelled out 3 bucks for a brick of compressed dates.
Hi Larabar,
Sun: January 4, 2009
Jill said: Hmmm, I never thought they were a chocolate bar, or even advertised as such. I'm sorry they haven't gotten back to you, I find most companies are pretty bad at that. |
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Fit Bottomed Girls said:
I love coffee and I love this bar, too. It kind of reminds me of the ginger one in that the main ingredient is intense. If you like it, you're good. If you're not a big fan of it, steer clear. :)