Energy Bar Recommendations.

[TeeDee]

Looking for a long term shelf stable ( so whilst I like cooking and making not in this instance please, so no recipes thanks ) energy bar - nutty, fruity, potentially carby / protein type bar. One of those things that can be purchased and remains edible when I'm drawing a pension - should provide a good mix of things and flavour can be not the most important priority.

I guess basically kinda modern day take on Pemmican in a nice sealed wrapper.

Any suggestions? I've never had a Clif bar before but I'm sure someone out there has tried a few a lots of conclusions drawn.

 

[Decacraft]

Interested in hearing about these- I like the flapjack bars from home bargains but the shelf life on them is less than 2 years if lucky. Asda also have a range of protein bars but again the date on them is usually a year ahead.

 

[SCOMAN]

Trek, have some variations which are good but not too sure on lifex. Some/most have only natural ingredients and are all the better for it. Clif bars are okay taste wise but full of bits. I picked up some protein flapjacks from B&M with more than 12 months life. Tasty enough.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08HVRP5JS/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=ba1b828670d17e19698632473da19ee1&hsa_cr_id=2673970770802&qid=1720274065&sr=1-1-e0fa1fdd-d857-4087-adda-5bd576b25987&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_0_title&pd_rd_w=KVczN&content-id=amzn1.sym.25f7c301-a223-4ff8-91c9-accfeab9fda8%3Aamzn1.sym.25f7c301-a223-4ff8-91c9-accfeab9fda8&pf_rd_p=25f7c301-a223-4ff8-91c9-accfeab9fda8&pf_rd_r=7MMDDHS46B3QJ2X9QTQY&pd_rd_wg=plom2&pd_rd_r=44e73e49-9d86-4588-be29-4828d05d8083&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trek-Protein-Peanut-Power-3x55g/dp/B01MR5BFGG/ref=sr_1_16?crid=123WG1G0ZGD8P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Dy2nJ5pbGROvVLSS01Ojxyi8GqAIn0pml5M9I_qMxN2E8Go487jXWKGUvuCkq6SZ7tHI8KvMSZr8CL3_v8NMfNvFdTLueD4VwhGCzKN0yX5X0tNaizIuxbyuJ3CYmVssTFernG3H_HWYa_SbcRZEP58NhWGAY3-VHmvQx9LWU1Rnrej_6rLekI2bMOk3xSfgQD8ZXoRrQdZMlQ8jnghxnapsj4y9h6qkStKG9vvMy4-9t5AzSTFZECGyuQ830Jo783cUknvVUFblYXs1McU0_u98L3PRVpE0d4YcSPMOwPM.tXkuaDECJsmVDnO9rgm2_h_3-DyUZr1ilMirzT5gf6o&dib_tag=se&keywords=trek%2Bbars&qid=1720274151&sprefix=trek%2Bbars%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-16&th=1

 

[mrmike]

I really like the (overpriced) nakd bars. Never looked at shelflife though - too tasty!

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[William_Montgomery]

Not tried them yet, but was considering these as the long shelf life (10-20yrs) appeals. Could be worth a look.

https://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/nrg-5-emergency-food-ration---2300-calories-per-pack-11085-p.asp

 

[TeeDee]

Not tried them yet, but was considering these as the long shelf life (10-20yrs) appeals. Could be worth a look.

https://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/nrg-5-emergency-food-ration---2300-calories-per-pack-11085-p.asp

Thanks, I think these maybe the old dreaded life boat rations - whilst the do function they are from what i remember quite difficult to stomach. I may get a little batch and just see how they are however

 

[William_Montgomery]

Thanks, I think these maybe the old dreaded life boat rations - whilst the do function they are from what i remember quite difficult to stomach. I may get a little batch and just see how they are however

I wouldn't be surprised, they look like something out of a hardware shop..... yet, for some reason I'm quite keen on trying them.

 

[Jared]

Think Millenium bars are meant to be a step up from life boat rations with multiple flavours, though the actual bars look identical. Have a 5 year lifespan IIRC.

New Millennium Energy Bars - SOS Food Lab Survival Emergency Rations

An entire day's energy into back pocket with New Millennium Energy Bars. Non thirst-preventing formula. Fresh for 5 years. Survival food.

sosfoodlab.com

Things haven't tried are

Real Meal bars, they were at some point part of Resilent Nutrition, but have seeming split off as it's own seperate entity. No idea on lifespan.

All Products – Explore the Full Range of Real Meal Replacement Bars

Find all Real Meal replacement bars, each delivering 600+ calories of vegan, gluten-free nutrition to support endurance and performance.

realmeal.co.uk

And Luchos, doubt their lifespan is long, but I'm told are really nice.

Luchos

Energy bars designed for natural rapid energy boost. All our blocks come in compostable packaging and are perfect for cycling or running.

luchos.com