Review of Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint

In 1999, Clif Bar and Company launched a special line of energy bars for women called Luna. These Luna bars are smaller than regular Clif energy bars and have less calories-thus better suited for the dietary needs of women. One of its most recent products is a whole grain snack called The Luna Cookie. The Luna Cookie comes in three flavors: chocolate mint, peanut butter chocolate, and berry pomegranate. This review will concentrate on the chocolate mint flavor.

Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint - The Pros

Low fat and low cholesterol: The 130 calorie Cliff Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint has no cholesterol and only 2.5 grams of fat.

Nutritional: Although Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint contains 26 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams are dietary fiber and only 11 grams are sugar. The Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint also provides high vitamin and mineral daily values: Vitamin C 50%, Calcium and Vitamin B1 25%, Vitamin E 30%, and Vitamin A 15%.

Taste: The Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint has a taste similar to the very popular Girl Scout Thin Mints Cookies. In fact, you get that chocolate mint aroma once you open the package Not to mention, the Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint has a lot less fat.

Suitable for special diets: The Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint is suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and is Kosher Dairy.

Organic: The Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint is made with 95% USDA certified organic ingredients.

Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint - The Cons

The size of the bar vs the size of the wrapper: The Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint is only 1.41 ounces and its approximate dimensions are 2'' x 2.5'' x .5''. Yet the wrapper is about 3'' by 4''. So it looks like the cookie is much bigger than it really is. A bit deceptive and some wasted packaging.

The appearance: I hate to sound like a kid, but the Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint looks somewhat weird. From a distance, you wouldn't think it was something edible.

It's chewy: Even though the Cliff Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint is a baked product, it is a bit thick and chewy.

Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint - The Verdict

Ok, do I recommend the Clif Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint? Overall, I'd have to say yes. It's head and shoulders above many snacks on the market in terms of taste and nutritional value. If you can get past the weird appearance, the Cliff Luna Cookie: Chocolate Mint is a perfect snack to pack for outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, and to keep in your purse for when the mood strikes.

Sources:

http://lunabar.com/products/cookies/

http://lunabar.com/story/company/

Personal experience