Anyone Else Tried "Gnu Bars"? I Bought Some -12 Grams Fiber, 130 Cals, 2 WW Points

[Seahunt]

I bought a sampler of "Gnu Bars" after reading about them in Womens Health magazine as having one of the best sources of fiber (12 grams), and they were really pretty good - didn't taste like sawdust! My favorites in order are the chocolate brownie (but they are REALLY chocolate-y), orange/cranberry, banana walnut and last the cinnamon raisin (but even it is pretty good). I've been having them in the morning with a cup of green tea, and it seems to hold my hunger until lunchtime with no problem - unusual for me! And only 130 cals!

Info on them:
One bar deliciously provides almost 50% of the Daily Value of Fiber
Smile. Gnu Bars promote natural regularity and digestive health, gently and effectively
Fiber helps lower cholesterol which is good for your heart
Fiber absorbs and helps eliminate toxins from your body
Fiber-rich foods aid in weight loss by making you feel fuller longer
Low Fat with only 130 calories*
A 2 POINTS® Weight Watchers® snack

High Fiber
Low Fat
100% Fruit Juice Sweetened
Only 130 Calories (Chocolate Brownie has 140 Calories)
Made with organic whole wheat flour
Made with aluminum-free baking powder
Loaded with both soluble and insoluble fiber
Vegetarian
Kosher - OU-D
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
No refined Sugars (Chocolate Brownie contains cane sugar)
No Cholesterol
No Trans Fat
No Hydrogenated Oils
No Preservatives
No Artificial Flavors
No Artificial Colorings
No Yeast
No Dairy
No Whey
No Maltodextrin
No Inulin
No Methylcellulose

They are a little $$$, but at least they are healthy too!

Here's a link to their website:

http://www.gnufoods.com/ourproducts/

 

[o2bacelt]

I'll have to look for some tomorrow when I make a Trader Joe's run. If they don't have it I'll try Wegman's.

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[donac]

where did you get them?

 

[Seahunt]

where did you get them?

I just ordered them off their website, and they arrived via UPS in about 4 days:

http://www.gnufoods.com/

There is also a place on their website that you can email them for the nearest dealer and also a request that you can print out and take to a retailer near you with all their info that tells the retailer you would like them to carry their products.

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

Thanks for posting about these! I'm always looking for more ways to add fiber to my diet and if DD likes these it sounds like a good substitute for the granols bars she likes in her lunch or for a snack. I just ordered some of each of the flavors from their website so we can try them all.

 

[Hermosa11]

Glad I saw this thread! Very interesting! I am very "into" fiber!
Remember your water when having lots of fiber!
I want a sample..............heeeee

 

[o2bacelt]

I just ordered one of each, I couldn't find them around here so I'll try then and then probably join the monthly club.

Can't hurt to try.

 

[Hermosa11]

I ended up ordering two flavors too!!!! I hope they come today. My money was "taken" on the 26th.................
I sure hope they are NOT tasteless............but taste good.........

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

I got mine a few days ago and so far DD and I have tried the chocoalte brownie and the orange cranberry, We both thought they were quite good in fact DD even asked if she can take one in her lunch sometimes! I am seriously thinking of joining their monthly club.

 

[Hermosa11]

Today is Saturday ........nothing yet.............

 

[ohMom]

hey thanks for the info---- i just sent for a retailer list for my area. i hope there is one. did anyone have luck at Trader Joes? Whole Foods market??

i usually get the Pria bars for 2 pts, but this sounds like a better punch for the points!

 

[Hermosa11]

You can send for a retailer list ? in your area??? How do you do that? Let me know....
I finally got my shipment Monday (2nd)....I did not open and taste yet.
Will probably have one today......Let's hope it is tasty!

OH, on the topic of Fiber....I bought the product "Fibersure"....powder that you can blend with your baking products....or cooking products...or in your smoothies, or anything! It adds 5 gms of fiber per serving. I added it to my soup the other night and OMG, ummmm gas? you know where I am going with this. gosh! I don't understand ....I have had cereal with twice the fiber ! and never had gas issues, yet this teaspoon full created....lots of.....
So I sure am hoping this product from GNU will not cause me any gas issues!
Has it done that with anyone here?

 

[Harvest02]

I am suppose to be getting mine today by UPS. I just ordered a few of each flavor. I have heard good things about them. Has anyone tried the Peanut Butter ones? I am hoping they are worth the money!