Better Than Coffee Energy Bars - Caffeine Energy Bars - Gluten Free Energy Bars - Caffeinated Chocolate Bar - Hiking Bars - 100mg Caffeine Snack - Dark Chocolate & Coconut Coffee Bar (12 Count)

These BriskBars are truly incredible. No joke. These are the real deal. Allow me to describe my experience:These bars are rather small. They aren't large and are not meant to fill you up like a huge protein bar or meal replacement bar. They contain enough ingredients to "curb" a hunger craving while delivering a great amount of natural sources of energy/caffeine. As described by the manufacturers themselves, they aren't all that sweet. In order to be consistent with their "healthy" mantra, they only contain 4 grams of sugar. Coupled with the fact that they use dark chocolate (70% dark chocolate), the bar has only a mild sweetness. I like this because I do not feel guilty eating these bars. I am not concerned about the over consumption of sugar, let alone High Fructose Corn Syrup that so many bars today have. If you are interested in these bars and prefer very sweet tasting foods, then you will have a hard time with its taste. Of course, as I see it, that only means you need to be cutting back on sugar anyway! Having said all this, the taste is truly good. It's a deep, rich, dark chocolate taste with a coconut topping and gentle sweet aftertaste. Delightful, really.The Energy: If you are a person who is drinking a pot of coffee a day, then perhaps the natural caffeine in this bar may be very mild to you. If this is the case, you are clearly having too much caffeine! I am a 6 foot male that weighs over 200 pounds and I drink 1-2 cups of strong coffee everyday. So that means my caffeine intake isn't too high compared to most Americans. Anyway, I was feeling a bit lethargic around 1:30pm and I was needing to go to the gym. I decided now was a perfect time to try my first bar. I ate it, sat down the couch and played my phone until the energy kicked it. Within just a few minutes, I felt the rush of energy pour in. So I got up and hit the weights at the gym.I simply LOVE these bars! I love that the caffeine comes from a natural fruit inserted into the bar! I love that they use 70% dark chocolate which is the required amount for the added health benefits (a lot of dark chocolate is around 55% or lower). I love that the sugar is low and no corn syrup is used. I love that even though you get a nice boost of energy and alertness from all the healthy ingredients and natural caffeine, you aren't getting TOO much caffeine. 100mg. That is about half a cup of premium coffee worth of caffeine. That's it! And, somehow, it delivers more punch than a standard cup.These will forever be my go to energy bars.

This is an excellent product if you prefer an unprocessed snack of very dark chocolate, bitter sweet coffee, or tart-sweet cranberry flavors to the sickly sweet taste of many energy bars. If you are a sugar junky, or one who wants their protein-energy bar to be like a candybar, this product is not that. But, if you are fairly health-conscious concerning carbs and looking for a low sugar (3g!) high-energy treat--BTC bars will seem sweet and delicious! The guarana with maca combo gives a sustained high-energy boost with a relaxed feeling, which is great for thinking, creating or physical training--the opposite of the caffein of coffee with its jittery highs that do not last, followed by muddled crashes. I love the taste and how I feel when I need more energy for working in the clinic...or taking a hike in the forest at night! Other reviewers complain about the size of the bar, but I feel that it packs a punch for 5g of protein and about 100 calories...and if I need more calories, then I eat something else with it--how great is that? Also, I have noticed over the past couple of years that the company has worked out some of the kinks in flavor and texture that are noted in reviews of the past! I applaud this kind of entrepreneurial pride where customer opinion is valued.

They definitely do the trick where the caffeine is concerned! I eat about 1/2 of a bar in the morning and caffeine-wise it's just as good as a cup of coffee...and no doubt less fattening since I drink my coffee with more sugar and creamer than coffee. I've tried eating a whole BTC bar before, but it's a little too much caffeine for me and I start to feel jittery. I just save the other 1/2 for the next morning, and I feel like it gives me double the amount of product for the month. Taste wise, they have the typical bitterness that you expect from dark chocolate, and the coconut is a mild flavor...not like the sweetened flaked coconut you buy in the store, but more of a natural coconut flavor. I personally love dark chocolate, so I've grown to enjoy the flavor of these bars, but for those who are accustomed to sweet milk chocolate, be aware that is not what you are getting. If you have had to stop drinking coffee, as I have, this is a really great substitution. I'd stick with 1/2 of the bar to start with though as these tiny bars pack quite a punch. Oh, and when I say "tiny," I do mean tiny...they are about 2 1/2 inches long. Don't skip trying them out due to the size though....they are small but mighty! Definitely worth trying. I have them on my Amazon Prime "Subscribe and Save" auto ship every month, and I sincerely hope they never stop making these. Since I can't drink coffee anymore, these are the only thing keeping me from going over to "The Dark Side."

So, I'm not a coffee drinker but I like coffee flavored things. I decided to give these a try as I needed something for my long work hours. It tastes okay. However, the bar was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. I only gave it 3 stars because even though the coffee taste is strong, the after taste is not the best (very bitter). Maybe use a little more chocolate (dark). Other than that Awesome. It did give me a buzz, so I appreciate that.

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I love these bars! Perfect calorie range and a nice energy boost. I eat one pre-run with a banana and I'm good to go. Doesn't upset my stomach or cause any digestion issues. Mine were a bit hard so I found that microwaving them for a few seconds gave you a nice gooey chew. Fantastic product!

Better Than Coffee bars are amazing. Excellent nutritional profile and great convenience. They have now become a staple for me to keep me going during my busy days but also when I go out for my long cycling sessions. I can definitely feel an effect on my energy level. And they taste great!

I have major issues with chronic fatigue and am very sensitive in regards to diet. Most foods and beverages make my fatigue even worse and give me brain fog. However, this stuff not only doesn't do that (one of my very few safe things to eat!), it also gives me a much needed boost without feeling jittery. I feel that it helps me achieve better focus, mental clarity, and even curbs my appetite. I can actually get by with having only one in the morning for breakfast, and I no longer need a coffee in the morning. How does it taste? It tastes pretty awful, lol. BUT, for me, is a small price to pay for the amazing benefits that it's given me. Thanks, BTC! I'd love if you could produce more flavours as well :)

I did a week in the french alps on my bike with a bunch of fellow "fitties" and these superb bars were great. However , when I went to order more, I learned they had been removed from sale in the UK - such a shame. No idea why.