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Organic Plant-Based Performance Protein Bars

Clean , Convenient & Packed with Protein

by Dawn Thorpe Jarvis , M . S ., R . D ., L . D . N . Garden of Life ® Senior Director of Nutrition Science & Educational Content
If you ’ re a busy , active person or participate in a sport , chances are you ’ ve eaten nutrition bars as a snack or small meal-on-the-go . But have you read the small print ? Most top-selling bars contain some junky ingredients , including artificial colors , flavors and sweeteners and often contain isolated soy as the protein source along with other genetically modified ingredients ( GMOs ). They ’ re not made with whole food organic ingredients and are either high protein or high fiber — not both .
Clean Nutrition On-The-Go
Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars deliver 20 grams of complete multi-sourced , organic , whole food plant protein and are available in 4 delicious , decadent flavors : Peanut Butter Chocolate , Chocolate Fudge , Chocolate Mint and Sea Salt Caramel . They are all Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified , making them the clear winner for the discerning athlete looking for clean organic nutrition to fuel their exercise and nourish their bodies . In addition , these bars are NSF Certified For Sport ® and Informed- Choice for Sport certified meaning there is traceability and testing by third-party labs to validate label accuracy and the absence of any banned substances . They ’ re also Certified Vegan by Vegan Action , Certified Gluten Free , and are dairy free and soy free .
When exercising hard or taking part in your favorite sport , a protein bar is a great way to provide your body with clean fuel and amino acids to help refuel and repair your muscles .
Made from organic peas grown in the U . S ., along with protein crisps and brown rice protein , Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars will help to keep your hunger satisfied and support healthy blood sugar levels during exercise . Along with being high in protein , these bars are also high fiber with 10 grams of soluble fiber from organic tapioca fiber to keep you feeling satisfied . Due to its natural structure , this special fiber is only partially digested in the upper GI tract so it keeps you feeling full longer .
Great-Tasting Convenience
We only use organic ingredients for flavor so there are no artificial colors , flavors or sweeteners in these bars . For taste and texture , we included ingredients such as organic almonds and organic almond butter , and some bars contain organic peanuts and organic cocoa butter . We use a variety of natural organic sweeteners sourced from organic yacon and organic tapioca , with organic stevia extract and other natural vegetable sweeteners . Each bar is uniquely formulated , but every ingredient we select is organic and very carefully sourced and tested .
Having taste-tested these bars with our athletes and our staff , we got the thumbs up for having the most delicious , cleanest protein bars . Having checked all the boxes for third-party certifications by World Class Labs , Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars stand alone and above any other sports bar on the shelf . Enjoy !
The Complete Performance System When Only the Cleanest Will Do
By providing all the elements you need to stoke your workout ( Pre-workout ), help you recuperate ( Recovery ) and repair along with replenish ( Refuel ), we ’ re confident that our new Sport Performance line will up your game and help you perform at your best . You get all of this , plus the assurance that you are putting only the cleanest Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients in your body , with absolutely no banned substances — ever .
Up your game today with the Garden of Life Sport Performance line of products !
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