Category: Reviews

Food crazes come and go over the years, most with little staying power in the turbulent tides of an ever-changing market. Right now the buzz is all about super foods and antioxidants, alternatives to the traditional idea of diets, and generally healthier alternatives – All good concepts that I can fully support, even if many companies are more concerned with their bottom line than their consumers’ health. Even when the best intentions from wholesome brands are put forward with an honest desire to cater to the health conscious crowd, it’s not uncommon to fall short when it comes to overall appeal.

We’ve seen a particularly huge surge in pomegranate, green tea, all the “usual” suspects that until recently were about as common in American food products as durian fruit. Riding this wave all the way to the bank is Cliff, producer of many different granola bars, including one of my favorites, the Luna Bar. Having an eye on new and interesting concepts, as soon as I caught wind that there new Luna products were to include these trendy ingredients, the only question in my mind was how soon I might be able to sample them. Despite the fact that their previous attempt to expand with the Luna Sunrise Bars was a complete an d utter failure, I still trusted that they could still recover after such a blow. Everyone makes mistakes, after all.

Giving good old Luna a second chance, I purchased one of all three flavors of their brand new Tea Cakes at Wild Oats, each bearing an attractive label similar to their standard bar. Now, I do have a bone to pick about their marketing efforts: I truly despise packages that try to suggest that eating their contents will in fact help you lose weight, clear up acne, attract a mate, improve your hearing… Whatever they claim, the truth is that no single food eaten on one occasion could have any serious impact on any deep-rooted conditions. It might be a great, healthy option that is in fact good for you, but just one granola bar will not allow you to live longer than you would have otherwise. Sorry.

Ignoring the claims in enticing white lettering, other statements on the exterior wrapper bore more encouraging messages, such as a good commitment to organic ingredients, and the inclusion of a veritable truck load of vitamins. Having rekindled my hopes slightly, I grabbed the nearest bar and tore open the protective plastic encasement. The name of “Tea Cake” had convinced me that I was about to be eating something akin to a… Well… Cake! But in reality, it looked no different from what could also be classified as a granola bar, and in fact looked as though it could be a close cousin to the original Cliff Bar, albeit a slightly more petite. The tea part comes in by way of infusion from actual tea leaves, so I’m told. Very different from the mother Luna bar though, the only real similarity to the original as far as appearance went were the signature waves of icing drizzled gracefully across the top. Ultimately, they all looked pretty much the same, with different colored speckles for various fruits and / or nuts.

Nibbling cautiously at a corner, my teeth met with a pleasing resistance and a further bite revealed the moist, chewy texture overall. Much easier to eat than the hard soy crisps of the original, I quickly saw that I was in for a real treat, not just some trendy “health food” junk.

Vanilla Macadamia

Removing the small rectangular tea cake produced a strong aroma of vanilla, shortly followed by an intensely sweet smell. Almost overwhelming to the point of repulsion, I wondered if something so apparently sweet wasn’t made of just pure sugar! Moving in for the kill and tasting further, I was thankful that the extreme sugary scent I picked up at first only manifested itself in the frosting. The bar itself wasn’t overly sweet at all, and the icing actually provided a nice contrast.

Sprinkled throughout are a good deal of hazelnuts, crunchy and satisfying, along with some slightly tart goji berries. With its relatively mildly flavored base, most of the vanilla seemed to be coming from the white ribbons on top, which is a nice touch in that it doesn’t make the bar overpowering or tiring to eat.

Berry Pomegranate

Extremely pungent again, almost to the point of smelling overwhelmingly artificial, there is no question from the first whiff that this bar will be berry flavored. Expecting the base to be the source of most of the berry flavor, topped by the standard extra-sugary but essentially tasteless icing, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a distinctly fruity aspect to the frosting gracing the top of the cake.

Assembling a mélange of various (And seemingly random) berries to construct the base, copious amounts blueberries and goji berries are found throughout, but I was somewhat disappointed to learn that pomegranate was only present in the form of indistinguishable puree, no full pieces. Perhaps it added a lovely undertone, but having never eaten plain pomegranate before, I wouldn’t be able to say for sure.

Overall, this variant was good, but having a strong distaste for fake fruit-flavored items, this one does skirt the line at times.

Orange Blossom

With a very tropical citrus scent coming from the open package, I expected great things to come of it, and was not disappointed in the least. Tasting all of the complex flavors carefully, what I found most striking was the nice astringent bite it provided. Mixing in sizable chunks of dried apricot, the fruit provides a nice mellow undertone while a bright orange flavor takes the spot light. I was relieved to see that goji berries didn’t find their way into this bar, since I feel that their extremely sour properties would have thrown off the delicate balance of the tea cake.

This was perhaps the only bar that I could really see the white tea coming into play, as the flavors actually reminded me of its namesake for the first time.

Over all, I was extremely impressed by this new line of Luna bars, and I would have to say that Luna has more than redeemed itself for its past faux-pas that goes by the name of Sunrise. Still relatively new on the market, the Luna Tea Cakes may be a bit difficult to find, but if you can get your hands on them, you won’t regret making this purchase.

There are some dishes known as “comfort food” that satisfy not only the stomach, but also the soul, bringing warm memories from childhood along with delicious food. Unfortunately, “comfort food” has also become synonymous with dense, fattening, and over-all unhealthy food that can only be enjoyed once in a blue moon, always remaining an indulgence, never again to be consumed care-free as in the good old days before nutrition became relevant. Various polls all reel in greatly contrasting results, some declaring mashed potatoes to top the list of America’s overall comfort food, while arguments in the name of ice cream, pies, macaroni and cheese, and casseroles are still being made. I can’t say for sure how the top vegan comfort food might measure up, but when I was still an omnivorous, ignorant little cherub, my favorite was unquestionably cheese ravioli.

Needless to say, it ended up being a craving that dulled over the years, coming to an abrupt cessation upon my introduction to veganism. If you think that fake meats can be sometimes unappetizing, you have yet to try much of the vegan cheese available for consumption. Great strides are being made in the current selection these days, but in my early years of dumping dairy, the best I could do was keep my day-glow-orange “American” sliced soy cheese from burning under the broiler, because no matter what ingenuitive methods were employed, that unnaturally colored slab simply would not melt. And that says nothing about the taste. Without going further into detail, lets just say I would rather chew on crayons than buy that junk again.

Needless to say, ravioli seemed to be permanently off the menu. There were always a few ice-encrusted containers of pre-made ravioli-type incarnations whiling away the months at the back of health food stores’ freezer section, but I was never brave enough to try them after such a horrible experience with soy cheese. Research as I may, I never found any solid reviews of these products, so I finally decided that even if they did turn out to be more vile than the barnacles thriving under the town dock, I could atleast warn others before it was too late. Clearly, it was my duty as a good Samaritan to take the dive on this one.

Enter Soyboy, an upstanding company dedicated to the use of quality ingredients, obtained from responsible sources. Even the packaging itself is meant to take a lesser toll on the environment, proudly claiming on the back that it uses 45% less plastic than typical packaging of it’s sort, while still providing the required structure to prevent your dinner from ending up a smushed mess. Printed everywhere you look are seals guaranteeing that what they have to offer is completely vegan / organic / non-GMO ingredients. All very good things, indeed. From the health standpoint on comfort foods, they had tackled this obstacle head on, and seemed to have emerged the victor. Selecting the more interesting option in my opinion, I added a 10 oz package of their Ravioli Verde, but they also produce a Ravioli Rosa in addition to the Original. Still, second thoughts prevented me from moving beyond the attractive exterior for countless weeks, fearful of what my taste buds may meet.

Returning from school early after a grueling day of midterms, none of my standard fare would fit the bill to sooth the pain of the eminent failing grades. Recognizing the perfect opportunity to try an old comfort food revisited, I rescued the tofu-stuffed pastas from the depths of the freezer at last. Freeing them of their environment-friendly wrapping, I took note of their unusual appearance. While some people may be turned off by its flamboyant green color, I find this as encouraging evidence of what I hoped would be a complex and well rounded earthy flavor.

After completing their dip in a pot of boiling water for the suggested amount of time, the skins had faded to a more subdued green, but were still more colorful than you standard pale pasta. Cutting one pillow in half, I discovered a slightly off-putting orangey-reddish tinted tofu residing within. I suppose I was expecting a pure white filling, more indicative of the main ingredient in its natural state, so the consumption of this dish seemed to grow more ominous by the minute. I’m sure it wouldn’t have been so unsettling had I been expecting it, but I was simply caught of guard

Nonetheless, I popped this piece into my mouth… and was momentarily afraid I had read the package wrong. Really, this was tofu?! It tasted just like I remembered ravioli from my childhood, and all of the herbs made it seem like all the seasonings of a traditional marinara sauce were already included. I had planned to do a dry run to get the basic flavors of this product, adding on sauce after I had ascertained certain details, but it didn’t end up needing it! The chewy, substantial skin surrounding the creamy yet somewhat coarse filling was pure, unadulterated joy on a plate. The ratio of tofu to pasta was spot-on, leaving nothing to be desired. If a tofu ravioli could be more perfect, it may in fact be the food of the gods.

Initially having scoffed at the serving size of a mere 6 pieces, I was quite humbled to realize how filling this dish was. After polishing off my 6 pockets of soft tofu and herbs (and practically polishing the plate,) I felt content, my hunger completely satiated.

Never having anticipated such a positive result from this type of product, I urge you to try it for yourself. Having put my inner-child at peace once more, Soyboy ravioli will always have a place in my freezer, as well as my heart.

It may appear from the surface that I haven’t been trying any new foods from the lack of reviews, that asumption couldn’t be further from the truth. The problem lies in finding the words [And time] in which to describe them in detail, not to mention eating them at a time of day when the sun still offers its light to aid in the photography. Still, I have one particular product that I tried months ago, with a review that has been in the works for just as long. I didn’t want to give up on it before tasting the last two flavors since I had seen them previously on the grocery store’s shelf… But weeks went by, and it was not to be found anywhere.

The product that I’m talking about is the individually packaged pudding cups made by ZenSoy, a lovely company that makes a point to source only organic raw materials. In addition to pudding, they also purportedly make soymilk, although I have never seen a single one of their cartons in any store I’ve ever been to. Quite a shame too, because a Soy on the Go in cappuccino sounds like a fantastic school lunch accompaniment. Anyway, their puddings come four to the pack, and can be found in most health food stores… Except that as of late, I’ve only been able to get my hands on the chocolate flavor and nothing else.

So… Why of all things would you want to review pudding, you may ask? Trust me, trying to consume pudding itself was a difficult proposition for me to even consider, as it had been years since my childhood days of choking down artificially flavored and over-sweetened gloppy mud claiming the title of “pudding.” Long ago had I written it off as juvenile, only fit for youngsters with undeveloped palates who don’t know what they’re missing by choosing the squat plastic cups over a real treat. However, one can’t base a passionate distaste for a food that has only been consumed as a child, so now facing organic ingredients as a mature vegan, I wanted to give pudding another chance to redeem its tarnished name.

Strolling down the aisles with soy pudding in my basket and an open mind, I tried hard not to think of my preconceived notions of the dessert, and proceeded quickly to check out before I could change my mind. Before I knew it I had arrived home, and there was nothing left to do but dig in.

Banana

First peeling back the aluminum foil lid, a slightly disturbing sight awaited me, but I didn’t let it scare me off so easily; All it needed was a little stirring, and the contents of the plastic cup came together again in a typical pudding-like consistency.

As I was reconstituting my separated pudding by vigorously swirling around my spoon, a powerful banana scent was released and floated upwards, filling my nostrils with the sweet and tempting smell of the overripe fruit. Swallowing my fears along with the spoonful of pale pudding, I stopped cringing and took a moment to think about what I just ingested. It was very sweet and intensely banana flavored, but still in a natural tasting way. It was like a cup of nothing but pure, unadulterated mashed bananas, but the texture was even better – No unpleasant chunks, but also none of that grittiness that you sometimes find in soybean products. I tested to see if the spoon could stand upright in the cup, but it’s not that thick. It did take a good amount of time to drift back down to the side however, if that gives you a better idea of the viscosity.

Chocolate

Dipping in my spoon with slightly less trepidation this time, I discovered that this pudding was extremely viscous – Much thicker than the banana flavor I had just tried. In fact, my spoon was even able to stand upright in the center of the container for a good few seconds before slowly slumping over to the side. Contemplating the texture of the chocolate further, the other variety would have seemed like eating sand paper in comparison. So velvety smooth, it truly reminded me of a chocolate mousse! I’ll bet that if you put it in an ice cream maker or otherwise froze it some how, you would get one hell of a treat…

What really struck me was how ZenSoy really sticks to the natural flavors that they’re trying to portray. Instead of following suit and being super sweet, the chocolate was a very refined dark cocoa sort of flavor, but in no way chalky or one dimensional as some natural products can be. It had such a lovely full, rounded flavor, I can’t quite describe in a way that would do it justice how impressive I found it.

Such a huge difference this product made in my view on the entire potential of the humble dish called pudding, I only wish I could get my hands on it more easily. Why had I abstained so long from pudding, when such a delightful product was right on the supermarket shelf? I can only hope that another random stroke of luck will allow me to encounter those remaining flavors. If you ever happen to find these pudding cups in your local grocery store waiting to find a loving home, don’t hesitate to snatch them up – I promise you won’t regret this purchase.

About a month ago, I first spotted an intriguing and potentially tasty-looking cookie on the shelf of my local health food store that just happens to be gluten-free. What a funny coincidence that almost as soon as I had finally collected and tried out all of the varieties offered by Enjoy Life Foods, Emily decided to review a different brand of gluten-free cookie!

My first experience with Enjoy Life Foods began with a much earlier sampling of their “no oats” cinnamon raisin granola. It was certainly edible, but not exactly my all-time favorite considering the vast scope of commercial granola products, since I personally am not limited due to celiac’s disease. Had I been looking for an authentic gluten-free alternative, I’m sure my response would have been much more enthusiastic. In regards to this particular taste test, it all began innocently enough when I couldn’t find my usual granola bars, but chanced upon their oatmeal raisin cookies instead (Granola bars, cookies with oats… It’s really all the same, right?) Little did I know what I would be getting myself into… Before long, I was scouring every market in town for their other varieties, almost to the point of breaking down and ordering them online. Never have I done this before, so this fact alone should sum up everything I’m about to say about the individual cookies: They were amazing.

Oatmeal Raisin

When I first open the box, I was so surprised at how small they were! Not more than an inch or inch and a half across each! Well, I guess that makes portion-control a bit easier that way, so after getting over the initial confusion, the size was a very welcome aspect.

Taking the suggestion on the side of the box, I heated them in the microwave for 20 seconds before digging in. This was to make them taste “Bakery-fresh,” the box proclaims, though I doubt you’d find anything nearly as healthy in any bakery, near or far. Honestly though, it only adds to the appeal for me, because I feel that treats shouldn’t always be those fatty mountains of sugar and pastry commonly brought to mind when thinking of desserts.

I was still somewhat skeptical (It doesn’t take much for healthy sweets to go a bit overboard and miss their mark,) so I took my time in arranging and photographing them, not sure what to expect. Steeling my nerves, I took a deep breath and took a large bite, which I found I didn’t regret in the least. Wow, are these things amazing. Soft and warm with bits of crunch non-oats, punctuated by sweet juicy raisins, they won over my heart within the first bite. They’re absolutely saturated with cinnamon flavor, which is something I particularly love. One might think that being vegan, gluten free, etc, they would be bland and of disturbing texture, but it’s completely the opposite. My mom thought that the “oats” were a little strange, but I didn’t have a second thought about it, personally.

Snickerdoodle

I couldn’t find a large box of these, so I bought a little individually packaged container with two cookies in them. When I wrestled them out of their foil wrapper, again, I wasn’t so sure that I was in for a tasty treat. They didn’t appear to look like the traditional snickerdoodles I was familiar with, since they were so dark in coloring, and it was difficult to see the ubiquitous cinnamon-sugar mixture around the exterior. Still, looks mean close to nothing in trying to determine taste with these things, so the only thing I could do was suspend doubt and bite in.

These were mind blowing, again with an intense cinnamon flavor throughout, but these were a bit sweeter than the “oatmeal” cookies. I couldn’t believe these truly were gluten free! The texture was unbelievably soft and chewy; I would even be tempted to describe the mouth feel as being smooth and velvet. When microwaved, they literally melted on my tongue. I’m not sure if I’ve ever experienced a more delicious commercial cookie.

Man, do I wish I could have found the bigger package.

Gingerbread Spice

Upon first breaking the seal containing the smooth, half-rounded domes, they elicited a pungent whiff of molasses and spices – A very good thing indeed. It was a little bit off-putting when I tried to remove one and found that it was very solidly stuck to the cookie behind it. I suppose they’re so moist that they adhere to one another after they’ve been in contact for a certain period of time. Or maybe some extra moisture got into my container. Either way, I pried them free and used the top one for photographing.

Briefly heating, I broke my prey into two, I saw that the texture was the same as the snickerdoodle I had tried earlier – Very soft and sporting a fine crumb, almost like a cake. On my first bite, I was a bit under whelmed with the flavor after having been assaulted by such intense smells. It didn’t quite “melt” as the other one did, but the texture definitely suited it perfectly, and I felt that it was spot on with the ginger bread it was attempting to replicate.

I tried a second one, this time without nuking it in the microwave, and found that the taste was actually better this way, in contrast with the previous varieties. Now it exhibited all of the moist properties I imagined it to have when trying to separate each cookie from the others. So rich and indulgent tasting, I couldn’t believe how healthy these actually were! Although I was disappointed at first, they definitely lived up to my high expectations. I love all things spiced, so this one seems like it was made for me.

Chocolate Chip

Upon first sight, they appeared somewhat similar to the oatmeal cookies, simply because they didn’t have the entirely round and uniform shape as the others, due to the protruding chips. This time however, there was no immediate smell emanating from the open package.

Taking a tiny bite into only dough, I thought it to be a bit bland at first. It only took a little persistence on my part; the second bite was like a revelation. I honestly couldn’t believe it. This was the chocolate chip cookie dough of my childhood, pre-veganism. All those delicate nuances of sweet yet slightly tangy, was a smooth undertone full of vanilla essence. Not only that, but it had the ideal softness that is so hard to replicate. Having tried to directly translate my family’s secret recipe into a vegan version and producing tasty, but hard cookies, I know what a true feat this is to have accomplished.

The mini chocolate chips were an excellent choice – Not so large as to dominate the cookie, but big enough to be seen. They provided bright bursts of deep, rich cocoa, perfectly dispersed and bringing delicious contrast to the sweetness of the dough.

Double Chocolate Brownie

Knowing not to doubt this product any longer, I was fully prepared when the aroma of cocoa instantly penetrated my nostrils as soon as the cookies were in sight. I was happy that these didn’t all stick together so much as they usually did in the package, so maybe that aspect depends on moisture level during production.

These little brownie bites feature the same pure dark chocolate chips as in the chocolate chip cookies, but now the dough is saturated with a smooth cocoa flavor. I wouldn’t say it’s deeply chocolate-y, but I like the fact that it’s not so heavy as to make me feel guilty after scarfing down half the package… Which of course I would never do. Or have already done. Ahem.

They’re lighter than any real brownie you might find, and are also very sophisticated in taste by excluding all that excess sugar. Simpler than the other varieties since it only has one dominating flavor, but sometimes that’s all you really want in a cookie. Easy to eat and enjoy. Oh, and if you want a more complex taste, these are a good candidate for microwaving. Can you say ‘molten chocolate cookie’?

I apologize for such a lengthy review – I simply can’t speak highly enough of this product!

Whenever there’s some new vegan product out on the market, good or bad, you’re sure to hear about it sooner or later. I love how this sort of community is so proactive when it comes to seeking out new options and possibilities. It also ensures that every effort to make a new cruelty-free product is recognized and given a fair shot, even if it still needs some work. Since I don’t have many vegan friends out in the real world (real life, IE, not online) I usually lurk around the Post Punk Kitchen to hear about these new releases. As for what everyone seems to be talking about recently, let me tell you, people were almost viciously advocating for Trader Joe’s new chocolate toucan cookies.

To recieve this amount of possitive atention, there was no way for me to ignore such a snack for too long. Walking into the store, I admired a tall display of their Cat Cookies, which reminded me of the Toucans, because I figured they would be the same sort of cookie. It took a little bit of searching due to the fact that the employees seem to enjoy rearranging the isles every other time I stop in, but sure enough, I found the box of toucans and scooped it off the shelf.

One box has six individually packaged bags of cookies, portioned out to 100 calories each. My initial reaction is relief, since I won’t have to rush through the whole box in fear that any minute all those cookies will become stale, god forbid. Another passing thought was how pretty the packaging is; I really like the color choices and layout. But this says nothing for what could be brewing inside, so it was time to release these strange creatures from their pastic prison and get a better idea for myself!

They definitely smelled like chocolate upon releasing them from their single serving bag, and I must say I was impressed with how much you get in a pouch. I counted 15 in this particular sample – Certainly a generous number when cookies are involved. It was also delightful to discover that the cookies actually did look like toucans, instead of those amorphous blob-type shapes which many other companies try to pass off as specific figures. They even have faces printed in such a way that they can look in both directions!

Tossing one of the cocoa creatures into mouth to meet its early demise, I was a bit surprised at the sweetness it readily delivered. I remember having eaten tasteless, cardboard like chocolate “cookies” that could have seemed similar, but no, these toucans were an actual treat! There are so many portion control products on the market that end up diminishing the overall enjoyability because they need to scale back on certain ingredients so that it will fit into their predetermined calorie count. No such evidence of that particular practice occurring here.

I also found that although wonderfully crisp, they weren’t hard or impenetrable. In fact, there was some sort of smoothness, perhaps, that I find difficult to describe. I bet they would be fantastic with soymilk, an experiment that I will undoubtedly be performing in short time.

Being individually packaged, Trader Joe’s chocolate toucans are a great new choice for snacks on the go. I’m so glad I found out about these sweet graham crackers through PPK, because otherwise I would have never even thought to check if they were vegan!

It was recently brought to my attention that Luna had come out with a whole new line of granola bars which they had dubbed “Luna Sunrise.” Once I double checked to make sure they were all vegan, (The names can be a bit deceiving) I went on the hunt until I tracked down all three flavors. I always have a healthy supply of their normal bars on hand, as I find them quite tasty and easy to munch on when I can’t guarantee I’ll find edible vegan food away from home. Having a fairly long and happy history with the original, I was wondering what would make these new ones different.

I ended up having to search through a solid three or four grocery stores to acquire all three bars. I guess they aren’t very widely distributed yet… I’m not sure exactly when they came out, but it does take a while for stores to purchase new items sometimes.

Checking out the label thoroughly, I really liked how healthy they appeared. A good amount of fiber, protein, and mostly good fats at a reasonably sized portion. There are also the added vitamins and nutrients as with all their bars, so I think that nutritionally, they’re essentially the same. Maybe there’s one more or less gram of something or other, but I would pick one type over the other based simply on its health value.

When it came to tasting, the first thing that I really noticed about each of these bars was how extremely similar they were to regular Luna bars. Each had the same basic structure of puffed crispy grains with some sort of icing.

Almond Vanilla

Peeling back the cheerful foil, I was somewhat intimidated by the vast quantities of icing in comparison to the rest of the bar. There’s a white icing on the bottom, a butterscotch colored icing on top, and then it’s finished off with an addition squiggle of the white icing, in addition to a few oats scattered across. Smelling the bar added to my fear; A very pungent whiff of sickening sweetness hit me like an automatic nail gun. It wasn’t just a plain sugar smell though… I’m not even sure how to describe it exactly.

It turns out that the bottom white icing doesn’t taste like very much, but provides more texture than anything. Very smooth and creamy, I think that it actually helps a good deal to prevent the bar from feeling so dry. The top icing is a bit chewier, with only the slightest caramel taste. Like it had appeared, the central bar itself is very much like the standard Luna bars, but perhaps is somewhat denser, with extra oats and filler thrown in.

With all of the layers eaten together, it’s really not too bad. Still lacking in the flavor department I will admit, but very edible nonetheless. I’m just not sure where they’re getting this mysterious “almond” aspect though… I checked the label, and it does list almonds… I just can’t find them.

Blueberry

Deja vu? It looks almost exactly like the “almond” bar, only this time the top layer of frosting has small blue flecks sprinkled throughout. The white “yogurt” undercoating tastes about the same, but this bar has a sort of strange, artificial berry taste throughout. Sort of like cough medicine. This one atleast has more flavor to it, which makes it a bit more desirable were I to pick out one of these again.

Trudging through the bar, I feared it would be like the last without any substantial pieces of their name sake, when out of no where – I was truly surprised – I bit into a plump, juicy blueberry! Woah, where did that come from!

As I continued it eat my Luna bar, I began to like it more and more, and by the time I had finished, I might actually venture to say that it was… Okay! Not bad, and I’d eat it again if I had one… But I don’t think I would specifically pick it out if I had other choices.

Strawberry

Like the blueberry flavor, this bar gave of a strange miscellaneous “berry” smell, but this time when I dug in, it turned out to have close to no discernible taste whatsoever. If one were to simply look at it, it would be impossible to guess what variety they had attempted to pull off here, and even sampling a bit probably would give you few additional hints.

Occasionally, there’s a dark, mushy smudge of what I suppose is meant to be a piece of strawberry, but it just tastes sour and fake. Other than that, I really have nothing else to point out that makes this bar interesting by itself or any different from the others. Perhaps they should just call it “Mystery” flavor, because whatever you may interpret yours to taste like, it is certainly nothing like strawberries and crème.

I wanted so badly to like this, since I’m such a fan of the original Luna bars and there are so many health components of these, but sadly… I really can’t see any reason to go out and buy these again. Give it a try for yourself – Who knows, you may like it. However, it’s back to good old Iced Oatmeal Raisin and Chai Luna bars for me.