“Nutrition” Bars have been my go-to source of energy for a long time. Prior to hitting the gym, I’ll have a bar! Prior to hitting the crag, I’ll have a bar! Prior to teaching a class, a bar! Prior to writing a review, you guessed it…a bar! Bars are my go-to for almost every snack. When I heard that there was a new bar coming out created by Olympic athlete and nutritionist Arianne Jones1, and professional climber Sasha DiGiulian I was stoked! When I found out their bars were gluten free, vegan, and organic I was beyond stoked.
What is beyond stoked you ask? Well, we don’t need to worry about that because the SEND performance bars include Lion’s Mane which sharpens focus, and while I might normally go off on a 200–300-word exposition on the difference between stoked and beyond stoked, I will now stick to the topic at hand because I just enjoyed a delicious SEND bar. Lion’s Mane to the rescue!
SEND bars come in two varieties/flavors. There is the lemon-cherry performance bar which provides energy, performance, and endurance. And there is the salted peanut recovery bar, which is designed to replenish your reserves, calm your nerves, and repair your body.
SEND bars always include whole real food, a handful of greens, easily digestible plant protein, immune supporting superfoods, stress fighting adaptogens, brain healthy omegas, fiber, antioxidants, and iron.
For a quick comparison, here is the ingredients list for the SEND bar vs. a different popular brand bar.
| SEND Bar (Lemon-Cherry) | Other Popular Brand Bar |
| MEDJOOL DATES* CASHEWS* DRIED CHERRIES* ALMONDSHEMP SEEDS* PEA PROTEIN* COCONUT* SPINACH POWDER* CHIA SEEDS* SUNFLOWER LECITHIN* CORDYCEPS* (SUPERFOOD) LION’S MANE* (SUPERFOOD) TUMERIC* SEA SALT PURE LEMON OIL Sodium – 85mg Total Carb. – 32g Total Sugars – 18g Including 0g Added Sugars | BROWN RICE SYRUP* SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE PEANUTS* ROLLED OATS* CANE SYRUP* RICE FLOUR PEANUT BUTTER* OAT FIBER* CANE SUGAR UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE BANANA POWDER* ROASTED SOYBEANS* SOY FLOUR* DRIED BANANAS* SEA SALT COCOA BUTTER NATURAL FLAVORS BARLEY MALT EXTRACT SOY LECITHIN MIXED TOCOPHEROLS Sodium – 260 mg Total Carb. – 41 g Total Sugars – 21g Including 19g Added Sugars |
The biggest takeaway from that comparison is that one bar has to add 19 grams of sugar to achieve the desired taste, and the other depends on the flavor of the ingredients.
Speaking of flavor, SEND bars are scrumptious. The lemon-cherry bar was a refreshing treat, and the salted peanut bar could pass for a dessert. Just writing about them is making my mouth water. They are so good that I sort of want to ration out each bar to make them last longer. Of course, this is impossible because once I open it, I end up eating the entire thing and then checking the wrapper for crumbs.
SEND bars come in a box (made of recycled material) of 10 bars, and there are three options available. You can get 10 Performance Bars, 10 Recovery Bars, or a mixed box of 5 Performance Bars and 5 Recovery Bars.
So, how are they? Well, in addition to deliciousness they also provide an umpf. I’m not saying my results will be the same for everybody, or that the results I’ve experienced are based solely on the power of SEND bars, but after eating my first SEND Bar I did send my gym project. After eating my second SEND bar I gave such an amazing lecture that a choir started singing and it resulted in a standing ovation. Again, I’m not saying SEND bars were the only contributor, but they were definitely the only contributor with Lion’s Mane!
Unintended consequences of eating SEND bars include the benefits they offer in addition to providing the body with wholesome energy. When I get done with school and finished with climbing for the day, I am usually wiped out. Emails, letters, texts, and chores start to accumulate, but the moment after enjoying my third SEND bar, I was able to send thirteen texts, I was able to send nearly twenty emails, I was able to send seven letters, and I was able to send flowers to nine different people. If your keeping track, that’s three SEND Bars and fifty-one sends. That is the equivalent of seventeen sends per bar!
With other leading brand bars, you’d be lucky to get two sends per bar, and you’re certainly not sending flowers, or your proj.
Recommendation: Everyone
Specs: 1 box = 10 bars/1 bar = 60 grams
MSRP: $39.95
Website: SEND Bars2
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This makes me want to send an order in right now.
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Haha…I was thinking this would be right up your alley!
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I’m always looking for a quick healthy snack to have. I do Pilates, the total gym, and weights. I’m just concerned about the amount of sugar. They sound delicious.
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Sugar is a tough one to crack with bars, I know what you mean though. I think it is meaningful that the sugar contained in SEND Bars is natural rather than added, but I’m no expert when it comes to nutrition though. If you try them, let us know what you think!
I tried Pilates once and WOW that was a great workout. I really need to do it again!
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Yes you should try again 😊
All core workout.
I’ll let you know if I try the bar.
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Well, let me tell you, back in the day all we had was PowerBars… They were gross.
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I think they still make those. They taste like a brick covered in dust. The worst!
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Those are the new ones! the old ones were like flavored asphalt! I forgot Tigers Milk. I think those were the first.
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Tiger’s Milk, that doesn’t even sound appealing. Who was the target audience for Tiger’s Milk. I need to look those up ASAP!
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They had a really cool wrapper like you know a tiger. 🐅
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They still exist…the opening line on the website says “Tiger’s Milk is like eating a tiger, except instead of a tiger it’s a protein-powered nutrition bar that tastes like candy”. I guess the target audience is someone who would want to eat a tiger? Who is writing this stuff? Martha, you should pick up a side hustle writing sales ideas for Tiger Bars.
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The original idea was that dining on the milk of a lactating tiger would put, uh, um, well, gosh, a tiger in your tank…It wasn’t enough to eat Frosted Flakes which were GRRRREEEEAT!
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Thanks for sharing. I’ve never heard of them.
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Yes of course!!! They taste really good!
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I like the exclamation points in the first paragraph! I’m going to try these. I keep a box of bars in the car at all times.
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I read that they are really good out of the fridge too!
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Adding to my list! Thank you for your review of these.
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Yes of course…they have a really good IG page too with some delicious easy recipes to make healthy snacks at home.
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Thank you. I will check it out!
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I need some of those bars. They sound amazing. Thanks for sharing!
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Of course!!! I think you will love them!
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