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Disclaimer: I received six Generation UCan Snack Bars to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!
Hunting for healthy snacks and bars to eat before my morning workouts can be tough, especially because I’m lactose intolerant and try to avoid dairy. I’ve heard great things about the company Generation UCan from several runner friends, so I was interested in trying their snack bars!
I loved the flavors that came in the pack: coffee, a cinnamon roll flavor, dark chocolate, and a peach one. I don’t even know which one was my favorite!
One thing I was curious about was what made this bar different than your run of the mill protein bar. The UCAN snack bars are “steady energy bars”, and not protein bars! The bars are made with SuperStarch, which is actually a slow releasing carbohydrate (not a protein), meaning it doesn’t cause a spike in your blood sugar levels. The mix of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates allow it to be a steady energy bar, which I love!
look at all that good stuff!
When I opened it, I was a little surprised by the look of the bar. I’m not sure what I was thinking it was going to be, but the look below was unexpected.
I was a little worried that it would have the chalky or powdery taste that some protein bars have, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that that was not the case at all. The texture was in no way an issue for me. Another pro who was testing it said that she warmed the bar on her hand a bit and that helped her with the texture.
I had the peach passion flavor as an afternoon snack, and ended up feeling so full that I wasn’t hungry for dinner for about three and a half hours! It was delicious!
I also enjoyed the coffee flavored snack bar before an early morning run, and was happy to find that it settled well in my stomach! I only let it sit about 15 minutes before heading out, but I didn’t get the heavy/undigested feeling that I occasionally get when I eat before runs. It sat wonderfully and fueled me well throughout my run.
I also kept a few bars in my drawer at work for moments where I might end up having to miss lunch. This bar kept me full and helped me get through my afternoon. Not something I would want to do regularly, but having a good bar like this for those emergency moments is so valuable!
You can purchase GenUCan products on their website! Code BIBRAVE gets you 15% off any product! And with that, I’m off to purchase more snack bars!
Now it’s your turn to share! What do you look for in a snack bar or a pre-run fuel?
I tried the Ucan powder before, but I didn’t even know they have bars. I wonder if they are in stores anywhere. I always look for few and natural ingredients and more protein and less carbs. And then tasting them is key….don’t want that icky protein aftertaste.
I’m not sure if they ever sell in stores or not. I was happy to be able to test these out before taking the plunge myself.