Cool Hunting
If you're anything like me, you've searched long and hard for a protein and energy bar that wasn't filled with loads of chemicals and artificial ingredients. After reading about and trying a couple of flavors of Elev8 Me bars, I started buying them by the case!
Elev8 Me bars were created by a very physically active family in Vancouver who wanted to create the world's simplest protein snack while keeping the finished product as close to what nature created as possible—with no added colors, flavors or sweeteners. Each bar is a simple blend of premium whey protein and dried fruits and nuts (which are mostly organic). The result is a snack that is gluten-free, soy-free and sulphite-free, has 18g of protein, and that is entirely delicious.
Available in six flavors, my personal favorites are the Matcha Green Tea and the Cocoa Coconut Cluster.
Check out their website for local suppliers or to order online.
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