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Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar VERSUS

Bluerberry Muffins


Are you a blueberry muffin fan? Personally I don't prefer very sweet bakery items for breakfast but every once in awhile will have one because I love blueberries. One of my favorite mid morning snacks however is a cup of black coffee with a splash of hazlenut creamer and a Blueberry Crisp Clif Energy bar. It is actually pretty suprising how similar the clif bar tastes compared to a muffin, the big difference is the texture. It also saves calories and has more dietary fiber and protein than a standard blueberry muffin.

For example if you get a Reduced Fat Blueberry Muffin at Starbucks you will be consuming 420 calories, 20 grams of fat (yowzer!), 5 grams of protien and 1 gram of fiber. If you eat a Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar however you will be consuming 240 calories, 5 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Much better for you and clif bars are easy to tote around. A note of caution however clif bars can contain more sugar and carbs then you might think so just be aware of that.

A difference of 180 calories may not seem like much but keep in mind that it only takes 3,500 calories to gain a pound and making that small difference can really add up so your weight doesnt. If you make this substitution 1 day a week for an entire year you will have consumed 8,640 fewer calories by eating the clif bar.

Don't get me wrong, if you love a hot muffin out of the oven with melted butter I totally get it, the smell alone is divine. Just save that for every once in awhile and in between times give the substitution a shot.