£2.35
Clif Energy Bars are wholesome, plant-based bars made with organic rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and real fruits. Each bar provides 9–11 g of plant protein, complex and fast-acting carbohydrates, and heart-healthy fats to deliver sustained energy for long training sessions, hikes, or active days. Free from artificial flavours and high-fructose corn syrup.
Ingredients (per 68 g bar)
(Crunchy Peanut Butter flavour example)
Rolled oats (organic) 21%
Brown rice syrup
Soya crispies (soy protein isolate, rice flour, barley malt extract)
Tapioca syrup
Cane syrup
Peanut butter 6%
Peanuts 6%
Peanut flour 4.5%
Chicory root fibre
Roasted soybeans
Soy flour
Natural flavouring (contains peanuts)
Salt
Nutritional Breakdown (per 68g bar)
Calories: 264kcal (1,111 kJ)
Fat: 7.5g (Saturates 1.2g)
Total Carbohydrate: 36g
Sugars: 17g
Fibre: 5.1g
Protein: 11g
Salt: 0.58g (232 mg sodium)
Suitable for Vegans/Vegetarians?
✅ Yes – Made entirely from plant-based ingredients including oats, nuts, seeds, and soy. No animal-derived components. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Allergen Information
Contains: Oats, peanuts, soy
May contain traces of: Milk, sesame, wheat, rye, triticale
No artificial colours or sweeteners
Gluten not certified but oats used may contain gluten – check flavour label if sensitive.
The original Clif Bar was created out of necessity. Whilst out on a 175-mile bike ride, Clif founder Gary Erickson tried to take another tedious bite out of the energy bar he was eating and he couldn’t. This is the moment the Clif Bar was born. With its focus on performance nutrition, Clif Bars contain nutritious, organic ingredients that will keep you fuelled for anything from a 150-mile bike ride to exploring a new trail with the family.
Who it’s for:
Perfect for endurance athletes, hikers, cyclists or anyone needing long-lasting fuel from food that feels solid and satisfying.
What it does:
Combines fast and slow‑release carbohydrates with fats, proteins, and fibre to keep energy levels steady, reduce hunger, and support recovery.
How I would use it:
Eat one bar 1-2 hours before activity for energy load, or as a mid-ride/hike snack. It’s denser than gels – great for longer, lower-intensity efforts where solid fuel works best and sustainance/satiation is important.
The Science:
Co-ingestion of Carbohydrate and Protein Enhances Glycogen Recovery versus Carbohydrate Alone
Study: Meta-analysis of controlled trials comparing post‑exercise consumption of carbohydrate + protein v’s carbohydrate only on muscle glycogen synthesis rate.
Nutrition & Metabolism (PMC) (2020)
Adding protein to carbohydrate after exercise modestly improves glycogen repletion – but only when total energy is higher (non-isocaloric condition). Clif Bars blend carbs with 9-11g of plant protein, making them suitable for recovery and glycogen restoration if consumed as part of a higher-energy recovery snack.
Oat-Based Carbohydrate Intake Improves Endurance Time-to-Exhaustion in Trained Athletes
Study: Controlled trials in recreational athletes measuring cycling time-to-exhaustion after ingesting 75g of rolled oats versus water control.
PMC (A Naderi et al.) (2023)
Oat-based carbohydrate meals consumed 45 minutes before exercise improved endurance time-to-exhaustion by 10-16% compared to control. Since Clif Bars use rolled oats as a main ingredient, they provide the type of mixed carbohydrate that effectively fuels endurance performance.
