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Hornby Organic Energy Bars
Hornby Organic’s mission is to make organic energy bars that are affordable and friendly to the planet. Over the years founder Irah and his girlfriend have taken Hornby Organics from a small garage on Hornby Island to a much larger production facility in Comox on Vancouver Island and in the process became Canada’s first Canadian Organic Certified energy bar. As they’ve grown, their commitment to people and planet before profit has never waivered.
As delicious as they are nutritious, Hornby Organic Energy Bars are also made in Canada, eh.
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Hornby Organics come in six main flavours. Each bar is 100% certified organic, certified gluten-free, and dairy and soy-free. The main ingredient in each bar is gluten-free rolled oats and the remaining ingredients are kept to a minimum and fair trade where possible.
Let's take a closer look at the various flavours below, read on.
Hornby Organic Chocolate Espresso Energy Bar
Price: $34.98 for a box of 12 80g bars
Weight: 80g per bar
Ingredients: Rolled Oats* (Gluten Free), Peanut Butter*, Honey*, Tapioca Syrup*, Coconut*, Chocolate Chips*† (Cane Sugar*, Cacao Mass*, Cacao Butter*) Peanuts*, Coffee*†, Sea Salt.
*Organic †Fairtrade
Each Chocolate Espresso Energy Bar has 370 calories 19g total fat (25% of daily total), 43g carbohydrates, 5g of fibre (18% of daily total), 15g of sugar (15% of daily total), 10g of protein, 0g of cholesterol, and 90mg of sodium (4% of daily total).
Hornby Organic Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bar
Price: $34.98 for a box of 12 80g bars
Weight: 80g per bar
Ingredients: Rolled Oats* (Gluten Free), Peanut Butter*, Honey*, Tapioca Syrup*, Molasses*, Sesame Seeds*, Chocolate Chips†* (Cane Sugar*, Cacao Mass*, Cacao Butter*), Peanuts*, Sea Salt.
*Organic †Fairtrade
Each Chocolate Chip Peanut Energy Bar has 360 calories, 18g total fat (24% of daily total), 42g carbohydrates, 4g of fibre (14% of daily total), 15g of sugar (15% of daily total), 11g of protein, 0g of cholesterol, and 125mg of sodium (5% of daily total).
Hornby Organic Pumpkin Fudge Energy Bar
Price: $34.98 for a box of 12 80g bars
Weight: 80g per bar
Ingredients: Rolled Oats* (Gluten Free), Pumpkin Seed Butter*, Honey*, Tapioca Syrup*, Cocoa Powder*†, Pumpkin Seeds*, Coconut*, Sea Salt.
*Organic †Fairtrade
Each Pumpkin Fudge Energy Bar has 360 calories 18g total fat (24% of daily total), 40g carbohydrates, 6g of fibre (21% of daily total), 11g of sugar (11% of daily total), 12g of protein, 0g of cholesterol, and 4mg of sodium (1% of daily total).
Hornby Organic Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bar
Price: $34.98 for a box of 12 80g bars
Weight: 80g per bar
Ingredients: Rolled Oats* (Gluten Free), Peanut Butter*, Honey*, Tapioca Syrup*, Raisins* (Raisins*, Sunflower Oil*), Peanuts*, Sea Salt, Cinnamon*.
*Organic
Each Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bar has 340 calories 15g total fat (20% of daily total), 45g carbohydrates, 4g of fibre (14% of daily total), 16g of sugar (16% of daily total), 10g of protein, 0g of cholesterol, and 105mg of sodium (5% of daily total).
Hornby Organic Sunflower Cranberry Energy Bar
Price: $34.98 for a box of 12 80g bars
Weight: 80g per bar
Ingredients: Rolled Oats* (Gluten Free), Sunflower Seed Butter* (Sunflower Seeds*, Sunflower Oil*), Honey*, Tapioca Syrup*, Pumpkin Seeds*, Cranberries* (Cranberries*, Sugar*, Sunflower Oil*), Cinnamon*.
*Organic
Each Sunflower Cranberry Energy Bar has 350calories, 15g total fat (20% of daily total), 45 g carbohydrates, 4g of fibre (14% of daily total), 17g of sugar (17% of daily total), 10g of protein, 0g of cholesterol, and 5mg of sodium (1% of daily total).
Hornby Organic Carob Peanut Butter Energy Bar
Price: $34.98 for a box of 12 80g bars
Weight: 80g per bar
Ingredients: Rolled Oats* (Gluten Free), Peanut Butter*, Honey*, Tapioca Syrup*, Coconut*, Carob Powder*, Peanuts*, Sea Salt.
*Organic
Each Carob Peanut Butter Energy Bar has 360calories 16g total fat (21% of daily total), 44g carbohydrates, 5g of fibre (18% of daily total), 16g of sugar (16% of daily total), 11g of protein, 0g of cholesterol, and 105mg of sodium (5% of daily total).
Features:
- Certified organic
- Gluten-free
- Simple ingredients
- Made in British Columbia Canada
- Delicious
Verdict:
Over the years we’ve had the opportunity to review such energy bars as Four Points Energy Bars, Prima Energy Bars and Health Warrior Chia Bars and in a crowded bar market, it’s tough to stand out. We put Hornby Organics to the test to see how they stack up to the competition.
One of the first things that is noticeable with each bar is the texture. There is a waxy, shiny, outer layer on each bar and if you are familiar with the original Power Bar you’ll be familiar with what I am talking about. At first, I have to admit this was a little off-putting but once I took my first bite my fears of having to try to ingest a dry, flavourless bar were put to rest. Each bar has a unique, yet subtle flavour which is appreciated. Sometimes energy bars can have an overpowering taste but Hornby Organics has dialled in the ingredients to make a bar that is easy to eat, especially on the go.
In terms of actual energy these bars provide, I sampled each flavour over the course of mountain bike rides of varying lengths on hot, dry days. I’m not normally a big eater on longer rides but I do like to take in calories to keep me going and Hornby Organic bars definitely provide lasting energy without making you feel full. Overall they do what they are supposed to while tasting good. I was able to eat half a bar before a two-hour ride and my energy level never dipped. On longer rides, I tried half a bar pre-ride and then half a bar midway through and again my energy levels were sustained.
Overall I’d rate Hornby Organics as one of the better bars I’ve tried. They use quality organic ingredients to ensure they are certified organic in addition to being gluten Free and tasting great. Did I also mention that they are made right here in BC!
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RATING: 9.5/10
| Ingredients 2 /2 Taste 2 /2 Effectiveness 2 /2 Weight 2 /2 Quality/Price 1.5/2 |
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