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    Tinkers » Product Reviews » Nutrition Bars » Opinions: Bakery on Main Truebar Review and GIVEAWAY!

    Opinions: Bakery on Main Truebar Review and GIVEAWAY!

    Posted: 01/31/2014 | Last updated: 01/06/2015 by Erin 85 Comments
    Post may contain affiliate links via Amazon Associates or other programs. (Disclosure)

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    This week, we gave a test run to Truebars by Bakery on Main.  The first thing that caught my eye about these healthy nutrition bars was the cute branding.  "I'm a _________ bar with nothing to hide!"  They really back up that claim, too.  The bars are verified non-GMO, certified gluten free and Kosher Parve.  They're also low sodium with no trans fats or cholesterol.

    Something unique about these bars is that they are all packed full of Chia seeds.  Chia seeds are the richest plant source of Omega-3 - even more than salmon!  They also added an extra, pleasant crunch that I enjoyed.

    They come in lots of fun flavors in brightly-colored packaging, so let's take a peek!

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    Oooh... apricot almond  chai?  Sign me up.

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    Here's the nutritional info, so you can take a peek at the fat, calories, carbohydrates, and everything else!

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    I love the big chunky almond pieces  and all of the different consistencies going on in this bar.  It's soft and easy to bite into and chew, without being too fall aparty.

    Fall aparty is an actual phrase, I promise.  Just work with me here.

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    This bar was a Chai lover's heaven.  I was not disappointed when I bit into this one and was instantly in love.  The classic combination of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves is on full display here, and the strong flavor of the dried apricot is a perfect complement without being too overpowering.  This one was my favorite and I can't wait to buy more, it was flavorpalooza and is just plain amazing.

    Truebar - Apricot Almond Chai - Where to buy

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    Coconut cashew was next, and my hopes were sky high just from reading the label, because I LOVE coconut and I LOVE cashews!

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    Just look at all that shredded coconut and big cashew pieces.  Get in my face, please.

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    As I suspected, I was a big ole fan of this flavor.  It has a great mouthfeel - soft but not too soft.  Chewy, but not too chewy.  Crunchy, but not too crunchy.  Know what I mean?  The texture of the shredded coconut is at the forefront.  I know some people out there either love and hate coconut, so if ya love it (like me) you're sure to like this one.  I was surprised by the generous size of the cashew pieces.  Usually when you put anything fancier than a plain ole peanut into a bar, all you get are tiny little bits.  Not the case here, the cashews are nice and big!

    Truebar Coconut Cashew -  Where to buy

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    Fruit and nuts!  There are many kinds of fruit and many kinds of nuts that could make it in here, so I flipped over the package to take a peek at what we're dealing with here.

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    Hmm... looks like we have almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecans going on in the nut family, and dried cranberries and raisins going on in the fruit family - there are also bits of pumpkin seeds in this one, and of course, the Chia seeds as well.

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    Lots of color going on in this one!  It's purdy.

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    Another winner here.  Totally fruity and fresh flavor.  Sometimes the  fruity nutrition bars will fall victim to a chemical aftertaste or other weird notes that hit you after you've swallowed, but there was none of that here.  The raisins and cranberries are a lovely combo, of course, and there's lots of flavor variations going on with the nut mixture, though almonds are certainly the main player, as you can tell just by looking at the picture.  The structure of this one was a bit stickier than the coconut cashew, but not as soft as the apricot almond chai.  It holds its shape well.

    Truebar Fruit & Nut -Where to buy

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    Hazelnut, chocolate, and cherries... I see no problem with this.

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    First thing I noticed here was, again, big ole honkin' chunks of hazelnuts.  Thank you, Truebar, for not skimping on your nuts.  Also for not skimping on the chocolate chips - there's a generous amount of those puppies as well!

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    The chocolate used here is, of course, dark - it pretty much has to be when you're pairing it with cherry, right?  The two go together like a wink and a smile, like The Doctor and his companion, like red on a rose, like my butt and a couch...

    ... sorry, got a little carried away there.  Where was I?  Ah yes.  This bar is one of the softest of the bunch - it was really bendy when trying to remove it from the package to get a photograph before shoving it into my face.  I liked the flavor combos going on here.  It's a smart joining of the dark chocolate with cherry, topped off with the mild nuttiness of the hazelnuts.

    Truebar Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry - Where to buy

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    Raspberry chocolate almond!  Look... the wrapping is pink.  That makes me happy.

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    Like the other nutty varities, this one also boasts bountiful chocolate chips and big ole almond nuggets.

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    I found this one to be the chewiest out of them all.  The combination of the fruit, nuts, and chocolate is pleasing, though overall this one wasn't for me.  I prefer the cherry and apricot found in the other flavors.

    Truebar Raspberry Chocolate Almond - Where to buy

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    I'm delighted by the fun flavors in this collection.  I mean, walnut cappuccino?  Shut the front door.

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    When I opened up the package, the first thing that hit me was the powerful, enticing aroma.  I really couldn't wait to dig in.  One major drawback of being a food blogger - you have to wait until your food is thoroughly photographed before you can take a bite!

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    This one had one of the best textures of the bunch - sturdy like the coconut cashew, but a bit softer because there's no coconut in this one.  The Chia seeds get a little turn in the spotlight here, and I felt like their crunchiness rounded out the consistency.  You get a wonderful flavor balance with a tiny hit of cinnamon hitting you right at the end.  With its slightly higher fat content and calories, it's sure to keep you satisfied throughout the long afternoon gap before dinner, and this one will be a repeat buy for sure!

    Truebar Walnut Cappuccino - Where to buy

     

    GIVEAWAY - ALSO KNOWN AS WIN FREE STUFF TIME!

    I’ve tempted your taste buds with all of these, so here’s a chance to try them for yourself!  Bakery on Main is giving away one sleeve of 12 Truebars in the flavor of the winner's choice!

    The giveaway will run until 11:59pm on Friday, February 7th

    Here's how to enter:
    (note: we do check that the indicated social media outlet has been followed should the winning entry land on that comment - so make sure that you've followed to be eligible for your win, otherwise we'll have to pick a second winner!)

    1.  Leave a comment on this post and tell us which of these flavors you would like if you win!

    2.  Like Brownie Bites on Facebook.  To make this entry count, come back here and leave an ADDITIONAL comment telling us that you have done so, or that you are already a follower.

    3.  Like Bakery on Main on Facebook.  To make this entry count, come back here and leave an ADDITIONAL comment telling us that you have done so, or that you are already a follower.

    4.  Like ebrowniebites on Instagram.  To make this entry count, come back here and leave an ADDITIONAL comment telling us that you have done so, or that you are already a follower.

    5.  Like erinbrowne on Pinterest.  To make this entry count, come back here and leave an ADDITIONAL comment telling us that you have done so, or that you are already a follower.

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    1. Kim Parrott

      February 07, 2014 at 11:51 pm

      I'd love to try Coconut and Cashew

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    2. Kim Parrott

      February 07, 2014 at 11:50 pm

      I like Bakery on Main on facebook

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    3. Cheryl Reinhardt

      February 07, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      Liked Brownie Bites on Pinterest
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      February 07, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      Liked Bakery on Main on Facebook
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      February 07, 2014 at 11:22 pm

      Liked Brownie Bites on Facebook. 
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    6. April Harmon Lane

      February 07, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      I Like Bakery on Main on facebook

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      February 07, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      I Like erinbrowne on Pinterest

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    8. April Harmon Lane

      February 07, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      I Like Brownie Bites on Facebook.

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    9. April Harmon Lane

      February 07, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      1. Leave a comment on this post and tell us which of these flavors you would like if you win! The coconut cashew sounds wonderful!

      Reply
    10. Jaime Cummings

      February 07, 2014 at 6:51 am

      I Like Bakery on Main on Facebook.

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    11. Jaime Cummings

      February 07, 2014 at 6:51 am

      I Like Brownie Bites on Facebook.

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    12. Jaime Cummings

      February 07, 2014 at 6:50 am

      They all look good! I would try the Coconut & cashew.

      Reply
    13. Karrie Millheim

      February 06, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      I love the Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry

      Reply
    14. susan smoaks

      February 06, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      I Like erinbrowne on Pinterest susan smoaks

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      February 06, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      i Like ebrowniebites on Instagram susansmoaks

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    16. susan smoaks

      February 06, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      i would like to try the Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry. It really looks good to me. thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    17. Kyl Neusch

      February 06, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      Truebar Fruit & Nut

      Reply
    18. Erica C.

      February 06, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Coconut & cashew!

      Reply
    19. Kyhere Here

      February 06, 2014 at 12:28 am

      Following Erin Browne pinterest as Ky2here.

      ky2here at msn dot com

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    20. Kyhere Here

      February 06, 2014 at 12:27 am

      Also like Bakery On Main FB as Kyhere Here.

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      February 06, 2014 at 12:27 am

      Like Brownie Bites FB as Kyhere Here.

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    22. Kyhere Here

      February 06, 2014 at 12:26 am

      Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry looks like the winner in my book.

      ky2here at msn dot com

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    23. Erica @ erica finds

      February 05, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      Just followed on Instagram (Erica Agran)

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    24. Erica @ erica finds

      February 05, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      I follow on Pinterest (Erica Agran)

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    25. Erica @ erica finds

      February 05, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      I like Bakery on Main on Facebook (Erica Agran)

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    26. Erica @ erica finds

      February 05, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      I like you on FB

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    27. Erica @ erica finds

      February 05, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      I love truebars - Cappachino Walnut and Dark Choc Cherry Hazelnut are my faves - how can I pick!?

      Reply
    28. Renee Cox

      February 05, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Just liked your page on facebook!

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    29. Renee Cox

      February 05, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      The raspberry chocolate almond bar is unbelievable. . .I bought them for my son at college but I don't think there is going to be any left for him; hope he doesn't see this post!

      Reply
    30. april

      February 04, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I like Bakery on Main on facebook, username april scott.

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    31. april

      February 04, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I like Brownie Bites on facebook, username april scott.

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    32. april

      February 04, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      I'm following erinbrowne on Pinterest, http://www.pinterest.com/amkj2002/ .

      Reply
    33. april

      February 04, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      Tough choice, they all look so good! I think I would choose the Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry. Yum!

      Reply
    34. Jennifer Reed

      February 05, 2014 at 2:20 am

      I am most excited to try the Raspberry Chocolate Almond Truebar

      Reply
    35. Lisa V.

      February 04, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      I would like to try the Truebar Fruit & Nut.

      Reply
    36. Remi

      February 04, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Um...cocunut cashew plz. kthnxbai

      Reply
    37. Anthony

      February 04, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      The Walnut Cappucino

      Reply
    38. Joanne Lougen Cleary

      February 03, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Just tried one of your products for the first time (Nutty Cranberry Maple Granola) and became an instant fan! Can wait to try more products!

      Reply
    39. Ashley C

      February 02, 2014 at 10:44 am

      I would like to try the walnut cappuccino bar the most

      Reply
    40. Amber G.

      February 02, 2014 at 9:03 am

      I like Bakery on MAin on FB as Amber Gillespie.
      Thanks for the great giveaway!
      karmakaytlyn(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    41. Amber G.

      February 02, 2014 at 9:02 am

      I like Brownie Bites on FB as Amber Gillespie.
      Thanks for the great giveaway!
      karmakaytlyn(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    42. Amber G.

      February 02, 2014 at 9:02 am

      While they all sound delisious, I think I would like the Truebar Coconut Cashew the beat!
      Thanks for the great giveaway!
      karmakaytlyn(at)yahoo(dot)com

      Reply
    43. Elizabeth J.

      February 02, 2014 at 12:45 am

      I'd try the coconut cashew. 🙂

      Reply
    44. Brittney House

      February 02, 2014 at 12:23 am

      I would like the chocolate cherry almond.

      Reply
    45. Frank Stephen

      February 02, 2014 at 3:33 am

      Now following Brownie Bits on FB

      Reply
    46. Frank Stephen

      February 02, 2014 at 3:32 am

      Already a follower on FB!!

      Reply
    47. Frank Stephen

      February 02, 2014 at 3:31 am

      Raspberry chocolate almond....how could anybody complain about those ingredients??

      Reply
    48. Penny Snyder

      February 01, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Like Bakery on Main on Facebook!! Penny Hayes Snyder

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    49. Penny Snyder

      February 01, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Like Brownie Bites on Facebook!! Penny Hayes Snyder.

      Reply
    50. Penny Snyder

      February 01, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      Would love to try the Truebar Coconut Cashew !!

      Reply
    51. Christine

      February 01, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      The Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry

      Reply
    52. Danielle

      February 01, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      hazelnut chocolate cherry bar is my favorite

      Reply
    53. Stephanie Galbraith

      February 01, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Truebar Raspberry Chocolate Almond

      Reply
    54. Suzannek Sweeps

      February 01, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      I like Bakery on Main on fb
      sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

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    55. Suzannek Sweeps

      February 01, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      I like brownie bites on fb
      sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

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    56. Suzannek Sweeps

      February 01, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      I'd love the Raspberry chocolate almond bar
      sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

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    57. Calli

      February 01, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      I think I would like Raspberry chocolate almond!

      Reply
    58. lori walker

      February 01, 2014 at 11:24 am

      The walnut cappuccino sounds great.

      Reply
    59. Cynthia C

      February 01, 2014 at 7:33 am

       Like erinbrowne on Pinterest
      http://www.pinterest.com/clc408/

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    60. Cynthia C

      February 01, 2014 at 7:32 am

      I'd like to try the Raspberry chocolate almond bars.

      Reply
    61. Shannon Baas

      January 31, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      raspberry chocolate almond.

      Reply
    62. miranda

      January 31, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      raspberry chocolate almond sounds great

      Reply
    63. Denise S

      January 31, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      I want to try coconut cashew.

      Reply
    64. Amy Guillaume Linderman

      January 31, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      like ebrowniebites on Instagram

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    65. Amy Guillaume Linderman

      January 31, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      like erinbrowne on pinterest

      Reply
    66. Amy Guillaume Linderman

      January 31, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      like bakery on main on fb

      Reply
    67. Amy Guillaume Linderman

      January 31, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      like brownie bites on fb

      Reply
    68. Amy Guillaume Linderman

      January 31, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      mmmmmm i was just talking about chia sees and cashews today would love to try the coconut cashew flavor!

      Reply
    69. Wendy

      January 31, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Just "liked" Brownie Bites on FB. 🙂

      Reply
    70. Wendy

      January 31, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      I'd like any of the chocolate ones! Mmm!

      Reply
    71. Wendy

      January 31, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Already like Bakery on Main on FB. 🙂

      Reply
    72. Wendy Rose

      January 31, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Oooh! I'd like any of the ones with chocolate! Yum!

      Reply
    73. Todd Bliss

      January 31, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      I would love the chocolate cherry almond if i win

      Reply
    74. Todd Bliss

      January 31, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      I would like the chocolate cherry almond if i win but would like any flavor you sent
      I love these bars for snacks

      Reply
    75. Colleen

      January 31, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      I "liked" Brownie Bites and I already "Liked" Bakery on Main. thanks!

      Reply
    76. Colleen

      January 31, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      The Hazelnut Chocolate Cherry looks too good!

      Reply
    77. Brian M

      January 31, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Already like the bakery on main page 🙂

      Reply
    78. Brian M

      January 31, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      The coconut cashew bar looks amazing!!

      Reply
    79. Brian Mitchell

      January 31, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      The coconut cashew bar looks amazing

      Reply
    80. katy b

      January 31, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      mm... all of them sound good. the coocnut one is my fav!

      Reply
    81. Ally

      January 31, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Apricot almond chai--apricots are my favorite flavor and I looove chai!

      Reply
    82. Kara B

      January 31, 2014 at 10:35 am

      And Pinterest.

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    83. Kara B

      January 31, 2014 at 10:34 am

      And Instagram.

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    84. Kara B

      January 31, 2014 at 10:34 am

      I already stalk you in all forms of social medical, including Facebook.

      Reply
    85. Kara B

      January 31, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Walnut Cappucino or Chocolate Hazelnut Cherry. So many good choices!

      Reply

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