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    Home » Awesome Vegan Things

    Rise Bars: Review & Giveaway!

    February 19, 2014 by keepinitkind 99 Comments

    Rise Bars: Review & GiveaawayOn this blog, I've often discussed why Chris and I are into energy/protein bars. To recap:

    • Chris is the type that forgets to eat and also often works in areas where he does not have access to vegan food. Carrying a protein bar around is a great way for him to refuel when he realizes that Oops, he hasn't eaten and Oops, he's out in the middle of a desert. Also, a bar high in protein is Chris's pre-workout fuel of choice.
    • I am the last person you want to encounter when I'm hungry. Or hangry (I'm not sure how I feel about that word) (Is it a word?). Because I feel bad for anyone that might have to deal with me during one of my "episodes,", I try to prevent them from happening by keeping a bar in my purse. At all times.

    We've tried a huge variety of them but we tend to favor the few that we know we like. When there's an opportunity to try a new bar, we're always game. Rise Bars are organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, and peanut-free and different bars are designed to meet different needs throughout the day. Their Energy+ bars are designed for to provide lasting energy throughout the day and their Protein+ bars deliver a big dose of protein with only 5 ingredients or less which is perfect for right before a workout. They also have Breakfast Bars but I did not try them. They're not exclusively vegan but they do have a decent vegan selection. Their bars are made from real foods with no additives and that is what swayed my choice to review these bars.

    Rise Bars has 5 Energy+ Bars and they're all vegan! The flavors are: Cherry Almond, Apricot Goji, Blueberry Coconut, Coconut Acai, and Raspberry Pomegranate.

    Rise Bars

    My favorite was the Apricot Goji with the Raspberry Pomegranate as a close second. I also liked the Cherry Almond but the Blueberry Coconut and the Coconut Acai were a little too coconuty for me but some of you would probably love that.

    Rise Bars

    They have two vegan Protein+ Bars: Sunflower Cinnamon and Lemon Cashew.

    Rise Bars

    Chris was partial to the Sunflower Cinnamon. I thought that would be my favorite too, but the Lemon Cashew was really tasty. I didn't know how I'd feel about lemon in a protein bar, but it's executed very well.

    Rise Bars: Review & Giveaaway

    The kind folks at Rise Bar are also letting me give away 1 vegan Rise Bar sampler pack so you can try the same bars that I did! The giveaway is open to US residents only and will end at 11:59pm on February 23rd, 2014. Please use the box below to enter.

    Thank you Rise Bar for letting me try your bars and for hosting this giveaway!

    What Rise Bar flavor do you want to try?

    Photography by Chris Miller

    Disclaimer: I was given this product to try but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Celeste Yeung

      February 19, 2014 at 12:59 am

      sunflower cinnamon 🙂

      Reply
    2. Emily @ It Comes Naturally Blog

      February 19, 2014 at 1:07 am

      Wow - they look yummy. I get 'hangry' too, and woe betide anyone who crosses me then! I don't think we can get those in the UK, but they look a bit like Nakd bars which I love!

      Reply
    3. Robin

      February 19, 2014 at 1:10 am

      I'd like to try the Sunflower Cinnamon.

      Reply
    4. Lauren

      February 19, 2014 at 2:17 am

      I'd like to try the Lemon Cashew and Cherry Almond.

      Reply
    5. Lauren

      February 19, 2014 at 2:46 am

      Lemon cashew sounds yummy

      Reply
    6. April Deters

      February 19, 2014 at 3:01 am

      I think I'm most excited to try the apricot goji but they all sound so good!

      Reply
    7. kate

      February 19, 2014 at 3:05 am

      I love all things with cinnamon.

      Reply
    8. Jillian R

      February 19, 2014 at 3:20 am

      sunflower cinnamon sounds great1

      Reply
    9. Kim

      February 19, 2014 at 3:34 am

      The sunflower cinnamon sounds, so, so good 🙂

      Reply
    10. Rachel

      February 19, 2014 at 3:36 am

      So many good flavors! I'll go with the sunflower cinnamon one.

      Reply
    11. Michelle

      February 19, 2014 at 4:03 am

      It's hard to choose only one... they all sound delicious. I think the apricot goji is the flavor I'm most excited to try 🙂

      Reply
    12. Chloe

      February 19, 2014 at 4:08 am

      I'd love to try the coconut acai, although they all seem to taste super good!

      Reply
    13. Michelle

      February 19, 2014 at 4:11 am

      Blueberry coconut sounds really good!

      Reply
    14. Shannon

      February 19, 2014 at 4:13 am

      The lemon cashew sounds great!

      Reply
    15. melissa cushing

      February 19, 2014 at 4:19 am

      I would like to try the Lemon Cashew flavor for sure! Thanks for the post and giveaway!@!!

      Reply
    16. Lauren

      February 19, 2014 at 4:20 am

      Apricot Goji

      Reply
    17. Tyler Kemp

      February 19, 2014 at 4:27 am

      Acai!

      Reply
    18. Lauren

      February 19, 2014 at 5:15 am

      Sunflower cinnamon seems good to me I'm not sure about the other flavours.

      Reply
    19. Bridget

      February 19, 2014 at 5:28 am

      Lemon cashew I think 🙂

      Reply
    20. Mason

      February 19, 2014 at 5:33 am

      Blueberry Coconut! Sounds amazing!

      Reply
    21. Kristina

      February 19, 2014 at 6:01 am

      The lemon cashew one sounds delicious.

      Reply
    22. Jessica

      February 19, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Sunflower cinnamon !!!

      Reply
    23. Kelly J. R.

      February 19, 2014 at 6:28 am

      I would love to try the Cherry Almond bar.

      Reply
    24. Rita :)

      February 19, 2014 at 6:34 am

      Apricot Goji sounds delicious!

      Reply
    25. Beth

      February 19, 2014 at 6:39 am

      The raspberry pomegranate sounds delicious!

      Reply
    26. Devon

      February 19, 2014 at 6:47 am

      I would love to try the sunflower cinnamon one because I am obsessed with anything cinnamon related!

      Reply
    27. Danielle

      February 19, 2014 at 6:54 am

      They all sound great but Cherry Almond sounds extra yummy!

      Reply
    28. Gaby

      February 19, 2014 at 6:56 am

      I think that lemon cashew actually sounds awesome, almost like a lemon pound cake since cashews can be so buttery! And I love coconut so either of those.

      Reply
    29. Christine

      February 19, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Can't wait to try the Cherry Almond!

      Reply
    30. Kelly

      February 19, 2014 at 7:26 am

      I would love to try raspberry pomegranate or cherry almond or sunflower cinnamon!

      Reply
    31. Christina

      February 19, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Ooh definitely the sunflower cinnamon!

      Reply
    32. Yoojin

      February 19, 2014 at 7:32 am

      yum! i'd love to try the apricot goji flavor 🙂

      Reply
    33. BG

      February 19, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Apricot goji! Thank you.

      Reply
    34. Jennifer

      February 19, 2014 at 8:11 am

      I'd like to try the Lemon Cashew flavor.

      Reply
    35. Beth

      February 19, 2014 at 8:28 am

      sunflower cinnamon sounds so good!! I would love to try all of them though.

      Reply
    36. Vanessa

      February 19, 2014 at 8:51 am

      I'm excited to try the Lemon Cashew bar!

      Reply
    37. Sandy Trand

      February 19, 2014 at 9:22 am

      I would like to try the flavor Blueberry Coconut.

      Reply
    38. saniel

      February 19, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Lemon cashew sounds great.Thanks

      Reply
    39. Rachael K

      February 19, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Lemon cashew sounds pretty awesome to me!

      Reply
    40. Emily

      February 19, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Most sound good, but I would probably be most tempted by Cherry Almond and Lemon Cashew

      Reply
    41. Camille

      February 19, 2014 at 10:12 am

      I'm excited to try cherry almond!

      Reply
    42. Melissa

      February 19, 2014 at 10:18 am

      I'm most excited to try the apricot goji flavor. I really like goji berries, so I'd love to try them in a bar rather than just on their own.

      Reply
    43. Julia

      February 19, 2014 at 10:30 am

      This is a difficult question because they all sound great. If I have to pick one, I think it would be Lemon Cashew.

      Reply
    44. Melissa

      February 19, 2014 at 10:48 am

      The lemon cashew flavor sounds right up my alley!

      Reply
    45. Katie @ Produce on Parade

      February 19, 2014 at 11:10 am

      I would like to try the Coconut Acai bar! Yummm! 🙂

      Reply
    46. sherry

      February 19, 2014 at 11:21 am

      Crunchy carob chip

      Reply
    47. Dana

      February 19, 2014 at 11:27 am

      sunflower cinnamon!

      Reply
    48. Christine

      February 19, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Sunflower cinnamon sounds like an interesting combination.

      Reply
    49. ChiCindy

      February 19, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Anything coconut...and I'm always looking for a "clean", GF/DF protein bar. I would happily try them all 😉

      Reply
    50. Sarah

      February 19, 2014 at 11:59 am

      I'm thinking the cherry almond sounds yummy

      Reply
    51. Ashley

      February 19, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Lemon cashew sounds so good to me!

      Reply
    52. Madeline

      February 19, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      I'd like to try the Lemon Cashew!

      Reply
    53. Maryz

      February 19, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Sunflower cinnamon sounds yummy!

      Reply
    54. Alex

      February 19, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Sunflower cinnamon sounds yummy!!!

      Reply
    55. ellen

      February 19, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Apricot or all of the above! I keep meaning to make my own but I might just eat them all at once...!

      Reply
    56. Deborah

      February 19, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      Anything with lemon!!!

      Reply
    57. Dalores

      February 19, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      I'd like to try the lemon cashew.

      Reply
    58. Hannah

      February 19, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Lemon cashew.

      Reply
    59. Ellen

      February 19, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      Oh yum! The Sunflower Cinnamon sounds great! Wait, they all sound great.

      Reply
    60. Denise

      February 19, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      I'm most excited about trying the Sunflower Cinnamon

      Reply
    61. Brittany

      February 19, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      Cherry Almond

      Reply
    62. Alissa

      February 19, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      Cherry Almond!

      Reply
    63. Janel M.

      February 19, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      I would like to try the Sunflower Cinnamon.

      Reply
    64. Hanna

      February 19, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      The lemon cashew sounds awesome!!

      Reply
    65. marissa

      February 19, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      allll of them sound lovely. sunflower cinnamon !

      Reply
    66. Elyse

      February 19, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      Lemon cashew sounds amazing!

      Reply
    67. Erin

      February 19, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      apricot goji!

      Reply
    68. Eugenie

      February 19, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      I would like to try the Lemon Cashew.

      Reply
    69. Howell

      February 19, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Lemon Cashew

      Reply
    70. Sarah

      February 19, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Coconut acai!!

      Reply
    71. molly

      February 19, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      sunflower cinnamon. sadly, they don't seem to sell my favorite pumpkin seed one anywhere any more 🙁

      Reply
    72. janet @ the taste space

      February 20, 2014 at 5:31 am

      The cinnamon and lemon flavours both sound great! Do I have to choose only one? 😉

      Reply
    73. Stacy

      February 20, 2014 at 5:46 am

      I've been wanting to try the Sunflower Cinnamon bar for a while now. Would love to win!

      Reply
    74. Greg

      February 20, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Sunflower cinnamon sounds like something I would like. I love cinnamon!

      Reply
    75. Nicole

      February 20, 2014 at 6:02 am

      Cherry Almond sounds like a winner!!

      Reply
    76. Laura S.

      February 20, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Cherry Almond for sure!! I was so excited to see they're gluten free and soy free. Thank you Kristy!!!

      Reply
    77. Michelle

      February 20, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Cherry Almond

      Reply
    78. Dana

      February 20, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Lemon Cashew! Thanks for the opportunity!

      Reply
    79. Megan

      February 20, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      I love cinnamon so that would be the one!

      Reply
    80. Jacqui Pappas

      February 20, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      Oh, my! So many yummy sounding treats to choose from. I think the first one I would try would be Cherry Almond (followed by Sunflower Cinnamon, Apricot Goji, Lemon Cashew...). Maybe a bite off of each bar. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    81. Amy

      February 20, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      I think the Blueberry Coconut sounds amazing!

      Reply
    82. Leah

      February 20, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Lemon cashew! I'm a sucker for anything citrus.

      Reply
    83. Ericka G.

      February 20, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      Oh, the lemon cashew and the raspberry pomegranate ones both sound fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    84. Nikyta

      February 20, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Definitely the lemon one! I love a good lemon treat 🙂

      Reply
    85. kim l

      February 20, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      Blueberry coconut

      Reply
    86. Elena

      February 20, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Apricot Goji

      Reply
    87. Sarah McLaughlin

      February 21, 2014 at 9:06 am

      Lemon Cashew! Or the blueberry coconut or apricot goji! Lol they all sound soo good!

      Reply
    88. Marina

      February 21, 2014 at 11:22 am

      My favorite bar to try would probably be the Lemon Cashew!! The two flavors together sounds like an awesome combo!

      Reply
    89. Rachel

      February 21, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      I would love to try apricot goji!

      Reply
    90. Jessie

      February 21, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      I'd love to try them all but I have a special place in my heart for lemons and cashews so I'd go for the Lemon Cashew one first!

      Reply
    91. Emily

      February 21, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      i'm definitely most excited to try the lemon cashew! sounds like a lemon bar!

      Reply
    92. Kristy

      February 21, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      I am most excited to try the apricot goji energy+bar! YUMM

      Reply
    93. brittany

      February 22, 2014 at 6:12 am

      I want to try all the flavors! Can't seem to pick just one...

      Reply
    94. Kimberly

      February 22, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Goji! Goji on everything, please!

      Reply
    95. Alex

      February 22, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Cherry Almond!

      Reply
    96. Danielle

      February 22, 2014 at 10:08 am

      The sunflower cinnamon sounds amazing!

      Reply
    97. Marcelle

      February 28, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      If anyone lives near a Sprouts Farmers Market, they have the Rise Bars on a Buy One Get One Free special. Just tried the Lemon Cashew... yummy!

      Reply
    98. Heather

      March 05, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      Love rise Bars- cherry almond is my fave- the sunflower looks pretty interesting!

      Reply
    99. Jillian Spector

      April 16, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      I love Rise Bars! I am actually doing a review and giveaway at http://www.TheFittChick.com this week. They are so generous with their giveaways! I hope they grow in popularity! They are fantastic!

      Reply

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