Julia's Food Reviews

Wild Cherry: 7/10 - This bar only had the sugary-fruity bottom coating but I'm glad it didn't have a top coating or drizzle because I think that would make the Luna bar far too sweet. I originally gave this a 5/10 because it tasted like cough syrup but the more I had of it, the more it grew on me. However, it did still taste like medicine I think I just got used to it.  Something I appreciated about this flavor was that it definitely was not bland, but I didn't really like the flavor which was unfortunate. I love fruit but the way that Luna flavored it made it taste off to me. Even though I didn't enjoy the taste, I gave it a high score because there actually was a strong taste, unlike many other bars from this brand. 

Creamy Dreamy Peanut Butter: 9/10 - This bar actually did taste very 'creamy' and sweet to me. My expectations were not very high because with previous Luna bars, the nut flavors had not been very present but this almost tasted like a protein-y/nutrional version of a Reese's Peanut Butter cup! It was actually much 'softer' than I expected. It sort of melted in your mouth which I loved! As expected, the Peanut Butter bar had it's classic, sweet bottom coating plus a pretty, white drizzle on top! I could definitely taste the peanut butter and was pleasantly surprised with how sweet it was as well! Although, I could imagine others might not want it to be as sugary as it ended up being. Generally, this was a great bar and I was very satisfied with the overall taste and presentation. 

Caramel Walnut Brownie: 9/10 - This one was my highest rating yet! I also think that my reviews have been getting more generous as my expectations are lowered. I loved how this Luna bar had a chocolate bottom coating, caramel top coating, and a chocolate drizzle.  Usually, I find that most Luna bars (or bars in general) are pretty bland and I can't taste a lot of the flavors but in this one, I could distinctively taste the sweet and salty caramel as well as a hint of chocolate. I would've liked if there was more of a nutty taste and a stronger chocolate flavor.

Chocolate Cupcake: 7/10 - Personally, I found that the look was more appealing than the taste. There was a chocolate coating underneath, a layer of chocolate on top, and a chocolate drizzle. The first bite was pretty underwhelming as I expected a chocolate overload but it seemed to be more of an aftertaste.  However, I thought that the bar tasted better with each bite. At first, it simply tasted like an ordinary protein bar but the more I ate it, the better it tasted? Not exactly sure why but maybe it was because I got more used to it or because my expectations were lowered. Overall, the decoration was beautiful yet the taste was a little disappointing but I obviously managed to choke it down. ;)

Spinach & Mozzarella Ravioli: 10/10 - This is probably one of my favorite types/brands of pasta. I think it's filled just the right amount, not too stuffed, but not underwhelmingly empty. The individual ravioli pieces don't break apart and explode when you cook them which I'm super thankful for. I also love the overall size and shape of each ravioli.  Lastly, the taste itself is great. It's just spinach and mozzarella like the bag states but I find that it is a perfect flavor combination. I would definitely recommend this to all!

White Chocolate Macadamia: 4/10 - I liked this bar but it was pretty boring. I don't really like white chocolate but I couldn't taste it anyway. I couldn't taste any macadamia nuts either but it was definitely a little more 'nutty' than other Luna bars.  I liked how they added a drizzle on top plus their classic coating on the bottom. I think that if the flavors had been just a little stronger this would've been a great bar but sadly, I was underwhelemed. 

Butter Pecan: 8/10 - Even though it was made of Greek yogurt, this bar tasted exactly like well-made ice cream. The butter pecan flavor was perfect to me; salty, creamy, and of course, sweet. There were also lots of mix-ins that I enjoyed every one of. They were all a fine size and texture that definitely went very well with the flavor of the yogurt itself. Another bonus was that I did not taste the popsicle stick at all which I have tasted before in previous ice cream bars and popsicles and definitely is very disappointing. I'm looking forward to try more Yasso products!

 Lemon Zest: 8/10 - My general review is that it had a great flavor but was a little boring. I thought it defeinetly tasted like lemon and the taste was sweet yet tangy. However, there were no toppings or drizzle or anything on top but to be honest, there didn't need to be as it already had a perfectly fine flavor and texture. It tasted and felt like your standard Luna Bar so I wouldn't say there is anything necessarily 'wrong' with it.

Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato Bar: 7/10 - This ice cream had a fantastic minty taste which I've always thought was hard to do because usually it ends up tasting like toothpaste. I thought it was a really delicious and refreshing dessert. However, I found that the chocoalte chips were a little too large and hard for my taste. I thought they would've been better if they were flatter and less stiff so you didn't have to 'chew' your ice cream.   Another note is that I could taste the woody popsical stick with almost every bite which was obviously not a plus. Though of course, the 'wood' was not at all a dominant flavor so I didn't mind it too much. The gelato itself was also perfectly soft and creamy. Overall, I definitely enjoyed this treat!

Blueberry Yogurt Pretzels: 10/10 - These were a really great buy. I loved every aspect of them! I don't usually have blueberry yogurt so I appreciated how the taste wasn't something I was not used to but was definitely something I enjoyed. It was very sweet, fruity, and creamy without being too sugar-y.  It was also nice how the pretzels didn't get soggy at all from the yogurt coating and were still very crisp and crunchy! Like I said, every aspect was enjoyable- definitely recommend!

Vibes Sour Berry Twist: 2/10 - When you first put these in your mouth, they definitely taste like 'sour berries' which I actually thought was great. The perfect ratio of sweet to tart flavors. However, the flavor pretty much only lasted for about 10 seconds and then completely left my mouth which made chewing on the product really gross. Especially because I had already chewed on it some so the texture was more dense and less enjoyable. 

Nutri-Grain Apple Cinnamon: 10/10 - I thought the tastes and textures were excellent. I actually had this from a variety pack with Mixed Berry and Strawberry and Apple Cinnamon was in fact my favorite. Cinnamon is one of my favorite flavors so every bite was a treat to me. It was also very soft and 'easy' to eat if that makes sense.  It wasn't super grainy like I expected however, it did fall apart relatively easily. Additionally, I thought there was enough flavoring without it being too artificial or sweet. I would definitely eat it again, what a great snack!

Nutty Buddy: 8/10 - These wafers were crisp, chocolatey, and obviously, nutty. I thought there was just enough taste to all of the flavors without any one of them being too overpowering. I also really enjoyed how crisp they were when you bit into them.  They didn't crumble and make a mess, instead, they easily and cleanly broke and made that satisfying 'crunch' sound when you chew them.