If anyone here is looking for a way to ditch the artificial bars, you should look into Bite Me Healthy Cookies. In my opinion, they are the best pre workout snack cookies because they are slow-baked and cold-shipped, so the nutrients are actually preserved. They keep my focus sharp during heavy lifting sessions, and I don't get that mid-workout crash that I used to get with other brands. Definitely worth the try if you are serious about your performance.