that funky taste a protein bar can have and tasted well, like chocolate and peanut butter! my next favorite was the heavenly chocolate cherry almond. this had the dark chocolate outside surrounding and almond nougat with cherry pieces! again, no funny protein bar taste, but instead tasted like a real treat. dare i say like a candy bar? that good. i love that you can eat one of these bars full of nutrition and it is under 200 calories. i sometimes do not have the time to make myself a nutritious sit down lunch or snack when i am on the go, and this is a smart treat that fits 