ROSEVILLE, CALIF. — California prunes are the star ingredients in Fourpoints, a new energy bar designed to offer hours of sustained energy, the company said. The 2.5-oz bars provide 11 to 13 grams of protein and come in five flavors: Backcountry Banana Bread, Powder Day PB&J, Alpine Apple Pie, Mountain Mocha Espresso and Trailhead Gingerbread.
The Alpine Apple Pie bar is made with dried plums, apples, figs, whey protein isolate, cashews, hemp seeds, almonds, flaxseed, sunflower lecithin and cinnamon. Each bar contains 11 grams of protein, 35 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fat, 6 grams of fiber and 250 calories.
The Backcountry Banana Bread bar is made with dried plums, dried bananas, figs, whey protein isolate, cashews, hemp seeds, almonds, walnuts, flaxseed, sunflower lecithin, vanilla bean and cinnamon. Each bar contains 11 grams of protein, 35 grams of carbs, 10 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 260 calories.
The Mountain Mocha Espresso bar is made with dried plums, figs, cashews, whey protein isolate, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, almonds, expresso beans, flaxseed, sunflower lecithin, vanilla bean and sea salt. Each bar contains 64 mg of caffeine, 12 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of fiber and 250 calories.
The Powder Day PB&J Bar is made with dried plums, apple juice-infused cranberries, figs, whey protein isolate, cashews, peanuts, hemp seeds, almonds, flaxseed, sunflower lecithin and sea salt. Each bar contains 11 grams of protein, 34 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of fiber and 270 calories.
The Trailhead Gingerbread bar is made with dried plums, figs, whey protein isolate, cashews, hemp seeds, almonds, walnuts, flaxseed, sunflower lecithin, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and sea salt. Each bar contains 13 grams of protein, 31 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 260 calories.
“California prunes have a low-glycemic index meaning a slower rise in blood sugar that increases satiety to delay hunger during exercise,” said Leslie Bonci, registered dietitian, sports nutrition expert and California Prune Board nutrition consultant. “This makes prunes an ideal energy source. California prunes deliver the nutritional clout of macros (carbohydrates and fiber), micros (vitamins and minerals), and phytos (polyphenols). They are neat little bites that add big taste delight.”