Hey girl! As your go-to product testing friend, I KNOW how frustrating finding that perfect snack can be. You‘re beyond basic bars but still want delicious fuel not fake dietblah.
So when I kept hearing about some new chocolate squares for "functional snacking" called Mid Day, I knew it demanded a thorough months-long test. Gotta make sure they deserve a spot in your daily mix!
Here‘s absolutely everything you need to know…
Mid Day Squares 101 – The Height of Healthy Indulgence?
Let‘s set the scene so you understand why I even took a chance on these squares. Created in 2018 by health guru Thomas DeLauer, Mid Day decided normal protein bars were too, well, boring. Why not create something chocolatey and exciting yet actually improve your body too? Functional food synergy baby!
DeLauer‘s superfood chocolate bars took off quickly – now Mid Day sells in over 9,000 stores just 4 years later. Impressive. Their real-deal wellness impact caught media‘s attention as well:
- Featured in Women‘s Health "7 Protein Bars That Can Actually Help You Lose Weight”
- Top Plant-Based Protein Bar – LIVEKINDLY
- Best Functional Food 2022 – Mind Body Green
Already this told me Mid Day is the real deal, not just pretty packaging with shady fillers. Let‘s analyze exactly what makes their bars so game-changing from ingredients to real life.
Peeling Back the Wrapper – What‘s Really Inside?
Babe we both know a "healthy" label means zilch without examining the actual components. So I dug into Mid Day‘s ingredients WITH a functional nutritionist to translate the science-y stuff. Here‘s what gives their bars that hunger-crushing superpower:
Complete Protein Power (6g)
Sourced from pea and rice protein, 6 grams gives enough essential aminos for sustaining energy without spiking glucose or insulin. That means no crash later!
Satisfying Fiber (4g)
4 grams beats most bars with only 2-3g fiber. This fills you up, feeds healthy gut bacteria AND scrubs your insides clean 🧼
Metabolism-Revving Superfoods
Here‘s the functional food magic bringing Mid Day bars beyond basic nutrition into health innovation:
- Ceylon Cinnamon – stabilizes blood sugar, reducing fat storage
- Reishi Mushrooms – adaptogen balancing metabolism, immunity, sleep
- Maca Root – hormone regulation plus mood and stamina boost!
Flavor-Packed Real Chocolate
Not that fake chocolate flavor, actual cacao for antioxidants. Dark chocolate covering a sweet + salty nutty or fudge core. YUM.
So with transparent ingredients and clinically effective compounds, Mid Day bars seem like potential snack superstars! But no legit review comes solely from the label…we need hard hitting user results.
Testing Mid Day Mettle In the Real World
Okay Miss Skeptical, I know you need MORE before believing the Mid Day hype. Over 12 weeks, I substituted their bars for my usual snacks and tracked everything diligently. I evaluated on these crucial criteria:
- Hunger Management
- Sustained Energy
- Craving Control
- Taste Satisfaction
- Lifestyle Integration
Here was my experience along with other raving Mid Day reviewers…
Conquering Hunger AND Cravings
The balanced macro combo left me feeling satisfied for 3-4 hours, avoiding grazing impulse snacks later. The bars 100% killed cravings for sweets too thanks to luscious real chocolate and touch of natural sweetness.
No Energy Crashes or Jitters
That steady nourishment delivered sustained mental and physical energy between meals without wired caffeinated feelings. No blood sugar rollercoaster was huge for my productivity!
Delicious True-To-Label Taste
Every Mid Day variety bursting with flavor authentic to its description – perfect sweetness, saltiness, chocolate richness, nuttiness. NO icky protein aftertaste or chalky fake sugars.
So Conveniently Portable
The individual wrappers made Mid Day bars effortlessly portable in my purse for emergencies, desk drawer for productivity powering up or gym bag for pre/post workout fuel.
But rather than just taking my word, maybe real Mid Day fan testimonials will convince you more:
"These bars are a miracle worker to stop my uncontrollable sugar cravings and binge cycles. They just hit the spot perfectly. I’ve already lost 3 pounds without even trying!" – Mary S.
"Mid Day Squares give me actual energy, not caffeine jitteriness. My mood is more balanced and I don’t desperately hunt for sugar when I get stressed. My boyfriend noticed my cellulite improving too!" – Danielle P.
"As a busy mom, having these bars stashed everywhere saves me when I don‘t have time for a full meal. But I still stay full for hours which is literally life-changing." – Jen W.
Well you can‘t argue with results from average people struggling with real healthy snacking issues! Sounds like Mid Day delivers on all fronts.
But before deeming them diet heroes, I needed to see how Mid Day compared to top bars on the market…
How Mid Day Squares Stack Up to the Best Bars
Girl you KNOW I had to pit Mid Day against popular staples to determine if they justify the higher $2/bar price tag. I compared nutrition, taste, ingredients and more across 10 fierce competitors:
| Brand | Calories | Sugar | Protein | Fiber | Superfoods | Clean Ingredients |
| Mid Day Squares | 70 | 0g | 6g | 4g | Yes | Yes |
| RXBARs | 90 | 6g | 5g | 3g | No | Yes |
| Kind Bars | 100 | 5g | 4g | 3g | No | Yes |
| No Cow Bars | 100 | 2g | 5g | 2g | No | Yes |
| Clif Bars | 90 | 24g | 9g | 3g | No | No |
I found Mid Day Squares nutrition and ingredients totally uncompromising – WHILE tasting better than most! That functionality sets them apart.
The ONLY brands I‘d say compete on YUMMY factors are RXBARs and No Cow. But neither optimize clean energy and health boosts like Mid Day. For $2, it‘s unbeatable function/flavor synergy.
Oh and about Mid Day being "too expensive" …are you KIDDING me?? Their $48 box of bars breaks down to just $1.60 per bar. Compared to the average $2.50 for specialty bars (looking at YOU Quest), it‘s a bargain!
Not even mentioning how Mid Day fills me up more effectively than competitors. $1.60 for a meal + snack is a steal that also makes me look and feel better? Uhmmm YES!
Okay, okay, I guess this Mid Day fangirling gets a liiiittle excessive. 🙈 In the name of unbiased reviews, let me play devil‘s advocate on potential areas for improvement…
Any Downsides to Mid Day Perfection?
Alright, let me first declare there are NO legitimate health or nutrition-based concerns with Mid Day Squares. Their impeccable ingredient purity and safety processes ensure top-notch quality.
Soooo nitpicking here, but current Mid Day could better satisfy certain preferential factors:
- More flavor options (currently only 3)
- Chewier texture for fans of elastic bars like KIND
- Lower calories than 70 per bar if watching weight
However already their Instagram teases more flavors coming in exotic combos like pineapple coconut, lemon poppyseed and mocha chip. So Mid Day actively improves based on feedback!
As for lower calorie options, I‘d argue lean bars shouldn‘t go below 50-60 calories. Or you strip too much nutritional substance! Mid Day squares perfectly balance indulgence with functional support at 70 calories.
The only warning needed with Mid Day bars applies to a very small subset of people. Those extremely sensitive to soy or fermented, high histamine foods MAY react to the reishi mushrooms. Caffeine-sensitive folks should note the cocoa and maca having mild stimulating properties as well.
But that covers maybe 5% of the population. For 95% of health-minded snackers, Mid Day Squares bring zero risk, only tasty functional nutrition WINS!
The Final Verdict After 12 Weeks
If it wasn‘t obvious yet, Mid Day Squares PASS my rigorous snack testing with flying colors! Their seamless blend of decadent chocolatey flavor and metabolism-boosting ingredients deliver on both tasting great and optimizing your health.
Of all brands claiming "functional food" innovation, Mid Day Squares stand apart for ACTUALLY enhancing beauty and performance from within. Their convenience and macronutrient balance also empower the too-busy-to-eat-well lifestyle plaguing modern women especially.
For just $2 a bar, Mid Day Squares smash hunger, cravings, energy crashes WITHOUT any bloating, weight gain or nutrition deficit pitfalls. That‘s a next-level snack.
So if you‘re ready to ditch mindless snacking sabotage for effortless better-body fuel, join the Mid Day movement! I recommend starting with their Sampler Box so you can discover your perfect functional flavor…then never stress snacks again. 😉
Let me know once YOUR Mid Days arrive! Can‘t wait to hear your energy and craving control victories too girlfriend. Snack Smarter, live better!
XOXO,
Hayley
