Reviews for Matisse & Jack's Power Squares (previously TrailBlaze Energy Bars)

Rated #1 in blind taste test of 11 leading energy bars.

"Just stir in a couple wet ingredients and bake. We loved the oven-fresh taste."

"... were exceptionally yummy. They beat almost every energy bar I've ever tried, and had a fresh-baked flavor that strikes as a cross between a good scone and a granola bar."

"As my kitchen filled with the aroma of melting chocolate, I began to think smug thoughts about the homebaked-yet-healthy snack I'd serve my kids after school. But did they taste as good as they smelled? Yes! The "homebaked" part made all the difference."

"Warning: Trailblaze Bake-at-Home Energy bars are highly addictive... It turns out that these [bars] are the best-tasting energy food, ever... I'm a fan. And they held up just fine in my jersey pocket over a three-hour ride, so they're trail-ready. Sixteen thumbs up: eight people tried 'em, and we all liked 'em."

"[Each bag] produces a healthy yield of bars that were devoured faster than we made them. The best feature is that since you're the baker, you can add any ingredients you wish."

"TrailBlaze... make your own energy bars ar home and forgo the packaging."

"Sometimes going the extra mile--or in this case, taking 35 minutes to bake--has a great payoff. Matisse & Jack's is more economical than pre-packaged bars and much more eco-friendly."

"This great idea is long overdue.... I tried both mixes. I was surprised how easy it was to have fresh energy bars in 40 minutes. The bars are tasty.... The price makes this a steal."

"We supply our aide stations with fresh-baked TrailBlaze energy bars and the response from our athletes has been outstanding. This was the first time that there have been no leftover energy bars at one of our races."

"Was so easy! My 4 year old daughter had so much fun making the energy bars with me. It makes me feel good that I can provide a healthy snack for my kids and they love them."

"In my tests, the company's two current flavors were exceptionally yummy, beating out almost every energy bar I've ever tried and embodying a fresh-baked flavor that strikes me as a cross between a good scone and a granola bar."

"Matisse & Jack's has just come out with an energy bar baking mix that solves all the usual problems associated with energy bars.... whereas some "energy bars" are really just glorified candy bars, TrailBlaze bars contain loads of fresh ingredients...."

"These new bars by Matisse & Jack's of San Francisco are fresher-tasting because they are fresh -- you bake them yourself."

"I followed the recipe on the side of the Chocolate Chip box to make "Oatmeal Energy Cookies," which I veganized... The resulting cookies were --and I'm not being hyperbolic--orgasmic."

"I made the energy bars for a no-cook backpacking trip and they were great! Much better than the ones I've made from scratch."

"The flavor is amazing. I've been on the Weight Watchers diet (since working out alone didn't budge the pounds around my middle) and these energy bars are much better for me than regular energy bars."

Matisse & Jack's Blog

New Recipes for the Summer
July 15, 2008

Healthy baking is a great activity, and since summer is a season of spontaneity, we're giving you some new recipe variations to stimulate your creativity (and tastebuds!) Peanutty hiking bars, cupcakes, and more! Check them out!

M&J's Ranked #1 Yummiest Startup
November 5, 2007

Matisse & Jack's was named #1 "Yummiest" in the first annual StartupNation Home-Based 100 ranking of the nation's top home-based businesses. Catch Sarika's interview on the Startup Nation radio show.

M&J's Superstar: Trevor Glavin
October 10, 2007

M&J's #1 athlete Trevor Glavin just won the PBR Off-road Triathlon! Trevor, you rock! Follow Trevor's blog as he trains for the Xterra National Championships. Hey Trevor-- what's your secret? (Hmmm... maybe some Matisse & Jack's Power Snacks :)

Life of an XTerra Athlete

Posted by matisseandjacks at 9:53 AM

Outside's Best New Gear
May 16, 2007

Outside magazine's yearly "Best New Gear" issue just came out and our healthy snacks are highlighted in the running nutrition category. Michelle Valenti writes our energy bars are "as easy to bake as instant brownies."

Posted by matisseandjacks at 10:06 AM

The Homemade Revolution: Why DIY is Better

November 15, 2006

Aside from the better taste and the familiar experience of a homemade treat, we're beginning to wonder whether homemade foods could also be a safer choice...

Posted by matisseandjacks at 07:07 PM