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  • southerndream24
    southerndream24 Posts: 303 Member
    I agree with everyone who said Quest Bars. They're awesome high in protein, minimal sugar, no wheat. and they aren't filled with all that super artificial crap. Plus, they taste good. I love the Peanut Butter Chocolate and chocolate brownie. I keep them in my purse, in my desk at work, and in my gym bag just in case I need something to tie me over.

    You can find them at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC. The price is better at Vitamin Shoppe though. If you don't have either of those in your area, you can also order them online.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Quest and Life lift are the only bars not full of garbage.

    That said, you're paying $2.50-2.70 a bar for 30 cents worth of whey powder and a scoop of fiber.
  • kimmymayhall
    kimmymayhall Posts: 419 Member
    I suggest u make your own, then u can control whats in them. It only takes 15 mins and they. Ill last f or a week or so.

    this. here's a link to a great formula for making your own:
    http://www.nomeatathlete.com/homemade-energy-bar-recipe/

    That is a great link, thank you! I've been making some yummy banana chocolate chip protein bars lately but looking to change it up a bit. I've never tried beans in bars before, but am intrigued.

    OP, I understand the convenience of buying protein bars and still do it sometimes but if you've got a little extra time I really recommend making your own. Put exactly what you want in them and they are far less expensive. There are lots of recipes available online.
  • cupcakes_and_cardio
    cupcakes_and_cardio Posts: 369 Member
    I don't really eat protein bars, just the shakes, but I did try to the detour protein bars and they were pretty good, probably one of the better ones I've tasted. Here's the site: http://www.detourbar.com/products/caramel-peanut-1.html :)
  • granitendirt
    granitendirt Posts: 76

    this. here's a link to a great formula for making your own:
    http://www.nomeatathlete.com/homemade-energy-bar-recipe/

    lol. I read that as "nom eat athlete".
  • JisatsuHoshi
    JisatsuHoshi Posts: 421 Member
    I don't really eat protein bars, just the shakes, but I did try to the detour protein bars and they were pretty good, probably one of the better ones I've tasted. Here's the site: http://www.detourbar.com/products/caramel-peanut-1.html :)


    Just be careful with the over sized bars. Their sugar alcohol content is fairly high which can give you the runs... own several boxes of the smaller versions because of that... Ha!
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    I don't really eat protein bars, just the shakes, but I did try to the detour protein bars and they were pretty good, probably one of the better ones I've tasted. Here's the site: http://www.detourbar.com/products/caramel-peanut-1.html :)


    Just be careful with the over sized bars. Their sugar alcohol content is fairly high which can give you the runs... own several boxes of the smaller versions because of that... Ha!

    Or do what I do -- cut them in half. The MetRX Colossal bars (whichever ones are in the 400-410 calorie range) make 2 snacks.
  • xstarxdustx
    xstarxdustx Posts: 591 Member
    IMO the healthiest ones out there are Quest bars, they have 20-21g of protein, 1-2g of sugar, and 17g of fiber. They're not the best tasting ones out there though, IMO, but I guess it's because the others are more like candy bars, lol.

    Have you tried protein shakes? If I make one with protein powder, some yogurt and fruit, it typically keeps me full longer.

    Agreed, or you could try making your own. The Nature Valley Protein bars are delicious, but have more calories and half the amount of protein the Quest ones do.....

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