The fear of protein bars!

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  • SteveVx
    SteveVx Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks everyone for the plethora of comments. Tons of useful information! I'm going to go to Whole Foods and check their options. As long as I check the ingredients I'm sure I find a brand/flavor I like. Thanks again! :)
  • TheGaudyMagpie
    TheGaudyMagpie Posts: 282 Member
    I add hydrolyzed collagen to my coffee every morning. It's not as protein dense as some other things (11g for 43 calories), but it's practically invisible as to taste/texture. You could add it to all sorts of things without even knowing it's there because it's completely soluble. I use Great Lakes brand.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited May 2017
    TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »
    I add hydrolyzed collagen to my coffee every morning. It's not as protein dense as some other things (11g for 43 calories), but it's practically invisible as to taste/texture. You could add it to all sorts of things without even knowing it's there because it's completely soluble. I use Great Lakes brand.

    I bought some Great Lakes gelatin a while back but have been afraid to try it in hot liquids. Thanks for the reminder :)

    Just had some in room temperature tea and didn't care for it but I think hot coffee would be better.
  • JJS1979
    JJS1979 Posts: 177 Member
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    How you eat a half of a protein bar I don't know. I could eat 3 at once.

    This^^^^ HA!
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    dont b afraid im tiny and been eating 3-5 a day for years
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    JJS1979 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    How you eat a half of a protein bar I don't know. I could eat 3 at once.

    This^^^^ HA!

    lol same its like a bite
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Simply Protein (whey) protein bars are great. Minimal sugar, a good amount of protein and only 140 calories. And they are yummy.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    http://simplyprotein.com/
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    How you eat a half of a protein bar I don't know. I could eat 3 at once.

    I almost want to request a vid of you doing this. :D
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    IIFYM. If It Fits Your Macros. If you have the calories, need the protein, have no medical issues with sugar or fat, and it isn't screwing up your macros, then I say have the protein bar. I used to eat a very large one every morning for a mid-morning snack, then I discovered for the same calories I could make myself a multigrain muffin with egg, cheese, and turkey sausage as a mid-morning snack for the same calories. Maybe a hair less protein (but more fiber which is a bonus) but hey, it makes for a great mid-morning snack and is cheaper than most protein bars to make. As long as you don't go overboard no macro or micro (fat, carbs, sugar, etc.) is inherently bad for you in moderation unless of course you have a medical reason to avoid it.
  • TheGaudyMagpie
    TheGaudyMagpie Posts: 282 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    I bought some Great Lakes gelatin a while back but have been afraid to try it in hot liquids. Thanks for the reminder :)

    Just had some in room temperature tea and didn't care for it but I think hot coffee would be better.

    It's fine in hot stuff. Although I don't really notice it, there might be some slight oiliness added to the texture but some coffees are naturally a little oily anyway so I can't tell. It's for sure masked with a dash of milk. This is the hydrolyzed kind though. Regular gelatin can be mixed with stuff but there's an art to it and it definitely adds texture. I feel like it also helps some with neck pain I have (probably from arthritis) but that's purely my subjective impression.
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    Don't be afraid! I love the Quest and Pure Protein bars. They are low in sugar and they fill me up before a workout. Plus, the PP bars are so good I sometimes feel like i"m eating a candy bar.
  • LotusCass
    LotusCass Posts: 145 Member
    I've found 2 I love that have 20g protein and less than 2g sugar. I'd never reach my protein goal without them. I do eat ham and chicken but I'd have to eat so much of that to reach 20g protein.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »
    I add hydrolyzed collagen to my coffee every morning. It's not as protein dense as some other things (11g for 43 calories), but it's practically invisible as to taste/texture. You could add it to all sorts of things without even knowing it's there because it's completely soluble. I use Great Lakes brand.

    I'm not sure how it's not "as protein dense" as some other things when protein =4 cals per gram, and 11x4=44...
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    I think the appeal is that a protein bar is basically a candy bar and also can be carried around in a purse (or the like), which is not so easy with chicken breast.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    I think the appeal is that a protein bar is basically a candy bar and also can be carried around in a purse (or the like), which is not so easy with chicken breast.

    Double dare ya!
  • TheGaudyMagpie
    TheGaudyMagpie Posts: 282 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    I'm not sure how it's not "as protein dense" as some other things when protein =4 cals per gram, and 11x4=44...

    Yeah, "dense" was the wrong word. Intense maybe? The serving is smaller as opposed to what might be in a protein bar or shake. You could add more I guess but it might start changing the texture or flavor as it approaches the serving size of the protein in a protein bar. Thank you for the correction though.
  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    I like the aldi cookie dough protein bars. I am snacking on one now. 15g protein 190 calories.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    I'm not sure how it's not "as protein dense" as some other things when protein =4 cals per gram, and 11x4=44...

    Yeah, "dense" was the wrong word. Intense maybe? The serving is smaller as opposed to what might be in a protein bar or shake. You could add more I guess but it might start changing the texture or flavor as it approaches the serving size of the protein in a protein bar. Thank you for the correction though.

    I add 15-20g in to a big mug of coffee with no issues (I also add milk and sweetener which probably masks the slight taste)... And I can mix lots in to yoghurt easily. Serve the yoghurt with jelly made with the gelatin and you get even more! ;) much more fun than a protein bar
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    TR0berts wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    How you eat a half of a protein bar I don't know. I could eat 3 at once.

    I almost want to request a vid of you doing this. :D

    At once or one right after the other? lol. I seriously finished my Quest bar before the train went one stop today (subway train).
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  • tklivory
    tklivory Posts: 46 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    It's honestly just easier (for me) and tastier to have cottage cheese with pumpkin seeds for a snack.

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    Nom nom nom.

    *blink blink* I'll have to try that! I have some cottage cheese to use up, and that's a lovely mix of macros there. Thanks!
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  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited May 2017
    SteveVx wrote: »
    I'm wondering if any of you have success stories keeping the weight off with them and what brands/flavors :)

    I supplement my diet as needed w/protein bars, drinks and powder. Been in maintenance at 160# (+/- 2.5#) for the past 7 months doing so. Really not a problem.

    I eat Pure Protein bars which offer the most protein (and least fat/carbs) for the lowest price and fewest cals. I also drink Vitamin Shoppe's Isotech42 and use MyProtein whey isolate powder, which do the same.

    Just watch the cals and make sure you're getting enough protein for the $ and you'll be fine.

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