Best Protein Bar

jheath123
jheath123 Posts: 101
in Food and Nutrition
What is the best protein bar you have found so far? Taking into consideration amount of protein and amount of calories. I haven't searched much but so far Pure Protein has been my best 20g protein and 200 calories, but looking to try something new any suggestions?
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  • KimKramer
    KimKramer Posts: 44
    I love Luna PROTEIN bars, the Mint Chocolate is 14g protein and 170 calories! It works for me when I am craving something sweet! But yes agree Pure Protein has the best protein to calorie ratio
  • JayByrd107
    JayByrd107 Posts: 282 Member
    Pure protein has been the one i've stuck with after not finding any better alternatives (factoring in price and protein count). Finding a good flavor is hard though. The chocolate peanut butter one is about the only one I like. The others I tolerate- if that.
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    Mine, way more cheaper, and tasty :

    1 tbsp of honey
    1 scoop of whey
    0.5 scoop of casein
    25 gr of oatmeal
    1 tsp of coconut powder
    Few water

    Shape it by hand, and leave it on the air during 2 hours
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Yup making my own then store in the refrigerator. SO much cheaper

    Premade ones I like Quest Bars best
  • Niki130
    Niki130 Posts: 85
    I am obsessed the Jamie Eason's protein bar recipes...
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-recipes-main-page.html
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Premade ones I like Quest Bars best

    ^^^these are the only ones I would consider eating on a regular basis
  • Jul158
    Jul158 Posts: 481 Member
    Bump! I've been researching a lot of (natural) protein bars recently and Luna Protein has been my best bet so far.
  • withervein
    withervein Posts: 224 Member
    I like Pure Protein as well for the protein to calorie to cash, it seems to give good bang for the buck.

    I have found that I get really tired of chocolate/peanutbutter/cookie flavors though. I stopped in to my local nutrition store before my kickboxing class one night and I was famished, but knew I was about to be worked half to death, so I asked for a light recommendation that wouldnt make me feel like I was gonna vomit partway through.

    They pointed me at the Power Crunch line of protein/energy bars. They are like wafer cookies so they don't feel heavy when you eat them, they taste good and they include berry flavors which is a nice change! Approx 200 calories, 14 grams of protein and 12 of fat. It's not a high protein bar, but it makes a great pre-workout snack.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    I should probably get into making my own, but I prefer CLIFF BUILDERS and Pure Protein come in second.
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    Light: Power Crunch 205 calories 14g protein (sold at most major gyms as well)
    Heavy: Power Bar Protein Plus 300 calories 23g protein

    Best $$$$$$ at Walmart

    P.S. I'm going to have to check out Pure Protein though. That ratio looks outstanding.
  • Eireann15
    Eireann15 Posts: 124
    Great ideas!! I want to make some of my own :) Going to keep that link!
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    As has been said a couple times already....Quest Protein Bars...you have to order them online and they have a 99 or so percent natural line and a 100 percent natural line (Splenda vs Stevia). They range in calories, but many are only 170 cals with 20g protein. Many flavors taste great when you microwave the bar for 10 or so seconds.
  • juliefought
    juliefought Posts: 7
    I got horrible gas when I ate a protein bar. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what did you do? I gave my boyfriend my bars, but I really need to eat them to add protein to my diet.
  • jheath123
    jheath123 Posts: 101
    Light: Power Crunch 205 calories 14g protein (sold at most major gyms as well)
    Heavy: Power Bar Protein Plus 300 calories 23g protein

    Best $$$$$$ at Walmart

    P.S. I'm going to have to check out Pure Protein though. That ratio looks outstanding.

    They sell Pure Protein at walmart like 7 dollars for a 6 pack.
  • jheath123
    jheath123 Posts: 101
    How many grams of protein are in the home made ones?

    I see some that they have at Vitamin world that are like 52g of protein but around 400 calories, in this scenario its just better to make a shake, but as for a snack to eat on the ride to work I prefer protein bars.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I got horrible gas when I ate a protein bar. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what did you do? I gave my boyfriend my bars, but I really need to eat them to add protein to my diet.
    Eat meat? Greek yogurt? You really shouldn't supplement too heavily.
  • wady24
    wady24 Posts: 75
    I really like the taste of Think Thin bars. They are 20gm of protein with about 230 calories. I have tried the creamy penaut butter & chocolate fudge flavors and like them both.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    What is the best protein bar you have found so far? Taking into consideration amount of protein and amount of calories. I haven't searched much but so far Pure Protein has been my best 20g protein and 200 calories, but looking to try something new any suggestions?

    I don't know, I think they're all kinda' garbage to be honest. Most are just glorified Snickers bars with protein. Because I was traveling recently I tried the Optimum Nutrition Crunch Whey bar and that was pretty good. It was like a rice krispie treat.
  • Abigaillee15
    Abigaillee15 Posts: 100
    I really like Luna or Clif bars! They come in all sorts of flavors and satisfy any sweet tooth I might have. Protein is around 10grams.
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    I like the Life Choice protein bar (sold at Walmart) for 21 g protein, 190 calories. really yummy in double chocolate.
  • Sunshiny2
    Sunshiny2 Posts: 24 Member
    I haven't tried a lot of brands, but I really love Clif bars.
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
    I like the mint Balance Bars
  • Zombriana
    Zombriana Posts: 764 Member
    Think Thin is good. :)
    230 cal and 20g protein. They have an espresso flavor that is bomb.com
  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
    make your own. most protein bars are loaded with sugar EW
  • Razkler14
    Razkler14 Posts: 74
    Yes to what others have said about store bought ones! They are ****! Full of crap and sugar!

    MAKE YOUR OWN!

    Takes just as much time and effort as it takes to drive to the store and buy a premade one only for 1/4 of the cost and 100% better health benefits...
  • Razkler14
    Razkler14 Posts: 74
    I am obsessed the Jamie Eason's protein bar recipes...
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-recipes-main-page.html

    All Jamies recipies are amazing huh! The carrot cake is BOMB
  • Razkler14
    Razkler14 Posts: 74
    I got horrible gas when I ate a protein bar. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what did you do? I gave my boyfriend my bars, but I really need to eat them to add protein to my diet.
    Eat meat? Greek yogurt? You really shouldn't supplement too heavily.

    One, make sure your drinking enough water!!! It takes our body a lot of effort to process proteins and it needs water to do so.

    Secondly, it takes our bodies time to adapt and adjust to changes in our diet. If you had just introduced extra supplemented protein into your diet the gas and bloating may have occurred. If you are sensitive to it, ease it into your diet and in time the gas will subside. Other reason is, some protein bars are full of garbage!

    Like the other guys said, don't supplement to heavily, it's best to get protien from whole food sources but shakes are great for immediately after a workout or right b4 bed!
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Clif Builders are 270 for 20g =/ I'm personally not a fan of that sugar alcohol they put in the other protein bars.
    I've got a box of Quest Bars on its way, we'll see how they are...
    19g of "fiber" from their frankenlab "isomalt" might be an experience.
  • BRoch911
    BRoch911 Posts: 1
    Premier Nutrition at 30g protein vs 10g sugars, 24g carbs and 290 calories. I like the yogurt peanut crunch and peanut butter chocolate crunch. Sams carries a variety box. Keep it in my office desk.
  • EthanJeremiahsMama
    EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
    QUEST PROTEIN BARS!!

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