Opinions on protien bars? Okay for every day?

I reeeeeally like quest bars. Some flavors taste a bit like play doh though so be careful.

The chocolate-peanut butter one tastes like a tootsie roll and is super filling. (DONT get the Cinnamon Roll flavor...pure cardboard...with a hint of cinnamon )

http://www.questproteinbar.com/

Just read, some of these posts are excellent


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/750465-protein-bars?hl=Protein+bars#posts-12428439

I like Quest protein bars. Lots of protein for relatively few calories. Just be sure that you have a day or two to yourself when you first try them, unless you already eat A LOT of fiber. each bar has 17-18 grams of fiber, which is quite a bit. It certainly won't be a problem if your body is accustomed to fiber, but if you're not you could have some "digestive problems" (to put it delicately)

Also beware the sugar alcohol. This could also cause digestive problems. Some people can handle sugar alcohols well or have built up an immunity, and with other people even a couple grams will have them running to the bathroom every couple minutes.

One major downside to Quest bars is that they are quite expensive. If you plan to eat one a day, it will really add up.

I don't mean to put you off Quest bars with these warnings. I eat them occasionally, and think they are some of the best protein bars around. They pack a lot of protein and fiber. They're definitely not the glorified candy bar that most protein bars are, and they taste pretty decent. If you like tootsie rolls, you'll love the chocolate brownie flavor (its my favorite)

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eats a protein bar EVERY DAY!!

What's your brand! Doesn't look like you're eating the candybar types haha

Pure protein.

I like the Nature Valley Protein bars. Looking into making my own though. Currently looking at:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/355126-diy-protein-bars/

Make sure they are low in sugar/carbs and they are fine! I like Pure Protein bars

I've only tried one Quest bar before. It was ok. Kind of expensive and never really see them around.

I enjoy clif bars and kind bars.

I just tried the quest bars this week flavor so love white chocolate raspberry, brownie, and chocolate chip cookie dough. I went and got a few others t try this week. Ones with the sugar alcohol have the after taste but not too bad for me anyway.

I just go for the ones that have 20g of protein. Quest are the best because they have a lot of fiber too. Pure protein is ok (the soft baked ones are excellent) but have more sugar. All the 'protein' bars that have less than 20g of protein or are over 210 calories are pretty much candy bars though, still good (I love Luna and Cliff Bars) but harder to fit in a diary I think...

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They're often pretty high in sugars and carbs. Edited to say that neither are bad if you don't have a medical condition that requires you to watch those macros, but it's totally your choice.

I think you'd be better off with a pre-made protein shake. Less sugar and probably more protein.

I don't really like protein bars. I prefer protein drinks.

I eat Detour bars (available at Costco for roughly $20-25 for 20 bars). They're snack-sized bars at only 170 calories, and I don't eat them every day... but I definitely end up resorting to them a few days a week when it's not feasible to carry cottage cheese around with me!

Nutrition Facts
43g Bar
Serving Size 1 Bar
Amount Per Serving %DV*
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Potassium 140mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohol 12g
Protein 15g 30%
Calcium 8% 15%
Ingredients: Detour® Whey Protein Blend [(Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein), Calcium Caseinate], GlycerLean™ [99.7% USP Glycerine, Taurine, L-Leucine, CLA], Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating [Maltitol, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Cocoa Powder (processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin, Salt, Vanilla], Peanuts [Peanuts and Spices], Sugar Free Caramel [Maltitol Syrup, Water, Cream, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Salt, Butter, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid], Gelatin, Water, Whey Protein Crisps [Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Rice Flour], Inulin, Natural Flavors, Canola Oil, Mono and Di-Glycerides, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (as a Preservative), Sucralose, Natural Vitamin E (as Mixed Tocopherols), Neotame.

Contains: Peanuts, Soy and Milk Products.