Meal bars/protein bar recommendations

Lmelito
Lmelito Posts: 8 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I recently stopped my Nutrisystem delivery because of various reasons, but I love their lunch bars. Does anyone have recommendations of other comparable bars I can get at the grocery stores that are affordable and don't taste too bad?

One example has the following nutrition info:
Calories-200
Protein-13g
Fat-7g
Sat. Fat-4.5g
Chol.-0mg
Sodium-200mg
Carb-25g
Fiber-3g
Sugars-12g

Thanks!
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  • yogakatie
    yogakatie Posts: 1
    The zone bars are pretty good and close in nutrition info. They also sell them in bulk at Costco.
  • emilybrianne15
    emilybrianne15 Posts: 31
    This is a great topic idea! Thanks for posting it. I went on Nutrisystem and also enjoyed the lunch bars. Unfortunately I dont have any replacement ideas for them, but Im anxious to see if other people can recommend some! :)
  • wjkfloyd
    wjkfloyd Posts: 125
    I eat Atkins protein bars daily.

    They are a generally a great source of protein (meal bars 180 cal-250 cal with 15g-17g of protein).
    They have fat and fiber, which helps fill you up.

    The snack bars and shakes are good, too.

    The best thing is, they have very little sugar.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I love the Pure Protein Revolution chocolate peanut caramel bars at Wal Mart. 180 cals/17 g carbs/6 g fat/20 g protein

    I don't eat them as a total meal replacement, just something to get me through until I get to work and eat a real breakfast, and it helps get my protein up for the day.
  • lisadiane41
    lisadiane41 Posts: 141
    luna bars

    Nutrition Facts
    Calories 170
    Calories from fat 50

    Total Fat 5 g 8%
    Sat Fat 3.5 g 18%
    Trans Fat 0g

    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 250mg 10%
    Potassium 150mg 4%
    Total carb. 20g 7%
    Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
    Insoluble Fiber 1g
    Sugars 13G
    Other Carb 4g
    Protein 12g 24%
    Vit A 10%, Vit. C 20% Calcium 25% Iron 15% Vit D 15%, Vit E 30%, Thiamin 9(b1) 10%, Riboflavin (b2) 10%, Niacin (b3) 10% , Vit. B6 20%, Folate (b9) 30% and Vit B12 20%
  • oldguy53
    oldguy53 Posts: 3
    I tend to eat Quest Bars; not cheap, internet only, but high in protein and fiber.
    I would be interested in any lower sodium bars out there. Quest bars tend to be in the 250-300 mg range. Any ideas?

    Example: Cinnamon Roll: 170 cal; 6g fat (0 saturated or Trans) Sodium 300 mg, Total Carb 24, fiber 17, sugars 1, sugar alcohol 6. Some bars are in 210 cal range. One of these and a handful of nuts is a good lunch on the go.
  • caseyg9888
    caseyg9888 Posts: 36
    GNC and Vitamin Shoppe have Quest bars.
  • oldguy53
    oldguy53 Posts: 3
    Thanks! Did not know that!
  • FitHolly8
    FitHolly8 Posts: 52 Member
    I like the Kind bars because they're about 10g of protein and contain only healthy ingredients.
  • deb2799
    deb2799 Posts: 45
    Pure Protein PB, Luna cookie Dough, and Zone Mint ones are my favorite
  • SGocka
    SGocka Posts: 33 Member
    I like the Kind bars because they're about 10g of protein and contain only healthy ingredients.

    Kind bars are awesome. I eat them quite a bit.
  • TheMoonMuse
    TheMoonMuse Posts: 40 Member
    Perfect Foods Bars, they aren't super high in protein. However they are soy free and soy and me are not friends. Actually we are working our way up to becoming mortal enemies.

    Does anyone out there have suggestions for soy free bars?
  • cjburke12
    cjburke12 Posts: 45 Member
    I love my Luna bars!
  • Klem4
    Klem4 Posts: 399 Member
    i've been eating the Balance Bar Bare's lately, and then Nugo Slim, sometimes clif body builders.
  • rm7161
    rm7161 Posts: 505
    I love my Luna bars!

    Me too! Luna Protein are wonderful! I prefer the chocolate peanut butter ones. Also they are gluten free!

    I also love Kind bars but they are more a snack than a protein bar for me, but if you find the dark chocolate nuts and sea salt, those taste amazing and are low in sugar.
  • MinisterTom
    MinisterTom Posts: 108 Member
    Pure Protein (20g protein) and Premier Nutrition (30g protein) make some pretty good protein bars.
  • S8i8
    S8i8 Posts: 4 Member
    Bake your own! Here is an AWESOME tasting recipe (Gluten-free, Soy-free, Dairy-free)

    Cashew Craisin Orange Zip Bar

    2 C. Cashew Butter
    1-3/4 C. Sunwarrior Natural Protein Powder (http://www.sunwarrior.com/) or www.Azurestandard.com or Amazon...
    1 C. Agave nectar
    1 C. Dried Craisins
    1 C. Cashew pieces
    1-1/2 C. Brown rice crisp cereal
    1/2 C. Tapioca flour
    2 teaspoons Salt
    2 Tablespoons Orange zest
    ¼ to1/2 C. Orange juice
    Mix well together, press into bar pan. ( I use Pampered Chef 16x 11” pan ). Bake at 350°F for 8 min., Cut into bars about 3”x1-1/2” each to make about 27 bars. Keep in tightly sealed container to keep moist.

    236 cal, 26 carb, 11 fat, 11 protien, 164 sodium
  • Zombriana
    Zombriana Posts: 764 Member
    I do Think Thin bars. They're 200- 240 calories depending on the kind you get and they have 20g of protein in each. :D
  • Jermski
    Jermski Posts: 13 Member
    I've been using the NuGo bars recently. They're all natural, have lots of flavor and they're UNDER 200 calories!! You can get them at Costco in a large variety box. So far, they've been great!!
  • craftykat12
    craftykat12 Posts: 50 Member
    Atkins, South Beach, & Slim Fast, have good meal replacement bars, I eat one for breakfast every day with a piece of fruit.
  • martyguy74
    martyguy74 Posts: 14 Member
    I like the Nature Valley Protein bars. You can get them at Walmart in the cereal aisle. They are tasty and keep me full. Plus I can still get my chocolate fix. :happy:

    Peanut, Almond, & Dark Chocolate

    190 Cals
    12g Fat
    3.5 Sat. Fat
    180 mg Sodium
    14g Carbs
    5g Fiber
    6g Sugar
    10g Protein



    Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate

    190 Cals
    12g Fat
    3.5g Sat Fat
    170 mg Sodium
    14g Carbs
    5g Fiber
    6g Sugar
    10g Protein
  • freshvl
    freshvl Posts: 422 Member
    i'm stuck on the mars bars :(
  • simplydelish2
    simplydelish2 Posts: 726 Member
    I like Ideal bars by ideal shape. One of those and a piece of fruit and I'm good. One of the best tasting bars I've ever tried.
  • Textmessage
    Textmessage Posts: 387 Member
    I'm going to have to agree with those that mentioned Quest and Pure Protein. I love them both.
  • kkenny0146
    kkenny0146 Posts: 66 Member
    Larabar are also pretty good. Very few ingredients ( most are under 5 and closer to 3) The Blueberry Muffin tastes just like a real muffin, and actually contains no wheat products.
  • baroqueviolin
    baroqueviolin Posts: 47
    i really like the Atkins meal bars. They taste good and fill me up!
  • tcpwade
    tcpwade Posts: 7 Member
    I recently bought a variety to try because our grocery store had them on sale 10 for 10- so they were only $1 each. I really, really liked the White Chocolate Macadamia and Peanut Butter Crunch by Clif bars, and I really liked the Luna bars as well. The Luna ones were lower in calories but I use the Clif bars to replace my breakfast or lunch entirely so I didn't mind the higher (250) calorie count, and the Clif bars really, really filled me up. Like I was stuffed as though I'd eaten a big meal. The Luna bars, while they did sustain me, weren't quite as filling to me.
  • deanabailey
    deanabailey Posts: 124 Member
    I've been eating the pure protein bars and they are good and filling. I believe they are 180 cals with 20 protein
  • cachergirl
    cachergirl Posts: 6
    I like the zone bars and eat as a snack..i like the strawberry yougart..but i also have a Balance Bar for breakfast..my husband calls them candy bars..but same nutriction as the Zone bars..they both satisfy me..It is the same as Zone bars on the combo of carbs protein and good fats..my fav is the carmel blast..i find them at kroger for $1 each or less if you buy them by the package of 6..Try them i think you will like either..
  • kayleen_longworth
    kayleen_longworth Posts: 147 Member
    I do Think Thin bars. They're 200- 240 calories depending on the kind you get and they have 20g of protein in each. :D

    I also enjoy Think Thin bars. Not all are 20g protein each, but good selection are. Run just under $2 a bar generally, I can get them from Sam's Club for $1.75/bar (case of 15?) I also like Atkins bars, have to check which ones have high protein.

    For premade liquid protein drinks, I go with Ensure High Protein Drink. As long as it's COLD, it really isn't bad. (25g protein). I like to pair it with veggies or fruit for more substance.

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