Protein bars

Leanna423 · March 2013

What is a good kind to get that is high in protein and doesn't have saturated fat? I was at Wal-mart today and I tried to buy some but every one I looked at had a bunch of sugar and saturated fat in them. I looked at Luna, Fiber One protein bars, and a couple other ones.

SweetestLibby · March 2013

I prefer quest bars and think thin bars. More expensive but I think they're better than a walmart/grocery store brand.

axialmeow · March 2013

Quest bars are good. They arent cheap, almost $3 a bar. But they have tons of fiber and are filling

ndj1979 · March 2013

i tend to stay away from them and just eat my protein - chicken, eggs, pork, steak, greek yogurt, etc...doing that I hit my protein goals every day and mix in an ocassional protein shake..

GauchoMark · March 2013

I like the clif builder bars. They are not low cal, at 270 calories, but they are very balanced and taste great.

thejubster1 · March 2013

I tend to stick to the Nice & Natural nut bars, or just little 40gr snack packs of walnuts, almonds, cashews..... Enough proteins and good fats. I seem to find other bars a little fake tasting and too sweet

Brad805 · March 2013

I like the quest bars as well, but prefer to avoid bars and use them only when I cannot find another option. It is difficult for manufacturer's to make them tasty enough so they usually contain quite a few carbs and sugar.

RunForChai · March 2013

I finally gave up protein bars---instead I slice apples into thin strips with almond butter on the side, or eat a small baggie of walnuts with dried fruit, or a little tupperware container of Greek Gods Greek Yogurt with fresh berries.....I made this choice because I think protein bars are just candy bars with some added protein. Okay, once in a big while I'll have a Luna bar---but not every day like I once did. Good luck.

Leanna423 · March 2013

Got it....thanks everyone

Terpnista84 · March 2013

You are right but I love the convenience of them.

wolfchild59 · March 2013

Fair warning, the only bar mentioned in this thread that can really be considered a "protein bar" would be the Quest bar. All of the others are nutrition bars, with just a bit of protein thrown in. Even the Luna Protein brand barely has any protein in it compared to the other macros.

And always make sure to check the actual macros on bars and shakes. Many things calling themselves protein bars or shakes have less than 10 grams of protein and usually more than double that of carbs.

Eggs (whites, if trying to keep fat low), chicken breast, white flesh fish, lean pork, and turkey are my go-to items for my daily protein. I usually have no problem hitting my protein, or exceeding it without the use of supplements.

I do sometimes still enjoy a protein bar or nutrition bar as a snack, but not because I'm trying to make up for a lack of something, it's just because they are tasty, calorie dense, and convenient to keep in my desk drawer.

ThinUpGirl · March 2013

I get mine from Costco, its premire nutrition...

I checked the macros,

37% carb
20% fat
43% protein

doubleduofa · March 2013

I get mine from Costco, its premire nutrition...

I checked the macros,

37% carb
20% fat
43% protein

I'm so jealous that your Costco still carries them. I'm not a huge fan of protein bars, but those were good and high in protein.

ParrosFan · March 2013

I also use the Quest bars on occasion.

bajoyba · March 2013

I LOVE Think Thin bars. 20 grams of protein and 0 sugars. On my days off, I eat real food all day, but if I don't feel like packing a big lunch for work or if I desperately need to add more protein to my day, I eat one of those. Delicious.