What is the best protein bar?

sagithia
sagithia Posts: 135 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
I need to increase my protien and love the idea of an easy convienient bar. Any recommendations for one that is low on sugar and high on protien and very low on carbs? I have a busy job where I rarely get a lunch break and if I do it tends to be later in the day. Any ideas? Thanks guys!!!

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  • crking
    crking Posts: 175
    I like Balance Gold but they are a little high on sugar ..depending on which flavor you get.
  • lilchino4af
    lilchino4af Posts: 1,292 Member
    I like PowerBars and Clif Bars, but they're pretty high on carbs (40-45 g). Haven't tried any of the other brands.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    I like a Pure Protein High Protein Bar (pick a flavor) Eat with a full glass of water.

    About 180 cals with 2g sugar and 19g protein (low carb, don't have number on me. :wink: )

    But also high protein to calories:

    Chicken (grilled skinless) on a salad
    Turkey (no processed meats)
    Low fat cottage cheese
    Fish (Talapia, salmon)
    EAS Advant Edge Carb control shakes
    Eggs (hard boiled on the go)
    Nuts and Seeds (watch the Calories though)
  • scull108
    scull108 Posts: 1
    try the peanut butter south beach diet protein bars. they have cinnamon raisin ones too..warm it up in the microwave and its like a cinnamon roll!
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    Think Thin - 230 calories, 7-8g fat, 20g protein, 0 sugar, 25g or so carbs. All natural, nothing artificial.
  • baggins706
    baggins706 Posts: 310
    The Atkins line!
  • sagithia
    sagithia Posts: 135 Member
    Thanks guys, I am ordering a box of each online and going to give them all a try to find the one that works for me!
  • Bthack
    Bthack Posts: 48
    mmm yes think thin is great!! i have them as breakfast for days when im too busy to eat at home. I've never tried a flavor i didnt like and they arent all chalky or powdery tasting. As as the other poster said, ALL natural. &very yummy!
  • vjjoseph
    vjjoseph Posts: 13 Member
    I use the Atkins line also. I find them to be lower in sugar.
  • TropicalKitty
    TropicalKitty Posts: 2,298 Member
    I've gone through a ton of em. I used to do the South Beach ones but then the jerks took out 2g of protein! (They were 10g protein for 15g carbs, but now are 8g protein for the 15g carbs). Honestly, for the 190cals, I ended up deciding they really weren't worth it.

    Now I'm using the PureProtein ones and am much more satisfied (duh with double the protein!). Here's the breakdown of the ones currently in rotation in my desk:

    Chocolate Deluxe
    180cal
    Total Fat 4.5 (3g sat, 0 trans)
    Total Carb 17g (2g fiber, 2g sugar, 4g sugar alcohol)
    Protein 20g

    I get em at Sam's there's like 18 in a case for like $14 or something. Not bad!
  • fitandhealthy
    fitandhealthy Posts: 82 Member
    Bumpity Bump, Bump!

    Wow! I was going to suggest my Myoplex bars that I eat everyday, but now see the ThinkThins! I'll check out the Pure Protein line too! Thanks! :)
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    The Atkins line!

    I 2nd this.
  • lucygurrola
    lucygurrola Posts: 1
    My favorite is called Power Crunch. It has 13 grams of protein. Hardly any sugar. and they are really good!
  • crystal081
    crystal081 Posts: 12
    I agree with the pure protein bars. I love the chocolate deluxe (the pb/chocolate is really good too) , and it's low on sugar (although does have sugar alcohols) and totally cures my chocolate cravings. I also like the carb advant chocolate shake drink in rich dark chocolate. I'll usually have one of those after going to the gym.

    I've heard really good things about Trader Joe's think thin bars although i haven't tried them yet.
  • sweetoblivion314
    sweetoblivion314 Posts: 55
    I recommend Promax. 20g of protein and tons of vitamins and minerals. One of the trainers at my gym helped me pick it out when i need some food before a workout. Definitely the most nutrition dense bar that i have seen.
  • mshay05
    mshay05 Posts: 229 Member
    Think Thin - 230 calories, 7-8g fat, 20g protein, 0 sugar, 25g or so carbs. All natural, nothing artificial.

    I just found these!!!! So good!! My fav by far!
  • jljohnson
    jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
    I really like the Pure Protein too. IMO, the peanut butter is the best flavor.
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
    How about protein bars that are available in the UK??

    Most of the names above don't seem to be ringing any bells :flowerforyou:
  • jljohnson
    jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
    I had a thread not too long ago about this too... here's the link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/97284-protein-bars-have-gotten-tastier
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    BUMP!
  • Thea_N
    Thea_N Posts: 16
    I would like to think i am a protein bar connoisseur. I tend to have many small meals throughout the day and i always throw a protein bar in my purse or backpack to keep my metabolism going.. my favorite bars are think thin bars.. they aren't the lowest in cals but 230 isn't bad.. try the creamy peanut butter..they have 20g protein 0g sugar 22g carb.. its delish! luna protein bars are also delish 12g protein 190cals but a lot more sugar and 19g carb.. so for the amount of calories intake the carb level is higher than think thin if you take the ratio.. clif bars are yummy but they are higher in sugar and carbs and not much protein...a protein bar i just tried today that was DELISH and you must try is the detour low sugar caramel peanut bar 15g protein 19g carb only 3g sugar. While shopping for a protein bar make sure to look at sugar... i have fun comparing protein bars with candy bars.. sometimes their isnt much of a difference so BE careful to look at sugar and calories! not all of them are healthy!
  • gecallo
    gecallo Posts: 135
    "Beware the labels..."

    http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/protein/protein-bars-review-guide.htm
  • F4play
    F4play Posts: 21
    Eat Boiled eggs, prawns etc or snack on unsalted nuts, .....ive yet to see a protein bar that does what it says on the wrapper the protein advantage is normally always destroyed by the sugar 20g of on average

    This is the stuff that keeps people fat, they were developed for bodybuilders who need there 1.5g per lb of protein to retain muscle trust me they never touch one when they are cutting fat
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