Protein bar - worth it?

steve2kay · September 2013

I have a token for a shop that I work near. After next week I'm not going to be here so I need to spend this money this week.
There's nothing I need and it's a pretty small running shop but they sell Clif Builder Protein bars and I was considering buying some to help my get my protein as I'm struggling to eat enough.

But when I looked at the calories, carbs, protein etc. it looks like I could eat a Clif Bar or I could eat my breakfast again (scrambled eggs, ham, toast).

Am I missing the point - is there something else beneficial about protein bars other than convenience?

Confuzzled4ever · September 2013

Nope. Good protein and convenience.

I make sure mine have 18g-20g of protein, or I don't get them.

I try to only eat them on days I know i'm gonna exercise a lot. More calories burned more calories to play with.

I'm having one for lunch today.. and maybe tuna with it. Personal trainer appointment today and I made him promise to kick my butt and Zumba afterwards. Gonna need the calories! Can't wait!!

JTick · September 2013

No, you're not missing anything. Some days I need the convenience of a protein bar, some days I like a protein shake, and some days I just go home and make chicken. It's up to you where your protein comes from. As long as you're getting enough, it doesn't matter.

ETA: If you do decide to go for the Clif bars, try the mint chocolate chip. Those are my fave.

MinnieInMaine · September 2013

Oh yeah, the Clif Builder Chocolate Mint is to die for!! For a while there I was eating one every day for breakfast. But as good as they are, I got tired of them after a while. And I found another bar with the same amount of protein but less calories.

The protein bar is pretty much the same as protein powder. It's an easy way to get more protein in while adding some variety to you diet. Instead of eating another piece of chicken or more yogurt, you have a bar or a shake.

Confuzzled4ever · September 2013

Think Thin protein bars are yummy too!!

Try them!

derekj222 · September 2013

Quest bars are better!!

amy_kee · September 2013

Thanks for your opinions on the protein bars. I've priced them and can't afford to buy them. But, I'm able to buy some whey protein powder that has 30g of protein powder per scoop from WalMart and I mix that with unsweetened vanilla almondmilk I buy in bulk when it is on sale too. I'm glad to know that I'm not missing anything by not being able to afford the protein bars.
Amy