Any uk mfp's....protein bars??

balancedbrunette
balancedbrunette Posts: 530 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Quest protein bars have been recommended a lot to me on here but i can't find them in shops, just wondering do these have to be ordered online from the us?

Also anyone ever try the protein bars in holland and barrett, looking for some ideas...need a protein bar for days i'm on the go and don't hit my macros in protein from my homecooked food!

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  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    I do not use protein bars because the majority have added sugar or high fructose corn syrup or sucralose etc, etc.

    I prepare my protein snack with

    Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pumpkins seeds) and some dried cranberry. I measure 1/4 cup in a small sandwich bag, around 150 calories.

    I also take with my lunch

    Hummus with veggies (red bell peppers or celery or carrots) or

    Greek yogurt

    Good luck in your journey
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I bought some Quest bars, they taste pretty synthetic and well, err "American".

    https://www.powerbody.co.uk/brand-quest-nutrition,64.html
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    look for nakd bars - not massive on the protein but natural and made from nuts/fruits.
  • balancedbrunette
    balancedbrunette Posts: 530 Member
    have had nakd bards before from holland and barrett they are quite nice:) but if im going for bars like that i'd like to be getting some form of protein I guess because i'd usually eat fruit or almonds as a snack as opposed to nakd bars or such.

    thanks for the advice anyway if anyone else has any suggestions i'd love to hear them :).
  • lcfairbairn74
    lcfairbairn74 Posts: 412 Member
    You can get Quest bars on Amazon :smile:
  • phatguerilla
    phatguerilla Posts: 188 Member
    Haven't tried them yet but bulkpowders have a protein flapjack that looks pretty good, probably going to buy a box or two next time I order protein as an alternative to shakes. Otherwise amazon as people have suggested or maybe discount-supplements.co.uk will have something you like.
  • louisemh28
    louisemh28 Posts: 29
    Some of the ones I like:

    QNT 50% protein bars (amazon.co.uk)
    PhD Diet Whey bars (amazon, H&B)
    CNP Pro Flapjack High Protein (H&B)
  • Razzzzle
    Razzzzle Posts: 40 Member
    Are you not getting enough protein from food - That should be the main source for protein.

    I always have a shake for breakfast though, but thats because ive been and done a morning gym session so killing 2 birds with one stone so to speak.

    I would have a shake with water as a quick source rather than having a bar thats filled with sugar and extra cals you dont need - but if you do deffo want a bar try one of these: http://www.bodybuildingwarehouse.co.uk/protein-bars?limit=all

    Daz
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    I tried a couple of protein bars from Holland and Barrett and thought they were crap TBH. I also though they were very high cal for what they provided and the cost.

    I prefer protein powder to make a drink, and then making my own protein bar recipes. I especially like Optimum protein powder in vanilla ice cream and mint chocolate.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    You can get Quest bars on Amazon :smile:

    At over £2 a bar!

    How expensive? :noway:
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    Protein bars are overpriced and taste chemical-like.

    I would go with Whey-hey ice cream that they sell at Holland and Barrett. Still a bit pricey, but tastes good (imo) and a much better macros as well.

    http://www.wheyhey.co.uk/index.php?lang=en
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    Also, if you search the recipe secton here, lots of peeps make their own protein bars with protein powder. Most of which are delicious.

    I think there is protein pancakes as well. NOMNOMNOM!
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Protein bars are overpriced and taste chemical-like.

    I would go with Whey-hey ice cream that they sell at Holland and Barrett. Still a bit pricey, but tastes good (imo) and a much better macros as well.

    http://www.wheyhey.co.uk/index.php?lang=en

    Oh I so need to try this. :drinker:

    On pay day of course :grumble:
  • balancedbrunette
    balancedbrunette Posts: 530 Member
    Are you not getting enough protein from food - That should be the main source for protein.

    Most days I am actually I've been reluctant to go for the bars/powder for so long because i've been researching and working protein into my diet in new ways since I started learning about weight loss and strength training. I'm just curious about getting some in on days perhaps I don't always hit the macro or perhaps for after training sessions the odd time.

    Thanks so much everyone for the replies and the suggestions, going to have a look around amazon and check out some of the suggestions in H&B next time i'm there. :) whey-hey ice cream sounds like a good way to get protein in while enjoying a snack as well.
  • LprLady
    LprLady Posts: 10 Member
    Quest bars are made by GNC. They are low in sugar and high in fiber and protein. They can be ordered on line if you do not have a GNC in UK.
  • Strangegirlz
    Strangegirlz Posts: 92 Member
    I occasionally use pulsin maple and peanut sport protein bars. They're made in UK from all natural ingredients. Cheapest place to buy them is amazon. To be honest they taste ok for a protein bar. The first time I had one I think my expectations were a bit high, I was anticipating a protein friendly snickers bar. Def not the case although I quite like them now. They're 15grams of protein, 210cals though, so they have a place very occasionally. To be honest the majority of the time you could use the calories in a better way and get more protein too.
  • recovery114
    recovery114 Posts: 24
    greek yogurt beats any protein bar
    or eggs
    or skimmed milk
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    greek yogurt beats any protein bar
    or eggs
    or skimmed milk

    But they aren't great to stick in your handbag :tongue:
  • b3st
    b3st Posts: 1,350 Member
    Health shops and supermarkets sell them.
  • Catman50
    Catman50 Posts: 33 Member
    I brought some of these last week because my weekend macros have been poor. Im generally stuck out in the wood marshalling @ an airsoft site and the general food is junk food. Ive had a couple so far and they are surprisingly nice.

    http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/high-pro/10530459.html?menu=a

    My flavour is Chocolate orange, Not sure about any other flavours yet.

    Myprotein - Mybar High Pro:

    Calories: 230
    Carbs:20
    Protein:29
    Fat:7
    Sodium:0
    Sugar:3

    Cant say Ive tried anything else atm. But id be interested to see what else is available in the UK @ a decent price?
    These work out around £1.66 without postage on their own.
  • Razzzzle
    Razzzzle Posts: 40 Member
    Catman see my post above for more bars
  • Catman50
    Catman50 Posts: 33 Member
    Thx Razzzzle, once mine start getting low I'll probably try some of those.
  • MsPudding
    MsPudding Posts: 562 Member
    There are a ton of recipes for homemade protein bars online if you Google and they're going to be far cheaper and less 'artificial' tasting than the ones you buy. Generally you're talking about a mixture of oats, protein powder, nuts or peanut butter and something like honey to sweeten the whole thing. From there you can experiment, chuck in dried fruit or seeds for instance.
  • marky54
    marky54 Posts: 21 Member
    I have tried Sci-MX Nutrition 80 g Apple and Caramel High Protein Flapjack's out of Sainsburys. Boots also sell bars. Esxpensive though £2 aprox
  • Razzzzle
    Razzzzle Posts: 40 Member
    Just made my own protein bars cookies as a test.

    3 scoops of rolled oats
    1scoop of MyProtein diet whey - Double choc
    75ml of water.

    Mix together and then separate out into 3 cookies and bake in the oven for 15mins at 150deg C.

    They are nice but could do with being a bit sweeter, might add a spoonful of honey on the next batch I make

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