Protein Bars that aren't actually candy...

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  • LexiMelo
    LexiMelo Posts: 203 Member
    I made some of my own and I love them. You can add the flavors that are your favorite! (currently enjoying blueberry chocolate peanut butter...mmmmmm)

    Clif bars are tasty, probably because the first ingredient in them is Organic Brown Rice Syrup (a sweetener). If you need some sugar go for it, but if you are just eating it for an on to go breakfast there could be better options.
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    I have been trying to find a good line of Protein Bars that aren't really just a candy bar dressed in a package that says its healthy. A friend of mine referred me to Clif Bars, which seem decent - they taste pretty good anyway - but I was wondering if you guys might have some good suggestions for truly healthy protein bars that also don't taste like chalk. FYI I'm lactose intolerant, so if any of them are heavy on some kind of dairy product, please leave those out of your suggestions, otherwise I'd appreciate any input =)

    clif bars are fairly carb loaded - I like them but usually when I'm on a long hike or snowboarding otherwise I don't use them as a "protein bar"

    I highly suggest to maybe have hard boiled eggs or a protein shake and no you don't need milk use water. What exactly are you trying to get out of the "protein bar" will make a big difference.

    There are also some awesome recipes online where you can make your own :)
  • _Calypso_
    _Calypso_ Posts: 1,074 Member
    in for QUEST BARS!!!!

    perfect protein bar!!!
  • Morgaath
    Morgaath Posts: 679 Member
    Pure Protein. I can often pick them up for $1 each...and then I buy everything I can get.
  • Iri_2
    Iri_2 Posts: 349 Member
    Yeah, Quest bars FTW.

    ^^ This
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    What's wrong with "candy" like protein bars? It takes care of the chocolate urge and it gives me the protein I need all in 1 bar. See ticker below, must be working and I love them. :drinker:
  • djflowerz
    djflowerz Posts: 23 Member
    I like Powercrunch bars. They are high protein, low sugar, and I buy them on Amazon. The best flavors IMHO are Triple chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Peanut butter creme. Chocolate mint is good too. Avoid the berry flavored one.
  • amygauv
    amygauv Posts: 17 Member
    Dont Quest bars have whey protein in them? I thought whey protein often had lactose in it?

    They have Whey Protein Isolate, which is lactose free. I contacted several reps and they ensured me that they're 100% lactose free. So for those lactose intolerants, we're good !
  • lilsmiley11122
    lilsmiley11122 Posts: 11 Member
    I just "discovered" Quest bars, and I'm in love. They are so good I actually look forward to eating them, it's like eating dessert but getting 20g of protein for under 200 calories! I bought a variety box from Amazon and haven't tried all of them yet, but Apple Pie is definitely the best so far. :-)
  • Docpremie
    Docpremie Posts: 228 Member
    Another vote for Quest! I like chocolate chip cookie dough & the new cookies & cream the best. I've also tried cinnamon roll, apple pie & vanilla almond torte (tastes like Bit 'O Honey candy, expect for the initial artificial sweetener taste, but it disappears quickly after the first bite). Quest bars have one of the best calorie to protein ratio, and the fiber content is an added plus on a higher protein diet!
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
    I love Quest Bars, Pure Protein bars and Detour Bars they are low sugar and high protein I eat one of them everyday also high fiber.
  • castlerobber
    castlerobber Posts: 528 Member
    I'm thinking about ordering some quest bars, but they are expensive! What are the best flavors?

    I'm still sampling, but so far I've liked cookies-and-cream and mixed berry the best, with chocolate brownie close behind. The only one I haven't liked so far has been chocolate chip cookie dough, which tasted like neither chocolate chips nor cookie dough.

    My local GNC has been running a special--buy a certain number (two or three, I forget), get one free. I also ordered a 12-bar assortment directly from Quest, with a coupon code for free shipping, that got it down to $2/bar.
  • shadriel7
    shadriel7 Posts: 20
    I make my own protein balls that are dairy free and a lot cheaper than buying bars, especially the quest one (no offence to Quest, but on a uni budget they would be out of my league even if they didnt contain heaps of things im allergic to)

    The recipe can be found here:

    http://superallergyfood.blogspot.com.au/

    Thank you for the link
  • rondaj05
    rondaj05 Posts: 497 Member
    In to read later
  • healthywtb
    healthywtb Posts: 80 Member
    My teenagers sometimes eat "General Mills - Nature Valley - Protein Chewy Bar - Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate" (how it's listed in MFP) and say that there is less sugar than many other bars. They taste pretty good, are relatively inexpensive, and available in many stores.

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