Protein bars
pdandy
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So I've been having Vector bars (chocolate) as a protein bar. Probably not the best choice I know. I was looking for something higher in protein with not as much calories... Only issue is is that I also need something that is nut free... Majority of what I've come across has nuts. Any suggestions??
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Nut free may be difficult to find in the bars. I use the Pure-Protein bars because they are high in protein and easily purchased through Walmart. They are also less expensive than some of the other high protein choices. I also use the Robert Irvine sometimes but then again -- nuts.
You may benefit from protein shakes... These can be less expensive if used in powder form. In the more expensive pre-formulated forms, the Core Power is pretty good 20-26gr protein each and the Oh Yeah! are good... 32 gr per 220 k/cal bottle. A bit pricey at the gym but I like them chilled.0 -
That's really difficult to do. My roommate is allergic to nuts and we have searched everywhere for a protein bar without nuts. So far we haven't found any in stores, only through online searches, they are; Detour chocolate chip caramel and Clif chocolate chip builder's bar. The Detour bar is 170 calories with 15 g of protein, and the Clif bar is 270 calories and 20 g of protein. Between the two I think the Clif is better, and I'll eat them for lunch or for a light meal.
But as kdeaux mentioned, protein shakes would be the way to go. A lot of the times we'll get either Pure Protein or Six Star Whey Protein powder and mix it with milk because it's cheaper per serving. But sometimes we'll treat ourselves and get Muscle Milk, I really like that because it's 200-220 calories pure serving and high in protein.0 -
Does it have to be a bar or shake? I eat Egg Beaters to get low calorie protein. I generally make 6 servings & eat them in little bits all morning long (they microwave well)--150 cal, 6 carb, 30 protein.0
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Quest bars are awesome for protein and fiber, but don't know about nuts.0
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Optifast bars?
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Quest bars are not nut-free. I've not come across any, but I'm following to see if anything pops up.0
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Usually it's for a snack when I'm on the go... I'm on the road quite a bit during the day for work and I like to have something I can grab and throw in my bag... Egg beaters might be good for an evening snack tho!Does it have to be a bar or shake? I eat Egg Beaters to get low calorie protein. I generally make 6 servings & eat them in little bits all morning long (they microwave well)--150 cal, 6 carb, 30 protein.
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Most mornings I'll have a shake for breakfast with whey in it... I also throw in kale, spinach, soy, blueberries and yogurt. Which pretty much is an entire mealkdeaux1959 wrote: »Nut free may be difficult to find in the bars. I use the Pure-Protein bars because they are high in protein and easily purchased through Walmart. They are also less expensive than some of the other high protein choices. I also use the Robert Irvine sometimes but then again -- nuts.
You may benefit from protein shakes... These can be less expensive if used in powder form. In the more expensive pre-formulated forms, the Core Power is pretty good 20-26gr protein each and the Oh Yeah! are good... 32 gr per 220 k/cal bottle. A bit pricey at the gym but I like them chilled.
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I have been having Clif bars twice a week before my spin class and then boot camp to kick me through those back to back workouts. They do provide me with the needed energy but they are high calorie and would prefer something not so heavy. The other day I only ate half and it seemed to do the job so maybe that's what I will do.0
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QUEST BARS!!!!!!!!0
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What makes Vector bars a bad choice? What is the nutritional information? 200-300 calories should be standard for a protein bar, ideally 20-30g of protein. if this is fulfilled with the Vector bar then... keep eating them?0
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They're 230 calories, 32g carbs, 19g sugar and 9g protein... I've been grabbing then because they're easy to find and the chocolate ones are nut free... Hoping for more protein... I'm not sure how the carbs and sugar measures up to any other protein bar tho...?What makes Vector bars a bad choice? What is the nutritional information? 200-300 calories should be standard for a protein bar, ideally 20-30g of protein. if this is fulfilled with the Vector bar then... keep eating them?
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I'll check them out, hopefully they're the ones that will work for me! Thanks!Fitteacherc wrote: »QUEST BARS!!!!!!!!
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I think almost all flavours of Quest bars contain nuts.0
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They're 230 calories, 32g carbs, 19g sugar and 9g protein... I've been grabbing then because they're easy to find and the chocolate ones are nut free... Hoping for more protein... I'm not sure how the carbs and sugar measures up to any other protein bar tho...?What makes Vector bars a bad choice? What is the nutritional information? 200-300 calories should be standard for a protein bar, ideally 20-30g of protein. if this is fulfilled with the Vector bar then... keep eating them?
oh I see. If it's an actual protein bar, it will usually have closer to 30g protein, as you'd see in most protein powders. If salt isn't too much of an issue, I'd recommend stocking up on beef jerky. You can also hardboil eggs ahead of time and grab them on the go.
Otherwise browse here:
ca.bodybuilding.com/store/bars.htm
iherb.com/search?sug=protein%20bars&kw=protein%20bar&rank=2#cid=2853&p=1
or make your own (sunflower butter should be fine if you need a butter?)
fitnesstreats.com/2014/04/homemade-vegan-quest-bars/
fitnesstreats.com/2014/01/more-homemade-quest-like-protein-bars/0 -
You could check out Luna bars? I know only some of them are actually labeled "protein bars," but there are some that are not nut-flavored, such as lemon or blueberry0
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the simply bar , the simply whey bar, 150 calories , 15 gram protein0
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You could try making your own and substituting some fat for the nuts. I think No Meat Athlete has a recipe builder for a protein bar, but I'm sure there are plenty of recipes out there.0
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have a protein shake instead0
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as some has just mentioned you could make your own so that way you control exactly what ingredients are in there as well as being much cheaper. i now make my own all the time and the most simplest is by mixing whey protein with and just enough water to combine but not too wet and there you go. thats your base, you can leave it like that or add other ingredients, i LOVE peanut butter (sorry), you can add dried fruit, grains, cocoa nibs, other health powders like maca powder, GO NUTS!!!0
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I just had a thought.... Coffee beans in a protein bar! I'm guessing that would make it an energy bar too?0
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I have been having Clif bars twice a week before my spin class and then boot camp to kick me through those back to back workouts. They do provide me with the needed energy but they are high calorie and would prefer something not so heavy. The other day I only ate half and it seemed to do the job so maybe that's what I will do.
Do you mean their "Builders Bar"? Regular Clif bars are mostly carb.
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