Protein Bars

I go with Pure Protein bars from Walmart. They're reasonably priced ($1.16~ per bar from a 6 pack box), lowish in calories (180 per 50 g from chocolate deluxe), and reasonable protein (21 g per 50 g chocolate deluxe bar). Yes, they have sugar alcohols in them that might give you stomach problems (took me a bit to get used to them). I haven't found any other bars that are comparable in weight that aren't higher in calories (270) with same protein (21 g). Price is also an issue for me.

The tastiest ones I've had were Balance Bar in Lemon Meringue Crunch. I think they're about 200 calories and 15g protein, so it's not a huge amount of protein, but not a bad substitute if you were otherwise going to just have a candy bar or something.

macr0babe wrote: »

crystalewhite wrote: »

sixxpoint wrote: »

Protein from real food > Protein from powder > Homemade protein bars > Store bought protein bars

Agreed, but sometimes it's easier to grab a bar at the store.

Disagree, protein is protein. Eating MEAT is good for protein, fat, and essential amino acids; however all sources of protein count at the end of the day. Whether from legumes, meat, store bought bars, or wherever, as long as you're GETTING protein, that's what really counts.

This is not exactly true.

20 g of protein from one bar/powder isn't always going to be equivalent to 20 g of protein of another bar/powder (or meat for argument's sake).

Some companies use protein spikers, which register as protein if lab tested, but they are actually amino fillers such as glycine and not true protein.

Be wary of anything ending in -ine on your label.

To close... a lot of people either cannot fathom it, or simply don't want to admit it... But protein bars and protein powder are processed fast foods. The connection that these protein supplements have with fitness gurus and bodybuilders paints these products in a positive light, but if McDonalds sold it to is first in a shake, we would have a drastically different opinion about them as a society.

There is nothing wrong with using these supplements sparingly out of convenience. However, if you're relying on powders/bars every single day to hit your protein macro then you should probably look to correcting your diet. Whole foods are far more comprehensive and nutritious overall. Whole protein is more bioavailable, provides more BCAAs, carries additional dietary fats (which most people lack), tastes better and costs less on average.

If you want to be sucking your protein out of a plastic tub or wrapper for the rest of your life, then be my guest. But DO NOT ever assert that protein is protein without being able to back up your assertion with logic and common sense.

kristenFit wrote: »

For a treat, Cut quest bar into eight pieces, put on cookie sheet with parchment paper. 325 degree oven 3 min. Press with fork, cook another 3 min...of amazing. Even a 1/2 batch is amazing

So youre recommending to melt a quest bar for 6 min in an oven to make it taste better?

K....

kristenFit wrote: »

For a treat, Cut quest bar into eight pieces, put on cookie sheet with parchment paper. 325 degree oven 3 min. Press with fork, cook another 3 min...of amazing. Even a 1/2 batch is amazing

Like a cookie? I'll have to try that.

Just tried the apple cinnamon zero bar from myprotein... not usually a fan of apple cinnamon anything but it's actually pretty good.

PureProtein and Quest are my favorite.

After ready so many threads about quest bars I decided to have one for breakfast today. I had the cinnamon. Not only does it have 20 grams of protein but it was very good!! Yum!

Troutsy wrote: »

floridagirl7264 wrote: »

I couldn't find quest bars in my walmart. I decided to try Pure Protein bars. I had a chocolate one last night and it tasted really good to me. On the plus side, if I'm craving chocolate, they make a great substitute. I can adjust my macros once the weight is mostly off. Right now, though, I just need to stay within my calories without feeling hungry all of the time.

I don't think Walmart carries the quest line. You may have to pop into a GNC or Vitamin Shoppe for the brand.

Surprisingly Whole Foods carries some of the Quest varieties for cheaper than GNC. We got my tub of multipurpose protein powder for $30. It was closer to $50 at GNC.

EPIC BARS!

I like NuGo Dark (Chocolate Pretzel With Sea Salt), NuGo Slim, Pure Protein, and Luna Protein.

Quest Coconut Cashew ... NOMNOMNOM!

Cliff bars are ok (peanut butter). Put they are all a massive disapointment taste wise compared to your favourite chocolate bar.

fernt21 wrote: »

I love Quest Bars. Cookies and Cream is my favourite followed by Double Chocolate Chunk.... I've never seen the mint chocolate bar that people keep referring to though and I'd love to try it! I get my bars from GNC, Where are the mint??

My gnc had a few mint in stock but not a box. I had ordered mine directly from quest.

fernt21 wrote: »

I love Quest Bars. Cookies and Cream is my favourite followed by Double Chocolate Chunk.... I've never seen the mint chocolate bar that people keep referring to though and I'd love to try it! I get my bars from GNC, Where are the mint??

I bought my Mint off of Amazon. I wasn't a big fan.

BUT I LOVE C&C and Double Chocolate Chunk. Though I rank them in reverse order :P

"PrizePopple wrote: »

...Though GNC with the Gold Card is still the best bet for buying a whole case.

how cheap would that be? I usually buy mine on Amazon.