Low Net Carb Bars
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PBAUSA
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Any suggestions for a low (net) carb bar? I teach and don't always have time to sit down for a meal - so it would be nice to be able to have these every now and then. Most of the ones I have considered in my local Publix have too much sugar in them or are indeed too high in net carbs. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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As I'm sure you are only too painfully aware, eating real food (hey, maybe even sitting down!!) is preferable to gulping down what I call factory food on the run. But you gotta do what you gotta do. On a recent trip out of town (flying, not driving, so no opportunity to take real food with us) I ransacked the grocery store for low carb options. The best bets seemed to be low carb shakes, like Atkins, which I had to buy on the other end -- Heaven forbid I take a whole 11 ounces of liquid on an airplane. The protein bars I looked at were more carbs than I wanted to spend and the bite of Clif bar I stole from my husband was more cardboard than brownie. So I'd suggest looking at shakes before bars.
If you can manage to carve out even five minutes of lunchtime, my other suggestion would be to check out Mason jar salads. There are all sorts of recipes out there and when they're packed right it's like having an instant fresh made salad. You can even make them days in advance, keep them refrigerated and they're still good.3 -
Boy did I read this wrong.
I was going to say any tavern should serve
low carb drinks.
or 
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I'll second the comment that your should strive to eat real food if any way possible, even if it means prepping the night before.
If you need an emergency bar, I like the Quest bars the best. They have the lowest sugar content, but they do use sugar alcohols, and these are not all the same, and not even the same for all people. Some people can eat them all day without trouble, other will drop out of ketosis eating one.1 -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10442394/protein-bars#latest
Discussion on bars in this link3 -
Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10442394/protein-bars#latest
Discussion on bars in this link
Perfect! Thanks
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Quest bars (depending on flavor) can be pretty good, if you can tolerate the soluble corn fiber they switched to a year ago in place of IMO. I couldn't. B-Up bars are similar to the old Quest IMO formulation, but the few flavors I tried were kind of bland.1
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Whatever you do don't get the vegan/gf puffed soy bars from Costco. They were around 12g net carbs (okay for me once in a while with a 50g net target), but they tasted of sadness and despair and also gave me wicked gas and cramps.5
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Unfortunately, the answer to your question is none (and I'm not being sarcastic here either). All protein bars usually have more carbs/sugars in them than you'll want to see on the package label and/or will contain questionable ingredients. If you're going to go the route of protein bars, first find a brand that has flavors you like. Then try eating only part of the bar (1/2, 1/3, 1/4) instead of the whole thing.4
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You could try making some. There are tons of recipes for low-carb protein bars. They may not be super low-carb, but some of them are definitely lower than the grocery store variety. And some of them are pretty darned tasty.
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You could try making some. There are tons of recipes for low-carb protein bars. They may not be super low-carb, but some of them are definitely lower than the grocery store variety. And some of them are pretty darned tasty.
I am definitely for doing this! Part of the reason I am looking for a low carb bar is that I am getting sick of all the meat and green veg on low carb (and sometimes I am very rushed between teaching my classes on two days a week). I just want something different to eat as a kind of treat. This idea of making my own really appeals! So does cutting a bar in half.2 -
You could try making some. There are tons of recipes for low-carb protein bars. They may not be super low-carb, but some of them are definitely lower than the grocery store variety. And some of them are pretty darned tasty.
I am definitely for doing this! Part of the reason I am looking for a low carb bar is that I am getting sick of all the meat and green veg on low carb (and sometimes I am very rushed between teaching my classes on two days a week). I just want something different to eat as a kind of treat. This idea of making my own really appeals! So does cutting a bar in half.
Let us know what goodies you concoct, eh?0 -
You could try making some. There are tons of recipes for low-carb protein bars. They may not be super low-carb, but some of them are definitely lower than the grocery store variety. And some of them are pretty darned tasty.
I am definitely for doing this! Part of the reason I am looking for a low carb bar is that I am getting sick of all the meat and green veg on low carb (and sometimes I am very rushed between teaching my classes on two days a week). I just want something different to eat as a kind of treat. This idea of making my own really appeals! So does cutting a bar in half.
Let us know what goodies you concoct, eh?
Good suggestion. I guess I need to find some recipes online now!
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There are some folks around these parts who know their way around a kitchen!
I'll bet there are some good recipes floating around....0 -
@ladipoet That's exactly what works for me. 1/2 Quest cc cookie dough per day and I tell myself "That's it!" I buy a box and cut them in 1/2 immediately and put on a high pantry shelf.
@supergal3 Glad to know I'm not the only one! lol 0 -
I have made these several times, they do the job: http://www.sweetcheetah.com/2013/07/diy-quest-bars.html
And here is another recipe that I have not made because it calls for something called Vitafiber that I can't get here in Japan. http://www.busybuthealthy.com/homemade-quest-protein-bars/
edit to add: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/04/04/homemade-peanut-butter-protein-bars/
Best thing about making your own is that you can make them any size you like, to suit your carb allowance.
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I recently found the One bars from Oh Yeah nutrition. 4 grams net carbs in the one I had. I got a couple just to keep in my purse for emergencies.1
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I snack on pecans...maybe that is an option for you?
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Have you thought about pemmican? Super low carb, high energy nutrient dense. Native American Indians came up with it many many moons ago. They would take it with them when hunting. It keeps forever. Have been wanting to make some for a while now. That's my project for the weekend. Will let you know how it turns out, or you let me know if you decide to make it first.
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