Recommend me a good protein bar type snack

omakase619
omakase619 Posts: 226 Member
in Food and Nutrition
currently eating the Kashi chocolate almond bar. It's ok but I feel like I'm missing out
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  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 902 Member
    Are you eating it because you need the protein for work-outs, or because they sound like a healthy snack (while you don't need the extra protein)?
  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 902 Member
    My above question aside, I like a lot of the Quest bars. Many of them turn effin' amazing when microwaved a few seconds...

    Opti and Combat Crunch seem to be popular, too. Stepbro (bodybuilder) likes'm as a snack occasionally.

    I've had the Optimum Nutrition cake-bites, too. THOSE are damned good. o____o

    All the above listed are 20g protein per bar/package (cake bites are 3 to a pack, so 20g for package).
  • omakase619
    omakase619 Posts: 226 Member
    PixelPuff wrote: »
    Are you eating it because you need the protein for work-outs, or because they sound like a healthy snack (while you don't need the extra protein)?

    I don't get enough protein in sometimes and I would like a snack that tastes good to fill me up when I'm slightly hungry

  • EugeneBee
    EugeneBee Posts: 5 Member
    ON, Trec Nutrition - Booste and etc
    but need eating normal food!
  • Fit_in_Folsom
    Fit_in_Folsom Posts: 220 Member
    Quest are good. Expensive but good. There are others out there...I just have a hard time justifying $2.50 US for a bar. I have found them on sale once in a while...then they are a good deal
  • domeofstars
    domeofstars Posts: 480 Member
    PixelPuff wrote: »
    My above question aside, I like a lot of the Quest bars. Many of them turn effin' amazing when microwaved a few seconds...

    I second this about microwaving quest bars. Especially the cookies and cream flavour and chocolate chip cookie dough. I put the bar on a plate in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then I eat with a spoon. Yum!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    Probably going to have to go to the local store and buy a few brands. This is largely individual. I love quest bars (especially heated up), snickers marathon bars (favorite) and Cliff bars.
  • Jennifer1Gore
    Jennifer1Gore Posts: 6 Member
    I'm really in love with the Special K protein bars. Bars about 170 calories and 12g protein. They really save the day when I don't really get a break at work.
  • jcraig10
    jcraig10 Posts: 477 Member
    Zone bars - I'm obsessed with the chocolate mint.
    210 calories 14g protein $1/bar
  • rshelley3
    rshelley3 Posts: 1 Member
    Larabars, only a few all natural ingredients, and tasty.
  • elizabethmcopeland
    elizabethmcopeland Posts: 167 Member
    Oh Yeah! ONE Bars are the shiiiiiiz, specifically Birthday Cake and Lemon Cake. I like their texture significantly better than Quest Bars.

    However, there is a special place in my heart for Quest Apple Pie Bars baked in a toaster oven...
  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    I like Combat Crunch (favs are birthday cake and chocolate flavors) and the Buff Bake Protein Cookies are delicious (but slightly higher cal)
  • neldabg
    neldabg Posts: 1,452 Member
    I love so many bars. They're all expensive, so I only buy them when they go on sale. Quest's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is good cold, warm, or heated. This week I've enjoyed Oatmega's White Chocolate Raspberry and Chocolate Brownie Crisp flavors. Fitjoy, Oh Yeah One, Combat Crunch, etc. are also good. B-UP bars are generally bland imo, but I did like their Red Velvet Cupcake flavor.
  • drmom21
    drmom21 Posts: 1 Member
    http://yupbrands.com/ These people make a good "Clean" bar = no soy = no corn byproducts...nice and tasty with a great texture. (plus it s the only one that doesn't make me bloat or give me hives) and I have tried them all. :/
  • GoldBikiniGoals
    GoldBikiniGoals Posts: 47 Member
    I'm 110% guilty of microwaving the Mission1 brownie bars and then putting rocky road frozen yogurt on top. 330 cals, 23g of protein. It's approximately the same calories I would spend to have the low protein version of this (an actual brownie) but I get way closer to my protein macro.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    For the price, I like Pure Protein.
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
    Generally, I am not a fan of traditional protein bars like Quest or Pure Protein, something about the texture bothers me. My husband loves them though.

    I prefer Kind bars and I have found I like certain flavors of the Luna Protein bars (specifically the mint chocolate chip and chocolate walnut fudge).
  • Shanel0916
    Shanel0916 Posts: 586 Member
    I must be like the only person who finds Quest bars gross and I have tried different flavors. I like Thinkthin bars they have about 20g of protein and Oh Yeah (I think is the brand) bars they have one called Birthday Cake even has sprinkles on it, so good!
  • Lucas2013
    Lucas2013 Posts: 15 Member
    As I don't know what your preferences are, it is impossible to make a blanket recommendation, as I don't believe in such a thing, but this article might help you out:http://www.coachmag.co.uk/supplements/6437/the-best-protein-bars-the-tastiest-and-healthiest-options?utm_content=buffer53527&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
  • CatLou76
    CatLou76 Posts: 26 Member
    I like the Combat Crunch bars. They're one of the only ones that don't make me feel like I have a rock in my gut. They make a freakin' mess though...super crumbly. I ate one at my desk a few weeks ago and it was everywhere.
  • 3rdof7sisters
    3rdof7sisters Posts: 486 Member
    I love the white chocolate raspberry Quest bars. Wal Mart carries a few flavors of Quest bars now, and they are a bit cheaper there.
  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 902 Member
    If mostly just for snacking/filling purposes, I would say maybe have half a bar plus some fruit to help.. Or almonds + fruit (weighed, of course).
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Can't stand the flavour and texture of quest bars or the Costco rip-off version.

    I do like Smart for Life bars from Costco $1.55 Can a bar (box of 18) 20g protein, 190cals, gf (I think). The closest description I can give is that they are like a rice crispy bar covered in chocolate

    Builders mint bars are good too.

    Cheers, h.
  • VeganSarah0323
    VeganSarah0323 Posts: 3 Member
    edited March 2017
    I do the no cow protein bars by D's Naturals. Their vegan and have the best macros. I know it's locally made in my town, but I'm sure most GNCs have them! When I wasn't vegan, I did the quest bars. Hope that helps:)
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    Pure Protein bars (lots of different flavors) is my favorite. It's available at Costco and Target and many other locations. Cheaper and better tasting IMO than Quest with a good macro balance.
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    I stock up on Premier Protein bars and shakes from Costco, both have 30g of protein. The bars are 290 calories and the shakes are 160 calories.
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
    RX bars (210 cal, 12g protein all from nuts and egg whites) - I highly recommend the Chocolate Mint and the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
  • shor0814
    shor0814 Posts: 559 Member
    The new(ish) Quest cereal bars are completely different from the regular Quest bars. The waffle bar tastes like a waffle soaked in butter and syrup. Cinnamon roll is good as well, almost like a Cinnabon but not quite that sweet. The chocolate bar is an Oreo cookie type taste.

    Venture bars are another beast entirely. They have a stiffer texture and kind of chewy. They make you feel like you just ate something substantial but don't sit in your gut feeling heavy.

  • Wolfger
    Wolfger Posts: 350 Member
    I love the Kirkland Signature protein bars from Costco.

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