protein bars

misciej · April 2017

I like the Premier Protein, Pure Protein and Think Thin bars. So far, I haven't found any that i don't toss.

BrettWithPKU · April 2017

Clif bars. The kind you're looking for should be in the neighborhood of 20g protein.

I eat the Aldi alternative, Elevation bars (see what they did there?). Their Chocolate Mint flavor is 260 cal, 20g protein and tastes exactly like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

tinkerbellang83 · April 2017

I am in love with Cacao Mint Bounce Protein Bombs. I buy them in bulk off Amazon for between £15-18 for 12 which isn't too bad, as they are about E2.50 in the shops here. Also like Myprotein Cookies & Cream Wafers and Myprotein Muffin Mix to make my own muffins.

inertiastrength · April 2017

I love the Kirkland protein bars,. Also a reformed Quester. For 3$ they can keep them, the Kirkland knockoffs are 11/10

inertiastrength · April 2017

If I'm feeling fancy and want a treat I'll have some Optimum Nutrition Cake Bites or a Combat Crunch Birthdsy Cake

ChelzFit · April 2017

I love Balance Bars (Chocolate Mint Crunch) Zone Bars and Luna Bars, they have more sugar compared to Quest bars and Pure Protein Bars but to me they taste more like a treat and are less expensive.

LivingtheLeanDream · April 2017

I only buy these occasionally as I am 'too tight' (i.e don't like to spend the money on them!)

In for brands/flavours and if anyone can tell me in the UK where to get my hands on the best value ones please

dpwellman · April 2017

Oh Yeah ONE bars are the tastiest. PowerBar Clean Whey are the heftiest (whey protein better than soy by a long shot) that won't break one's bank.

kshama2001 · April 2017

lightenup2016 wrote: »

I had heard such great things about Quest bars that I went out and bought a couple to try. They were thrown out after two bites. The fake sugar aftertaste is horrid in my opinion, I really don't know how so many people love them so much.
I don't do fake sugars, though, so maybe if you're used to them?

The bars I do like are Clif peanut butter chocolate chip (10-ish g protein), and Clif Builder peanut butter chocolate chip (20 g protein). I also love, love, love Peanut butter chocolate chip ( so you sense a theme?) Lara bars, but they only have 6 or 7 g of protein. They often serve as my "candy bar".

Agreed. I had the same experience with Quest bars. I find sucralose, and most artificial sugars, to be very nasty.

I like regular Clif bars, but not the ones with the extra protein. I think it's the Soy Protein Isolate. I find bars made with this edible, but not enjoyable.

My supermarket carries Think Thin protein bars with higher and lower protein counts and I prefer the lower, probably again due to the soy protein.

I've been testing a protein bar every time I go to the supermarket after the gym or a hike. I like Rx Peanut but not Maple Almond. I like all the versions of Aloha I've tried.

kshama2001 · April 2017

goodasgoldilox wrote: »

Why not make some? They are quick and easy - and a little cheaper.

Stir together Protein Bar
• 1/2 Cup Milk (amount depends on the absorbency of the protein powder.)
• 3 Tablespoons Pure Honey
• 250g Natural nut/seed Butter (Around 16 Tablespoons - or one pot of 'Pip&nut' cashew nut butter or peanut butter)

• 2 Cups Rolled Oats (160g)
4 &1/2 Scoops Protein Powder (135g) -Chocolate or Vanilla have worked very well

Optional flavour:
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon or 2 teasp cocoa powder or mixed spice or ground ginger or chilli...)

Extras:
• Handful Chocolate Chips /Chopped cherries/chopped crystalized ginger/coconut/ (sweetener if you have a very sweet tooth!)
• Handful Dried fruit/ chopped nuts

Mix milk, honey, and peanut butter in a pan over low heat until combined and warmed.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and more milk if recipe appears to be too dry (aim for a soft dough).
Once mixed press into a greased pan/dish. (I line mine with foil or paper first)
Let cool/harden before cutting them and wrapping them individually. I keep them out of sight in the fridge...

@goodasgoldilox what's the calories and protein per gram for these?

annacole94 · April 2017

I recently bought a box of the Kirkland protein bars. I actually like them. Crazy amounts of fiber, though, so don't ever eat more than one. I did find them very effective for keeping me full - half for a morning snack, half in the afternoon.

starryphoenix · April 2017

I have a few I like, but lately I've been eating the ThinkThin protein bars. I switch up what I eat so I don't get bored. I also love quest bars and the Cliff protein bars.