Problems with Bars & Shakes?

There is no need for these products, just another way to get people to think it is something they need to get or stay thin.

Peanut butter, other nut butters, nuts etc are a great way to fit a little extra protein into your diet. My favorite "protein bar" is an apple with peanut butter.

As far as shakes go I make myself a smoothie and add some EAS vanilla powder to it when I need something on the go.

stomach aside, my taste buds totally reject bars of all kinds. If i wanted cardboard I would go buy a box and eat it :laugh:

I don't do well with any of that stuff either. I think it's the soy or whey in them, or maybe the concentration of such ingredients. Just too much frankenfood for my system.

Someone mentioned Lara Bars. LOVE THEM! They have about four ingredients and are really yummy if you like dried fruits & nuts.

I also make our own *protein* bars using ingredients like oats, peanut butter, eggs, etc. Very easy. Kind of like a cookie bar but not as sweet -- I use bananas or applesauce, raisins, etc to make them sweet. No sugar. My kids like them too and don't seem to miss the sugar. Sometimes I'll put some honey in them. I guess you could use some Splenda if you like it. I make them different every time and don't really follow a recipe. There are lots of recipes out there on the web. Pick one you like and go from there. I think I got my original out of The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook.

Same here. I cannot eat any kind of bars or drink any shakes. My stomach feels very uncomfortable afterwards and balloons up really big.

I make my own bars, it's very easy. Soak some dried dates in warm water to soften them up a bit. Grind or chop some fresh nuts, blend the dates in a blender, mix them with the nuts and some puffed rice or puffed millet. Shape them into bars or balls or whatever shape you want. They are delicious and natural and no baking required. These are pretty high in calories (just like most other bars) but are very satisfying and filling. You can mix some cocoa powder in with the dates and you get a really nice chocolate flavor. I make these for emergencies or if I am travelling and don't want to eat on the road.