Protein Bars

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  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I am not necessarily looking to overdo protein because I do not want to bulk up, but I do like to have it in my diet. For breakfast every morning I have Luna nutrition bar. The bars do not overdo the protein, but offer about 18% of my daily intake. They taste good, too. My favorite flavors are: chocolate dipped coconut, honey pretzel, smores, and iced oatmeal raisin.

    Unless you are pushing some SERIOUS weight in the gym and doing 'roids, you will NOT bulk up. :wink:
  • amandavictoria80
    amandavictoria80 Posts: 734 Member
    I agree with Quest bars or I also use p90x bars when I am in a bind. I find that the other bars on the market make my stomach very upset because of the sugar alcohols they contain. The quest bars are low carb and very little sugar alcohol. p90x bars also do not have any artificial things, but are higher in calories and sugar, so I just eat half at a time. You can sign up to get 2 free samples of quest bars on their website, it will take about 5 weeks for them to come.

    Not if you're in Canada. :( I'm sad. LOL
  • amandavictoria80
    amandavictoria80 Posts: 734 Member
    I like the Special K ones from the grocery store... 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, 170 cals. I like them... and the fiber doesn't hurt my stomach and make me gassy.... :blushing: like some of the other fiber bards out there... like fiber one.
    I also like the double chocolate one.. because it makes me feel like I am eating a candy bar. lol :tongue:

    You feel like you're eating a candy bar, well, because you basically are. :(

    The Special K Protein Bars have a TON of sugar in them! 15g to be exact! Not to mention the ingredients actually state SUGAR and CORN SYRUP in the top three. Not good at all.

    I personally wouldn't recommend eating those to supplement protein.
  • Melis25Fit
    Melis25Fit Posts: 811 Member
    I love Luna and Clif!
  • haldeman5
    haldeman5 Posts: 121 Member
    I love Balance Bars, particularly the S'mores ones!!! Delicious:-)
  • suavequeen
    suavequeen Posts: 273 Member
    *bump*
  • chefanie85
    chefanie85 Posts: 67
    I agree with Quest bars or I also use p90x bars when I am in a bind. I find that the other bars on the market make my stomach very upset because of the sugar alcohols they contain. The quest bars are low carb and very little sugar alcohol. p90x bars also do not have any artificial things, but are higher in calories and sugar, so I just eat half at a time. You can sign up to get 2 free samples of quest bars on their website, it will take about 5 weeks for them to come.

    Not if you're in Canada. :( I'm sad. LOL

    On their website it looks like they ship to Canada. I couldn't find where to sign up for the free samples though. :(
  • snowstorme
    snowstorme Posts: 125 Member
    You can also get quest bars from netrition.com. That's where I get mine. I've tried all flavors on both their lines, and they are all quite good.
  • MJD89
    MJD89 Posts: 2 Member
    I've never heard of Think Thin bars. Any suggestions for where I can pick some up? Thanks!
  • blondejillie
    blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
    Right on with the Quest Bars...order mine on Amazon. Much less sugar and less processed than some other bars. The Berry ones taste like oatmeal cookie dough. Yum!
  • HopeHahn
    HopeHahn Posts: 2
    My favorite brand is Pure Protein. They have some of the best tasting flavors. Their 'Smores and Peanut Butter Carmel Surprise are my favorites right now!
  • Buckeyt
    Buckeyt Posts: 473 Member
    Clif Builder's Bars

    Nearly all organic ingredients, but 270 calories. but 20g of protein. Basically satifies my sweet tooth
  • Julie_9
    Julie_9 Posts: 15 Member
    I really like the thinkthin bars. The brownie crunch, chocoalte fudge and white chocolate ones are really good. They are not tough to chew or taste horrible, they are actually really good. Typically they have 20 grams of protein and no sugar. They have a variety of flavors. I have tried a lot of different bars and this is the only kind I like. Good Luck.
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    I want one with not a lot of sugar
  • lind3400
    lind3400 Posts: 557 Member
    definitely clif bars mmmm chocolate mint
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    Here are the protein bars I enjoy on occasion. I mostly use to replace breakfast on really busy days or for an on the go snack/small meal.

    * Luna Bars (yummy for a snack, my favorites are chocolate dipped coconut, iced oatmeal raisin, and caramel nut brownie)
    * Clif Builder bars (love the chocolate mint ones, the chocolate and vanilla almond ones are good also)
    * Pure Protein (chocolate peanut butter tastes decent)
    * Think Thin (the chocolate brownie crunch ones are awesome, just tried them a few days ago). Buying more of these soon.
  • coloschick
    coloschick Posts: 61
    They are so expensive. Any tips on how to get them cheaper online?
  • coloschick
    coloschick Posts: 61
    Where did you get the Think Thin bars?
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    Where did you get the Think Thin bars?

    I got mine at Trader Joe's. You can also find them near you using their store locator at the link below"

    http://thinkproducts.com/store-locator/
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    I caved and just ordered some Quest Bars!
  • hkmamma
    hkmamma Posts: 70
    I use the Zone bars, have a good protein to carb ratio, and are yummy. My kids have started eating them for breakfast too!
  • chefanie85
    chefanie85 Posts: 67
    Yeah, I caved too. lol I'm ordering Quest bars now. Couldn't resist some of those flavors. lol
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    Yeah, I caved too. lol I'm ordering Quest bars now. Couldn't resist some of those flavors. lol

    haha yup. I hope you like them!
  • jayb0ne
    jayb0ne Posts: 644 Member
    I eat the Maximuscle Cyclone ones. 216 cals, 24g protein, 18g carbs, 5g creatine, and some glutamine for glycogen recovery. I quite like them but a lot of people say they taste bad so... More for folk valueing the content over the taste I guess.

    For homemade ones, I make these:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/359279-jay-s-homemade-protein-flapjack?hl=Jays+Homemade+Protein#posts-5153587

    Jay
  • chefanie85
    chefanie85 Posts: 67
    Yeah, I caved too. lol I'm ordering Quest bars now. Couldn't resist some of those flavors. lol

    haha yup. I hope you like them!

    I hope I like them too. LOL I got the Original sampler. I think I'll get the All Natural sampler next time....if I like these. lol
  • Embell0830
    Embell0830 Posts: 105
    Where did you get the Think Thin bars?

    I find that buying the Think Thin bars directly from their website is cheaper and they usually have coupons online
  • Tiff1124
    Tiff1124 Posts: 261 Member
    I love the KIND bars, and I found an awesome recipe to make them at home. Way cheaper too :)

    http://enlightenedcooking.blogspot.com/2011/09/homemade-trio-bars-and-homemade-kind.html
  • honu18
    honu18 Posts: 294 Member
    Pure Protein are my favorite, although I haven't tried that many. I love the smores flavor as well as the Pure Protein Revolution (it's like peanut butter caramel flavor). They have like the lowest calorie to highest protein ratio that I can really find in a protein bar. Although those Quest ones look pretty darn good..can't vouch for them though!
  • Molly182
    Molly182 Posts: 406
    Just updating to say that I got my Quest bars in the mail. They're awesome!
  • barefoot76
    barefoot76 Posts: 314 Member
    I only make homemade protein bars -- and I HAVE to make them because my 4 kids are very picky vegetarians with gluten/dairy allergies, so I have to get protein into them somehow! :-)

    I love the NoMeatAthlete.com recipe template because you can mix-and-match ingredients to change up the flavors. Here ya go:

    http://www.nomeatathlete.com/homemade-energy-bar-recipe/

    I use chickpeas, bananas, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla, Rice Krispies, quinoa flour, and chocolate chips. I also add in a tbsp each of chia seeds, raw cacao powder and maca powder for good measure! My kids LOVE these bars! They call them "cookie bars" and I put them in their lunch every day.
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