Protein Bars vs Protein Shakes...?

There are sugar free protein bars on the market that are good. You have to hunt for them. They can be higher in calories than shakes but they are more convenient if you are on the run. I use Dr CarbRite Sugar Free Bars. They are very filling. I eat half at a time.

Look into Quest protein bars they are one of the healthier options out there.

I eat protein bars because they are delicious and some of them taste just like candy bars.
I have a huge sweet tooth!
I know it's not the most ideal option, but I would rather eat a protein bar than a cupcake or candy bar or something like that.

I enjoy supreme protein bars. I don't know about sugar content but they're great meal supplements in a pinch and when I want to feel like eating a candy bar I usually grab the smaller version of my favorite flavor.

The protein bars I buy are only 8g of sugar. They have 30g of protein in them and are around 280 calories. Why would I choose those over a shake? Well, they are far easier to put in my purse than a shaker cup. I can leave them sit in my car and they won't go bad. It's easier for me to take them to work vs having to take the powder, buy a water or milk, and then worry about the dirty shaker cup sitting in my locker since I have no way to wash it.

That is why I prefer bars over the powder. And honestly, 8g of sugar isn't much sugar at all considering you're getting 30g of protein in them.

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met rx chocolate chocolate chunk bars are one of my favorite protein bars, and they only have 1 g of sugar and 32 g protein. Tastes pretty good and its 310 calories.

They both have **** tons of sugar added. Honestly.

I like the profile of Trutein protein powder

Cal: 115
Fat: 1.5
Carbs: 5
Protein: 23

The protein profile keeps me full...and I don't find it much of a hassle to throw a scoop of powder, a cup of almond milk and a handful of ice cubes in the blender for 30 seconds in the morning. I pack chicken/vegetables for lunch ...when I get home I have another shake to tide me over until I finish making my dinner. While I love protein bars, I prefer shakes.

I do both. Usually have a protein shake in a fruit smoothie with almond milk after a workout, total calories 150. I save the Protein Bar for when I am pressed for time and cannot eat at home or a restaurant. LARA BARS are very good. They use very few ingredients and have no added sugar. For instance the "Cashew Cookie" is made from cashews and dates. Nothing else. Calories are 230. There are many different flavors and some are lower calorie. An example is the "Apple Pie" flavor with 190 calories that is made of dates, almonds, unsweetened apples, walnuts, raisins, and cinnamon.

The protein bars I buy are only 8g of sugar. They have 30g of protein in them and are around 280 calories. Why would I choose those over a shake? Well, they are far easier to put in my purse than a shaker cup. I can leave them sit in my car and they won't go bad. It's easier for me to take them to work vs having to take the powder, buy a water or milk, and then worry about the dirty shaker cup sitting in my locker since I have no way to wash it.

That is why I prefer bars over the powder. And honestly, 8g of sugar isn't much sugar at all considering you're getting 30g of protein in them.

What bars do you use?

Premier Nutrition.

They don't have any sugar alcohols in them (which I can not have - it makes me very sick) or high fructose corn syrup in them (which I can not have either).

They taste pretty darn good too - which is a huge deal to me!

Will look out for these and watch for fructose syrup..
I have not long swapped from Slimfast (yes.. I know but I hadn't thought to look at sugars and still have shakes left I need to finish - can't afford financially to replace them).

I'm using the MaxiMuscle I think they're called, the meal replacement, it's a lot better than the slimfast, but dare say not the best.

Hi .. what is your recipe for these?
Thanks

Depends on what you are looking to get out of them.

Specifically, are you using them as a post-exercise glycogen (energy-muscle repair) restoration tool or a diet supplement?

Without getting into too much science, if you are using them as an energy/glycogen restoration vehicle post-exercise then protein in liquid form combined with carbs 1:4 ratio within 30 minutes is reported by some to be the best most efficient way to restore glycogen stores in ELITE athlete doing prolonged exercise (over 100 min).

If you are using them as protein / fiber supplements to a diet Quest Bars are an excellent choice. For example the Brownie Bar is 170 cal but packs 20 grams of protein and 19 grams of fiber and 1 gram of sugar in the bar. It does have an artificial sweetener (sucralose) but the also make an "all natural" line with Stevia.

Fiber is great for your diet plans, but not as an energy source. Protein prework-out can also divert energy needed for Prolonged >100 min strenuous exercise to digestion.

Bottom line: normal work-outs < 100 min usually don't need protein supplementation if you get enough protein in your diet. However, if you are dieting and working out or doing elite strenuous exercise and need the supplementation the protein in liquid form combined with a bit of carbs shortly after exercise is the most efficient was to go. Solid food (bars) are covienent but take longer to digest. Hope that helps.