Protein Bars? What are your Faves? Ones to Avoid?
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Pure Protein bars have the lowest sugar that I've seen in a readily avaliable bar.
3g sugar
31g protein0 -
I really like the Clif builder bars ... no artificial ingredients and the chocolate peanut butter is quite tasty.0
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I eat a Pure Protein Revolution bar daily. It is chocolate caramel peant flavour and taste great IMO. There is a warning about possible stomach upset due to sugar alcohols but I have never felt any discomfort. It has the best macros of any bar I have researched.
78g bar, 280 cals, 9g fat, 26g carbs, 32g protein
Same here. But I forgot mine today. :frown:0 -
I'm not a body builder...just a regular person..so I have protein bars for convenience and as a decent snack. I'm sure there are more healthful choices out there but my favorites for taste/decent protein are Zone Cashew & Pretzel bars and also enjoy the Target brand bars..double dark chocolate I think.0
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i've started to make my own. that way i know whats in them. got my recipes from this website. this guy makes some great stuff with things you have at home!
http://leanbodylifestyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/easy-homemade-chocolate-peanut-butter.html
I only have vanilla whey protein powder when i made these but they turned out delicious! can only imagine what the chocolate is like!0 -
LOVE the chocolate mint Cliff Builder bars - they taste like girl scout cookies
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you won't find a protein bar that people won't debate about. many people make their own, plenty of recipes on here and out there on the INTERNETS
I eat cliff builder, I've tried the chocolate, mint, and peanut butter, not bad tasting my favorite brand so far0 -
I love Cliff Protein Builder Bars, or at least I did, until I read the label.
My gym people recommend Carb Conscious Protein Supreme - Peanut Butter Pretzel Twist is the only flavor they offer I like. They are offered in 50g and 96g sizes - the latter is huge and suffices for lunch. I buy the 50g size by the box. Here is the info, with Cliff's in parenthesis for comparison:
Size: 50g (68g)
Calories: 210 (270)
Fat: 9g (8g)
Cholesterol: 5mg (0mg)
Sodium: 100mg (240mg)
Potassium: 100mg (170mg)
Carbs: 17g (30g)
Sugar: 3g (22g)
Protein: 15g (20g)
Source:
Cliff's: http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_builders/1226
Protein Supreme: http://tinyurl.com/6nzhqgg0 -
sorry to be blunt, but those bars that were previously mentioned are trash
clif for instance has palm kernel oil
it uses soy protein for its main source of protein which is GMO
the sugars they use are bad even though they are organic, still a bad source
and pure protein bars are ultra trash...
the only good protein bar out there is quest. search it and you'll understand.
don't hate me for what i've said, get out there and try the quest bar, they are the best tasting and healthiest! the macro breakdown is top notch and the ingredients used are top quality.
I went and looked up those bars, they are pretty impressive, the only reason I don't eat protein bars is because of the sugar content. The thing that worries me about the Quest bars is the amount of fibre, I would be going over by more than double if I had just one per day.0 -
I've never heard of quest bars, I'll definitely have to check them out too. I have gotten so sick of pure protein and I feel that basically all other protein bars I've tried (clif, zone, atkins) are just glorified candy bars.0
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Damn I hope that those Quest bars are all they're cracked up to be, Coz I just spent $65 AU on them, including $25 shipping! Thank God our dollar is doing okay these days0
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Just ordered 3 Quest bars online just to give them a try since so many folks seem to be recommending them. They are a bit more expensive than the Clif Builder Bars ... but according to Quest's web site, they apparently will (or already have maybe) start being available in some stores. I would be more inclined to buy them if I could pick them up from a local store as opposed to ordering them online.
For anyone interested in ordering any online, though, I found a coupon code that can be used for free shipping. Just key in SAMPLE during the order process when it prompts for coupon or discount codes. May not work if you've ever ordered from them before, though.
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/questproteinbar.com0 -
I eat Clif Builder bars because they are organic and contain no gelatin or artificial sweeteners. I'm personally not afraid of carbs (simple or complex) or the palm kernel oil doesn't bother me either because my fat intake is relatively low. And they are, without a doubt, delicious.
Advice is worth exactly what you pay for it!0 -
My favorite is Met-Rx mud pie fusion. It's AMAZING.0
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Make your own for sure! That way you can adjust your recipe to what works for you plus it is alot cheaper. If you google clean eating protien bar recipes you can get some with very little processed ingredients.0
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I have seen it on this thread, but I agree, my favorite bars are the Pure Protein Bars. I particularly love the chocolate peanut butter ones. My boyfriend likes the chocolate deluxe, I don't care for them as much, but still better than others we have tried. They are also the lowest calories for the most protein. We always have them in the house and I highly recommend them.0
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I have been making my own lately, and prefer them..............posted this a while back, but here is the recipe and stats if you want to give it a shot.
2 cups kashi go lean crunch berry crumble
4 scoops body fortress vanilla
4 tbs skippy peanut butter
6tbs pb2 chocolate
.5 cup 2% milk
calories Carbs fat protein sugar fiber
200 20 6 20 7 4 (each)
mix all in bowl, will consistency of very thick cookie dough
press into a 8x8 pan, pyrex
(could just chill and cut probably)
I bake at 350 for about 10-15 until edges brown
cool.............cut into 8 bars
This sounds great. Gonna give this a try. I have yet to find a protein bar that isn't full of crap and actually tastes good. I MUCH rather make my own. I never even thought to try my own. You can completely control the macro content this way. Awesome idea!0 -
Promax dark chocolate orange bar for me.0
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bump for later0
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I have been making my own lately, and prefer them..............posted this a while back, but here is the recipe and stats if you want to give it a shot.
2 cups kashi go lean crunch berry crumble
4 scoops body fortress vanilla
4 tbs skippy peanut butter
6tbs pb2 chocolate
.5 cup 2% milk
calories Carbs fat protein sugar fiber
200 20 6 20 7 4 (each)
mix all in bowl, will consistency of very thick cookie dough
press into a 8x8 pan, pyrex
(could just chill and cut probably)
I bake at 350 for about 10-15 until edges brown
cool.............cut into 8 bars
i wanna try making my own!0 -
I eat a Pure Protein Revolution bar daily. It is chocolate caramel peant flavour and taste great IMO. There is a warning about possible stomach upset due to sugar alcohols but I have never felt any discomfort. It has the best macros of any bar I have researched.
78g bar, 280 cals, 9g fat, 26g carbs, 32g protein
Same here. But I forgot mine today. :frown:
I feel for ya. I gat hungry when I don't have one. Then I get the munchies.0 -
Well, I finally broke down and ordered some Quest bars; I got free shipping so they came out to $2.08 a piece. I'll post back if they're any good or not!0
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My favorite is the Oh Yeah! Chocolate & Caramel. It tastes like a Baby Ruth 0
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I have also started substituting regular granola bars and a chocolate protein drink for protein bars. It's a few more calories but much more satisfying to me.0
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i havent found a fav yet.. not one high in protein.. i like the luna bar -- it averages about 9 grams.. so i wouldnt call that a TRUE protein bar...lol. but STAY AWAY FOR PURE PROTEIN-- it is utterly gross!! im just sayin.. LOL0
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Make your own for sure! That way you can adjust your recipe to what works for you plus it is alot cheaper. If you google clean eating protien bar recipes you can get some with very little processed ingredients.
never thought of this. thanks.. i will have to consider the idea of making my own0 -
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Quest bars are pretty darn tasty! They got here in 2 days, and I'm delighted with the low/almost no sugar, and lower calories (than a lot of protein bars I look at). Keep me pretty full, too, during a long day at work. I may just order them again!!!0
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I found quest bars to be absolutely horrifying. It's like chewing rubber with obviously artificial flavors added.
I really like Clif Builder Bars. Chocolate Mint being one of my favorites.
The snickers protein bar again is very rubbery, soo not a fan.
Colossal Big100 tastes pretty good, but pretty high in calories vs the amount of protein you get.
Still working on the consistency but
http://scoobysworkshop.com/2011/04/15/scooby-poo-bars/
are pretty good0 -
sorry to be blunt, but those bars that were previously mentioned are trash
clif for instance has palm kernel oil
it uses soy protein for its main source of protein which is GMO
the sugars they use are bad even though they are organic, still a bad source
and pure protein bars are ultra trash...
the only good protein bar out there is quest. search it and you'll understand.
don't hate me for what i've said, get out there and try the quest bar, they are the best tasting and healthiest! the macro breakdown is top notch and the ingredients used are top quality.
I went and looked up those bars, they are pretty impressive, the only reason I don't eat protein bars is because of the sugar content. The thing that worries me about the Quest bars is the amount of fibre, I would be going over by more than double if I had just one per day.
Really? you are worried about going over on your fiber? I think that is a good thing. I go over everyday. The best bars and best tasting in my opinion are Dale's Raw Protein Bars. My favorite are the low carb ones. They are not packed with chemicals like most other bars. They are also vegetarian and maybe vegan. (I'm not so not real sure). 22g. of protein and around 240 calories
http://dalesrawfoods.com/products/dales-raw-protein-bars/0
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