Protein Bars...HELP!!!

Jenniriggins
Jenniriggins Posts: 23 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Please help me! I'm tired of wasting money on nasty protein bars. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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  • anunknownmouse
    anunknownmouse Posts: 118
    Easy. Eat whole food protein sources. Meat, fish, beans, eggs, etc. Ta da!
  • Jenniriggins
    Jenniriggins Posts: 23 Member
    Thanks for the advice. I actually try to get my protein that way but I spend most of my work day in the car so I wanted something to grab if what I packed for lunch/dinner wasn't enough! Trying to not get tempted by fast food:smile:
  • pfarley68
    pfarley68 Posts: 83 Member
    Maybe try to find a recipe for a protein bar or a healthy but tasty granola bar. I know most that you buy just are not very good.:sad:
  • anunknownmouse
    anunknownmouse Posts: 118
    Tinned salmon, sardines, herring, etc are all good portable protein sources and good back-ups with Omega-3s to boot! I would be hesitant to advise canned tuna though, for mercury reasons it shouldn't really compromise a large part of your diet.
  • Foodie711711
    Foodie711711 Posts: 137 Member
    Ha I hear ya. I wish my car would come complete with a kitchen. But since it doesnt and travel for work as well, I typically eat Pure Protein Bars. There's plenty of flavors which I consider yummy and they are lower in fat and higher in protein than most. Hope this helps.
  • Jenniriggins
    Jenniriggins Posts: 23 Member
    Yes it does...thank you! There is only so much you can throw in a car so a back up is always good!
  • healthylifeforme
    healthylifeforme Posts: 156 Member
    I love the Clif Builder's protein bars. The chocolate and chocolate mint are great. I also like the peanut butter one. They are 270 calories each and they are big. I typically cut mine in half and will eat half for a snack and save the rest for another snack or another day. Enjoy!
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/snacksstreetfood/r/quinoagranolabars.htm

    I think you should try these and bring us all back the results. I am trying another this weekend and I will post here when I am done.

    Good Luck! and Happy Friday!
  • Angie_Fritts
    Angie_Fritts Posts: 263 Member
    I have heard that Quest Protein Bars are really good.
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
    I love the Clif Builder's protein bars. The chocolate and chocolate mint are great. I also like the peanut butter one. They are 270 calories each and they are big. I typically cut mine in half and will eat half for a snack and save the rest for another snack or another day. Enjoy!

    I just recently tried these and I agree. I probably would never have tried them, except I got a free sample. Now they're my current favorite.
  • destiniwells
    destiniwells Posts: 12
    Luna Bars are my favorite. I especially love the chocolate raspberry and white chocolate macadamia flavors. Yumm!
  • blueeyejersey
    blueeyejersey Posts: 5 Member
    I use Kellog's protein bars. They have a few different flavors, they are easy to grab and go. Most have 180 calories and 10g protein.
  • barenda_101
    barenda_101 Posts: 18
    I actually like the taste of Clif Builder's Bars. Not the cheapest option, but they go fantastic with black coffee and you can get them in for less at amazon.com or costco.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    there was a really simple recipe in NROLFW which i'm sure was just peanut butter, chocolate whey powder and water mixed then chilled.
  • Jenniriggins
    Jenniriggins Posts: 23 Member
    Very excited to try some new ones...thanks everyone!
  • moejo3
    moejo3 Posts: 224 Member
    Very excited to try some new ones...thanks everyone!

    Pack a little cooler for your car with healthy mini meals. Maybe that will help and save money too
  • DarleneBl
    DarleneBl Posts: 4 Member
    I prefer the Special K bars - 10 grams of protein, 170 calories. My favorite is the Carmel chocolate. Also, Atkins indulge bars are good and also only 170 calories. My favorite is the coconut chocolate. I forget to eat and carry these all the time in my purse if I'm going to be away from good foods. I also carry 1/4 cup of almonds with me. It's a great protein snack on the run.
  • Izzyd1979
    Izzyd1979 Posts: 24 Member
    EAS Myoplex has a bunch of varieties with different calorie/carb levels... and they are pretty yummy. Ditto for their protein shakes!
  • Girl_Bomb
    Girl_Bomb Posts: 195
    theres so many easy homemade protein bar recipes, just google it and choose one! you can substitute your own ingredients, make them more specific to what you like, fruit, dark chocolate, peanut butter, greek yogurt, even cream cheese, so much cheaper!
  • rhonnie66
    rhonnie66 Posts: 47 Member
    Life Choice they are very good with 21g of protein and only 190 cals, great flavors too!
  • Karalopolous
    Karalopolous Posts: 574
    Ok, so these aren't low cal protein bars, but they rock my socks. OH YEAH! bars, they are the shizzzz
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Eat Good Feel Good (I think?) has great Pure Protein bars. They're high cal but have like 30g protein. I eat the chocolate ones and they really do taste great!
  • daves160
    daves160 Posts: 600
    Ditto on the Clif builders
  • maglodee
    maglodee Posts: 46 Member
    Quest Protein bars are excellent. Loaded with protein and fibre. The net carbs are around 2-4 grams. I've tried 4 of the flavours and there really wasn't a bad one in the lot. I found they tasted even better when they were warmed up in the microwave for 8 seconds.
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    Best tasting hands down is Power Crunch. Best protein bar overall is Pure Protein.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I like the Pure Protein bars. The peanut butter one is pretty good. It's 200 calories and 20g of protein.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I like Balance Bar... lots of good flavors, and if you "like" their FB page, you can print some coupons. https://www.facebook.com/BalanceBar

    About 200 calories, 40/30/30% split of carbs, protein and fat.
  • ChrisWag
    ChrisWag Posts: 169
    I make my own, Either using canned pumpkin or mashed banana and the Body Fortress protein from walmart.
  • Lobster1987
    Lobster1987 Posts: 492 Member
    Supreme protein bars are pretty good. They taste just like candy bars, but the sugar alcohols KILL me. The gas and bloating I get after eating them doesn't make it worth it for me, but they sure taste damn good.
  • andeey
    andeey Posts: 709 Member
    Pure Protein FTW.

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