These types of bars can be a great way to get in some extra protein, fuel up for a workout, or can occasionally be used as a quick meal replacement. I usually have them as a snack or will occasionally eat them as my breakfast. There are a lot of good ones, as far as taste and health wise, but there are also a lot of bars that claim to be "healthy" but are really no better for you than if you were eating a candy bar. When it comes to eating these kinds of bars, you really have to pay attention to the labels and ingredients! Now...on to some bars I've tried!
Clif Bars
These are some of my favorite bars! This is what the Clif Bar website says about their bars...
"It’s the first bar we made, and it’s still everything we’re about. Whole, organic ingredients. Performance nutrition. And great taste. Whether you’re on a 150-mile bike ride or exploring a new trail, this energy bar is built to sustain your adventure."
Depending on which flavor you buy, the nutritional info will vary slightly but the thing I really like about these bars, is that most of them have at least 9 grams of protein and a good amount of fiber. The one downside to these bars is that they tend to have quite a bit of sugar. For example, my personal favorite, White Chocolate Macademia, has at 21g of sugar. But considering that I LOVE this flavor, it is okay to have as an occasional treat once in a while. Plus since it packs 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, I don't feel QUITE as bad. :)
Other favorites: Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
Pure Protein Bars
This is another favorite brand of bars and one that I currently can't get enough of! This is what you will find on Pure Protein's website.
Pure Protein® is on a mission to create bars that not only provide quality protein - but that actually taste great.
The taste has been a big hit or big miss on the ones I've tried. The nutritionals for my favorite flavor, S'mores, aren't too bad either. They pack 30 grams of protein, 280 calories, and only 3 grams of sugar. The fiber content isn't as great as the Clif bars but considering this has 3x the amount of protein, I'll take it!
The one I found that I did not like at all was the Chocolate Deluxe. I know, with a name like that, it's hard to imagine it not being delicious! Unfortunately, this flavor had that chalky, powdery taste to it that it sometimes common in protein bars.
Other favorite flavor: Chocolate Peanut Butter
Snickers Marathon Protein Bar
There is NO doubt about it...Snickers is my favorite chocolate candy bar of all time! So needless to say, I was thrilled to try out this protein bar! Unfortunately, this one was a major fail for me. It had that chalky taste that I was talking about and I could not even finish eating the bar it was so unpleasant. The nutritional info also has the good with the bad: 290 calories, 21 grams of protein, 22 grams of sugar, 10 grams of fat, and 10 grams of fiber. Even though some of that looks pretty good, the taste just did not do it for me. You might try it for yourself and see what you think but I think I'll stick to one of my other favorites!
LaraBars
I ended up trying these one time because I got them on sale at a really good price! The one flavor I tried, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, I absolutely loved! (By the way, it's no coincidence all the bars I try have chocolate in them. ;)) This bar doesn't have superior nutritional value compared to other bars, but the taste might definitely make up for it! 220 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber, 19 grams of sugar, and 6 grams of protein.
I haven't tried any other flavors so I can't vouch for the other ones but I would definitely recommend the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip!
As far as I can remember, these are the only brands I've tried. Since experiencing those couple of bars with the chalky, protein powdery taste, I realize it's not easy to come by a great tasting bar. So once I find one that I like, I tend to stick with that one! Pick out one you think you might like and give it a try! Whether you need some energy, want to up your protein intake, or need a meal replacement, you are bound to find one to fit your needs and your taste buds! :)
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