Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

At This Almost 3 Years & Finally Found Great Protein Bars



Recommended Posts

You name a Protein Bar, I have tried it. I've ordered them on line, gone into GNC, gone to every "protein bar" section of all local grocery stores and have yet to find a Protein Bar I really enjoy. Yes, I acknowledge every one's taste are different but I hate wasting money and calories on something I don't enjoy.

Alas, I finally found two kinds of bars I truly enjoy and look forward to eating! NuGo slim--bars that have 15-17 grams of protein and are covered in REAL dark chocolate. (not the fake stuff). 2 grams of sugar, 9 grams of Fiber and gluten free. 190 calories and 6-7 grams of fat. (depends on what flavor) I get them at Whole Foods but NuGo has a web site too.

The other one that I find truly yummy is Vega Sport. I'm eating the Chocolate Coconut right now and it is delicious! 240 calories, 8 grams of fat, 15 grams of protein.

Just passing this along. If you ever need a protein bar reviewer, I'm your go to girl. As I've said, I've had them all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow. You are the first person I have seen that's actually recommending something they've tried and not trying to sell crap to us. THANK YOU.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ooh, I wonder if they ship to Canada? I got a bunch of Luna bars when I was stateside, but they don't have that much Protein in them.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I really love the Cliff Builder Bars in the Mint flavor. I'm not a huge mint fan, but somehow the combination of mint in these bars is really tasty.

The Peanut Butter and chocolate ones are good too, but mint is mmmmm tasty.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

how are the carbs in these bars?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

In the NuGo Carbs are 21 g.

In Vega Carbs are 30g

I know some folks do watch carbs, I don't. I tried watching carbs early in my lap band process (it's been almost 3 years for me) and I found I don't want to be on a low carb diet. I stick with my high Protein diet and keep my fats low (I try for 32 grams of fat a day) and that's it.

BUT I have a bar almost every day, so I am delighted I found some good ones!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow. You are the first person I have seen that's actually recommending something they've tried and not trying to sell crap to us. THANK YOU.

I know! Isn't it awful that people come on these listservs to troll and try to sell crap? Crazy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

There is not a huge difference between Protein Bars and candy bars. I would also look forward to something if it tasted good and was covered in chocolate. I think that Protein bars should only be used on the rare occasions that you are out, hungry and there is nothing else suitable that you can eat, other than that you should stick to real food.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My favorite are Quest Protein bars. High fiber, 20g protein. I don't eat them often. I carry one in my purse "just in case". I don't even have one a month. But they are delicious

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I love Quest too. Especially if you have problems getting in the right amount of fiber each day.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×