Protein Bars

[luckylady131 51]

I searched some, but didn't find a whole lot on this topic. I would like to keep some Protein Bars around - they are easy to take on the go for errand running, etc. Easier to eat than Protein shakes - which I happen to like - but they take forever for me to get one down because of the volume.

Anyone suggest some good tasting, good for you Protein Bars? So far Ive only tried the EAS carb control one (chocolate Peanut Butter crisp) and it was okay. Im hoping something is out there that tastes a little better. This one has: 240 cal, 8g fat, 27g carbs (6g fiber), 1g sugar, 17g sugar alcohols, and 17g protein.

This isn't something I want to eat daily - just something to have on hand on the days I run errands and know I will be out and about when snack time hits.

I will be a month out on Monday! Woo-hoo!

Thanks for any suggestions!

[jaymzee 79]

I have a whole stash of bars for when i need one on the go. I deff don't eat them so the time, but sometimes your on the go or whatever so you know. Anyways i buy individuals first to see what kinds i like. These first two i like are not a good Protein to calorie ratio at all!! But they are good for occasions and as a treat. (Luna bars & cliff bars) soo yummy. These other two are my new recent favorite brands because they are pretty good protein to calorie ratio and ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD lol. ( Think thin protein bars & power crunch) try different flavores, so far I've liked all I've tried in these four brands. Still have more to try eventually.

[Nate 292]

There is a brand at Walmart. Forget which one right now. But they were Smores flavored and were AWESOME.

[Nate 292]

Here ya go...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Us-Nutrition-High-Protein-Double-Layer-Bar-S-mores-Pure-Protein-10.58-oz/10423020

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Protein bars is one place where it's really easy to throw your diet out of wack. So for this reason I try to stay away from any Protein Bar that doesn't deliver 1gram of protein per 10 calories.

Honestly, not many fit this criteria. The ones I use are Premier Nutrition, 280 calories 30g protein.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

The Oh Yeah bars are the best I have tasted. I only have one every other day or so. They can really throw you off my doctor says so be careful!

[jaymzee 79]

Protein bars is one place where it's really easy to throw your diet out of wack. So for this reason I try to stay away from any Protein bar that doesn't deliver 1gram of protein per 10 calories.

Honestly' date=' not many fit this criteria. The ones I use are Premier Nutrition, 280 calories 30g protein.[/quote']

I generally try to aim for that protein to calorie ratio as well, but you are absolutely right that most to not fit that category at all! I have some of the premier ones and well. I really only like the yogurt Peanut Butter one.. at least i think that's what it is. But u haven't tried the others in a while. Might have to give them another shot now that my tastes have settled.

[BizTraveller 101]

I am very impressed with Quest Bars. They are very dense but taste great, especially if you nuke he for a few seconds. 170 calories and 20 grams Protein. That is a pretty solid ratio. Available from Amazon and GNC

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[misslisa810 33]

I'm scared to eat them. Honestly, I have ordered several kinds and they look so candy bar-ish and big! I may try the Quest-is it easy to eat?

[DesignerWhey 0]

Have you tried the Designer whey Protein bars? They are 160 calories for 10g protein and come in three flavors: Peanut Butter Crunch, Triple chocolate Crunch and Chocolate Caramel Crunch. They are available at GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and other local grocery stores.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I second the recommendation for the Quest bars. I only use them for emergency Meal Replacements, not a normal thing. But they are really good and the numbers are great. My favorites are the vanilla almond cruch and strawberry cheesecake flavors.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Have you tried the Designer whey Protein bars? They are 160 calories for 10g Protein and come in three flavors: Peanut Butter Crunch' date=' Triple chocolate Crunch and chocolate Caramel Crunch. They are available at GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and other local grocery stores.[/quote']

20 carbs is a bit on the high side for bariatric patients.

[CoolBreeze 154]

Carbs, calories, fat.... with all these things to look out for, what should the grams of sugar be?

It seems some bars have as much sugar as they do Protein. If the sugar content is as high, if not higher, wouldn't that defeat the Protein grams?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Coolbreeze.....the sugar is in the carbs. If the carbs are low, the sugar will be too. In these Protein bars, most of the carbs are going to be sugar because they are simple high glycemic carbs.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I don't worry about sugar & fat directly. Those will directly affect the carbs & calories. So those two & Protein are all I really look at aside from ingredients.

As far as calories, I don't use a set number, instead I look at it as a ratio of calories to Protein. My general rule is I don't want my calories any higher than 10 times the grams of protein I consume.

Carbs, I try to stay around 40-50. But I'm not religious about either, just kinda guidelines.