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It can be hard to find healthy food that you can easily take on the go. Protein bars are a great option if you're trying to have a nutritious snack between meals. They can keep you full with ingredients like oats, protein powder, nuts, and seeds, and help you recover from or get ready for a good workout. Not to mention, they travel really well and fit perfectly in your desk for when you get hungry at that afternoon meeting.
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Not all protein bars are made the same. Some are a sweet and salty little treat, while others taste like cardboard. We chose protein bars that were well-reviewed for their taste. We also included bars that customers said kept them full in between meals and had more than seven grams of protein. Because what's the point of a protein bar that doesn't satiate your hunger after breakfast and before lunch? Without further ado, here are the best protein bars to keep in your pantry, desk drawer, or car when unexpected hunger strikes.
Looking for some homemade options? Try these energy bars made with pecans, oats, pumpkin, and flax seeds. Or go for a peanut butter protein ball packed with shredded coconut, chia seeds, oats, and peanut butter, of course.
With 20 grams of protein, Clif Builder's bars are great for anyone looking to add muscle mass and stay full in between meals. "I love the flavor of Builders Bars," this reviewer said. "They give you the impression of cheating, without feeling like you're actually cheating."
These Orgain protein bars are gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and lactose-free. They also come in three flavors: peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate chunk, and s'mores. "This bar tastes great, chocolatey, and chewy, but doesn't stick in your teeth," this reviewer said. "No aftertaste, and the size is just right."
If you're want a bar with a lot of different flavors, look no further than Pure Protein. You'll never get bored of the nine varieties, including strawberry Greek yogurt, birthday cake, salted caramel, and lemon cake. Plus, it's got 27,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
"These bars are SO GOOD!" this reviewer raved. "It is just like eating a Kit-Kat. Crispy wafers with peanut butter filling and chocolate." And with only five grams of sugar per bar, that's impressive.
Quest Nutrition Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
With over 73,000 reviews on Amazon, 51,000 of which are five-stars, the love customers have for Quest protein bars speaks for itself. But in case you need more convincing, it's got 20 grams of protein, four grams of net carbs, and one gram of sugar.
You can't get anymore straightforward than listing the four main ingredients on the packaging. The RXBar does that with all 12 of their flavors, so you know exactly what you're putting in your body.
With crunchy, sticky whole peanuts and honey and sea salt, this KIND bar is a scrumptious snack. "They keep me full for three plus hours and are a perfect snack to just throw in my bag," a reviewer said. "If you love peanuts, salt, and healthy convenience, these bars are perfect buy."
Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie-fied Bar
The Lenny & Larry's bar is vegan, and they taste amazing, too. "The flavor is genuinely SO good, I could cry," this reviewer said. "These have such a comforting texture to me. It's not overly chewy, and since it's plant-based, it doesn't have that gross whey after taste."
Looking for a smaller protein bar with a little less protein? ONE Minis are 80 calories and have seven grams of protein. Plus, their cute, small size makes them perfect for anyone wanting a mini snack.
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