Healthy Protein Bar Review & Taste Test! | BEST Protein Bars 2019
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2019
- Which are the best protein bars of 2019? Not sponsored! Check out my top 20 healthy protein bars in this EPIC protein bar review & taste test! I’ll give you my list of healthy protein bar “rules,” and we’ll dive into the question: are protein bars healthy or are they candy bars in disguise?
Whether you’re looking for high protein bars for weight loss or muscle building, plant-based & vegan protein bars, low carb or paleo protein bars, or just the cleanest & best tasting protein bars out there…I’ve found TONS of options to share!
A few mainstream options made the cut, so in my One Protein Bar review and Quest Protein Bar review I’ll give you my honest assessment of some of the most popular bars. But many of the brands in this healthy protein bar taste test might be new to you - because the better-known brands often AREN’T the cleanest options…
For me, the BEST protein bars aren’t from a specific brand. They’re the bars with the CLEANEST ingredients and highest-quality FUEL for my body!
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PROTEIN BARS from this video:
► 1) Bulletproof Collagen Bars (Apple Pie) amzn.to/2Yp3zls
► 2) Primal Kitchen Collagen Bars (Coconut Cashew) amzn.to/30X91O7
► 3) Rise Bar (Almond Honey) amzn.to/2SJE90O
► 4) Vegan Rise Bar (Lemon Cashew) amzn.to/2Ynzzq7
► 5) NuGo Egg White Protein Bar (Blueberry) amzn.to/2SRrxVD
► 6) NuGo Egg White Protein Bar (Peanut Butter) amzn.to/32QUQw5
► 7) Jimmy! Wake It Up Clean Protein Bars (White Chocolate Cafe Latte) amzn.to/311RTHk
► 8) Quest Nutrition Protein Bars (Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough) amzn.to/2SJEyAm
► 9) ONE BASIX Protein Bars (Cookie Dough Chocolate Chunk) amzn.to/30WA3Ft
► 10) ONE Protein Bars (Blueberry Cobbler) amzn.to/3181vAn
► 11) No Cow Protein Bar (Vanilla Caramel) amzn.to/2JUEhYl
► 12) No Cow Protein Bar (Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip) amzn.to/310T4GR
► 13) Primal Thin Protein Bar (Sweet Cream) amzn.to/30XqLc9
► 14) Paleo Thin Protein Bar (Glazed Donut) amzn.to/2JU5IBN
► 15) Pegan Thin Protein Bar (Vanilla Cinn Twist) amzn.to/2LLBbYP
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Do you eat protein bars? Which is your favorite!?
I really like Lara Bars protein line. They are made with fruit and nuts.
I really like the health warrior bars. They have 6 ingredients and are pumpkin seed based. They don’t meet all of the requirements that you mentioned here but as someone with 73 food allergies I can’t really afford to be picky.
i gravitate towards the Kirkland bars from Costco, mostly because i can buy them in bulk, they don’t suck, they’re ultra low in carbs, and i can take them with me to college!
I love the chocolate sprinkle donut quest bar
No, I don't eat them.
This is amazing! You should make a video on this with protein shakes!!!!
thank you! I appreciate the request
@@MindOverMunch not just pre-made ones, but protein powders especially (vegan?) !!
Mind Over Munch you are so awesome!! thank you for the videos
You should do one of these rating Greek yogurt brands! :’)
thank you :)
Thank you!!! I LOVE that you arent telling us what to eat, just divulging truth to what is out there. No one needs to be judged, and that's what I love about you and this channel.
thank you :) I appreciate you!
You should do a video on the best high protein snacks!
thank you for the request!
I love I got to see what each bars' texture actually looks like. Thank you!
I love that you make things less confusing!!!!
thank you so much!
This video was great. I was wondering if u would be able to do a video on collagen and its benefits to consume and as a cream. I would like to know its affect on skin as one loses weight. Will it help to make sure there is less or no loose skin?
This is very through! Good nutritional advice, too. I recently decided to change to eating a bar in the morning for breakfast, with a piece of fruit. I was struggling to make breakfast, skipping, and getting too hungry, so this has given me a way to normalize my routine without a lot of fuss. I'm on the go a lot. I also have a lot of food restrictions, so can only really do nut bars so night too high protien. My fave protein bar is from Costco, the Kirkland brand cookie dough.
Wow, I can’t believe how many garbage protein bar videos I had to scrub through and exit out of to finally get to yours, one that’s actually informative and doesn’t exclude info. Great work! You earned a sub. Definitely deserve more views.
I would love for you to try the Barebells protein bars! They are my absolute favourite :-) Great video!
Thanks for the all the efforts you put into your research!
thank you :)
I would love a meat protein bar episode! I’m a big fan of the Epic bars. Also, thank you for making this. I really feel like the info your provide is very beneficial to me to make healthier food choices! You rock! 💕
thank you!
Hey, can we please get a video of home made protein bars? I think they will be much better and cleaner than the store bought options
Loved all the science explained! Definitely learned a lot about protein bars today 😂
Where can I get a donut tree? Do they grow on the east coast 😂😂😂😂
lol I wissssh
Love this! Was wondering your thoughts on the Perfect Bar?
I would not consider them "perfect." They have a longer ingredients list than necessary and are high fat, high carb and lower in protein. Again, it depends on the purpose they are serving, but for something like post-workout, I would not go with them personally. To each his own, though!
once again an epic review!! love it!!
thank you so much! :)
Thank you for the great education, I will definitely look closer at the labels now that I know what I am looking for and can make better choices for my body. I think I will work on the meat and fruit option.
Again thank you
thank you :)
Thank you so much for doing this!!!
Thank you for this video! Helped me a lot.
thank you :)
You sound very professional thx 👌🏻
Excellent information. Thank you.
thank you :)
I love your videos so much! ❤️ I really like protein bars as well
thank you :)
Mind Over Munch you’re welcome :)
Where were you able to find the Julian bakery bar? I can’t seem to find them anywhere!
I NEEDED THIS TYSM
Would you be able to put these in a smoothie or make them into a smoothie? Have you looked in to the JOIN button that has been popping up on alot of other channels? Hope to see you taste test the meat bars or something else in your future videos.
Great video! Can you do a video on the Pegan diet? I'm currently trying it, and I feel significantly better. Hard to get rid of fat phobia, though.
Paleo + Vegan -so a paleo diet that emphasizes plant based foods. Most still eat some meat, but much less :) If you're fat phobic, a program like whole30 may help you!
Have you looked into the Redcon1 MRE bars? Much more whole food w/o the fake fibers. Also, very tasty and filling.
Alyssia, You're always so thorough.
I always learn something new from you:) GREAT info!! Thanks:)
thank you, Cheryl!!
Can you do one on the meat bars?
I use protein bars as more of an occasional breakfast on the go. I use to love Quest bars but that corn fiber doesn't agree with me so I had to stop eating them. I have been eating Rx bars and and recently saw Epic bars, which are almost if not identical to Rx, but they have a lemon flavor that I like. Since you mentioned that you'd eat the Rise bars, I'm going to look at them the next time I'm at the store and give them a try. Great video! Thank you!
thank you!!
Great video...Thank u!! ❤
I’ve been on the lookout for a “good” vegan bar. I can’t say I want it for the protein content, but rather as a snack and or meal replacement for say a long car ride or if I’m just not crazy hungry, but need something. I’m also not mad at bars that are sweet and that some might compare to a candy bar. Lol! It’s very rare that I have any so here & there, why not.
I have some individual collagen packets that I bought through amazon; does it change the flavor of your coffee at all? Would you put the full pack in your coffee? I know I need to add it - or I think I should - particularly as I age and continue to work out a lot; let me know your thoughts please. THANK YOU!
unflavored Collagen does not change the coffee flavor at all :) I do 1-2 Tbsp
Can you do a healthier chips review?
Have you ever tried Perfect Bars? I think they are by far the best on the market.
Can you make a video like this but with meat bars?
Hey Alyssia, What is your take on Natural Flavors ?
my take is this: if natural flavors is the worst thing you're eating, you're doing fine. I think this hype over natural flavors is just another distraction from the real problem. People need to stop eating so many processed foods and so much sugar, and more whole foods. Until our diets are squeaky clean, I don't personally think it's worth the mental energy to worry about natural flavors.
Would you do a video on why bars?
Loved this video! I eat Quest and RX....Surprised that RX Bars were not on your list.
yeah :) They are not really a "protein" bar, which is why I did not include them :)
I'm diabetic and keep a Super Cookie Crunch on hand for emergency lunch. The ingredient list is...a little longer than I'd like.
How do you know if your over doing protein? Can you do a video about how to set macros correctly? Please do a video about protein shakes too! Thank you!!!!! You rock my socks!
Thank you! I did a general macros video a while ago, but it's hard to give specifics because everyone is so different. Most people need much LESS protein than they think... bodybuilders often aim for 1 gram per pound of bodyweight or more and for most people that's really not necessary. The Dietary Reference Intake is 0.36g per pound of bodyweight... I usually aim for 0.5-0.7g per pound of body weight. But getting less or more on some days isn't going to hurt you as long as your overall getting enough :) I think we've been conditioned to think we need so much more than we do.
i'm a big fan of the "perfect bar"! it definitely isn't 100% perfect (it has whey and i prefer not to eat dairy) but they are pretty tasty and are kept in the fridge because they are made of mostly whole foods!
neat! The ingredients for a perfect bar are okay but not ideal for me personally. They also have less protein than fat, which is not ideal for my personal protein bar standards-at least for post-workout.
Mia Kaplan there is a dairy free flavour!!
I like the Macro bars, just the sunflower butter/chocolate one. Nom nom nom!
what are your opinions on natural flavors?
my opinion is that if "natural flavors" is the worst thing you're consuming, you're doing pretty good :) I think it's a detail too many people are getting hung up on when there are bigger problems like processed foods, added sugar, etc.
I agree, not everyone needs protein bars. I don’t eat them now, I used to but many have a lot of carbs and salt. Great video hun xx
thank you!! :)
You missed out on trying Raw Rev Glo and Nugo Slim bars.. they are the ones I choose and more up your alley :)
I remember your old protein bar video. Did you still return the bars?
haha no not this time. we had to open them all to show the texture.
Great video 😎
thank you :)
My top 3 favorites are:
1. Healthy Eating All the Time and Go
2. Rx Bars
3. Perfect Bars (only as a special treat because they're so sweet).
I also want to try the LaraBar Protein Bars.
[I can't have any artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols (including Stevia) so my protein bar options are fairly limited. Unfortunately, that means I have to make sacrifices in regards to the amount of protein in my bars compared to other people].
yes I hear you! It's hard to find cleaner options with more protein. You have to do what works for you-I always think ingredients is more important.
Perfect bars all day everyday!!!!! Chocolate chip and almond butter are my favs.
I need to check out the Rise bars.I wish they weren't quite as high in sugar, but I appreciate that the sugar is coming from honey. Since bars without artificial sweeteners are so hard to come by, that's a sacrifice I have to make sometimes. (And I do see that some of their bars come in a mini version which may fit into my day more easily).
@@vanessadodd5797 I really like the chocolate hazelnut. It tastes like I'm eating a bar made of pure nutella
one thing you can do with the super chewy bars is pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, that softens them and makes them easier to eat.
I eat Luna Bars (the peanut butter chocolate flavor), because they are one of the few gluten free, corn product free foods that I CAN eat. so, I don't eat protein bars for protein, but because, as a gluten/corn and corn product person (and corn is in most all gluten free foods, so this is a double challenge) it is difficult for me to find food that is safe for me to eat.
the gluten free food products community seems to not realize that there are also those of us who can't have corn, which includes xantham gum, with is in literally everything, or anything ending with "-ose", such as dextrose or sucralose. any many many other products that are essentially corn but with a fancy scientific sounding name.
What about the grenade carb killa
I love watching your facial expressions!
lol thank you :)
crowoeya wtf😂
What about maltilol ? I’ve heard its as bad as sugar...
Have you tried pure protein bars? Any thoughts?
I haven't had them in a few years. I am not sure about now, but I was not nuts about the ingredients list previously.
My favorite are the Pure Protein bars. I think they have the best macro balance and they are tasty!
thanks for sharing!
Question: what WOULD you eat after a workout to get that protein and carbs?
NEVERMIND I got to the bit with the meat bar
I eat protein bars because I have celiac disease and I can never count on finding food that I can eat when out & about all day, or if I'm traveling! Seriously, sometimes when I'm traveling for work, all I can eat is protein bars. I definitely don't feel my best when I'm relying on them so much, but they provide me with some essential nutrition when I have no other choices. my favorite brand used to be Dale's Raw because they were delicious and had real ingredients, but sadly they went out of business. No I eat mostly Quest's blueberry muffin and One's coconut flavor.
Omg quest blueberry muffin bar microwaved for 10 seconds is HEAVEN 🤤
@@Isabella-vm3ir I have to try that, thanks!
So, on the topic of meat bars.... I am a vegetarian. What do you suggest for that to substitute the meat?🤔
Well the meat wouldn't work for you then, but the rest of the bars are vegetarian :)
I think I saw the Think Thin or Think bar on the bench but not in your review?
I couldn't fit them all in :) But I gave info throughout the video so you are able to read the label for yourself and determine what is right for you
wise words
Great video! The Maple Glazed Donut One bar is my fave. It's sooooo good!
thanks!
I have gotten granola bars with the chicory root in them before and they were HORRIBLE on my stomach 😭
Thanks for the info
thank you!
I know this might sound strange I've had all different kind of protein bars but for some reason protein bars make me more hungry the only bar that I have found that I can eat that doesn't make me more hungry is Quest Bar
might be the fiber filling you up :) if there's a lot of sugar in a bar it may be spiking your insulin which would make you hungry faster.
I think you are right. use to eat a Paleo diet, but I still had cravings. I was a Lara Bar addict. I am now combing Paleo and Keto , which really helps with the cravings. Off topic, I love your hair. You always look lovely.
Can you a video on herbal teas
thanks for the request :)
I have been a fan of Rx bars on occasion. They definitely fall into the super sticky box. I tried a no cow bar one time and barely got through it, they're terrible.
I bought a no cow bar the other day and took a big bite, that was a mistake 😂 I didnt finish it, it was awful.
@@AlissaMaengo I am so cheap that I didn't want to throw it out but I will definitely never buy one again. When I saw it on her screen, I was like, Oh no! Haha.
I mainly eat Quest bars. Sometimes I eat Atkins or Bhufit bars. Regular One bars spike my blood sugar. Julian's Bakery bars are very hard on my teeth. Even when I microwave them.
This is why I listen to you.
I love power crunch bars!
they are tasty!
my favorite are Perfect Bar brand from Trader Joes
What’s y’all favorite Soft protein bars!??? soft!??
Do a meat bar review!!!! 🤩
thank you :)
Honestly this was super helpful. I appreciate the information without the health-preaching!
thank you :)
Hi, Alyssia. I could definitely go for some protein bars right now. 😋😋😋 What's your honest opinion on snowmen during winter? Take care of yourself, beautiful.
I love snowmen! I wish it snowed in LA so I could build one :)
I've tried the Paleo bar before but I had an allergic reaction to it! Turns out I'm allergic to the sunflower butter :( Sad times. I think I'm staying clear of protein bars haha.
oh no!! yeah, I think staying clear is safe :)
Mind Over Munch I would definitely be interested in seeing a video on those meat bars!!
gotta say the best tasting bar with very exceptional macros are the XS chocolate peanut butter.
Amazing
This makes a lot of sense. I feel like a lot of people use protein bars as an excuse to have something yummy after a workout (since most of them are like “candy bars”). When in reality, what most people are doing at the gym is not enough to actually justify them NEEDING a protein bar, if their diet already contains what they need. So then it is just extra calories labeled as “protein bar”-the thing you eat after going to the gym because everyone does it because that’s just what you do... 🤔🙄
thank you! I appreciate it
We like the Detour bars that we get in a bigger box from Sam's Club. They have 15 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. 😊
neat :) I haven't had those
@@MindOverMunch , they come in boxes with two flavors (Caramel Peanut and Chocolate Chip Caramel) that taste really good😊...not that "weird" protein bar taste.😜
I don't do many protein bars but if I'm traveling I like perfect bars (the kids ones are a perfect snack portion for me) and chomp sticks/epic bars.
:)
I have to agree that it’s not fuel not when the high carb is concern so it can’t help me or my family in a long run.
you have to do what's right for your family for sure!
Quest 💯
This video summarizes everything I've learned in biology this week. Just call fats lipid and I would say this is bio class
hahaha
I eat protein bars as a treat to replace what I would have eaten before I started dieting such as a chocolate bar. To replace protein after a work out, I like to eat some nuts
Truth be told…..
Hey, does anybody know if she’s a registered dietitian? Or nutritionist? Pls lmk!
I am not, just a nutrition enthusiast :) I have some basic nutrition certificates but am not a dietitian
Mind Over Munch Oh okay, thank you! :)
Built Bars are my favorite, taste like candy bars! Quest bars need a good 10-12 seconds in the microwave and they taste like fresh baked choc chip cookies!
I need to try those!
Video suggestion: “Complete proteins”. I’ve heard that they’re important, and also heard that they’re bunk. I’m confused.
they're not bunk. We need all essential amino acids-but we don't necessarily need them all together at once. We just need to get them in our diet as a whole.
Some of the ones on the market are so gross. No Cow have an especially icky texture. Lol. :)
I have a protein bar every once in awhile. I like trying new ones. I avoid whey protein though.
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I can't stand dates, am very lactose intolerant, and have a huge laundry list of other foods I can't eat. So when you mentioned the meat bars that made me happy. I can eat those glorified overpriced jerky bars.
haha I agree :)
😍 Ah! I got a heart! ❤
I just eat them cause they’re delicious 😳
Have to say, I was gagging the whole time you were tryingto eat these. And thinking afterwords you must have felt slightly sick. Kudoes to you for putting yourself through this for us. NO I never want a protien bar. I have never tastede one I thought was worth putting into my body.
haha, I did feel sick after!! Too much artificial sweetener for my gut!
Never had a protein bar I liked tbh
I like "Perfect Bars" but they do have a lot of calories, so I limit them. The only thing I will say, is they recommend more protein for pregnant and nursing moms, which is my current situation. Just trying to keep the tiny humans alive, lol.
I hear you!! I haven't tasted perfect bars but when I've looked at the label they seem like the ingredients could be better and could be worse, but the protein is lower than many protein bars which is disappointing!
i’d love to see a video about meat bars and snacks!
thanks!!
I replace candy with protein bars
12:21 why are you doing that to yourself? :(
I'm vegan so maybe I should just eat a block of tofu. They should just make a tofu bar (meat bar alternative) lol
Davidjr they do! At least in my grocery store they have these!
Are you an RD
I am not, just a nutrition enthusiast :) I have some basic nutrition certificates but am not a dietitian