Protein bars that taste good but not too many calories?

cristiansmom · 06-24-2010, 05:17 AM

Anyone have any suggestions.. I have the atkins nut chew ones and OMG!! They are amazing but.... They are 170 calories.. I am looking for ones that are a little less in calories but still taste good... thanks..

Debi in RI

Ortal · 06-24-2010, 05:25 AM

There are atkins caramel nut chews that are 130, but smaller

cristiansmom · 06-24-2010, 05:52 AM

Those are the ones I have.. The little ones (I also have some carmel chocolate crunch big ones that my son likes).. I really thought they were 170

I need to wear my glasses.. lol.. hate to feel like I am getting old though...

Ortal · 06-24-2010, 06:00 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SS500_.jpg these are the ones i mean. i think the caramel ROLL ones are indeed 170

lins · 06-24-2010, 07:02 AM

I have several different kinds of the Adkins bars. I like to keep a variety of flavors and calories so I can get the one that fits my needs at the moment. If I eat one in the morning, I choose a lower calorie variety but I've had one for 'dinner" a few times when I am super busy and then I get the higher calorie one. I love them all!

Ortal · 06-24-2010, 07:26 AM

make SURREEEE with the atkins bar you check the net carbs!! Make sure its actually carbs-(fiber + sugar alcohols). many of them do NOT follow this formula.

Desert-Rose7 · 06-24-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cristiansmom

Anyone have any suggestions.. I have the atkins nut chew ones and OMG!! They are amazing but.... They are 170 calories.. I am looking for ones that are a little less in calories but still taste good... thanks..

Debi in RI

Why not bring this question over to the main June thread? I would bet you will get a lot more answers. That really is what the main thread is designed for...questions/answers/support and encouragement. There are a lot of us around who have experienced these questions before and can help you out quite a bit.

Take a peek at this thread too. We want you to be happy and comfortable here.

Should I start a new thread or use the search function

Jo

Ortal · 06-25-2010, 05:54 AM

personally, I think its easier to have more than one thread. I mean we have what, 10 active threads at a time? Thats not too bad ... Instead of sifting through the June one (which I read anyways) sometimes its easier to ask a question directly. But thats just my 2 cents

cristiansmom · 06-25-2010, 08:05 AM

I have asked questions on the june thread but did not get answers.. With this I just figured I would start a new thread... I will read that link you sent through as I don't want to cause any problems..

suzanna1 · 06-25-2010, 08:53 AM

I found Chocolite Protein Bars at the D'Lites in Gainesville, FL while I was in the area. The bars are soooo good and only have 100 or so each. They are a pretty decent size as well.

The peanut butter protein bar has 100 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrate (10 grams of fiber & 4 grams of sugar alcohol, with 9 grams of protein.

I also recommend their candy. I just had a pecan cluster for 30 calories (8 carbs with 6 fiber and 1 sugar alcohol.) I am in maintenance, so YMMV!

mommy2princesses · 06-25-2010, 09:56 AM

Debi - I just bought the Special K Protein Snack bars....its chocolate peanut butter - they are 110 calories, 15 grams of carbs. Had one this AM for breakfast - it was really good (they felt soft in the cabinet, so I threw it in the freezer for a few minutes...it was so good, like a frozen snickers).

I always think the Atkins ones that I see are too high in carbs, so I haven't tried those. I feel like I've searched everywhere for some good tasting ones (the Medi ones are OK, but I REALLY struggle trying to get them down). I've checked Trader Joe's, Stop n Shop, Target, Wal-Mart....very interested to see if you find any good ones since we're both in RI!

Which clinic do you go to? Cranston or Johnston?

eptexy · 06-25-2010, 11:57 AM

I'm struggling to find a good bar as well. The lower carb ones are all high in FAT!

cristiansmom · 06-25-2010, 01:30 PM

mommy2princesses,
I actually go to the one in Plainville, MA.. My dental hygienist referred me and they really are great there! I get a military discount there and they also told me if I have a really hard time paying, talk to them before quitting as they can work something out (my hygienist did that and now she only goes every other week still in acute... She only pay's $56 each time she goes also)

I will keep my eye out and let you know if I find any.. I really love the taste of the atkins ones though... I only have them once and a while and they haven't knocked me out of ketosis yet so we shall see...

SonoRoo · 06-29-2010, 09:17 PM

The South Beach Living ones aren't bad and I love the Snack Bar Delights.

Just an example:

SBL Peanut Butter 100 Calorie Snack Bar Delight
Calories 100
Fat Cals 40
Tot Fat 4g
Sat Fat 2.5g
Mono Fat 1g
Cholest <5g
Sodium 170mg
Potassium 50mg
Carbs 14g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 3g
Sug Alc 5g
Protein 6g

Carb - Fiber & Sugar Alcohols = Net Carbs
Net Carbs = 4g

eptexy · 06-30-2010, 05:08 AM

Thanks for the tip Shelley! I'll have to grab some before my trip.

Ortal · 06-30-2010, 10:50 AM

the south beach ones look yummy but have way too many net carbs... will have to check on the Snack Bar Delights

edit: does it state the sugar alcohols on the box? It doesnt show on the site and would like to check before I order

eptexy · 06-30-2010, 11:09 AM

These look interesting:

Think! ThinkThin Bites

06-24-2010, 05:17 AM	#1
cristiansmom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 50 Gallery: cristiansmom Stats: 296.5/286.5/160ish WOE: Low Carbs/Med Protein Start Date: September 24, 2012	Protein bars that taste good but not too many calories? Anyone have any suggestions.. I have the atkins nut chew ones and OMG!! They are amazing but.... They are 170 calories.. I am looking for ones that are a little less in calories but still taste good... thanks.. Debi in RI

06-25-2010, 09:56 AM	#11
mommy2princesses Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 335 Gallery: mommy2princesses Stats: Ht 5'7'' 259.6/156/165 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Start Date: May 11, 2010	Debi - I just bought the Special K Protein Snack bars....its chocolate peanut butter - they are 110 calories, 15 grams of carbs. Had one this AM for breakfast - it was really good (they felt soft in the cabinet, so I threw it in the freezer for a few minutes...it was so good, like a frozen snickers). I always think the Atkins ones that I see are too high in carbs, so I haven't tried those. I feel like I've searched everywhere for some good tasting ones (the Medi ones are OK, but I REALLY struggle trying to get them down). I've checked Trader Joe's, Stop n Shop, Target, Wal-Mart....very interested to see if you find any good ones since we're both in RI! Which clinic do you go to? Cranston or Johnston? __________________ ~Keri Over 100lbs. GONE FOREVER Thanks to MWL! 8 months to Wellness....5/11/10 - 1/11/11

06-25-2010, 01:30 PM	#13
cristiansmom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 50 Gallery: cristiansmom Stats: 296.5/286.5/160ish WOE: Low Carbs/Med Protein Start Date: September 24, 2012	mommy2princesses, I actually go to the one in Plainville, MA.. My dental hygienist referred me and they really are great there! I get a military discount there and they also told me if I have a really hard time paying, talk to them before quitting as they can work something out (my hygienist did that and now she only goes every other week still in acute... She only pay's $56 each time she goes also) I will keep my eye out and let you know if I find any.. I really love the taste of the atkins ones though... I only have them once and a while and they haven't knocked me out of ketosis yet so we shall see... __________________ Debi in RI Vincent Lombardi: "The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince." Winston Churchill: "Never, never, never, never give up."

06-30-2010, 10:50 AM	#16
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	the south beach ones look yummy but have way too many net carbs... will have to check on the Snack Bar Delights edit: does it state the sugar alcohols on the box? It doesnt show on the site and would like to check before I order Last edited by Ortal; 06-30-2010 at 11:06 AM..

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06-24-2010, 05:25 AM	#2
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	There are atkins caramel nut chews that are 130, but smaller

06-24-2010, 05:52 AM	#3
cristiansmom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 50 Gallery: cristiansmom Stats: 296.5/286.5/160ish WOE: Low Carbs/Med Protein Start Date: September 24, 2012	Those are the ones I have.. The little ones (I also have some carmel chocolate crunch big ones that my son likes).. I really thought they were 170 I need to wear my glasses.. lol.. hate to feel like I am getting old though...

06-24-2010, 06:00 AM	#4
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...DL._SS500_.jpg these are the ones i mean. i think the caramel ROLL ones are indeed 170

06-24-2010, 07:02 AM	#5
lins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 606 Gallery: lins WOE: Medi-weightloss Start Date: April 6th 2012	I have several different kinds of the Adkins bars. I like to keep a variety of flavors and calories so I can get the one that fits my needs at the moment. If I eat one in the morning, I choose a lower calorie variety but I've had one for 'dinner" a few times when I am super busy and then I get the higher calorie one. I love them all!

06-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#6
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	make SURREEEE with the atkins bar you check the net carbs!! Make sure its actually carbs-(fiber + sugar alcohols). many of them do NOT follow this formula.

06-25-2010, 05:54 AM	#8
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	personally, I think its easier to have more than one thread. I mean we have what, 10 active threads at a time? Thats not too bad ... Instead of sifting through the June one (which I read anyways) sometimes its easier to ask a question directly. But thats just my 2 cents

06-25-2010, 08:05 AM	#9
cristiansmom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 50 Gallery: cristiansmom Stats: 296.5/286.5/160ish WOE: Low Carbs/Med Protein Start Date: September 24, 2012	I have asked questions on the june thread but did not get answers.. With this I just figured I would start a new thread... I will read that link you sent through as I don't want to cause any problems..

06-25-2010, 08:53 AM	#10
suzanna1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 532 Gallery: suzanna1 Stats: 215/162.5/149 5'8" 36 years old WOE: Medi Weightloss Clinic Start Date: Restart 7/31/2012 @ 167	I found Chocolite Protein Bars at the D'Lites in Gainesville, FL while I was in the area. The bars are soooo good and only have 100 or so each. They are a pretty decent size as well. The peanut butter protein bar has 100 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrate (10 grams of fiber & 4 grams of sugar alcohol, with 9 grams of protein. I also recommend their candy. I just had a pecan cluster for 30 calories (8 carbs with 6 fiber and 1 sugar alcohol.) I am in maintenance, so YMMV!

06-25-2010, 11:57 AM	#12
eptexy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 664 Gallery: eptexy Stats: 5'4 165/132/125 WOE: Medi Weightloss - Maintenance!!! Start Date: March 2010	I'm struggling to find a good bar as well. The lower carb ones are all high in FAT!

06-29-2010, 09:17 PM	#14
SonoRoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 190 Gallery: SonoRoo Stats: 5'1" ~ 187.6/162/115 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 20, 2010	The South Beach Living ones aren't bad and I love the Snack Bar Delights. Just an example: SBL Peanut Butter 100 Calorie Snack Bar Delight Calories 100 Fat Cals 40 Tot Fat 4g Sat Fat 2.5g Mono Fat 1g Cholest <5g Sodium 170mg Potassium 50mg Carbs 14g Fiber 5g Sugars 3g Sug Alc 5g Protein 6g Carb - Fiber & Sugar Alcohols = Net Carbs Net Carbs = 4g

06-30-2010, 05:08 AM	#15
eptexy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 664 Gallery: eptexy Stats: 5'4 165/132/125 WOE: Medi Weightloss - Maintenance!!! Start Date: March 2010	Thanks for the tip Shelley! I'll have to grab some before my trip.

06-30-2010, 11:09 AM	#17
eptexy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 664 Gallery: eptexy Stats: 5'4 165/132/125 WOE: Medi Weightloss - Maintenance!!! Start Date: March 2010	These look interesting: Think! ThinkThin Bites