In the spirit of New Year’s Resolutions, some of you may find yourself looking for healthier options now that we’re in 2019. Protein bars can be a quick and easy way to fill up and also get some nutrients along the way. That being said, not all protein bars are created equal. I am kind of particular when it comes to protein bars, but these four are my faves. You can find them all at Trader Joe’s (hello the only place I shop!) but also linked here from Amazon!
Rx Bar
Rx Bars have less than 8 ingredients in each bar, and I like that they are super transparent about their ingredients. They have a bunch of great flavors and seasonal flavors too (pumpkin spice, gingerbread, etc.) so it’s every basic girls dream. My only real complaint about these is the texture. They are super sticky and chewy, and get stuck to your teeth (probably all the dates!) but tasty nonetheless.
Clif Bar
A Clif Bar probably is not the healthiest choice on the list, but if you are super active, don’t count calories or carbs, and just want a tasty bar, the Clif Bar is the one for you. There’s a reason that these taste good, and the reason is they have lots of sugar. I definitely am not recommending this as the healthiest or most nutritious, but as a treat or dessert, it’s very delicious!
Perfect Bar
The Perfect Bar is by far the best tasting bar on this list. It also has a really soft texture that I like. You will find these in the refrigerated section of the grocery store because they don’t have any preservatives in them (!) It’s kind of odd that you eat them chilled, but now I kind of like it (especially in the warmer months!) I love the Peanut Butter flavor!
Power Crunch
The Power Crunch bars may be my favorite (I can’t decide!) The reason that I love them so much is that they crunch! The texture is most similar to a Kit Kat bar (what’s not to like about that?) It doesn’t stick to your teeth and it’s not hard to bite off. These also typically only have about 5-7 grams of sugar. I like all the flavors I have tried, but I usually get the vanilla or the chocolate.