{"id":6295,"date":"2024-11-25T10:11:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=6295"},"modified":"2024-11-25T10:11:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:11:27","slug":"best-protein-bars","status":"publish","type":"review-post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/review\/best-protein-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the best protein bars we’ve snacked on in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Protein bars are the grab-and-go recovery option for anyone on the move. Here’s our pick of the best tried-and-tested options to fuel your fitness drive<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When hunger knocks post-workout, it’s easy to reach for handy snack bars. These can be loaded with unhealthy fats and sugars, however, which are often high in calories and lead to energy peaks and troughs. The best protein bars, on the other hand, pack in more of the good stuff \u2013 namely, protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snacking on protein bars allows you to reach your daily protein goals and deliver a much-needed supply to damaged muscles. They also provide a simple on-the-go alternative to more cumbersome protein shakes or time-intensive meals. Plus, they usually taste pretty good, so it’s a win-win-win situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you\u2019re buying the best. Our team of reviewers includes experienced product testers, PTs, nutritionists and fitness writers \u2013 as well as the core MF team \u2013 who know exactly what sets the best products apart from the rest. This list of the best protein bars was compiled by Rob Hobson<\/a>, registered nutritionist (AFN) and sports nutritionist (SENr). Find out more about how we test<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is the best protein bar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of protein bar brands out there now, most of which offer a high-quality protein dose around the magic 20g mark. But it takes great taste and texture to make the best protein bars too, together with low cost and other factors. Ultimately, I’d recommend using Grenade protein bars<\/a>. The texture is chewy and the taste is sweet without being too sickly. There are also a load of flavours to choose from and, crucially, a solid 20g of good-quality protein per bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other protein bar recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best for nutrition<\/strong><\/td>If you’re looking for a bar with nutritional benefits, look no further than the Fulfil Vitamin and Protein Bar<\/a>. Fulfil bars are fortified with vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E, as well as folic acid (and they hit the 20g protein benchmark).<\/td><\/tr>
Best vegan option<\/strong><\/td>The vegan versions of the PhD Smart Bar<\/a> range are some of the nicest plant-based protein bars we’ve tried. They have a pleasant, rich taste that unlike some on this list isn’t too sweet, and deliver a decent dose of protein too.<\/td><\/tr>
Best for competition<\/strong><\/td>If you’re involved in elite competition you need nutritional supplements that are Informed Sport approved. That’s exactly what the Healthspan Elite All Blacks HiLO Protein Bar<\/a> is, plus it’s high in fibre and protein and low in sugar.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Grenade Protein Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Men’s Fitness verdict
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h3>There’s a reason why Grenade is the UK’s best selling protein bar. Loaded with 21g protein and just 1.4g sugar, it\u2019s the best-tasting, best textured, least-sickly sweet bar we\u2019ve tested.<\/span><\/div>
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