Pure Protein Bars, High Protein, Nutritious Snacks to Support Energy, Low Sugar, Gluten Free, Chocolate Peanut Caramel, 1.76oz, 12 Count (Pack of 1) (Packaging May Vary)

Finally, a Protein Bar That Tastes Like Real Chocolate!
I have tried countless protein bars over the years, and I can honestly say that Pure Protein Bars are by far the best tasting I have ever had. I was genuinely surprised at how close they come to tasting like a real chocolate bar. Soft, rich, and satisfying, they don’t have that artificial or overly dry texture that many protein bars suffer from. Every bite feels indulgent, yet I know I’m getting a solid dose of protein, which makes it feel like a win-win snack.The chocolate flavor is remarkably realistic—balanced, smooth, and not overpowering. Unlike some protein bars that leave a weird aftertaste or a chalky feeling in your mouth, these feel like a treat you actually look forward to eating. I’ve even caught myself craving them at times, which is something I would never say about a typical protein bar.I take one on every hike I go on in the mountains. They are the perfect companion for long trails because they are filling, energizing, and easy to carry. Whether I’m tackling a steep incline or taking a short break to enjoy the view, having a Pure Protein Bar in my pack feels like a little reward. They give me the energy I need without weighing me down, and I genuinely enjoy every bite along the way.Beyond hiking, these bars are also perfect for post-workout recovery or even just a convenient, satisfying snack when I’m on the go. It’s rare to find a protein bar that manages to hit both taste and nutrition so well, and these absolutely deliver.In short, Pure Protein Bars have set a new standard for me. They are the closest I’ve found to a real chocolate bar while still being packed with protein, and they’ve earned a permanent spot in my backpack, my gym bag, and my pantry. I will definitely be buying them again and again.

LEMON LOVERS Guilt-Free “Lemon Cake” Icing YUM!
LEMON LOVERS! ICING LOVERS! Creamy smooth texture with low net carbs. Just the right amount of solid bar that doesn’t fall apart or crumble but not hard to chew. Healthy & guilt-free. Every bite is DELICIOUS. This lemon bar by PURE PROTEIN is my GO-TO snack or meal-replacement on the GO!! SATISFYING & fills my need to have something that tides me over. Try it. Plus, it’s GOOD FOR YOU!! YUM YUM YUM

Somewhat enjoyable, but way TOO sweet tasting
I was looking for an alternative to my usual QUEST brand Cookies & Cream protein bars, mainly to have an occasional second option. I mostly use these kind of protein bars in “a pinch” when I need to go out, but my blood sugar is too low, or I’m hungry & don’t have the time to cook something before doing so.I’m not very big on ‘eating out’ on the road. I try to keep a pretty strict diet of sorts & wouldn’t touch fast food with a ten foot pole if I was starving. So, in those cases these protein bars generally serve the 2 hours (slightly more or less) that I might need until I can get some actual nutritional food in me.As I stated, QUEST Cookies & Cream has been my ‘go to’ protein bar for some time. I tried a few of their other options/flavors, but for various reasons the ones I sampled didn’t make the grade.When I finally found these PURE PROTEIN (lemon flavored) bars, I was pretty enthusiastic. They exceeded the calorie intake of the QUEST bars slightly (by 10 calories) & were only 1 gram less in protein.The carbs were less (by 6 grams, but these contain NO fiber, whereas the Quest has 13 grams) & the sugar of the PURE PROTIEN was only 1 gram more (with only 3 grams more of sugar alcohols). I thought “1 gram, more sugar and 3 grams more alcohols, how bad could that be!?” Well, it was actually pretty bad.Normally half a Quest bar is what I’ll eat on the fly, keeping the other half in the wrapper with me if I need any ore. This (1/2 bar) is good for 1.5 – 2 hrs, for me.With the PURE PROTEIN bars I could only manage to eat 1/3 of the bar due to the excessive sweetness, in comparison to my normal bars and their sweetness in general.Now despite this the bars did suffice to keeping me free of any of the downsides that come with hunger for about 1 hour, or more, but I didn’t carry the remaining 2/3 because the thought of having to eat any more really put me off. NOT that they taste “bad” because they don’t. They are just too sweet for me.Due to this I can’t speak with much confidence on the duration of time they would subside my hunger (@ 5’7 165-170lbs), but again 1/3 of a bar did maintain me for at least an 1 hour, give or take.Its a shame they are so sweet because I do enjoy them until that excessive sugar taste that burns the throat hits me.I should end with mentioning that, though the potassium, iron & calcium content in both bars is essentially ALMOST identical, the sodium content of the QUEST bars (cookies & cream) are 160 grams greater. Which could be a plus, or minus, depending on what the user is in need of. I had these on my subscribe & save, but have since removed them & the ones that remain in my refrigerator will probably stay there a while, but they will definitely be used by me in the future.Lastly, if you’re storing your protein bars for any length of time REMEMBER some of these bars do contain oils & because of that they SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED. However, they do harden upon refrigeration so be prepared to remove them prior to consumption for 1-2 hrs (at least, if not 24 hrs) so they won’t be so hard to chew. I can’t say I would buy these again, but if you do have a sweet tooth they might “perfect” for you.

I eat one of these bars after a cardio session and prior to a few hours of yardwork. I initially purchased the combination pack from Costco but didn’t eat the peanut bars and didn’t really like the plain chocolate ones. Settled on the chocolate chip and haven’t looked back. Sometimes they seem to be in short supply so I tend to order accordingly.

So while you can tell it is a protein bar, it is a good tasting bar which a fudgy consistency. 20g protein for 200 cal is a good ratio so I’m happy with it. It tastes better than a lot of other bars available to Australia