Comments on: How to Choose Vegan Snack/Protein Bars

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:20:30 +0000

Im between the Organic Food Bars and YouBars.com were you can build custom vegan protein bars. I want to get up to 20 grams per bar which is nearly impossible without soy or whey. I am thinking that YouBars might accommodate me and load in pea, hemp AND rice protein if I pay a little extra. Vegan protein bars and supplements are essential if you want to build lean muscle. And by build I mean add weight because since I went vegan 4 months ago I lost 15 points (I was already in shape) and it seems like a some of it was muscle mass. I need to eat more and these bars are a great way to get added calories between meals.

By: Healthier Packaged Snacks | Feed Me I'm Cranky

Healthier Packaged Snacks | Feed Me I'm Cranky — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:58:53 +0000

[...] Here’s a break-down of vegan protein/snack bars with comparison of price. [...]

By: Vegans and Protein | Feed Me I'm Cranky

Vegans and Protein | Feed Me I'm Cranky — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:23:12 +0000

[...] Protein bars (1 bar) – 3-20g [...]

By: Kelly Adelaide

Kelly Adelaide — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:49:03 +0000

I’ve never heard of these bars, Amazing grass etc, we don’t have anything like these in Adelaide. I try to make my own where possible to avoide artificial products but it gets a bit boring after a while, I would love to source these here.

By: The Brunette

The Brunette — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:42 +0000

Okay, Gnu bars are definitely low on protein, but they are SO DELICIOUS. Honestly, my favorite are Clif bars (the carrot cake bar you pictured is absolutely in my top 5), and of all the bars listed, I think Gnu bars are the most similar. They’re sticky and sweet, which I LOVE. I would NOT recommend the cherry pie Larabar, as I found it super tart in a really artificial way, but there ARE some great Larabars out there (generally the ones with some kind of nut in the name: cashew cookie, pecan pie, etc).

By: Becca

Becca — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:26:15 +0000

I am not vegan, but I still LOVE most of these bars. I know the Amazing Grass bars are quite expensive but i don’t care, I LOVE THEM! They are like a Larabar, but better! Great post!

By: Quix

Quix — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:38:33 +0000

Of all these, my faves are the Cliff Builder Bars (but I’m on a protein-for-the-calories kick). Also I like Premier Nutrition Protein Bars and there’s another one – Pure Protein? I think? – they are really good for getting a big shot of protein for less calories. A lot of those other ones are just like healthier candy bars to me – which is fine – but since I do a bar for breakfast, I need nutrients!!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:29:31 +0000

Ok so I totally dig your writing style. glad I found your blog!

Yeah I eat protein bars although I’ve cut down a lot over the past year. I, too, view them as candy bars since I don’t eat “real candy bars”. Cliff is probably my favorite. I like maple and mint. Once in a while I’ll have a super procressed chemically infused Supreme Protein bar. Usually when I’m cutting for a competition.

While I’m not vegan I have been thinking that I want to reduce my animal protein intake a bit. Going to be reading closely for ideas.

By: Abby

Abby — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:29:22 +0000

I never used protein powder or bars–preferring to get mine from real food–but I do have the occasional bar for a snack. I love Larabars (although they seem to be shrinking) and I love Bumble Bars. While I can’t afford to buy them often and prefer the original flavor, popping the Chocolate Bumble Bar in the microwave for 10 seconds makes it ab-so-lute heaven. Yum.

By: Happy Herbivore

Happy Herbivore — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:54:42 +0000

Vega is 100% vegan and raw — they’re a great company. The founder (vegan triathlete, badass and total hottie Brendan Brazier) has written two books on vegan fitness — Thrive Diet and Thrive Fitness (I can’t recommend them enough!) Thrive Diet has a ton of easy recipes — protein bars, shakes, recovery drinks and they taste AWESOME. Plus they’re either raw or just use a bit of cooked grains and many of them are low in fat and calories — or can easily be adapted to suit your needs. I’ve really liked some Vega products (like Vega Sport) but some other things (like the raw energy bars) could make you wanna vomit — or at least I thought they were gross (but I’m ultra picky!); so it’s a hit or miss.

There’s a bunch of vegan protein powders on the market – hemp, soy, brown rice. Spirulina is a good brand… but youknow, unless you’re a die hard body builder you really don’t NEED to be taking protein supplements… esp. if you’re eating greens, grains and legumes…

excellent post Bella!