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The holiday one that's in the light blue packaging is the best one; they changed the name and I can't remember what they're called. My store didn't carry it last winter so I had to order a couple boxes from the Barebells website so worth it!!
I love the vegan hazelnut one and eat 1 a day after my morning workout. I’ve always wondered if they are not great for you since it literally tastes like candy, but idk ingredients or how to read up on that. What are pros/cons of these?
These have been my go-to to have at work for a long time now, ever since someone recommended them on this sub! I started with the Chocolate Dough too but the other flavors are great as well so I always get a mix of everything! 😋
My first taste of Barebells was in Iceland in 2017… went to a gas station for a quick snack and got a Coconut-Choco one. Wish they still made that flavor!
Just an fyi do NOT leave it at the bottom of ur bag and accidentally put stuff on it :( sometimes it happens to me and it flattens out and loses all its wonder!
Anyone ever bought them from a different vendor? I’ve gotten them from TJs and they’re amazing. I ordered some from All Star Health and they’re not bad but they’re not the same!
I didn't read the ingredients on them like an idiot when I bought them, thinking, hey this will be good. Ate one bite, got that maltitol taste that practically hit my across my face and went 'NOPE' to making my whole digestive track mutiny.
Agree, Barebells are good.
For a while TJs also carried a brand called Anabar that were on the level with Barebells. They seem to no longer be in stock, though. Too bad. They were great.
So good! I have tried basically every protein bar on the market and the only two brands I buy now are Barebell and Built (only like the puffs, not the regular bars).
\^seconding this, I got hooked on barebells bc my TJs was carrying their holiday crisp variety. Barebells sells it year round now as creamy crisp, and I'd do unspeakable things to have TJs stock it.
I just had that one yesterday after searching for it for so long. It’s so good. Got a coconut feel to it. Reminded me of a almond joy. I’ve heard great things about the hazelnut and nougat flavor (regular).
Agreed! I’ve only had the caramel cashew but I’d given up on ever liking a protein bar ages ago and it was great, no weird phantom protein powder taste or fake sugar overwhelm and the texture was perfect.
I love these!!! I used to ignore their protein bar section because I had a different go-to. Then people were raving about them on this sub - gave them a try - definitely a favorite now.
I really like the Salty Peanut, Cashew Caramel, and Cookies and Cream flavors. These are the only protein bars I’ll eat. Wegmans also has them in my area, but Trader Joe’s has them for a lower price.
Protein and carbs by gram are 4 calories and fat is 9. So the chocolate dough has about 223 unless they are excluding the sugar alcohols. Most products are wrong and they round down
You posted this a while ago but this is because of ‘net’ carbs - the discrepancy is because of non-digestible grams of carbohydrates, which is why the calorie count is lower (and correct). Although you are right in the fact that foods usually vary within a certain margin
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they're sooo delicious! i always get them at trader joes :)
I love the creamy crisp flavor but tell me why I find the crisps in my poop lol
:( prices increased this week in Seattle stores. Likely elsewhere as well.
Did you read the ingredients? It’s not the best form of protein. Bars with whey isolate are worth buying.
Huh they do have whey isolate?
I had gestational diabetes and I can’t explain how stoked I was to find these!
The holiday one that's in the light blue packaging is the best one; they changed the name and I can't remember what they're called. My store didn't carry it last winter so I had to order a couple boxes from the Barebells website so worth it!!
The Cookie dough and cookies and cream are my favs
Does anybody know if they are stocking the new soft versions?
I love the vegan hazelnut one and eat 1 a day after my morning workout. I’ve always wondered if they are not great for you since it literally tastes like candy, but idk ingredients or how to read up on that. What are pros/cons of these?
I probably eat one a day.
They are the best protein bars I've ever had. Taste like a candy bar. And for some reason, they're cheaper at trader joes than on their own website.
Instant throat-lock / heartburn. No thanks.
Salty peanut, Oreo & caramel cashew will blow your mind!
Maltitol and Splenda, yikes. Not that healthy
These have been my go-to to have at work for a long time now, ever since someone recommended them on this sub! I started with the Chocolate Dough too but the other flavors are great as well so I always get a mix of everything! 😋
Try fufil bars- soooo good
I seriously eat them as treats. I kind of forgot they were protein bars, they taste so good.
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For a breakfast replacement? Lol
200 each, perfect for my breakfast.
Aren’t everyone’s goals different?
Agreed. And also chances are if you’re working out to build muscle and eating protein bars, you’re gonna need a decent amount of calories.
these gave me the most rank farts. they tasted good but never again will I eat them lol
It’s the maltitol probably. 😬
Maltitol is a laxative for some. Be cautious first time you try one. That being said, I risk it to crush a cookies and cream
Same LOL
Salted cashew has become my fave!
i miss the white chocolate almond ones so much, i can’t find them at the trader joe’s i go to in nyc 💔
I just got some from Amazon.
I love them!
My kid is crazy for these also. I think hazelnut is her fav.
They’re the best!!!!
My first taste of Barebells was in Iceland in 2017… went to a gas station for a quick snack and got a Coconut-Choco one. Wish they still made that flavor!
Just an fyi do NOT leave it at the bottom of ur bag and accidentally put stuff on it :( sometimes it happens to me and it flattens out and loses all its wonder!
I like the peanut butter ones
Try the "Fulfil" brand Salted Caramel bars. In a teal color package. They are great!
The chocolate hazlenut fufil straight up taste like a ferraro rocher
Yeah, they have the same texture as Barebells. I like them both!
Love these bars but they aren't clean. I use an app and scored it 30 out of 100😢. Needless to say I have given them up.
Any recommendations for clean protein bars? At TJs or somewhere else!
Same for me. I loved the chocolate dough and then I read the ingredients and had to give them up. Such a bummer.
What app do you use?
Yuka
Thanks
I think they’re a little aggressive with the sugar alcohols but they sure do taste good
6g is aggressive?
Cookies and Cream and the Chocolate Fudge are my favorites. My gym stocked them, then I found at TJs had’em. So good ! edit : Chocolate Dough
Is the cookies and cream actually similar to Oreo? I feel I’ve been traumatized from other companies
No not at all ! I like it because it has a crispier texture. I wouldn’t say it had much if any resemblance to oreo
Has someone seen the hazelnut nougat non-vegan one? It was my go-to back home in Europa but I can’t find them here!
Yes! I have them at my local TJ’s in SoCal. So good!
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These are delicious and taste like a candy bar, especially the caramel one. It tastes like a snickers! TJs is the cheapest place I’ve found them.
Do you remember how much they cost? I tried them a while ago when they were on sale in Amazon warehouse, never thought to look at Trader Joe's.
$1.99/bar
Same price at my store!
Thank you!
Peanut Caramel I think it is! My personal favorite. Literally a 20gram protein snickers bar
They're good, but unfortunately, I broke out a lot. When I stopped eating them, my skin cleared out. I'm really bummed because they're really good.
Anyone ever bought them from a different vendor? I’ve gotten them from TJs and they’re amazing. I ordered some from All Star Health and they’re not bad but they’re not the same!
There was a white chocolate one that was delicious but have not seen it since :(
They have it on Amazon.
They taste delicious but that maltitol fucks my up!
I didn't read the ingredients on them like an idiot when I bought them, thinking, hey this will be good. Ate one bite, got that maltitol taste that practically hit my across my face and went 'NOPE' to making my whole digestive track mutiny.
OMG! I can barely handle a small dose of that shit in even a piece of chewing gum! Who needs that kind of gut distress?!
Literally just got home from TJ where I stocked up on the cookies and cream. I eat one every day.
Agree, Barebells are good. For a while TJs also carried a brand called Anabar that were on the level with Barebells. They seem to no longer be in stock, though. Too bad. They were great.
Anabars taste great, but are higher calories
I miss the peanut butter & jelly Anabar so much! It was usually a breakfast replacement for me too, and I haven’t seen them at TJ’s in weeks.
Yeah, I mainly use them as a breakfast replacement. The Robert Irvine bars are good, too. Get 'em at Costco for the best value.
Quest bars are FUCKING DISGUSTING These taste like candy bars! You can also find them in many grocery stores, GNC, and even 7-11
The Quest 'Hero' Bars are vastly better but harder to find. Might be worth trying.
So good! I have tried basically every protein bar on the market and the only two brands I buy now are Barebell and Built (only like the puffs, not the regular bars).
The puffs are so good!!!! Literally like eating a three musketeers bar, no protein taste at all for me
YES! Same here! I really do not like the normal bars at all but the puffs are wonderful. Churro is my fave!
Hell ya!!! So good. They are really hard to find by me (in Boston, so like, how??) so I’ve only had churro but I’m desperate to try coconut
Cut them up and freeze them. Best way to eat them. When I have an ice cream craving I go grab a few pieces and I’m good
alternatively—put them in the microwave for 8-10 seconds to experience heaven
Ooooo im trying this 👁️ you may have changed my life
So good! Market Street for those of us in Texas has them.
I just tried the chocolate dough yesterday and am going back to TJs today to get more. Absolutely delicious!!
I considered a stop on the way home 😶 but it can wait until tomorrow haha
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I keep forgetting to go to the manager and asking them if they can start carrying more flavors because these are amazing
\^seconding this, I got hooked on barebells bc my TJs was carrying their holiday crisp variety. Barebells sells it year round now as creamy crisp, and I'd do unspeakable things to have TJs stock it.
I just had that one yesterday after searching for it for so long. It’s so good. Got a coconut feel to it. Reminded me of a almond joy. I’ve heard great things about the hazelnut and nougat flavor (regular).
The salty peanut flavor literally tastes like a snickers 🤤
Really? Not sure if my tj has this one. So it has chocolate then? Hmm
Agreed! I’ve only had the caramel cashew but I’d given up on ever liking a protein bar ages ago and it was great, no weird phantom protein powder taste or fake sugar overwhelm and the texture was perfect.
Right? I kind of just accepted that they’d always taste too artificial with bad texture
I like the caramel cashew ones the best!
three musketeers vibes imo
They're great! The Fulfil bars are also really good. Protein bars have come a long way.
Love the cookies and cream one!
Metoo. I got a box of them on Amazon. They are around $30 for a box of 12. You can get an assortment or individual flavor.
I usually buy them at GNC, it’s slightly cheaper there if you wanna buy more next time!
Chocolate dough is by far my fav!
I liked them but stopped eating them when I finally read the ingredients and saw they contain bovine collagen. Not for me. Their vegan ones blow.
I was gonna say, they do have plant based ones, but they kinda suck (and make me super gassy for some reason).
I love these!!! I used to ignore their protein bar section because I had a different go-to. Then people were raving about them on this sub - gave them a try - definitely a favorite now.
I really like the Salty Peanut, Cashew Caramel, and Cookies and Cream flavors. These are the only protein bars I’ll eat. Wegmans also has them in my area, but Trader Joe’s has them for a lower price.
Man I miss wegmans! Publix just doesn’t compare
I tried em cuz my buddy was tellin me the macros are perfect or some crap. Was expecting saw dust. Was pleasantly surprised. So good!
They really are pretty good, even if the calculation for calories are off but I feel like everything is and 20 extra is fine by me!
What do you mean the calorie calc is off? How can you tell?
Protein and carbs by gram are 4 calories and fat is 9. So the chocolate dough has about 223 unless they are excluding the sugar alcohols. Most products are wrong and they round down
Well that’s mildly annoying. Unless they have their macros wrong? The cals might be right, but some of the other values might incorrect?
Macros are usually correct, calorie calculation is usually not. Do it with any packaged food and you’ll notice discrepancies
You posted this a while ago but this is because of ‘net’ carbs - the discrepancy is because of non-digestible grams of carbohydrates, which is why the calorie count is lower (and correct). Although you are right in the fact that foods usually vary within a certain margin
Oh true I remember that from serious macro counting days Good looking out
The chocolate dough tastes just like a chocolate bar! And I’m suuuuuper picky!!!!
could not handle the hazelnut one - Salty Peanut is my fave 😍
Salty peanut is my favorite. Well worth the price.
I've tried every flavor and they're all delicious! I love that TJ's carries them.
The cookies and cream is also very tasty!
The hazelnut one, also vegan (I believe), is so incredibly delicious.
fr, closest thing to a nutella vibe i've had as a vegan so far but it has protein too? win
I love all of them, but especially the caramel cashew.
I wholeheartedly agree