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Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge gym girl aiming to hit my body weight in grams of protein. Whether that means holding off on meal prep or spending a little more at the grocery store, I always have protein-rich meals and snacks on hand to support my workout. Yes, it’s a hassle, but it’s a hassle worth it!
When it comes to pre-made meals, I’m also a big ingredient snob – especially when it comes to protein bars. If something has too many chemicals, hard-to-pronounce ingredients, added sugars or saturated fats, I won’t buy. The protein-to-calorie ratio should also be close to one gram of protein for every 10 calories—as a general rule of thumb—to make sure I’m getting the most bang for my buck. In case you couldn’t tell, I’m as picky as it gets!
And yes, of course, taste is important. The snack should be “value” in terms of price, calories, and value—that is, how much high-quality protein I’m actually getting. While I usually opt for whey or milk protein bars, I’ve been obsessed with these vegan protein bars that you’d never know were vegan. They taste like a decadent treat – without any of the guilt!
These candy bars are made with pea and soy protein isolates, dairy-free chocolate, and vegan caramel, but here’s the kicker: they’re completely sugar-free! Unlike most protein bars on the market, which are candy in disguise, natural (sugar-free) sweeteners give these bars their candy-like taste. It’s a dream come true for protein and health conscious dessert lovers.
In addition to having less than one gram of sugar, the bars are made with very little saturated fat – just three grams. They’re also packed with five grams of hunger-suppressing fiber and 15 grams of protein! It’s a satisfying snack, to say the least; you will surely prefer it over your current dessert. The texture is chewy and soft, perfect for dessert lovers, chocoholics and baked good connoisseurs.
Even if you’re not a fan of chocolate and caramel, there are four other worthy flavors to choose from: cookie butter, brownie batter, peanut butter and cookie dough. All flavors have between 14 and 15 grams of protein and only 190 calories, so they’re pretty close to the protein-to-calorie ratio I use. Each pack comes with 15 bars too, so consider your snack, dessert, breakfast and 3pm needs covered.
Get Misfits Vegan Caramel Fudge Protein Bars for $35 on Amazon! Prental listing, prices correct as of date of publication, January 23, 2024, but subject to change.
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