Men’s Fitness UK – October 2019

PROTEIN BARS

TO THE BAR

Fuel your post-workout recovery with these high-protein snacks

onvenient and primed for recovery, protein

bars have become the snack of choice

for anyone leading an active lifestyle.

They should, however, be treated with

caution,because although they’re packed with the

muscle-repairing good stuff, they also tend to be

loaded with some not-so-good additives and no small

amount of sugar. But as long as you factor that in – and

remember ‘high in protein’ doesn’t always mean ‘good

for your health’ – most protein bars provide a portable

alternative to more cumbersome shakes and time-

intensive meals. Here’s our pick of the best...

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SCIENCE IN SPORT PLANT20 BAR

£30 (box of 12), scienceinsport.com

With 20g protein per par, these are a genuine alternative to your

post-workout shake. Suitable for vegans, the bars are also naturally

sweetened with lucuma (a fruit extract) and stevia. We’re all for

plant-based goodness, but the taste does leave a little to be desired,

although in terms of high-quality protein these bars are hard to beat.

BEACHBODY BEACHBAR

£39.79 (box of 15), teambeachbody.com

Punchy pricetag aside, these are a tasty, guilt-free option perfect

for anyone looking to get enough protein without cramming in too

many calories – just 151kcal per bar. The 10g protein content can be

bettered elsewhere but, when it comes to taste and texture, sweet-

toothedgym-goerswillfindfewbetteroptions.

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CLIF BUILDER’S PROTEIN BAR

£2.49 per bar, sigmasports.com

As the name suggests, these bars are far from a light post-workout

option, but what they lack in subtlety they make up for in both protein

content – an impressive 20g – chocolatey indulgence and a satisfying

crunch. Given how good they taste, they’re also pleasantly short of

eyebrow-raising ingredients.

OPTIMUM NUTRITION PROTEIN CRISP

£25 (box of 10), optimumnutrition.com

Optimum Nutrition knows its stuff when it comes to protein, and these

bars continue the brand’s high-quality range of products. All-natural

types should look elsewhere, but if it’s just a tasty training treat you’re

after, these boast 20g of muscle-building protein, a nice crisp texture

and a calorie count (215) compatible with most diets.