Here’s the issue with protein bars.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

This is what I have been eating instead of protein bars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGGZn2qdi5ekjZY My Cookbook: payhip.com/b/PUO5w (Get 10% off with code E4CM)

[@theMadness36]

Love the content man. I always feel more satiated eating things like your protein muffins

[@BluePerReel]

I would love to see you review the CTRL protein cookies

[@mike2870]

I hope this is a precursor to you making and perfecting an at home protein bar recipe!

[@KootBear]

oh yes

[@FreeJidion6969]

i rly dont understand the massive appeal for protein bars at least for cutting. I mean bulking, sure, they're a convenient way to get calories in while also getting protein in. But if you're cutting why buy an expensive ass bar that takes about 2 seconds to eat. The only way one of those could fill you up is if its 300+ calories and even then there is no volume.

[@arunkarthikma3121]

​@@FreeJidion6969 Yup, before protein bars took up the market, the niche was filled with ENERGY bars. Just a lightweight high-calorie snack for hikers and other active people.

[@jewelsbarbie]

You seriously do the best reviews. I appreciate your honesty and authenticity so much. Thank you!

[@NicoleBurgess]

They sent them to me to try as well...now I don't have too😅 thanks Nick!!

[@mr_wright_official_]

Love the honesty bro, these companies need to step off the profit margins and actually consider their customers, they don't seem to understand that they have profit margins BECAUSE of thier customers.

[@renv22]

The cinnamon brown sugar pescience bar slapped so hard. I'm so mad pescience fell off so hard

[@theremingtonjames]

This videos proves it: There's Only ONE Anabar! haha appreciate you brother!

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Make the strawberry a little softer and I’ll love you long time.

[@hectorsoulless]

Bro, your reaction is EXACTLY how I imagine to react if I try them, based on the ingredients and macros. Also, I see on their site they still carry their original Select bars but only the white chocolate raspberry. For such a great brand that carries protein powder, it boggles my mind they dropped the bar on their protein bars. Ridiculous.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Wow. If they make it a little softer, that will probably be my favorite bar by them. Everyone is different though!

[@arunkarthikma3121]

Good thing you've never tried NoCow. That stuff tastes like powdery play-doh

[@manuelmejia1422]

Close to 100k !

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

As much as the anabars have too much sugar and calories it at least tastes like food and I'm glad protein bars are leaving the cardboard flavor in the past

[@deesplash7087]

I kinda get what you’re saying , but would u rather eat an anabar or a Hershey bar if you have a sweet tooth and need to be calorie cautious?

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

I think in the future there will be a good balance between fat, added sugar, and calories, kinda like my channel. Maybe something like 240 calories 20g protein or something of the sort, but time will tell.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

@@deesplash7087 an Anabar it has protein in it and will satisfy you more than just pure sugar

[@deesplash7087]

@@theoutsiderjess1869exactly my point in asking my question lol

[@colinvazquez5643]

The sugars from Anabar are from honey

[@2022RelentlessSpirit]

Great review! Love how your honest about a company you are affiliated with

[@rtripp25]

I like the Pure Protein, a lot!

[@tazRenegade]

I have to say I love how anabar started marketing as a protein candy bar. They’re not trying to pretend to be anything else, tastes great, and they know people want to buy tasty food not “healthy” food

[@peejayfromhell]

People often lie to themselves that protein bars are some magic healthy food to have an excuse to eat candies, and then fill themselves with disgusting hard as a rock pseudo fiber overpriced garbage like Quest. Honestly it's better to have something that's actually tasty with couple more calories and a bonus of having protein in it. Also peanut butter and honey are way healthy than this pseudo fiber crap

[@sucraloss]

Same reason why the snickers high protein bar is so damn good

[@peejayfromhell]

@sucraloss yeah, white protein snickers is fantastic

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

The select bar does not have enough protein to even make the calories worth it

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

I think the original one did, this one less so.

[@avc8130]

How about a Birthday Cake Creami??? Please!!!

[@RemingtinArms]

Can you try the new crispy quest bars? Not as much protein, but the ratio relative to their calories is better.

[@BigWorm5k]

Thanks for keeping it 100 Diced Daddy !!!

[@bribradt3450]

Quest is still my preferred bar over anything else ive tried.

[@Sircaulkgobbler]

There are quite a few brands that have good macros and good flavour balance with close to 1 gram of protein per 10 calories sometimes more or less

[@rachelmckitterick]

Unfortunately PeScience have really increased their postage cost to Australia (it's like over $100 postage and that's the minimum) so I refuse to buy from them any more. I cant afford it and I apologise because I was using your code so you got money for it.

[@slowdive2200]

You just saved me a bunch of money. Not all heroes wear capes!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@WorldOfLulz]

4:30 why did Iron Musket do you like that?

[@TylerJPerkins]

You did a Trader Joes Barbells bar review a year ago with good things to say. I was late to the part and just stumbled across them this weekend. How do they stack up now? Appreciate all the work you put into all this and love the cookbook!

[@rhinotv3646]

I don’t know how Remington does it 🤷🏽‍♂️ his protein bars are gas 🔥

[@cdpalmer6854]

I really like the monster cookie crunch Anabar. I eat them as my afternoon snack a lot. I can only justify buying them at 20% or more off though. I bought 3 boxes a few weeks ago when they were 20% off. I also liked the peanut butter and jelly Anabar. Not sure why they were discontinued.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Never tried the PBNJ but I LOVE the strawberry cupcake

[@N1120A]

Fantastic review and break down. I really appreciate that you're super honest about a company you partner with. I honestly don't get the whole "nut butter/whole food" bs with protein bars. Barebells original are the best tasting, most satisfying bars out there and are competitive with Quest for calories. Why not make more of a candy bar style, instead of these over glorified brownies/blondies?

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

I would another a barbells competitor so there was more flavors and goodness on the market. I love them as well.

[@N1120A]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals seriously, there's a reason Snickers marketing historically went on about satisfying hunger. I find that Anabars, which are good, actually make me hungrier. Barebells are much more like a candy bar and actually signal satiety better, despite having less fat and up to 80 fewer calories.

[@allanpeter7700]

The problem with peanut butter based protein bars is they can be a little dry, they need to add some pumpkin purée or apple sauce.

[@derekmiller408]

You need to try out the new Alani bars . I personally loved them . Great texture and flavor. Basically the same texture as a snickers

[@marcusbordeaux7548]

I’m never going to buy protein bars again when it’s so easy to make them. Not to mention the fact that I have stomach issues from sugar alcohols and gums (xanthan, guar, etc). This no bake recipe makes 6 protein bars that are 190 cals and 19g protein each: Ingredients: Dry: 60g blended oats (I use instant) 120g protein powder (I use pescience chocolate truffle) 20g cocoa powder Pinch of salt Wet: 60g nut butter 12g honey 90g fairlife fat free milk Additional sweetener to taste (I use a small amount of liquid stevia) 1. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Put wet ingredients in a small bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds at a time, stirring them until they combine into a thick mixture. Heating it just helps to combine the ingredients. 3. Mix dry and wet in the large bowl. Combine with a spoon at first until you can use your hands. Knead it together until it’s fully combined in one mass. It should be a very stiff dough. 4. Press into a container lined with parchment paper to shape it into one flat slab. I used a 10”x5” baking tin. 5. Take the parchment out of the container and let it sit on a wire rack in the fridge to dry out a little. It doesn’t really matter how long just until it’s firmed up some. 6. Cut into 6 bars and wrap with foil. Pretty easy and taste great to me.

[@OlfactiveOverdose]

They also have cinnamon toast crunch and golden grahams protein bars and they are way better for macros and they taste better than all of those i think i know what i would choose

[@WillTheGreatest]

I think the hardest thing i find withvjustifying buying bars is balance. A good bar, especially on a cut, is balancing Flavor Texture And macros vs calorie. More often youre better off making your own grab n go snack than buying the bar sadly but maybe someone will perfect it cause were getting closer by the brand

[@666blaziken]

I might be crazy but I love the weird chalky texture and flavor of the lower calorie protein bars (like quest and Kirkland for example), so I think the lower calorie ones work for people with an acquired taste to them, kind of like how some people like liver.

[@battoreddu9303]

If you are in your thirties like me and you ate protein bars for like 10 years or more they pretty much taste all the same after a while

[@hectorsoulless]

Also, Peanut butter protein bar trend is so lame imo. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

They taste good, but I am ready for a new bar to hit the market.

[@joshflanigan2523]

MRE bars have great taste, macros and real food ingredients. They're my go to.

[@BR_SH01]

My favorite bars right now are the white chocolate peanut butter by allmax , the only protein bars I’ve ever had that don’t taste like protein. It’s so good! Lol

[@pipedreamsnetwerk5110]

Thanks for saving me.

[@rishabh5750]

Got an email from PEscience about these today, will be skipping them. Macros are poor. CTP is comparable to cliff builder bars with lower protein. I love their powders - esp the cookies n cream, and pb cookie, but these bars are definitely a major miss

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Oh wow, I was about to buy a few boxes but they didn't list the ingredients on their website for some reason! I was going to use the Insider deal but I'm skipping them now. At least they can ship in the heat but that won't make up for the taste you mentioned. The Cookie Dough and Birthday cake looked really good on camera but that Calorie count is a little high. I couldn't get myself to buy a box of those Anabars. They have so much junk in them in ridiculous! Terrible ingredients in Anabars but that's probably why they taste so good. At least the PES bars have very clean ingredients but they are a skip after you video. Thanks. BTW, I got a ton of Redcon 1 MRE bars anyways. They've been my favorite for years now since they are pretty clean and good macros. Also, your muffins look like DA BOMB!

[@dubot4076]

Every single protein bar has too many sugar-alcohols and polyphenols.

[@stuarttimewell684]

Hey Nic could you send some Anabars to Australia please they aren’t available here. Thanks mate appreciate it

[@watermelonsAI]

Hate this trend of high sugar high calorie protein bars. Protein bars are already high in calories at 200 for 50~g but justified as a sweets replacement. If I wanted real sugar I can get metrx, gatorade, cliff bars for cheaper. Or eat the real thing. Chef irvine and protein wafers already do the trick without all the extra sugar and calories. Quest hero/dipped bars help with special cravings, and nick's are also a newish guilty pleasure, that's still lower in calories by a far margin. The only "good" thing I can say, is you're not paying more than a normal protein bar for all that extra sugar, like with anabar. I'd rather buy cheap candy bars than pay $3 for anabar. I'd rather fully accept IIFYM if if I'd go anabar logic (I can eat 2x twix ice cream bars, a protein bar for 30 less calories and only $2.50 total vs 2 anabars for more calories and $6)

[@lancercool1992]

what's wrong with quest bars, how do you even beat that macro and why look for other options

[@marietepacheco1038]

Not sure why so many high calorie protein bars exist since they are worse than the ideal 200 calories to 20g protein ratio. I still prefer Built bars; 130-150 calories and 17g of protein plus taste good.

[@afrijole2898]

Ever thought of making a chicken McGriddle? If u have can someone link the video

[@Anakinskynader]

Shoot did anabar discontinue the pb and jelly one? Is that why I can’t find it on their website anymore

[@666blaziken]

Odd, I saw a few at trader Joe's

[@ronburgandy3339]

I’m what you may call Frugal. I would rather go down to a discount store and get the protein bars they have. They serve one purpose, to get some protein in and that’s it. I was able to get a 12 count of quest bars for 9 dollars which is a steal so I grabbed multiple boxes. They’re hard as a rock but I heat them for 15 seconds and I’m good to go with protein and fiber done and done. Also I have gotten bars off supplement hunt before which is a great discounted site that was suggested on this channel.

[@keybearer26]

Are you still working on the brownie recipe Nick? Much love from Baltimore MD homie 😎

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Not currently, no. Will ramp back up in the future, just not sure when.

[@hectorsoulless]

One more comment, geez! Haha. Hope to see a review of Zack’s cookie butter protein bar when they restock!

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

If it was more than 1 flavor, then I totally would.

[@Buck_Buchanan]

How do we know theres a new recipe added to the cookbook? Will i get a notification or will i have to keep an eye on it?

[@rampage222555]

Anabars are pretty pretty good, although a bit inconsistent in quality control. It's a candy bar that happens to have a good amount of protein. If I have a candy bar itch, I'll grab one of those. If I just need a protein snack, I'd rather just make a pb&j sandwich. Everyone and their mothers is coming out with "keto" bread nowadays that has 6g protein and 35/40cal per slice. They just replace alot of the carbs with straight fiber so you paint your toilet the next day. All in all, those pb&j sandwiches have more protein, less calories, more filling, and more enjoyable overall.

[@marietepacheco1038]

Built protein bars have the best macros and taste like chocolate bars 130 calories 17g protein

[@yamaduby]

Aldi has great protien bars

[@hvgotcodes]

If you can, go to Trader Joes and get some Barebells bars. 200 calories and cheaper, and probably taste better.

[@Drooh]

He’s already reviewed those

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Yessir. Already reviewed.

[@studiouscoma406]

Authentic Bar is my absolute favorite Peanut Butter protein bar. Peanut Butter Candy flavor. Like I can't even tell it's a protein bar, feels like candy. macros are kinda trash that's probably why lol

[@7burnitdown]

Bro u unpinned the oreo shake comment with the recipe wtf

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Unfortunately, no i did not. I have to figure that out with KZbin.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

WERE BACK

[@WhatsIQ]

I don't understand why people buy bars like this when you can drastically lower the calories by using non-nutritive sweeteners instead of honey or sugar which just add calories for the same taste you'll get from a little bit of sucralose

[@Sparda92]

Anabar kinda copied Outright bar. They taste good but the sugar content throws me off. On top that they use PB with hydrogenated oil

[@markmcnair5864]

Was hoping my sub would push you over 100k lol

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Lmao it helped!!! Just made it. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@markmcnair5864]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals Boom! lol

[@Callin5050]

The strawberry cupcake anabar was the most disgusting protein bar I've ever had. I've loved all the other anabars I've had, but took 2 bites of that one and threw it out. I find it strange that anyone has anything good to say about it.

[@666blaziken]

The real question though, are these as bad as the no cow bars?

[@marietepacheco1038]

no Cow are nasty af

[@666blaziken]

@@marietepacheco1038 exactly, and I think they rated those ones as a 2, but who knows, he never compared these to the no cow side by side

[@JohnCenaWarriorPrincess]

Oats have very high satiety. Maybe they put them in to support the claim "keep you full on the go."

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Make the texture weird and taste worse though so id say a net negative.

[@TheLeafs2000]

Anyone try the Grenade Oreo bar and if so is it good

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Unfortunately I have not.

[@soggymilk56]

quest and kirkland bars on top

[@mediaxmarketing4631]

PES science is goat in protein powders. everything else is kinda subpar

[@hedjuk]

in the future, take the mic out of your mouth while eating so we don't listen to you smack your mouth chewing. Or just edit it out because the open mouth chewing noise makes it unwatchable.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Hey! I am sorry you feel that way, but then the audio would be god awful. It is on my chest, exactly where it should be positioned. I am literally doing a taste test review so there is going to be some chewing noises.

[@MindyTunnell]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals reminds me of rem's Food noises. He eventually stopped 😂

[@MindyTunnell]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals James Hoffman figured out a way to dub the audio without slurping noises. Not sure how.

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

@@MindyTunnell Mindy. My lady. I honestly dont think it is that big of deal tbh. I think it is a pet peeve for some people, but I watched this back 5-6 times between edits/uploading and didnt notice it personally.

[@hedjuk]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals maybe take notes while doing the tasting and then doing a voice over? Or mute the mic while eating and then turning it back on to give your take on whatever you're taste testing? Or ignore me, I know I'm just one random guy on youtube. :) Love the content, just can't listen to people chew food and smack lips.

[@zoeymew8]

my problem with protein bars is that i might end up eating alot of them = their expensive, and then i cant stop farting

[@mattcataloni]

What an upset lmao I agree why are they all chasing the pb honey base for a protein bar? Love their protein but damn looks like they failed the bar

[@woahnellie22]

Cream didn’t even ask for a bite 😬

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

Thats how you know

[@carolina.2624]

Anabar has been the best protein bar I’ve had

[@Poopmyjorts]

I hate PE science with a passion. I bought a lot because one of my favorite KZbinrs at the time preached about it (sponsor) but everything I bought from them was disgusting.

[@valerie1864]

Was it Travis s by any chance?

[@Poopmyjorts]

@@valerie1864 yes yes it was

[@elemair9210]

lol bro for 290 calories I can eat half of your oreo cream, that's a no brainer

[@Visionary8Ideas]

dont ever buy protein bars, try too many and can say they all are dry and a waste, the selling point is there protein which is only good if your eating multiple bars a day, dont buy "protein' bars just buy real food

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I hate the strawberry cupcake anabar the sprinkle ruins the flavor and that one is hard if you put it in the fridge but the strawberry coating is so good tho

[@Exercise4CheatMeals]

I thought i commented on this one, but that is actually my favorite bar if they can just get the formula a little bit softer. It doesnt taste like peanut butter at all.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

@@Exercise4CheatMeals i would like it if they remove the sprinles because the sprinkles tasted really artificial and that ruined the taste

[@lukeharris2622]

✝️🙏

[@H2h0e]

I still think THINK protein bars are the best and they taste like candy.

[@brokenarrow9849]

RJF for the win!

[@kday9438]

What’s you FAVORITE go to sweet snacks, foods and meals @Exerciseforchearmeals ? I ❤ sweets ! Thanks in advance !!!!!!