Designer Whey Protein Bars, Peanut Butter Crunch, 40 Grams,12 Count

Love it

Tasted kind of dry.

I have tried numerous protein bars, and discovered these online after wondering if Designer makes a protein bar (I had never seen them in any stores). I love their whey powder so I thought I'd give these a try. My biggest complaint about protein bars is their dry chalky texture, and I find these to be moist and easy to digest. The protein/carb ratio is far from superior (10/20), but at least this is something that I can tolerate for the long term. I also appreciate that they do not use artificial sweeteners. You should know that these bars do contain soy, as well as various oils (responsible for the 5g fat/bar). If you're trying to drastically increase your protein intake for the day, this is definitely not the bar for you as you'll probably not want to eat more than 1 per day due to the carbs, however, if you're looking for a quick snack on the go with a balance of carbs/protein/fat, this is a good option.

These are the best protein bars I've tried. I just wish they could be found in stores.

இ Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:ѾѾѾѾ Recommended with warm fuzzies.Nutrition Information:Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)Servings Per Container: 12Amount Per Serving, % DVCalories: 170.00Calories from Fat: 50.00Total Fat: 6.00g, 9%Saturated Fat: 4.50g, 23%Trans Fat: 0.00Cholesterol: 10.00mg, 3%Sodium: 130.00mg, 5%Potassium: 120.00mg, 3%Total Carbohydrate: 19.00g, 6%Dietary Fiber: 0.00g, 0%Sugars: 14.00gProtein: 10.00g, 20%Iron: 6%Calcium: 20%Vitamin A: 25%Thiamin: 25%Niacin: 25%Folate: 25%Biotin: 25%Riboflavin: 25%Vitamin B6: 25%Vitamin B12: 25%Pantothenic Acid: 25%Vitamin C: 25%Vitamin D: 8%Vitamin E: 25%** Daily Value (DV) not establishedPercent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may behigher or lower depending on your calorie needs:Calories: 2000, 2500Total Fat: Less than 65g, 80gSat. Fat: Less than 20g, 25gCholesterol: Less than 300 mg, 300 mgSodium: Less than 2400 mg, 2400 mgTotal Carbohydrate: 300g, 375gDietary Fiber: 25g, 30gProtein: 50g, 65gCalories per gram:Fat: 9Carbohydrate: 4Protein: 4Other Ingredients: Designer Whey Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Peanut Butter Flavored Coating, Honey, Brown Rice Syrup, Dried Cane Juice, Tapioca Syrup, Water, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Rice Flour, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Sugar, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Cholecalciferol, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flavor, Glycerine, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Butter, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin, sunflower lecithin, Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, MaltodextrinWarning: Contains Milk, Soy and Peanuts.Produced on equipment that also processes tree nuts, egg, wheat and sesame.Overall, I like this protein bar. Although I would prefer a bit more of a peanut flavor to the taste, it is pretty good. This protein bar has a bit of a mealy grainy texture to it. The outside is drizzled with a little chocolate with some crunchy bits. I like its texture and I prefer a snack bar texture that is less sticky and gooey since most gooey snack bars are loaded with corn syrup. Each one-bar serving has a good coverage of the most common essential vitamins: Vitamins A, C, E, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folate, B12, Biotin, and Pantothenic Acid are all at 25% RDA.Because this vegetarian-friendly protein bar contains whey protein, milk protein, and soy protein, if you are allergic to either soy or dairy products, you should probably avoid this protein bar. Whey protein may cause gas, bloating, cramps, fatigue, and headaches in some people. Whey protein is derived from dairy sources, and if you have lactose intolerance, you may be more susceptible to these side effects from consuming whey protein. And since this protein bar contains whey and milk protein, it is suitable for vegetarians like me, but not suitable for people on a vegan diet.Many people, like me, eat a protein bar like this, instead of eating a regular candy bar, because they are physically active, like to stay fit, and tend to eat a healthy diet. The reason that I rate this protein bar 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because the 5 grams of fat (8% RDA, including 3.5 grams of saturated fat (18% RDA)), 14 grams of sugar, and 190 milligrams of sodium (8% RDA) are a bit high compared to some other healthy snack bars. Although everyone's palate differs, I think that these protein bars would taste even better with less sodium added to each bar. But then again, I also think that many restaurants add too much salt to their dishes too.