Costco Protein Bar Review

My friend BMS Bootcamp posted a couple of days ago on her personal Facebook page about the Costco Protein bars and I just had to buy them and put them on the blog.

• Calories: 190

• Fat: 7g

• Carbohydrates: 22g

• Fiber: 15g

• Protein: 21g

• Special dietary : Gluten Free

I’m impressed Costco. Pretty impressed.

I usually find knock off brands horrible, but Costco did a fairly good job here. I have so far opened the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavour. It actually tastes like chocolate chip cookie dough. The texture is good without being to chewy or hard as well.

The real test was my stomach. I find a lot of bars leave me gassy or with an upset stomach, but I was just fine after consuming these bars.

The calories/macro content is comparable to most bars, while still maintaining flavour and fibre content.  I definitely recommend this bar. It’s great to leave them in the car as quick snacks while you are out and about or throw into your lunch for snacks at work.

Best part? The price. $25 for a box of 20 is something most bars can't even come close to. Don't tell my husband but I just paid $35 for a box of 12 Quest!!!

Love,

Jen The Bitchin’ Housewife

Combat Crunch Protein Bar Review

This week I tried out a Muscle Pharm Combat Crunch Chocolate Cookie Dough Protein Bar. 

• Calories: 210
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 12g
• Protein: 20g
• Special dietary : Gluten Free

Again first thing I noticed is texture. On their packaging they say "like eating a soft batch cookie". I would disagree. It was better then a soft batch cookie. More like a chocolate bar. Close to the texture of an Oh Henry. Which I personally like a lot! Chewy with some crunch.

The flavor is delicious. As I said the texture is like a chocolate bar, and honestly so is the taste. I wouldn't say it taste like chocolate chip cookie dough, but certainly a good chocolate bar. 

The calories are within normal range, slightly higher and the fiber content is okay. The one issue I had is that it upset my tummy a bit and I was a bit gassy.  I am known to have a bit of a sensitive stomach, so if that's you, maybe err on the side of caution or consume half a bar at a time. (If you can resist).

I wouldn't mess with this bar much by baking or putting anything on it. It's pretty good on it's own and the texture is spot on. 

Love, 

Jen the Bithin' Housewife

MuscleTech Mission 1 Protein Bar Review

I get so excited with chocolate protein bars. I LOVE chocolate and I love a good protein bar. 

• Calories: 190
• Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 20g
• Protein: 20g
• Special dietary : Gluten Free

I tried out the Muscletech Mission 1 Chocolate Brownie Protein bar this week. First thing I noticed was the texture. Rather then a hard bar it was more of a fudge brownie texture, which I'm actually a big fan of. I like that it has the consistency of something indulgent. 

The calories and macros on this bar are pretty good. I like the high fiber content. It's good for dieting, rather then some bars that are higher calories meant for bulking. 

The downside to this bar is that it's missing some flavor. The chocolate flavor isn't as prominent. I bet a bit for more of the cocoa and/or sea salt used would up the flavor a bunch. The sodium level is 180mg, sea salt/cocoa would add to this sodium level which is why I'm assuming it's not as rich in flavor. 

I'd recommend this bar for someone watching calories, but not someone who is a huge chocolate fan (as I am). This bar would probably be good with a bit of Nutella spread on top, then slightly chilled to harden the Nutella and give it that brownie texture with chocolate icing. Mmmmmmm drool......

Love, 

Jen the Bitchin' Housewife