Recharge and Detour Protein Bars Review

Are you in need of a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon or a low calorie, high-protein snack to fuel you after a workout? I have a couple options for you!

I was recently sent two different types of protein bars for review. The first was a Recharge sample pack, which is actually on sale right now for only $5 AND free shipping.

Raspberry + Apple: 9.5 of 10. The bar was firm, chewy, and a bit sticky. I loved how sweet and fruity it was. It also didn't taste like whey protein despite that being an ingredient. It was satisfying for a little bar! 

Chocolate + Caramel: 10 of 10! This was my favorite flavor! This bar was so delicious with a sweet chocolate coating and a gooey caramel inside that reminded me of a milky way (though it's been a very long time since I've had one!). I couldn't believe there was only 1g of sugar and whey protein in it since it didn't taste at all like a protein bar. I enjoyed recharging with this!

Caramel + Peanuts: 8 of 10. This bar had a nice chocolate coating and a sweet, gooey caramel inside with a little peanut pieces. I could taste the whey protein with this bar though, so it wasn't as reminiscent of a candy bar like the other flavors.

Detour Bars are another whey protein bar option for you. I was sent a complimentary sample of their new lower sugar neapolitan flavor pictured below.

Lower Sugar Neapolitan Detour Bar: 9 of 10. This bar has a lovely chocolate coating and a sweet combination of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. You can taste the whey protein in this bar, but I couldn't tell that it was low sugar. This bar definitely provides a nice amount of protein and can be a great post-workout snack or breakfast on the run.

What types of protein bars do you enjoy? There are so many options out there! I tend to enjoy a variety depending on how much protein I'm looking for, what flavors I enjoy, and so forth.

Permalean Protein Bars Review

EnergyFirst sent me a couple Permalean Protein Bars to review in addition to the protein powder and green drink powder packets I reviewed earlier here.  Permalean Protein Bars are advertised as "the only 100% All-Natural, Low Sugar, Low Carb, Low Calorie, healthy nutrition bar in the world!"  I like that kind of confidence :-).  Below are the two bars I was sent:

Chocoholic Chocolate: 9 of 10.  This bar tasted like a tootsie roll to me.  It was chewy with a rich chocolate flavor.  The texture was a tad gritty, but not bad.

Stark Raving Peanutz: 9 of 10.  This bar had a tootsie roll/ 3 musketeers/ Snickers texture, but still tasted like a protein bar.  I liked the thin milk chocolate coating and peanuty inside. 

The nutrition facts for both bars was great, and I was also pleased with the ingredients.  I think these bars would be great to eat for a quick breakfast or a post-workout snack.


On another note, I hope everyone's summer is going well.  I'm enjoying mine so far!  The weather has been fabulous, and I even got in a couple 3 mile runs last week.  I haven't been able to run quite that far since my IT band started to bother me this winter, but I'm slowly increasing my mileage now.  So far all is going well.

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