Seriously, there's got to be one of these ridiculously expensive pretend candy bars they call protein bars that's actually tolerable. I can find one if there is. I've tried so many. I bought the Kirklands ones and at first I thought I could handle them but now ugh!!! They are so tough and dense you can hardly chew them and the taste is just gross. I don't understand this because at first I thought they were ok. Please tell me there's something better. I'm wondering if it's just me and my tastes changing. I've been drinking protein drinks for 6 years and now I can't stand those either. I've got to find something I can do to supplement my protein. Tried the unflavored and don't like it either. It has a taste to me. What's wrong with me?

My doctor doesn't even want us using protein shakes and bars . Try to get it all from "real" food is my recommendation and supplement with something tolerable as needed. Real animal protein is significantly less calories and much more filling in my opinion than "candy bar" inspired protein bars.

I refuse to have the stuff, but I wonder if anyone here actually likes almond milk?

I love almond milk and drink the unsweetened vanilla almond milk just fine. Actually though skim milk has more protein ounce for ounce than almond milk. It also has more carbs and calories but it is a very good and nutritious choice. My Nut would prefer it.

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My doctor doesn't even want us using protein shakes and bars . Try to get it all from "real" food is my recommendation and supplement with something tolerable as needed. Real animal protein is significantly less calories and much more filling in my opinion than "candy bar" inspired protein bars.

True and I'd love to do that but unfortunately I can't seem to hold enough food to get the protein count up. I find myself short at the end of the day if I don't have big shot of 20 or 30 g in a shake or bar.

Have you tried the quest protein bars? Some of them are okay.

I like Oh Yeah bars. I just got a variety pack on Amazon.

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True and I'd love to do that but unfortunately I can't seem to hold enough food to get the protein count up. I find myself short at the end of the day if I don't have big shot of 20 or 30 g in a shake or bar.

Genepro has an unflavored medical grade protein. That is 30 grams per table spoon. It can easily be stirred into sugar free pudding which would give you plenty of protein per meal or try it in crystal light to do double duty in raising your protein and getting your fluids for the day.

Donna

Genepro has an unflavored medical grade protein. That is 30 grams per table spoon. It can easily be stirred into sugar free pudding which would give you plenty of protein per meal or try it in crystal light to do double duty in raising your protein and getting your fluids for the day.

Donna

I've seen that but have been afraid to invest the money for fear I'd hate it.

It's only 15 grams of protein since it is impossible to get 30 grams of anything into a 15 gram scoop. Search this forum for genepro. It comes up often. Just my .02 cents though so take it for what it's worth.

I liked Quest Bars before surgery but now I can't stand them.

GENEPRO does not have a good reputation on this forum.

2 minutes ago, MarinaGirl said:

I liked Quest Bars before surgery but now I can't stand them.

Have you tried different flavors? I know my taste buds changed a little after surgery. Also I was told the company keeps changing the formula which was one of the downsides to the quest bars. Maybe that's why you now hate them. I'll be honest I can eat them but they are sweet an ever since surgery I can't eat or drink super sweet things. So it's a once in a while thing for me or if I am on the go an can't get something nutritious.

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14 minutes ago, jmar23 said:

Have you tried different flavors? I know my taste buds changed a little after surgery. Also I was told the company keeps changing the formula which was one of the downsides to the Quest bars. Maybe that's why you now hate them. I'll be honest I can eat them but they are sweet an ever since surgery I can't eat or drink super sweet things. So it's a once in a while thing for me or if I am on the go an can't get something nutritious.

I've tried 5 flavors and all are a no go now.

That stinks.

Have only skimmed the the first page of these posts, but wondering if you've ever thought to look for recipes for homemade protein bars I found some pretty good ones on the SparkPeople recipe pages. I hope you find something somewhere or just had to create something of your own that you can tolerate and gives you the protein that you need. [emoji4][emoji256]

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