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Maria F
@mangels3.bsky.social
· Aug 5
In an attempt to continue to resist sugar, I bought every single protein bar/snack I could find that I cared to try.
I'm gonna review each one as I eat them.
I have a massive sweet tooth but I also havent had sugar in a month so this is could go many different ways
I'm gonna review each one as I eat them.
I have a massive sweet tooth but I also havent had sugar in a month so this is could go many different ways
It's salted on the outside so it realky hits you in the face with that. Then the inside is really soft and chewy, basically tastes like a mildly sweet chocolate covered marshmallow. I think the salt helps bring out the sweetness. Maybe I'm just hungry but this is the best built puff I've tried, 7/10
December 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It's salted on the outside so it realky hits you in the face with that. Then the inside is really soft and chewy, basically tastes like a mildly sweet chocolate covered marshmallow. I think the salt helps bring out the sweetness. Maybe I'm just hungry but this is the best built puff I've tried, 7/10
For some reason this is flatter and denser than other power crunch bars. It tastes a little bit like cheesecake, and there are some chocolate bits that add to the texture. But overall, doesn't come together quite as well as I hoped. Plus, theres quite a bit more sugar and fat than others. 6/10
December 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
For some reason this is flatter and denser than other power crunch bars. It tastes a little bit like cheesecake, and there are some chocolate bits that add to the texture. But overall, doesn't come together quite as well as I hoped. Plus, theres quite a bit more sugar and fat than others. 6/10
The honey actually comes through, and at the same time tastes more peanut buttery than the other pb flavor. Actually really tasty, and great texture as usual. One knock against it is it smells like a cough drop, 7/10
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The honey actually comes through, and at the same time tastes more peanut buttery than the other pb flavor. Actually really tasty, and great texture as usual. One knock against it is it smells like a cough drop, 7/10
On one hand, I'm surprised how closely this resembles a repackaged chocolate covered donut. However, there's something off about it. It's got this sort of twang to it that is kinda off putting, and its not very chocolatey, 5/10
December 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
On one hand, I'm surprised how closely this resembles a repackaged chocolate covered donut. However, there's something off about it. It's got this sort of twang to it that is kinda off putting, and its not very chocolatey, 5/10
I usually like cherry flavored things but this one's a bit off. Quite tart and sweet, though artificial in bad way. On the bright side, I don't taste any whey. Not bad, 5/10
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I usually like cherry flavored things but this one's a bit off. Quite tart and sweet, though artificial in bad way. On the bright side, I don't taste any whey. Not bad, 5/10
I think there mightve been something wrong with this batch since it tastes weirdly stale? Anyway, its giving like 2/3 whey, 1/3 peanut butter. Not very sweet, though sweet enough. Nice soft texture for sure. Not bad but not great, 5/10
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I think there mightve been something wrong with this batch since it tastes weirdly stale? Anyway, its giving like 2/3 whey, 1/3 peanut butter. Not very sweet, though sweet enough. Nice soft texture for sure. Not bad but not great, 5/10
Very sweet, firm but not too firm. The strawberry flavor is clear but not very dominant, but theres this sort of dried tartness to it. Not amazing but its pretty dang good, 7/10
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Very sweet, firm but not too firm. The strawberry flavor is clear but not very dominant, but theres this sort of dried tartness to it. Not amazing but its pretty dang good, 7/10
The flavor is a bit mild but its good and accurate. I was expecting them to be saltier but I'm glad they're not. Again, they're almost exactly like real pretzels so it mostly comes down to the flavor. I like em, 7/10
December 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The flavor is a bit mild but its good and accurate. I was expecting them to be saltier but I'm glad they're not. Again, they're almost exactly like real pretzels so it mostly comes down to the flavor. I like em, 7/10
As I thought, these are pretty dang good. The everything flavor is much better and the pretzel itself is very normal. It's not 100% like a regular pretzel, but it 98%, 7/10
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
As I thought, these are pretty dang good. The everything flavor is much better and the pretzel itself is very normal. It's not 100% like a regular pretzel, but it 98%, 7/10
The lime flavor comes through very well, but its all that comes through. The rest is fairly bland, 6/10
December 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The lime flavor comes through very well, but its all that comes through. The rest is fairly bland, 6/10
Similar to the other one, it's not giving cookie, but rather granola. This one is heavy on the cocoa, but the white chocolate helps a lot. This one's better but not by much. It's also softer than the other, but still quite firm, 6/10
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Similar to the other one, it's not giving cookie, but rather granola. This one is heavy on the cocoa, but the white chocolate helps a lot. This one's better but not by much. It's also softer than the other, but still quite firm, 6/10
Doesn't really taste like cookie dough. much more like a chocolate chip granola bar that is wayyyy too firm. It's alright though, and has alright macros, 6/10
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Doesn't really taste like cookie dough. much more like a chocolate chip granola bar that is wayyyy too firm. It's alright though, and has alright macros, 6/10
this upsets me deeply
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
this upsets me deeply
every day I wake up with sore hips i think, "omg is it happening?!?!" and then i have to remind myself that, no, ive just been exercising for half the day, every day
November 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
every day I wake up with sore hips i think, "omg is it happening?!?!" and then i have to remind myself that, no, ive just been exercising for half the day, every day
So of course all of this protein bar shit was part of a weight loss journey. I'm happy to say I've hit my goals, so I had a sugary, fatty feast to celebrate lmao
That brownie was one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten rofllllll
That brownie was one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten rofllllll
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So of course all of this protein bar shit was part of a weight loss journey. I'm happy to say I've hit my goals, so I had a sugary, fatty feast to celebrate lmao
That brownie was one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten rofllllll
That brownie was one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten rofllllll
I guess this was reformulated recently? I never tried the original, but I think a lot of quest bars are getting new recipes. I probably won't deliberately try them but we'll see. Anyway I don't have much to say on this other than that it tastes like a blueberry muffin and its really good lol, 7/10
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I guess this was reformulated recently? I never tried the original, but I think a lot of quest bars are getting new recipes. I probably won't deliberately try them but we'll see. Anyway I don't have much to say on this other than that it tastes like a blueberry muffin and its really good lol, 7/10
Also from the cafe, this one was delicious. Nearly tastes like what it says, but with a bit of a fruity breakfast bar slant. Maybe im just hungry but this was probably the best "real food" snack I've had. I wish there was more protein but 1g sat fat, 8g sugar, 0 added is pretty good tbh, 7/10
October 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Also from the cafe, this one was delicious. Nearly tastes like what it says, but with a bit of a fruity breakfast bar slant. Maybe im just hungry but this was probably the best "real food" snack I've had. I wish there was more protein but 1g sat fat, 8g sugar, 0 added is pretty good tbh, 7/10
Another work cafe find. The main ingredient is dates, but luckily I mostly just taste cocoa. Although, it's subtle and not sweet at all. Dense, almost fudge texture. It reminds me more of a clif bar than a brownie, but its not bad. Meh macros, 5/10
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Another work cafe find. The main ingredient is dates, but luckily I mostly just taste cocoa. Although, it's subtle and not sweet at all. Dense, almost fudge texture. It reminds me more of a clif bar than a brownie, but its not bad. Meh macros, 5/10
This definitely beats the chocolate flavor. It almost tastes like ice cream, but a little bit off. Like it tastes like there's vegetable fat instead of dairy fat, I guess. Which is true. Still good though and great macros, 7/10
October 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This definitely beats the chocolate flavor. It almost tastes like ice cream, but a little bit off. Like it tastes like there's vegetable fat instead of dairy fat, I guess. Which is true. Still good though and great macros, 7/10
Okkkk one more just for fun. It's very similar to the lemon Luna bar but a bit less lemony and sweet but with more protein. Pretty good, nice texture, 6/10
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Okkkk one more just for fun. It's very similar to the lemon Luna bar but a bit less lemony and sweet but with more protein. Pretty good, nice texture, 6/10
well, that's a new way to stab myself with a needle.
October 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
well, that's a new way to stab myself with a needle.
Very chocolately, still not super sweet. It tastes kind of like hot chocolate. I think cinnamon roll wins but this was really good too, 7/10
October 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Very chocolately, still not super sweet. It tastes kind of like hot chocolate. I think cinnamon roll wins but this was really good too, 7/10
This confirms what I suspected. In exchange for slightly worse macros, power crunch kids is better than regular power crunch. Sweeter, better filling ratio, and doesn't have the slightly strange saltiness that power crunch usually has. It's really tasty, 8/10
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This confirms what I suspected. In exchange for slightly worse macros, power crunch kids is better than regular power crunch. Sweeter, better filling ratio, and doesn't have the slightly strange saltiness that power crunch usually has. It's really tasty, 8/10
Rough macros because of course, but at least it actually tastes like what it says it is. It's a bit saltier than I'd like, but I think it tastes good, 6/10
October 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Rough macros because of course, but at least it actually tastes like what it says it is. It's a bit saltier than I'd like, but I think it tastes good, 6/10
Sometimes whole peanuts taste bad. Like, kinda woody. Half of this bar had bad peanuts and ruined the whole thing. The other half was pretty good. I wish I knew how that happened so it could be avoided. 5/10
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Sometimes whole peanuts taste bad. Like, kinda woody. Half of this bar had bad peanuts and ruined the whole thing. The other half was pretty good. I wish I knew how that happened so it could be avoided. 5/10