People seem to love protein bars because they’re convenient, reasonably healthy, filling and provide a large amount of protein in the form of a tasty treat. But, looking at just the macros is not an effective way to tell if the bars are actually good for you so let's dig deeper and see what we uncover. I also spend an inordinate amount of time eating, reading about, and hunting down new protein bars to stuff my face with so that, when hunger strikes between meals, I have something relatively good for me to reach for. For those sensitive to intense sweetness, these bars are definitely on the sweet side – but never too much so that it becomes cloying or overwhelming. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented on our Web or Mobile sites and that you review the product's label or contact the manufacturer directly if you have specific product concerns or questions.

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If you're traveling with the bars, be sure to also pack a ziplock bag and some napkins to keep the bars from getting stale and the mess that will ensue after they've been exposed to changing temperatures. Please ensure that you always read the label and follow any instructions that come with the product before you use or consume. KIND believes that you shouldn't have to sacrifice taste for nutrition; their protein bars are just the right balance between indulgence and health. If you’re a protein bar fan or looking for something to bring to work for an easy breakfast or snack I recommend you check these out.

As an excellent source of protein and fiber, these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bars can be enjoyed guilt-free any time of the day.

If you’re in a hurry and simply looking for a quick and easy snack that packs a nutritional punch but isn't too hard on your wallet, then Kirkland Protein Bars are a great choice! The chocolate brownie is a chocolate dough, the cookies and cream bar is vanilla-based with cookies throughout it, and the peanutbutter flavor is a chocolate dough with peanutbutter chunks. The Costco Kirkland Signature Chocolate Brownie protein bar is also delicious, has chocolate chunks and makes a pretty good replacement for a real deal brownie. These are tasty but too unhealthy for me to consider them as a protein bar option to eat on a regular basis.