I’m not sure I’ve been upfront enough about my LOVE for nutrition bars.
I could seriously eat them once (or twice) a day.
In college, I remember trying the Zone diet (among a zillion other diets. The cabbage soup one was probably the most ridiculous. And, OH SO stinky.). Anyway, you’re instructed to eat a diet with a macronutrient breakdown of 40/30/30 (protein, carbs, fat). I actually really love that breakdown and it works well for me now, but in college, I was ALL ABOUT THE ZONE BARS. I remember eating like a box a day and calling it good. Meaning that I ate NO real food, no cooking – just gobs and gobs of bars.
I know better now. Thank God.
These days I practice a whole foods diet with an 80/20 breakdown. 80 percent real, whole foods (one ingredient foods) and 20 percent of anything else I want to eat. Nutrition bars fall into that 20 percent for me and I use them for post-workout refueling or while traveling. The convenience factor is huge for me – we’re generally out of the house for 3-4 hours every morning and I like to have something that’s easily accessible.
Recently, thinkThin sent me some of their high protein/low sugar bars to try out. I’ve seen them in local grocery stores and at Trader Joe’s but never tried one. First, I loved the taste and texture of these bars. I’ll be completely honest here – taste comes FIRST for me when purchasing and is even slightly more important than the nutrition stats. If a bar claims to be the healthiest/vegan/all-natural/most-amazing-thing-on-Earth but still tastes like dirt, I probably won’t be buying it multiple times. Taste wins. Always. (it’s a good thing I think vegetables taste amazing!)
In addition to the taste factor, the thinkThin bars also met some of my other requirements:
- High protein (I usually look for something over 15 grams)
- Low sugar
- Short ingredient list with ingredients I’m familiar with
All in all, a great nutrition bar that I’ll definitely be purchasing for myself! Thanks thinkThin!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
thinkThin has offered to give TWO Lindsay’s List readers a box of their own bars! Use the rafflecopter widget to enter below – winners will be announced NEXT TUESDAY! Best of luck!
splendid…lindsay
lisa says:
This was so fun to read. I appreciate how honest you are. I agree about those social media check-ins, definitely have to be mindful. I’m not really a fan, but I can see how they can be motivating. I don’t know what I’d confess…I love a good glass of bourbon or wine. I don’t feel guilty or unhealthy doing it, but I guess others might see it that way. Ooh, and we pick up a to-go order of sweet potatoes fries at least once a week to go along with dinner at home. My favorite!
Danielle @ LabelsAreForTinCans says:
I eat them a few times a week
Lisa says:
Usually once a day or every other day
Kelsey @ Ramblings of Change says:
I usually have them on my mornings before CrossFit since I don’t give myself time for a “real” breakfast, so bars are perfect! Then when I come home, I have my real breakfast/brunch!
Kelly says:
I go through phases of eating them every day to not buying them for weeks.lol
Julia says:
Not going to lie.. I have AT LEAST one a day. :D
Leah says:
As a college athlete, I eat nutrition bars a couple of times a week.
Ashley W says:
I eat them probably 3-4x a week.
Leah says:
I eat them a couple days a week. They’re so convenient for an on the go snack!
Lindsay says:
I gave up nutrition bars for awhile but now I’m addicted once again! I’ll take a nutrition bar over candy bar any time. They are just so good!!
Alexandra says:
I eat nutrition bars on the go only or after a particularly hard workout(maybe one every 2 weeks).
Ellie says:
I eat bars once a day or every couple of days because they are a great go-to between my classes if I get hungry!
Katie F says:
obsessed with these bars but can’t afford them with my life as a struggling college kid haha. but they are so yummy!
Amber H says:
I don’t eat many nutrition bars as of late simply because the cost of buying them often really adds up! But when I do have them around I LOVE them!
bonnie says:
I am still trying to find the perfect nutrition bar!
Emily says:
I eat nutrition bars once a day for a snack during the work week!
Debby H says:
I try to eat whole foods. BUT, several times a week I grab a Lara Bar or a Mojo Bar!!
Sara says:
I eat one every day… not the best I know. It’s an easy breakfast.
Amy C says:
Eat way too often :p
Melissa says:
about 5 times a week or so
Jennifer F says:
I eat a bar nearly every day, either in the morning or as a bedtime snack — ThinkThin chocolate fudge is my long-time favorite (dh too) I have to hide them!
Maggie says:
I like bars too. I eat one every couple of days- usually a larabar but I would like to try one with more protein!
Toria says:
I eat bars anywhere from 1-3 days a week. My kiddos eat them for snack after school/before dance, etc.
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
I go through phases with bars, but try to keep it to one a day! I have tried these before and they are yummy. And they have vegan options, which I always appreciate. :)
Julie says:
These are one of my favorites – I haven’t had them in a long time though!
adrienne says:
We love these!
Shoshana says:
I don’t eat energy bars very often but would love to give these a try!
mint C D. /Deirdre says:
I eat nutrition bars on the go!
Danica @ It's Progression says:
I love nutrition bars for the same reason – a perfect snack for when I’m out and about. I eat one a few times each week.
Madeline says:
I eat them several times a week as snacks that I bring to work!
Rebekah B says:
I only eat nutrition bars if I’m out and need something quick. At home I try to stick to whole foods, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about think thin bars
She Rocks Fitness says:
I would say I eat protein bars/healthy bars almost 4 times a week! I LOVE them for their convenience, no mess, and perfect for on the go. Thanks for this awesome giveaway! XOXO
Anne says:
I don’t eat nutrition bars on a daily basis but I LOVE to keep them in the car and in my purse — they’re so great on the go and incredibly convenient!
Kristen says:
I go through cycles of eating way too many bars (’cause life gets too busy and I get over reliant on them). Right now it’s none, in a couple weeks I’ll eat them again.
Abby says:
I usually eat one post workout as a mid day snack, but always keep on tucked away in my purse for a just in case!
Shaunna says:
I eat bars 2-3 times a week :)
Lauren says:
I’ve never tried ThinkThin bars but have always wanted to! Would love to win a box
Katie sB says:
I love bars! I used to eat them all the time but now I have trouble finding ones that are low sugar (I have blood sugar issues) so I would love to win this!
Allison says:
just tried my first of these! I love bars, but try not to buy them too often.
ALexandra says:
I probably eat nutrition bars 3 times per week. They are always eaten as a snack in between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner. Thanks Lindsay!
Holly @ The Cooper Family says:
I love nutrition bars (Zone are some of my favorite!) But because of $$, I don’t eat them any more than 1x per week. Usually, I’ll grab one on a weekend grocery trip as a special treat! It’s hard to find GOOD gluten-free bars, but I love thinkThin!
Maren says:
I am addicted to Quest bars. I can’t help it!! I have one every day! And sometimes TWO!
Deanna says:
I eat them once in a while. I like when traveling.
Kristina says:
I eat Larabars almost every day!
Sarah says:
I love these bars!! I’d love to win this giveaway :)
Victoria says:
Think Thin bars are my favorite!! The chocolate peanut butter is the best!
Paty says:
These bars always look so tempting!
I have never tried them.
I love peanut flavored anything so they sound amazing.
I probably only eat bars about 1-2 times a month due to the cost, but I often make my own.
Alyssa @ Don't Look Down says:
I love thinkThin bars! And yes the taste is great!
I try to avoid bars becoming an every day occurrence but when I am busy with training I will eat several a week. They are just too convenient.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says:
I probably eat bars several times a month – just depends! I love them too, but they can be pretty pricey so I try not to buy them too often.
Amy says:
Would love to try these bars! Try to keep some bars in my desk at work, since it’s a much better option than the vending machine!
Electra @ electra-fi.com says:
A couple times a week! :D
Lindsay @ Lindsay Weighs In says:
I love nutrition bars! I always take one with me to my grad school classes on Monday nights. I eat dinner before I leave the office, and go straight from work to class! Around 7pm or so I’m hungry again and they’re a perfect, better for me, snack. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Mona says:
I love these bars! The chunky peanut butter one is favorite followed by the brownie crunch:)
Denise G. says:
I used to eat them about 3 times a week, especially when I was exercising 5 days a week, but since I’ve been pregnant, I just really haven’t had the craving for them really. I love the mini Think Thin bars they hand out at races and such.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says:
I love these! My dad got me hooked. I just did a giveaway… but can I still win yours? :)
Rebecca says:
I usually eat nutrition bars on the weekends when I’m running errands and don’t have the time, money or desire to eat out.
Caroline @ Fighting For Wellness says:
I eat Luna bars at work 2 mornings a week (I go straight from working at the gym to going to my office job). I also keep them in my purse for times when I’m out or traveling and need something to snack on
Kayla says:
I love thinkThin bars! Some flavors taste like a candy bar!
Elle says:
I tend to eat nutrition bars when I am away from home more than normal. I like to tuck one in my bag as I leave so I always have something good to eat, with me.
ErikaMC says:
I usually have one bar a day. I’ve been really good about making my own lately but I still buy some to have on hand and throw one in my bag just in case. I really like the ThinkThin bars – the white chocolate ones are surprisingly really good.
Iris says:
I rarely eat nutrition bars because they are a bit out of my student budget!! But I love them. :)
Katie says:
I usually eat them a few times a week, mostly an afternoon snack
vicky says:
I am on the go a lot so I rely on bars for quick healthy snacks most days!
Caroline says:
It depends on what kind of week it is…if it’s super busy I’ll have a few during the week because of convenience. I like to try and pack “real” meals but bars are great to grab if it’s a running out the door kind of morning, which let’s be honest happens quite a bit.
Stephanie K says:
I usually only eat them while traveling or when I’m out and I need something that I can grab quickly. Lately the KIND bars have been my choice, but I’d love to try these.
Bonnie says:
Heard of these bars but haven’t tried them before! I eat bars about as often as you – for those in-between times (but only if I packed one from home) and occasionally if I don’t have anything post-workout. We do save them up and bring them on long backcountry trips as fast fuel though – that’s probably the most I eat them is on those trips!
Andrea says:
I eat them about once a week, maybe more.
thinkThin bars are one of my go to bars for sure!
Brittany @ Barr & Table says:
I usually have a bar for my afternoon snack almost everyday!
molly @ heart, sole & cereal says:
i eat a bar a day on the days i go to the gym. if i don’t go to the gym i typically go home and have a snack with more meal-like foods but i love bars the best.
Laura says:
Hardly ever… but these could change that. I’m avoiding added sugar for health reasons (and even dried fruit), which makes bars not the best option… these are different though!
Jodi R says:
Usually once a day…a must when traveling for sure!
Grace @ Eat Sweat Sing says:
I eat a nutrition bar almost every day as an afternoon snack!
Lauren says:
I eat bars of some sort everyday! I’ve never tried these! Would love to sample then!
Alejandra says:
Rarely. I can’t find one I like enough to eat daily or even a few times a week.
Clare @ Fitting It All In says:
I LOVE LOVE like you and could do once a day, but try to make a point to eat whole foods snacks when I can. I used to eat a bar for breakfast every morning in college!
DeidreSH says:
I eat a nutrition bar maybe 1-3x week sometimes more…depending on the mood I’m in. :)
Cassie says:
I don’t eat them very often, usually when I’m in a pinch or traveling.
Linz @ Itz Linz says:
probably a couple times a week! i, too, try not to eat them all the time, but if i’m in a time crunch or if nothing else is available, i’ll have a bar! (and i know you know all too well those pregnancy hunger pains come on like woah!)
SuzanneU says:
Love me some bars! Makes me feel like I am eating a candy bar. Kind bars are my new favorite but am open to try new ones.
Danielle @ Its A Harleyyy Life says:
probably 2 a week!
Aimee says:
I eat a Larabar about every other day if I have them in the house. I don’t buy them a lot because they are expensive. I would love to try these!
Miz says:
right now? rarely but the child?
right now?
DAILY :-)
half each day.
as her school snack.
lindsay says:
do balls count? hehe i love these bars for traveling! seriously life savers!!
Whitney W says:
I eat bars once a day…..everyday!
Kim F says:
I’ve tried them a few times and love them as well! I try not to buy bars too often due to cost, but am always up for an easy snack!
Lisa says:
I LOVE these bars!! :-)