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When I got home, I was hungry so I pulled open our "energy" drawer in the kitchen. (This drawer is full of protein bars, Gu, free samples from race packets, etc.) I saw a new free sample that I got in the mail from Kashi that I wanted to try.
Their GoLean Crunchy protein/fiber bar and the flavor was chocolate caramel. It tasted like chocolate covered caramel popcorn without that gross fake protein/chocolate flavor that many chocolate protein bars have. Here is a quick snapshot of the nutritional information.
The protein number wasn't that high (8 grams) considering it was being marketed as a protein bar, but with only 150 calories and 3 grams of fat, I didn't think this was all too shabby... especially when it was pretty delicious! I know I don't usually post about nutrition, and I am by no means an expert... but I actually liked this product and I thought I would share it with you*! (If you are looking for this product in the store, I would try the protein bar section.) I really love Kashi products and our pantry is usually stocked with a few boxes. What is your favorite mid-day snack? Do you grab a bar on your way out the door or do some solid prep work the night before? I am always running late in the morning and am lucky if I remember to grab something in the first place. :)
*I was not compensated in any way by Kashi for this review. The views and thoughts expressed on this blog are my own.
That looks tasty! I am actually having a lot of trouble finding a protein bar i actually want to eat...what is it with that terrible chalky flavor most of them have??
ReplyDeleteWhen I first realized I needed protein, I found that Odwalla had a super delicious bar with 14 grams of protein. It still has a lot of sugar but also some fruits and veggies (not sure of the exact serving trade off). I know it was a good starting off point for me!
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I love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.
ReplyDeleteI love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.
ReplyDeleteI love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.
ReplyDeleteI love your dog. Rex is such a good dog but he'd probably try to nip your dog - he tends to "herd" dogs that look like sheep. It sucks being at the dog park. Glad you got a 4miler in. that's more than I have....I still have a cough and such.
ReplyDeleteHaha... I guess my giant fluff ball does look like a sheep! I hope you're feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I just "whitelisted" your name so hopefully your comments won't end up in my spam filter anymore! I don't know why that was happening in the first place. :(
Great job on the run!
ReplyDeleteThat bar looks good. I like Kashi products too. I don't buy protein bars that often, but when I have them, they do the trick! I hate some of the brands though so thanks for a heads up on this one.
Good idea about the "energy" drawer!
No prob! I like Clif bars but they don't really offer that much protein (I think like 9 grams or something). It is hard to find a good protein bar that isn't full of sugar or taste like butt.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't think of a good place to keep my Gu, hence the "energy" drawer was born. My husband's protein bars are in there too! We are nerds.
i LOVE those Kashi bars they are SO good.
ReplyDeleteI try to have a granola bar of sorts with me, or always have a bag of baby carrots with hummus with me.
Carrots and hummus is such an underrated snack. Yummm!!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard those bars are great!
ReplyDeleteI am happy you were able to get a run in :)
I love when protein bars don't taste like chalk and leave a filmy aftertaste in your mouth for hours. I'm gagging just thinking about it. Haha. The thing that was great about the free sample, is that it came with a coupon!
ReplyDeleteLook at that puppy face! Everything is better with a dog.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Perhaps it is that I am biased, but I TOTALLY agree. :)
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