Cara Rennie – Page 23 – Paleo Protein Bar Reviews & Deals

What? Paleo Protein “No Bake” Energy Bites?

No-Bake Paleo Protein Energy Bites There are lots of recipes for the popular “No Bake Energy Bites” on the web, but many of them contain oats. If you are following a paleo diet and want to avoid eating oats, don’t worry! You can still enjoy these no bake energy balls without the oats… and they won’t fall apart in your hand.

These healthy snacks are not only quick and easy to make, but they are are great way to incorporate raw foods as well as fiber into your diet. They make satiating desserts as well as tasty snacks, so if you have a sweet tooth you can feel less guilty.

I’ve collected a few recipes below that you can make yourself. I personally don’t like to spend lots of time baking but I do like saving money and I like eating healthy. As you can imagine, I’m all over these paleo protein energy bites that don’t require any cooking.

No Bake Paleo Pumpkin Energy Bites

No Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites — No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites, courtesy of https://detoxinista.com

Ingredients include: sunflower seeds, dates, shredded unsweetened coconut, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Get the recipe here.

No Bake Carrot Cake Paleo Energy Bites

Paleo Carrot Cake Energy Bites — Carrot Cake Energy Bites courtesy of https://www.paleomazing.com

Ingredients include: carrots, walnuts, pecans, dates, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, stevia or maple syrup and coconut. Get the recipe here.

No Bake Paleo Chocolate Energy Bites

Chocolate Paleo Energy Bites in Bowl — Chocolate Energy Bites courtesy of https://navitasnaturals.com

Ingredients include: hemp seeds, cacao powder, maca powder, walnuts, dates and sea salt. Get recipe here.

Deliciously Ella shows how simple is truly is to “design your own” paleo protein energy bites. I love this! You basically start by choosing 2 nuts of your choice and add in some dates to a food processor.

Then, she recommends adding hemp powder, chia seeds, ground flax seed and cacao powder to give your high-energy snack a good dose of protein, fiber, omega 3 and flavor. Lastly, add in coconut oil and any other spices, flavorings, seeds or other ingredients you want. Check it out:

What I love about her demonstration is that it makes it super easy to make your own custom energy bites because you have a basic recipe to work with. Just flavor it up with different extra ingredients every time you make it, and you will never get bored!

Plus, she goes way beyond healthy – there snacks are “super healthy” with superfoods like cacao, chia seeds and coconut oil.

About the Author: Cara Rennie is a paleo cooking chef, writer and advocate for healthy living. With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Cara has established herself as an expert in the paleo lifestyle, emphasizing the use of natural ingredients that promote a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. She firmly believes in the power of food to transform people's lives, while helping others discover the joys of paleo eating. Facebook | Pinterest

A Paleo Chocolate Bar with 22g of Protein?

Now here’s a way to get your chocolate fix without feeling guilty!

If you don’t want to skip your sweet treats but also don’t want them to use up a munch of your macros and calories for the day, you’ll be happy to hear this. This “chocolate” bar contains a full 22 grams of protein! Hello!

Plus, instead of being made with a bunch of sugar, milk fat and who knows what else, the Paleo Protein Chocolate Bar is made with 60% Pure Dark Chocolate from Organic Cacao.

No GMO’s, no gluten and no soy either. The Cacao beans are even organic!

Paleo Chocolate Bar Review:

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In fact, this bar contains only 1 gram of sugar per serving, making it a low-carb ketogenic “sweet treat”. It even has coconut oil, providing a healthy dose of MCT’s (medium chain triglycerides – great for boosting metabolism, decreasing appetite and increasing brain function) [Source].

You can seriously eat this snack for breakfast and not have your blood sugar levels go up. Or exchange your after dinner fudge brownie, chocolate cake or cookies-n-cream ice cream for this healthy low-sugar alternative that won’t wreak your teeth.

(If you are a Quest Bar fan, you’ll appreciate these low carb protein bars: they have 6 grams net carbs per serving)

Ingredient List:

Cacao Beans
Egg Whites
Hazelnuts
Erythritol
Coconut Oil
Cocoa Butter
Stevia (from stevia leaf)
Vanilla Beans

Paleo Chocolate Protein Bar
Note:

If you have seen these bars in stores or other site online, you might have noticed that there are other chocolate bar flavors made by the same company, Paleo Inc….

Not all bars are the same. Some are great chocolate bars, but they are not protein bars. Check the labels before you start eating chocolate bars for breakfast everyday!

Potential Downside…

A box of 12 bars costs a little over $45. That’s not cheap. However, notice that each package is actually 2 servings (which helps achieve the 22 grams of protein per bar…).

An entire 2-serving bar comes out to be almost 400 calories. Therefore, you could think of it as getting 2 bars in one. Furthermore, you will also be able to satisfy your longer for longer if you need to skip a meal or something. On top of that, if you want to eat it as an after-dinner dessert simply cut it in half.

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Epic Protein Bar Review

What is It?

As I discover new healthy protein bars that come on the market, I notice that we are moving away from the traditional granola-style bars. The Epic Bar is definitely not a granola bar.

In fact, it’s more like a meat bar. Think of it more like a beef jerky snack than a chocolate covered protein bar. Some people will dig this, others not so much.

What’s Actually in an Epic Protein Bar?

You can get this “meat bar” in Turkey (with almonds and cranberry), Beef (with habanero and cherry) or Bison (with bacon and cranberry), and everybody’s grass fed. This also means that (besides being all natural), the meat usually has up to 5 times as much omega 3 fatty acids as non-grass fed meat.

There is also no gluten, soy or dairy, but there are almonds in the Turkey Epic Bar and walnuts in the Beef Epic Bar if you are allergic to nuts.

How Do Epic Bars Taste?

As I mentioned above, and you’ve probably figured out, this is more like beef jerky than a candy-flavored granola bar. That said, most people agree that it is not as salty as traditional beef jerky and that there is a little more sweetness to it (due to the cranberries or cherries in the bar – depending on the flavor you choose).

You’ve got to be in the mood for a dry snack. Therefore, if you re-fuel after a tough workout, make sure you have some water nearby.

How Much Do Epic Bars Cost?

Compared to other protein bars, they are not cheap. They cost about $3.33 per bar in a box of 12 bars. On the other hand, you can compare them to a turkey sandwich or a grass-fed hamburger. Hence, they save you money, and you don’t have to eat the bread.

Who are Epic Protein Bars For?

Meat eaters, people who prefer a snack that is not as sweet as regular protein bars and people who like to chew. Seriously, you chew on this bar more than other snack bars. One person even mentioned that it helps you eat more slowly – which is know to be good for digestion.

Do you travel a lot or frequently eat on-the-go? Traditional protein bars can get monotonous because they contain similar ingredients with a homogenous texture. On the other hand, Epic protein bars can keep your snacks from getting boring, while staying easy, convenient, healthy and filling.

I give the Epic Protein Bar a thumbs up because it is simple, different and I really like the chewing aspect. Plus, I need practice eating more slowly and enjoying my food. 😉

Watch the interview with the founder of the EPIC, Taylor Collins. If you haven’t tried an Epic Bar yet, this will make you want to try one. It also gives you an inside view as to where the company plans to go with future products and very inspiring projects…

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