Rolled Oats, Toasted Oats (contains Honey, Malt Extract, Sugar, Vegetable Oil), Protein Blend (Milk Protein, Hydrolysed Gelatine), Glycerine, Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Sweetener (Sucralose, Stevia), Flavouring) Rolled Oats, Toasted Oats (contains Honey, Barley Malt Extract, Sugar, Vegetable Oil), Protein Blend ( Milk Protein, Hydrolysed Gelatine), Glycerine, Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Dried Blueberries, Salt, Sweetener (Stevia), Flavouring. Grenade has always tried to level up their flavours and go for a ‘dessert’ style of bar, again a good range of flavours, I do have to say, they look rich! Around 23g of protein and averages at about 220 calories per bar, the macros are slightly better! USN – Trust range Wholegrain oat-blend protein bars are some of the most popular options, as they can provide up to 30 per cent of your RDA for fibre. Most protein bars are also bolstered with between 15 and 20 vitamins and minerals, with a focus on antioxidants and vitamins C and E, which will help lessen DOMS. Technically, when it comes to muscle gain, more protein is better, so you’ll want to be buying bars with higher protein contents more often than not. The general consensus in the scientific community is that you be getting a minimum of 1.5g of protein per pound of bodyweight to gain muscle, that means, if you weigh 80kg you should be looking to get 120g of protein per day, spread evenly across 3-5 meals. That means you need to be aiming for between 24-40g of protein per meal.

Protein bars stamped with the esteemed the Men’s Health Lab Approved logo are our winners. The remaining protein bars on our list have been selected by Hope and Hobson, who know exactly what to look for and what to avoid with a pre- or post-workout protein treat. Well you’ve come to the right place; below I’ll review 30 of the most popular protein bars on the market in the UK and tell you which are the best for taste, cost and protein content, here we go; But, be aware that not all protein bars are made equal. Some contain high levels of sugar and 'empty calories', meaning your healthy treat could be anything but. To cut costs, some brands sweeten them with crystaline fructose, which delivers intense sweetness in small quantities. Consume too much of this ingredient and it can put you at risk of liver damage. Lidl is known as one of the cheapest supermarkets in the UK (along with Aldi), and you love protein bars, AND you’re a bargain hunter, that’s great news. Why? These bars are one of the very cheapest available in the UK. You’d think that for that price, they’d be sub-par quality, but their imaginatively-named ‘Protein Bar’ is both high in protein AND low in calories. Now I’ll be honest with you, the taste and texture aren’t amazing, this reminds of the old skool protein bars of the mid-2000s that were so chewy you had to book an hour out in your calendar just to eat one.

I’m somewhat of a chocoholic and whilst on a healthy eating plan, the Cadburys and Mars of the world are off limits, I do need to work in a treat or two, preferably of the cacao seed nature. I’ve tried similar products with healthy, nutritional profiles that still offer the chocolate bar experience, but never have I been so convinced and satisfied, as by the Warrior. Peanut Butter and Jelly?! Yes absolutely, I’m here for it…plant-based too which is good to see! PHD is obviously an OG in the sports nutrition game and so you know you’ll be getting a quality product. Around 21g of protein and 240 calories so not drastically different to a lot of the other ranges here. Optimum Nutrition N.B. When reviewing these bars I am NOT going to mention sugar content. despite all of the bad press, unless you’re consuming vast quantities of sugar, there is nothing inherently bad or ‘evil’ about sugar. Fuelled by the awakening consumer conscience, this brand-new range of plastic free, job specific, unisex bar soaps each have their own individual function recreated into six high impact bars. Our Eco friendly soap is aimed at reducing unnecessary plastics, the first shelf fill alone eradicated 175,000 unnecessary face wash tubes, shampoo, shaving foam, shower gel and liquid hand soap plastic bottles from sinks, bathrooms & wash bags up and down the country

For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold, May contain; egg, nuts, peanuts.

Warrior CRUNCH - 12 Bars

The Warrior Crunch isn’t exactly what the name suggests. There isn’t much ‘snap’ to it; the bars even describe themselves as having a triple layer of ‘gooey’ goodness. Crunch? Gooey? Which is it? The raspberry filling is definitely soft but decadently so; in much the same way as a luxury chocolate bar. I missed any crunch. But the opulence that this bar seems to unusually offer, means I found myself thinking that a box of these would make for a great present for an exercise fiend, amateur athlete or gym bunny; a birthday, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day gift. Warrior 'Crunch' Protein Bar - Salted Caramel Ingredients & Nutritional Information: Warrior 'Crunch' Protein Bar - Salted Caramel Flavour 64g As part of the Men's Health Sports Nutrition Awards, we enlisted a 200-strong panel of fitness enthusiasts and experts to test a range of market-leading protein bars, helping us to find those that deliver on both nutrition and flavour.