It’s so hard to find healthy proteins bars on the market
these days. Whether you realize it or not, many of the leading protein bars
today are packed with GMO’s and loaded with refined sugar. I was so happy when
NuGo asked me to review their Dark Protein bars: natural (vegan!) protein bars
coated in real dark chocolate, none of the fake stuff. NuGo is the only company to make REAL Dark Chocolate coated
protein bars for many lifestyles. NuGo’s REAL Dark Chocolate melts in your
mouth, releasing a luscious flavor. Other ‘dark chocolate’ protein bars
substitute unhealthy palm kernel oil for the natural cocoa butter, raising the
melt point above body temp, making it waxy and too sweet. For those of you with
dietary needs, they have gluten and soy free products as well! But I’m just
going to focus on the delicious Dark bars J
They each have 200 calories (not that calories matter; count nutrients!), 2
grams of fiber, and 10 grams of protein!
I was lucky enough to try three mouth-watering flavors: Mocha, Mint, and Coconut. The
Coconut was definitely my favorite; it almost tasted like an Almond Joy candy
bar, but with a crunch (and so much healthier). The crunch in all three of the
bars comes from the non-GMO Soy Crisp and the non-GMO Brown Crisp rice, which
adds an amazing texture. The Mocha had a delicious, but not too overwhelming,
coffee/caramely taste. And the mint, of course, was so delicious because mint
and chocolate are one of my all time favorite combos. The dark chocolate on
three of these bars complements their specific flavors so well, and the
chocolate literally melted in my mouth. That sounds like a cliché, but it
actually happened.
Whether
you’re looking for a sweet pick-me-up to beat those mid-afternoon cravings, or
you’re looking for a protein-packed dessert, these bars are your new best
friends.
Or
use the store locator to find NuGo Bars in the US. (Most Whole Foods
carry.)