Anyone try David bars? Pretty tasty, real small for having 28g of protein and not overly chewy. Some of those bars sometimes can be a chore. Kinda steep, $25 for 12 bars at costco, super rad calorie to protein ratio

I like ready clean bars, but like 1/4 the weight is added sugar. Much cheaper at usually around .85/bar. Close to 10:1 calories to protein ratio





What are some protein or energy bars you enjoy

[Edited on April 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM. Reason : Add another comment]

4/10/2026 6:08:08 PM

Bttt

[Edited on April 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM. Reason : I like the david bars so far. $2+ per bar sucks tho]

4/14/2026 1:39:42 PM

Walmart Great Value Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars = 90 calories each. Protein levels unknown.

4/14/2026 3:31:34 PM

I haven't ever heard of David bars.

I remember when I first learned about protein bars in the mid to late 1990's. They were these thick bricks that tasted kind of nasty. I think they consisted of dehydrated peanut butter, whey protein, artificial flavoring, tons of preservatives, and a binder. It was 12 ounces of crap smashed in a hydraulic press and packaged. Then it was sold for at least $3 a bar at shit stores, like GNC.

Thank you, advances in food science.

4/14/2026 3:36:55 PM

^^i'll guess 2g protein and like 18g carbs

^i never heard of them either until recently. Saw an add on fb about costco getting them. My neighbor phill got some free last week from CCA where he volunteers. A 4 pack at target is like 12 wtf

Def taste pretty good, have some EPG chemical thats like plant fat or something...potentially turns poo more orange and more oily(ppl on reddit), so far i haven't seen that

But so agreed on the evolution of protein bars. They used to be so terrible. Powerbars etc. metrx used to have a decent one then

4/14/2026 4:29:53 PM

Snickers are good protein/energy bars

4/14/2026 4:50:20 PM

These are really good, just tried.

$1.394 per bar versus like $2.08 with the david bars, so david bars a little better cost per gram of protein

But 9g fiber vs 0g fiber with david bars, which kind of eliminates the price/g of protein advantage

[Edited on April 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM. Reason : #analysis]

4/18/2026 1:29:12 PM

I picked up (4) David Bars at Sam Waltonmart for like $2.50 a piece. I'll let you know if I like any of them.

4/18/2026 1:45:05 PM

Don't think i will buy these again, but tried purple wrapper bar, and its really good. Pretty much a candy bar

[Edited on April 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM. Reason : ^i'm about to get another pack from costco]

4/21/2026 3:05:09 PM

These might be pound for pound the best, money wise. Don't taste bad but they are kinda tough and don't get same enjoyment as i do from the ones from walmart.

Some may hate the net carbs tho

[Edited on May 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM. Reason : Carbs]

5/26/2026 7:31:14 PM

David Bars suck.

6/9/2026 12:14:02 PM

Def not my favorite but macros can't be beat!

6/9/2026 12:25:22 PM

Bit the bullet and got a 4 pack of blueberry david bars. 4 bars, $11.67...stupid...Definitely the best flavor of the 3 i have had tried. Got chocolate fudge, will try tomorrow. Didn't buy salted peanut butter, didn't sound appealing. Will google other flavors, i know there is a cinnamon too

7/3/2026 12:09:38 PM

So I tried blueberry, cinnamon roll, red velvet, cake batter, and fudge

blueberry, cinnamon roll, and cake batter are the best, with blueberry being the number 1

So crazy that one of these and a quest chips comes to 47g protein, 290 calories

7/6/2026 10:14:30 AM

Only because it was free at work, I ate a Built Puff bar in chocolate hazelnut flavor today.

Absolutely disgusting in both texture and taste.

I can see why it was free, but they should have PAID me to eat that. Never again. Unless I'm literally starving to death. Then I would.

7/14/2026 7:10:50 PM

I keep reading that barbell are like the best tasting. haven't had one yet though.

7/14/2026 7:54:53 PM

I see why ppl love barbell so much. They are pretty f'ing good

Vitamin shoppe is doing buy 1 get 1 half off on pretty much everything...comes to cheaper than walmart for some things

9/25/2026 7:45:36 PM

Got elevation chicolate mint that were supposed to be like girl scout cookies

15g added sugar i'd sure hope so. Not getting again. Mouth tastes minty though. Right now i'm doing 3 a day or so...kirkland, barbells, and david. Add a beef stick and a fairlife and thats like 115-120g protein right there.

10/18/2026 6:46:25 PM

I think we've covered it a bit already, but what is your goal with this protein consumption?

Are you trying to build muscle or lose weight or both?

I just don't want to make my diet into some endless chore.

I eat what I like or what's offered including plenty of carbs, but I typically only eat twice or sometimes only once per day, so fewer total calories. I enjoy the mealtime flexibility getting used to this routine provides. If I'm traveling on a tight deadline and a meal isn't practical, I just skip, and it doesn't ruin my day. That's nice. But other than trying not to eat primarily just straight garbage food, I don't think too much about it.

Calories feel like calories if you don't suffer from a metabolic disorder.

Right now I'm eating a bowl of oatmeal with rolled oats, a little salt, and ground cinnamon.

10/18/2026 7:11:22 PM

I guess i just try to prioritize protein sources now. Ppl at work are amazed I do the protein bar thing so consistently...like a "don't you miss eating normal" kinda thing. Its david bar, beef stick mid morning, kirkland bar lunch, barbells mid afternoon snack, finish work...then fairlife and gym, then about 45-60 for dinner consisting of ground beef. Protein icecream pint to finish day. Oh some V8 can or 2 to get my veggies at various points. I've almost gotten it down to a science. Gotta reincorporate eggs for choline i think gpt said. Theres a few other missing things

This is last thing i was working on with gpt

Quote :

"Your latest daily meal plan Last updated October 4, 2026 Food Daily amount 93/7 ground beef 6.66 oz Kirkland protein bar 1 bar David Blueberry protein bar 1 bar Barebells Key Lime protein bar 1 bar Fairlife protein shake 1 shake Chomps beef stick 1 stick Blue Bell protein ice cream 1 container (310 cal) Chobani Zero Sugar Greek yogurt ½ cup V8 vegetable juice 1 can (11.5 oz) Fresh apricots 5 whole Chia seeds 1 tbsp Ground flaxseed 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp McCormick NoSalt ¼ tsp Individual coffee creamers 4 Multivitamin 1 daily Fish oil 1 daily Previously removed: Eggs, spinach, Quest chips, one V8, and additional Kirkland bars. This is your most recently saved version, with one Kirkland bar remaining. The supplements and NoSalt contribute little or no calories; the coffee creamers and other foods still count toward your daily total."

[Edited on October 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM. Reason : I think almonds should be listed somewhere]

10/18/2026 7:21:13 PM

Right, but what is your primary goal with the protein consumption?

10/18/2026 7:24:44 PM

I mean i think they say you are supposed to eat like 1g of protein per pound so just trying to get the proper amount

10/18/2026 7:29:14 PM