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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Danielle Renwick, Lauren Gould and Karen Yuan

‘Tastes like compacted dust’: the best (and worst) protein bars in the US – taste tested

A collection of different protein bars

There’s no denying that protein is everywhere. Protein oatmeal. Protein doughnuts. Protein boba!

And then there are the OG protein bars. They’ve exploded in popularity and variety in recent years: the buzzy brand David packs a whopping 28 grams of protein into a 150-calorie bar, thanks to a new modified plant fat. Other protein bars have gone back to basics, with Rx Bars relying on “simple” ingredients such as egg whites and dates to deliver protein-filled sweetness.

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