I feel like I’m always on the go – even in summer. I make some time for myself by heading to the gym, but once I finish my workout, I’m off again – no time to stop at home and refuel and recharge. When I remember, I try to put some high protein snacks in my car so that my body can rebuild some of the muscle I worked and my mind can get back on track. I haven’t found a favorite though, so my motivation to keep them on hand isn’t where it needs to be. Premier Protein recently sent me some of their shakes and bars to try out, and I think I’ve found my solution.
The protein bars easily fit in the console of my car and didn’t melt even in this horrid heat we’ve had lately in Chicago. My personal favorite was the double chocolate flavor. It wasn’t chalky like many other protein bars can be, and it didn’t leave a nasty aftertaste in my mouth. I enjoyed eating it, and the chocolate flavor really shone through. The bars contain 30 grams of protein and only 10 grams of sugar, making it a winner in my book. I was pleased to note that they weren’t filled with sodium, either, which is my pet peeve with many processed foods.
While these aren’t the “100 calorie” snack bars 
you see everywhere, that isn’t their purpose. I am not eating these as a casual snack; for me this is refueling after a workout, so the 280 calories in the double chocolate crunch is perfectly acceptable to me, as are the 290 in the chocolate peanut butter and the yogurt peanut crunch. These would also be a great replacement for that breakfast I too often forget to eat as I’m hustling everyone out the door in the morning – again.
I am not a huge peanut butter fan, but my husband adored the chocolate peanut butter flavor and confiscated both the bars I was sent. I haven’t seen them since! The yogurt peanut crunch had less of a peanut butter flavor, though it was missing the chunks of peanuts I was expecting based on the name. This one seemed more of a dessert than the others, possibly because of the yogurt coating on the outside of the bar.
Premier Protein also makes shakes in vanilla and chocolate flavors. They come in two sizes, an 8.25 ounce portion with 18 grams of protein, and an 11 ounce portion with 30 grams of protein. Both of these are lower in calories than the snack bars – 100 for the smaller size and 160 for the larger – while still containing a significant amount of protein. I enjoyed the flavors of these, but they definitely need to be drunk cold. They are not designed to be drunk at room temperature, so this is one where I have to refuel at home – or in winter.
I love having another choice for protein that actually tastes good, something that for a long time was a challenge. Even better, both the Premier Protein bars and the shakes can be purchased at Sams Clubs nationwide. The shakes can also be purchased at Costco, and the bars are also available at Wal-Mart.
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- 6 Premier Protein bars: 2 bars in each flavor (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate Crunch and Yogurt Peanut Butter Crunch)
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In the interest of full disclosure, I received sample products from Premier Protein for review purposes. I was also compensated for writing this post, but all opinions remain my own.
water and a banana
Hello, how are you? Thank you for this opportunity. I eat pasta for energy.
I eat a protein bar and a shake.
I eat peanut butter to give me energy.
I have fruits like bananas, peaches or a apple.
Fruit smoothies with fat free yogurt
I drink energy drinks
I drink chocolate milk!
I usually drink a chocolate protein drink.
Greek yogurt with honey, peanut butter and banana slices.
jessicabanks1721@yahoo.com
I eat a lean protein whole wheat wrapped burrito. Usually black beans or tofu.
Nothing yet, I am just now learning what to eat and not eat.
Recently started working out again because I am doing a pageant for the first time. I’ve dropped ten pounds in the past five weeks from exercise and dieting! I love protein but as a college student it’s tough to afford all the time. I’d love to try these out!
I work outside so I always have plenty of water and keep a baggie full of any kind of snack bars to keep me energized throughout the day.
i eat protein bars
I will eat pbj or lots of caffeine after and before a workout
fruit…
tarter95 athotmail dot com
After a workout I usually have a diet soda!
Yogurt and jerky and plenty of water.
I usually just drink water after workouts to stay hydrated. However, I like to eat fruit or a granola bar before workouts to stay energized.
Dried fruits and nuts.
Thank you !
happyskunky at yahoo dot com
I usually don’t eat right after a workout. About an hour later, I will likely have a salad.
after a workout I have an apple or banana with pb2 (powdered peanut butter, only 45 calories for 2 tablespoons of it)
I drink lots of water and snack on fruit, and vegetables.
I usually have a banana with peanut butter or smoothie.
I usually go for fruit & cheese.
banana or multi grain crackers
I don’t eat after I work out
I usually drink a Red Bull.
energy bars and sometimes cereal bars
Meat and potatoes.
I like Ensure – liquid vitamins!
Yogurt and/or a protein shake.
After a workout, I would have a veggie juice or fruit parfait with yogurt.
I usually have yogurt and a banana.
i usually have a banana or yogurt. wouldlove to try these
i like to eat some yogurt
I recently started drinking Spark
ericka082 at gmail dot com
A mozz cheese stick and a piece of fruit is my go to snack 🙂
yogurt with granola
PB&J Sandwhich
I eat either a bar or have a shake
fruit like an apple or banana
I usually have dairy- either a glass of milk or string cheese.
I like some cashews!
Raisins, Walnuts, blueberries and raspberries.
medictom@gmail.com
I normally eat yogurt after workouts 🙂
I sometimes eat a Protein bar or just a lunch with a lot of protein.
Fresh fruit! 🙂 Thanks
sometimes apple slices with peanut butter
other times a smoothie
i like granola bars
Bananas and yogurt.
I eat protein bars after I workout.
I usually eat cereal, which I know isn’t the best choice
I usually have some nuts, string cheese, protein shake or bar.
I eat protein bars and chicken
After workouts I usually have some yogurt or a hard-boiled egg.
I like eating peanut butter, along with some type of fresh fruit.
Gastric Bypass Surgery patient and We need all the protein we can get into us… I am always on the lookout out for that one bar or drink that meets my protein needs and tastes good…
I typically have a banana and peanutbutter after a workout.
I usually eat protein bars and fresh fruit. Thanks for the giveaway.
I eat fruit or granola bar.
I typically have a protein drink after I work out.
after a workout a banana and water, but during the day granola bars.
I usually have a banana and a Hard boiled egg
I eat bad food. Like croutons and sugary fruits.
I eat bad food. Like croutons and sugary fruits.
I eat bad food. Like croutons and sugary fruits.
I usually eat yogurts.
any yogurt or protein bars. whatever i happen to have in the house on a given day
I love to eat protein bars.
usually fruits or nuts!
I always eat bananas or go out for a smoothie
I always workout at night so eating afterwards is not an issue.
fruit and nuts
Usually a piece of fruit.
I have drank one of the protein shakes once, and it was pretty good.
After a hard workout ( been blueberry picking all weekend): I cool off and refuel with a chocolate ensure or Glucerna shake- very good, vitamin fortified.
I eat a Banana after my workout.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I usually have a banana.
Ice cold water
After workouts, I drop my sister off at work! :p
My quick fix is eating a banana.
I drink a shake and eat a protein bar
I like to have a banana, or a fruit smoothie, or a protein bar or a slice of cheese.
Lately I have been munching on dried fruit like prunes and figs I like nimble bar and use those to for after a workout or when I need energy
handful of almonds.
Celery & peanut butter before or protein shake.
I like to have cold chocholate milk.
I usually have a banana with peanut butter.
I like protein bars (Luna bars especially). Thanks!
it’s all about the raisins for me
ky2here at msn dot com
Greek yogurt & fruit.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
cheese stick or cold glass of milk
I usually have some almonds if on the go. If I go right home I mix OJ and soya milk for a quick refuel
I typically eat a Balance bar.
I have a Smoothie with protein powder, spinach, berries and greens powder
I usually like a nice tall cold glass of milk after I work out. I have never tried the shakes but would love to.
I eat peanutbutter
I will normally drink a fruit smoothie or a protein bar
Water and a protein shake after a good workout.
I usually eat a bannana and a bottle of water after a workout.
I drink lots of water and a protein shake or bar.
After workout, I like to drink a lowfat chocolate shake or eat something with protein such as a protein bar or a taco.
I have tried plenty of protein shakes but these are the best by far
I try to eat some type of fruit or veggie.
I’ll usually eat a greek yogurt or a smoothie with some whey protein
if i don’t have a shake or bar i like to have a banana and lots of water
I eat LUNA bars or Larabars!
A smoothie with protein powder
I prefer the protein bars over the shakes myself.
I always need a boost of protein throughout the day, so I’ll either have a slice of cheese or a small handful of almonds.
I usually eat an apple or grapes. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I take the protein bars to work with me.
Balance Protein Bars and / or Naked Protein Drinks
I actually buy these awesome Premier Protein Shakes by the case from Costco!
I usually have breakfast…an egg & cheese burrito.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I’ve been having just a glass of milk.
I like a banana after a workout.
I rehydrate and have some veggies.
I usually drink a protein drink after a workout.
With recent Gastric Bypass Surgery, protein is huge so I eat/drink a lot of protein shakes and bars. I actually found Premier Protein back in the late winter when I was really struggling with a protein shake that I could manage to drink and keep down. Everything I was trying just didn’t seem to sit well in my gastric pouch. A chilled Premier Protein Shake was the answer to my protein nausea. I found I could drink the chocolate, while it was very cold, and it was just like drinking a cold YooHoo drink. Thanks to Premier Protein I’m finally back in the business of drinking my protein shakes in the mornings and after working out.
My favorite thing to eat is the different flavors of yogurt.
I usually eat yogurt and almonds (or some other nut). I also drink lots of water throughout the day.
I make a protein shake or cottage cheese
right after my workout I have low fat chocolate milk and add creatin and sugar to it.
I use the protein shakes often.
I usually rehydrate with lots of water, then have a big salad with lots of lean protein, or a greek yogurt parfait.
to keep me energized i eat 3 meals and a couple snacks throughoout the day!
annae07@aol.com
I love premier nutrition protein bars. My husband and I eat them daily. I would love to try the shakes but have never seen them in stores locally.
I like a banana for after a long workout.
I have a peanut butter & jelly sandwich
eat a steak
Hummus, string cheese, Greek yogurt are all healthy sources of protein that keep me going and energized
Yogurt and protein smoothies are great protein boosters after my long workouts in the gym. Thanks as I’d love to try these!
Peanut butter or almond butter keeps me fueled throughout the day! 🙂
I love a cheese stick or boiled egg.
i eat protein of some sort
I sometimes eat an Herbalife bar because they are only 170 calories and have a decent amount of protein. Sometimes I don’t have anything and I know that’s bad.
When I was taking an exercise class I would always have chocolate milk right after, the instructor said it had a perfect balance of protein and carbs or somethings that your body needs after exercise.
I usually drink these shakes or muscle milk. These shakes are a much better deal I tend to buy them at Costco.
when i work out i usually come home and drink a lot of water and I do eat the protein bars not a fan of energy bars. I do find more energy with the shakes though!
I love protein shakes! They are great after a workout, or as a mid afternoon snack!
I typically use a protein shake as a post workout recovery meal. Sometimes, I will switch it up with oats and a banana.