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Scouring the Shelves for the Perfect Protein Bar on the Go

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at CC chapter.

As a student-athlete at Colorado College, I experience the daily struggle of properly fueling myself on the go. After scouring the shelves for the perfect protein bar options CC has to offer in the Preserve, C-Store, and Benji’s, I found a clear difference between each offered protein bar flavor variety, its ability to fill me up, and the taste. I was initially inspired to try all of them by the fact that I did not know about all of the protein bars CC had to offer.

I consequently ventured out to each of these locations to find the protein bars that I felt filled me up the best before a hard workout and rated them accordingly based on this factor along with how great each one tasted. Interestingly enough, those with high scores also seemed to be easy to consume on the go which basically equates to few crumbs left behind.

PowerBar Protein Plus Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 7/10

Flavor Variety: 2+ varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a good couple hour workout

Taste: Pretty powdery, better chilled 

Kind Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 6/10

Flavor Variety: 3+ varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a short workout

Taste: Pretty messy on-the-go, crunchy but every bar flavor tastes similar

Nutri-Grain Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 7/10

Flavor Variety: 2-3 varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a short workout

Taste: Same every time, holds together well, and is consistently enjoyable

Bob’s Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 8/10

Flavor Variety: 2-3 varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a short workout

Taste: Same every time, never leaves crumbs and flavor is strong

Nature Valley Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 5/10

Flavor Variety: 2 varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a short workout

Taste: Extremely messy, same granola type flavor every time

NuGo Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 9/10

Flavor Variety: 5+ varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a good couple hour workout

Taste: Every flavor is impeccable!!! Must-try bar on-the-go

Clif Builder Protein Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 8/10

Flavor Variety: 2+ varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a good couple hour workout

Taste: Strong taste, takes a decent time to finish, flavors are bold

Clif Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 7/10

Flavor Variety: 8+ varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a good couple hour workout

Taste: Always a staple go-to, never messy, and easy to eat

Luna Bars

Perfect Protein Bar
Olivia Xerras

Rating: 7/10

Flavor Variety: 3+ varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a good couple hour workout

Taste: Difficult to finish in one sitting, bold flavoring but consistent

Special K Protein Meal Bar

Perfect Protein Bar candy chocolate
Stephanie Lee

Rating: 4/10

Flavor Variety: 2 varieties found on campus

Ability to Fill Me Up: Sustainable energy for a short workout

Taste: Consistent each time, although occasionally stale; Strawberry is by far my favorite flavor

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