I bought one of those Pure Protein bars from Trader Joe’s over the weekend because I’ve heard that they are really good and I wanted to try one. I mean, Kate practically lived off them for two weeks, so I figured they must be really fantastic because I’m not even sure I could eat ice cream at every meal for two weeks straight, and I can put away some ice cream.
Anyway, what the hell? That’s all I have to say, really. Perhaps it’s because I didn’t eat it with the recommended “eight fluid ounces of water or other liquid,” but I thought this thing was gross. Between the two of us, Chris and I could only eat about a quarter of it. Sorry, Pure Protein. But in your defense, I should have known I would be disappointed because I generally hate protein bars. They all taste like metal to me. I really think I can taste the vitamins and minerals or something. Maybe I am sensitive, but I swear it’s like eating a piece of aluminum foil.
However, I do not think that I am being sensitive when I say that I don’t believe I should be eating a bar, tasty or not, that warns of “gastrointestinal discomfort” and a “laxative effect.” I wish I’d seen that little gem before I took a bite.
Aside from that, I didn’t take many food pictures this weekend, but I did have this beautiful cupcake on Saturday:
Mine is the chocolate one, of course. This was taken with my friend’s camera phone. They were prettier in real life, because they weren’t blurry.
Too bad about the bar 😦 But hooray for cupcakes!! 😀
Yikes…I’ve never eaten one of those bars or seen the warning, but it reminds me of those chips made with Olestra that warned of some sort of leakage. If you have to warn me about something like that, I would rather just stay away!
ew. i can’t believe you ate that thing. especially when it warns of a laxative effect!!! wtf!? why the hell are these things on the market anyway?
Those bars are gross. I tried one and hated it, and a few days later had another one to give it another shot. They are just not tasty.
I can’t believe it! How does it taste like foil?! I like those bars even though they’re gross, is that weird?
They’ve never made me have to poo. Sorry for saying poo in the comments section.
I hate protein bars too.
Have you tried the SoyJoy mango and coconut?
Those are really good.
sorry the pure protein was not a winner with you; they definitely have that “protein bar taste and texture” so they aren’t for everyone…but if you have to courage, give the peanut marshmallow eclipse flavor a try!
I totally agree. Those babies are not tasty!
Those aren’t my brand! I agree, those ones are sucky.
OMG i think those are cupcakes from that place on 17th next to bed bath an beyond? sometimes i make excuses to go to bb&b just so i can stop off at that bakery… the frosting is so buttery yuuummm
I think the laxative effect is just hitting me now.
Never tried that bar – have you tried Think Protein bars?
Cute cupcakes!
If you want a decent protein bar, I’ve been living on (for breakfast) South Beach Diet’s peanut butter cereal bars. They taste more granola-y then protein bar-y, and none of those lovely side effects! (I’m not on SBD, but they’re good. Why not?)
ick, protein bars.
where are the pretty cupcakes from?
I couldn’t agree more! The PP bars and Muscle Milks are GROSS for this little girl! I don’t like candy-bar esque protein bars tho… I hate them actually… I don’t like candy bars anyway tho.
You should definitely try the chocolate and cinnamon raisin South Beach protein bars. Usually in the snack aisle w/ fiber1s (EWWWWWW) and the cinn raisin is Y.U.M. Crispy n not at all protein or chalk-tasting! Mmm 🙂
although I don’t mind some flavors of the Pure Protein, they do certainly cause me some “discomfort” but I am super sensitive to artificial sugars so I was no surpised!
Good review 🙂 funny and informative as always.
I tried those too, on a trip, after reading in several blogs about loving them, and not having that “protein bar” taste.
It tasted like every other gross protein bar to me.
Those protein bars are so gross I agree! What is funny is that I met my fiance while working out at a gym and I ate them even though they were gross.
On one of our dates, we shared a protein shake and when I went to the bottom of my glass, there was a gorgeous diamond engagement ring he bought me from http://www.idonowidont.com and he proposed to me in the gym.
Now we only drink protein shakes for obvious reasons!
yummy looking cupcake – ahhhh i want one now 🙂
Hey! I am new to your blog- found it through hangrypants heather-
the only pure protein bar I will eat is the ” Chocolate Deluxe ” flavor …. its chocolate with chocolate inside and chocolate chips. Its decent if you really want some packaged portable protein.
I doubt you even want to eat another protein bar, but you do adjust to the taste slightly over time. I would recommend Cliff Builders Mint Chocolate Chip 20g protein, Detour Runner in Lemon 12 g protein, Muscletech Brand Mesotech had a yummy Chocolate Deluxe however now they have chocolate oat and double chocolate chip ( I have not tried either….) or Zone Chocolate Almond Raisin with 14-15 g of protein
I also used to like Promax Brand – Cookies and Cream Flavor 20g , EAS Low Carb Cookies and Cream 17 g, South Beach Chocolate 19 g
Yes, I have tried a shit ton of protein bars….
I do agree though, the pure protein peanut butter and pretty much all of their other flavors ( except the one i mentioned above) are horrible as you have now realized that for yo-self
Yup I hated the pure protein bar that I tried as well. I apparently didn’t read the label well enough because I missed the warning but it did hurt my stomach!
Also, I just read MichelleB’s comment about idonowidont.com – what a great idea for a online jewelry site – I just feel bad for the guys.
You are right. They are not actualy good in terms of what tastes good. They are ok on terms of metal laxative bars.
two comments on one post!? whoa-i’m just crazy.
but, speaking of bars, i just ate a clif mojo bar. holy crap. have you ever had one? i think it’s the most delicious f-ing thing i’ve ever eaten.
Thanks for all the protein bar suggestions!!
Bridget –
I agree. I’ve never heard of those chips, though.
Betsy –
I have! They are good. I like the pretzel one.
Erin –
That’s okay, this is an open forum. You can curse and say poo all you want. And I don’t know, maybe that isn’t the best way to describe it. It just tastes metallic to me.
Kristen –
I haven’t but I will.
Inna –
They are! The Cupcake Cafe. I like Billy’s better, but these were good and very pretty.
Sharon –
Yeah, I didn’t like those either. Same deal.
Jaclyn –
Cupcake Cafe
MichelleB –
Very cute story!!
B_Healthy –
Maybe I’ll give one of those a try…I think maybe I’m just sensitive to the taste.
Brittany –
Yeah, it sucks.
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