REDCON1 MRE Protein Bar, Banana Nut Bread - Contains MCT Oil + 20g of Whole Food Protein - Easily Digestible, Macro Balanced Low Sugar Meal Replacement Bar (12 Bars)

I'll admit, many protein bars often feel like just candy bars with added protein, so I’m not diving deep into the nutritional value or macros here—especially in comparison to other bars. That being said, I eat a lot of protein bars, frequently using them as lunch replacements on busy workdays.Out of all the protein bars I’ve tried, REDCON1 MRE Protein Bar in German Chocolate Cake is by far my favorite flavor. It’s the one I keep coming back to. The taste is rich and satisfying, and it genuinely feels like a treat, not just a "health snack." If you’re someone who values both flavor and protein content, this bar is definitely worth a try.

German Chocolate Cake flavor: ExcellentIngredients: The bars are more meat-based, which is what I want to get away from all the whey and soy found in similar products. There's still some undesirable ingredients for me like soy protein, soybean oil, sucralose, and titanium dioxide, but not as main ingredients. Beef, salmon, sweet potatoes, and blueberries are higher up on the list. It's a really good blend of ingredients, and it still somehow tastes like really good chocolate cake.Description: Easy to chew solid bars that are lightweight on the stomach. I ate two with a sandwich and chips, and didn't feel any bloating or inflammation or whatever. My stomach isn't considered sensitive though, so results may vary depending on your gut biome, but this should be softer on the stomach compared to some other brands' products.Price: $30 for 12 comes to $2.50 each, which is not bad at all considering the size and ingredients.

Delicious but calorie dense will make you gain weight quick. Need a lower calorie option.

Don't have time for a meal but you're hungry? These work great and they taste awesome. They taste like what they say they are. I like to keep a box on standby for whenever I'm having a busy day

Great tasting protein bars.

I love all of MRE line or protein and bars except this one! The smell is horrible, calories are 290 a bar so a little much. Size is good. But the taste is awful, like chemicals or something spoiled. And I’m stuck with 11 of them!! I’ll try another flavor maybe or just stick with the powdered protein.

[Review for the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough option]For my first test, I was starving by 9am, not having eaten breakfast yet. Took my first MRE bar. Haven't starved til 1pm. Albeit, I also had a bunch of other stuff: a corn, a banana, and a lil trail mix.Pros:- Looks like chocolate, tastes like chocolate, feels like a sturdy protein bar.- Nicely packed compact as advertised.Cons:- For an MRE, a 2022 expire date (bought 2021) sounds... pathetic. Gotta last +10yrs in case of apocalypse. That's what MREs are supposed to be for.- My img show package arrived with open sticker. Could be just due to age, or could be due to tampering...- (don't eat while reading this) I feel a slight potty tummy feeling down there 2-3hr after eating this. Could be a coincidence, or could very well be the bar itself. I can't quite ascertain. Will try a second time as a lunch replacement to see. The point of this is cuz I plan to do a long hike, and I can't have my travel food causing me to need to use the restroom frequently.- Also, not sure if it's cuz the bar is dry or just the moderately warm and dry weather, but I felt quite thirsty after eating this. Can't also be depleting my water stash during my long hike!Gripe: I noticed a disclaimer say this bar is NOT for weight reduction. I'm all like: ...we have a weight problem in this country (still)!2nd day update: Tried again, this time as my lunch replacement. Did not get the potty anal feeling! So I'd say the food hasn't gone bad. Did not make me rush to the toilet. But still too dry. Ima just have to pack a plethora of water for my Half Dome hike~ Oh, I did get hungry after ~3hr. So I'd say 1 bar doesn't quite qualify as a "meal replacement". More like a 2/3 meal replacement. In other words, you'd have to pack maybe 5-7 bars to last a Half Dome hike and/or pack more extra food, too.

This is probably the best protein bar I have ever had and it's quite filling. I wish I had gotten more when they were on sale for $24 but at $36 it's still cheaper than gas station protein bars. Will be ordering again.