Fulfil Vitamin and Protein Bar (15 x 55 g Bars) — Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavour — 20 g High Protein, 9 Vitamins, Low Sugar

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There's no wrong time to eat a protein bar, but you’ll reap the most rewards from munching yours post run, especially if it’s also high in carbs. In the first 30 to 60 minutes after intense exercise, the body is primed to use protein and carbs for muscle recovery and rebuilding,' says Kendter. Protein bars are also a handy on-the-go option, especially when it’s not possible to eat a protein-rich meal. Just remember that no supplement can replace a healthy diet. How we test

Looking at the exterior, I fully expected this bar to be yet another dense & chewy protein bar (what we like to call “Quest bar chewy”) so I was pleasantly surprised by the interior of the bar. The good news is that, as protein supplements continue to balloon in popularity, there are a plethora of bars, brownies and biscuits to help you get your fix. The best bit? Unlike the first ones to hit the shelves, many of them genuinely taste great, too. If Fulfil could find a way to make these protein bars softer, like Barebells, they’d be one of the best protein bars out because the flavor is awesome. Fulfil bars remind me a ton of Barebells protein bars, so if you like those bars (Trader Joe’s also carries them), then you’ll likely enjoy Fulfil bars too.With all of that being said, I actually really enjoyed this bar. If it weren’t for the fact that this is supposed to taste like salted caramel, this one would be a real winner for me. The best protein bars contain sufficient ‘complete protein’ – protein containing all the essential amino acids that the body can’t make on its own. Considering this bar is salted caramel, you’d hope that the interior would feature a nice caramel layer, right?

If Fulfil rebranded this bar and named it “Nougaty Crunch Bar” or something similar, I’d absolutely love it. In terms of flavor, I really don’t get any caramel taste, and definitely not the salted aspect. I love the combination of salty & sweet in salted caramel flavor, but those flavors don’t come through in this bar. Look out for our esteemed Sports Nutritions Awards badge below, as products with this insignia have been deemed our worthy winners for 2022. The remaining products on this list have also earned the Runner's World Lab seal of approval.Look for a bar made with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients that you can recognise,' says Kendter. 'Steer clear of those with lots of artificial sweeteners and preservatives, as these could aggravate the gut.' Should I eat a protein bar before or after a run? Supplementing protein shouldn’t just be a priority for weightlifters, runners should consider it too. The interior is soft and fluffy, and the crispies on the outside add a great crunch to the bar, making this eat very much like a candy bar. When I opened up this chocolate salted caramel protein bar, it immediately reminded me of Barebells“Creamy Crisp” protein bar (which I absolutely love). The flavor of the bar reminds me of a really delicious milk chocolate, which is a nice change of pace from most bars that tend to taste more like bitter dark chocolate.