I use Clif Builder Bars for a few of my small meals and they have a decent nutrition profile (and taste pretty decent). The only downside is that, when I'm on the run and have them in my bag or car, they melt into something resembling... well... something evil and nasty.
Anyone have ideas of a protein snack that comes pre-wrapped and won't turn into goop in the heat?
I am very picky when it comes to bars. The one's I like happen to have a fake chocolate coating that also melts like the builder bars. But if I am going to have an eight hour car ride I freeze the bar over night and enjoy it, less molten than it would have been otherwise.
MunchingZombie saidI am very picky when it comes to bars. The one's I like happen to have a fake chocolate coating that also melts like the builder bars. But if I am going to have an eight hour car ride I freeze the bar over night and enjoy it, less molten than it would have been otherwise.
That makes sense. I'm more talking about having a stash of them in the glove box for when I find myself out of the house / office in the middle of the day. Really I just want a Builder Bar or whatever that doesn't have the carob coating.
hobronto said...That makes sense. I'm more talking about having a stash of them in the glove box for when I find myself out of the house / office in the middle of the day...
The glove box is one of the hottest places you can keep anything inside a car. I'd recommend at least keeping them as low as possible (e.g. under the seat) and, obviously, out of direct sunlight, and the windows cracked open when parked (if that's an option).
here is the best one I've found and I have tried many [ main ingredients whey and peanut butter] for some reason they do not melt, maybe that was something the makers took into consideration when they created them. I like the taste of them a lot too !
not sure if the chocolate coated one melts, I have never tried it. I only get the one called 'natural' I always buy them by the box, so that I have them everywhere I want them - in my backpack for biking & walking, briefcase, file cabinet, & center console in my truck.
