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Protein Bars That Crush a Snickers Craving (and Pack 20g+ Protein)

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I adore a Snickers. Trouble is, the classic bar brings 250 kcal and only 4 g protein. After raiding Amazon UK, I found four bars that hit the same peanut-choc joy but with sky-high protein, low sugar and fewer calories.

What I looked for

  • ≥ 20 g protein
  • ≤ 3 g sugar
  • < 220 kcal
  • Taste first — we’ll actually finish the box
Category Protein Calories £ / bar*
Budget – Warrior Crunch Protein Bar
Salted Caramel		 20 g 239 ≈ £1.25
All-Rounder – FULFIL Vitamin + Protein Bar
Chocolate Salted Caramel		 20 g 192 ≈ £1.47
Premium – Barebells Bar
Caramel Cashew		 20 g 198 ≈ £2.00
Mark’s Favourite – Grenade Peanut Nutter 21 g 232 ≈ £1.50

 *Live Amazon UK multipack prices, 11 July 2025.

All-Rounder – FULFIL Vitamin & Protein Bar

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20 g protein, 9 vitamins, under 3 g sugar and only 192 kcal. Caramel layer tastes like a grown-up Milky Way. Good macro balance and never gritty.

Budget Pick – Warrior Crunch Protein Bar Salted Caramel

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Why it earns the “Budget” slot: 20 g protein, just 2.3 g sugar, 239 kcal, and works out to ≈ £1.25 per bar in the 12-pack—cheaper than the all-rounder but still delivers that chewy, caramel-layer bite.

Premium Pick – Barebells Caramel Cashew

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Dessert-level flavour, 20 g protein, just 1 g sugar. Softer chew, glossy chocolate coating—total treat without the crash.

Mark’s Favourite – Grenade Peanut Nutter

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21 g protein, 1.7 g sugar and that perfect peanut-crunch hit. Closest thing to a Snickers I’ve tasted (minus the sugar bomb).

7-Bar Taste-Test Challenge

Swap your afternoon choc fix for one of these bars each day this week. Jot down which keeps you fullest and curbs cravings best. Winner gets bulk-buy status in our cupboard!

Transparency: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (tag markweb05-21). Prices & macros checked 11 July 2025. Not medical advice—consult a professional if you have dietary concerns.

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Meal-Replacement Shakes That Let You Shred Fat and Feed Muscle

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By Mark, 10 July 2025

I’m the guy who used to skip breakfast for black coffee—then wondered why I felt flat in the gym. These four shakes solved that and kept the fat coming off.

What I Look For

  • ≥ 25 g protein to protect muscle
  • ≤ 450 kcal so a deficit stays a deficit
  • Full vitamin/mineral spread to plug dietary gaps
  • Mixes with water—extra hydration, zero milk calories

The Shortlist

Category Protein Calories Per-Serving Cost*
Budget – Myprotein Meal Replacement Blend 17 g 200 kcal ~ £1.10
All-Rounder – PhD Diet Whey Meal 26 g 210 kcal ~ £1.64
Premium – Huel Black Edition 40 g 400 kcal ~ £2.40
Mark’s Favourite – SCI-MX Diet Shake 26 g 209 kcal ~ £1.60

*Live Amazon UK prices on 10 July 2025.

⚖️ All-Rounder – PhD Diet Whey Meal

PhD Diet Whey Meal, Double Chocolate
Why I like it: 26 g protein, < 210 kcal, 18 g low-GI carbs, plus L-Carnitine and matcha for a gentle metabolic nudge. Ideal as a quick breakfast or a late-afternoon “keep-me-out-of-the-biscuit-tin” snack.
Heads-up: Slightly thicker than a whey isolate—add 50 ml extra water if you prefer it lighter.

🏆 Budget Pick – Myprotein Meal Replacement Blend

Myprotein Meal Replacement Blend, Salted Caramel
17 g protein, 200 kcal, full B-vit hit. Tastes like melted Werther’s. Add a half-scoop of plain whey on heavy lifting days.

💎 Premium Pick – Huel Black Edition

Huel Black Edition, Chocolate
40 g vegan protein, 27 vits & mins, lower-carb. Chocolate is less gritty than old-school Huel.

⭐ Mark’s Favourite – SCI-MX Diet Shake (Chocolate)

SCI-MX Diet Shake
26 g protein, 209 kcal, 24 micronutrients. Legit tastes like a melted brownie.

7-Day “One-Shake-Swap” Challenge

DayBreakfastLunch
1-3BudgetAll-Rounder
4-5BudgetPremium
6-7FavouriteAll-Rounder

Each shake = ~300 ml water, so you effortlessly tick off ~4 litres across the week.

Final Word

Meal replacements aren’t magic—but they’re portion-controlled, nutrient-dense, and force you to drink more water. Pick the flavour that makes you look forward to the next sip, and let consistency do the work.

Transparency:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases (tag markweb05-21). Prices and macros verified 10 July 2025.
Not medical advice—consult your GP or a registered dietitian if you have health conditions.

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