Atkins Advantage S’Mores Nutrition Bars ~ Don’t give up on the campfire version yet
Written: Apr 21 '05 (Updated Apr 21 '05)
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Pros: Low sugar, not-so-chalky taste, filling
Cons: it doesn't taste like the S'Mores I remember
The Bottom Line: If you're on a low carb lifestyle, these are a good meal replacement. They're not the best tasting bars, but I've definitely had worse too!
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| dramastef's Full Review: Atkins Diet Advantage Bar, S'mores |
Atkins Diet and Atkins Advantage Products
For anyone who has been sequestered for the past ten years, the Atkins Diet is a change of eating lifestyle that relies on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. I’m not here to argue whether or not it works or whether or not it’s healthy. That’s all been done before.
The Atkins Advantage products are products that boast no added sugars, but rather protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. In addition to the nutrition bars, which do have a lot more protein and a lot less sugar than other leading bars, there are also Atkins Advantage meal replacement shakes, offering the same benefits.
The Taste
I forgot my lunch today and to shut me up, my boss tossed me an Atkins Advantage Nutrition Bar (S’Mores flavored). I was hoping for take-out Thai, but I suppose that isn’t nearly as tossable. I wasn’t expecting the Hershey’s Bar, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers from my Girl Scout memories, but I was hoping that I could at least recognize the reason they named it after that delectable concoction.
That said, it really wasn’t near as bad as I thought it was going to be. I realize that isn’t a glowing recommendation, but for these low carb nutrition bars, that’s saying quite a bit. There is no distinguishable marshmallow taste, as I would have expected from a S'Mores bar, but the chocolate isn't chalky like other nutrition bars I've tried and there's a good balance of crunch and "goo".
This makes a great meal replacement, and this is the first nutrition bar I can say that about. I had it for lunch, with nothing else, and was satisfied for hours.
Nutritional Blather
Serving Size = 1 bar ~ 220 Calories ~ 90 Calories from Fat ~ 10 g Total Fat ~ 5g Saturated Fat ~ 0mg Cholesterol ~ 130mg Sodium ~ 190mg Potassium ~ 26g Total Carbohydrate ~ 11g Fiber ~ 0g Sugars ~ 4g Sugar Alcohol ~ 17g Protein
Includes at least 30% of your daily needs (based on a 2000 calorie diet) of the following: Calcium
Note: It contains at least 25% for a lot of vitamins and minerals, but the other bars I’ve reviewed had higher percentages and since I started with the 30% bar, I’m sticking with it.
First three listed Ingredients: Protein Blend ~ Glycerin Polydextrose ~ Cocoa Butter
Final Thoughts
After the last low carb nutrition bar I tried, this is leaps and bounds better. First of all, I guess it depends on the diet you follow. I personally tend to stay away from what I view as the “low carb” fad, but do like to eat in moderation. I watch my sugars, my fats, my overall caloric intake and I exercise on a regular basis (fine, I try to exercise on a regular basis!).
Surprisingly, I was satisfied after eating this bar for lunch today. I had a cup of oatmeal for breakfast and I drink about a quart and a half of water throughout the workday, and I haven’t yet had any overwhelming urges to go hit the vending machine. Along with the fact that it’s only 220 calories, and the taste isn’t disgusting, I have to give this a 4 star rating.
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Recommended:
Yes
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