MET-Rx Big 100 Colossal Meal Replacement Bar, Super Cookie Crunch, 3 Ounce (Pack of 12)

I needed meal replacement bars for work on those days when overtime is unavoidable and tried the Super Cookie Crunch flavor. I found that these were a great way to satiate my appetite while tasting pleasantly good at the same time. The flavor reminds me of Oreo cookies without the sweet cream filling, which is not bad for a protein-oriented bar. They recommend drinking 8oz of water or other liquid with this meal replacement bar...what I found to be quite tasty together was this bar and vanilla soy milk, which gave it a more sweeter resemblence to the good ol' Oreos dunked in milk. Plus you get even more protein from the soy. Anyway, I just thought I'd share the Nutrition Facts. Keep in mind this is not labeled as an energy bar, and that the bar itself weighs a whopping 100g, that of which 32g is protein. I don't feel hungry for quite some time after consuming one. On the label, it says No Artificial Flavors and No Artificial Colors. My box of bars have an expiration date of 30JUN2013, almost a complete year of shelf life. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 Bar (100g) Amount Per Serving Calories --------------410 Calories from Fat -----130 % Daily Value* Total Fat -------------14g 22% Saturated Fat ---------6g 31% Trans Fat -------------0g Cholesterol -----------5mg 2% Sodium ----------------410mg 17% Potassium -------------410mg 12% Total Carbohydrate ----41g 14% Dietary Fiber ----------3g 13% Sugars ----------------26g Protein ---------------32g 64% Vitamin A -------------30% Vitamin C -------------30% Calcium ---------------20% Iron ------------------25% Vitamin E -------------30% Thiamin ---------------35% Riboflavin ------------35% Niacin ----------------30% Vitamin B-6 -----------30% Folic Acid ------------35% Vitamin B-12 ----------30% Biotin ----------------35% Pantothenic Acid ------30% Phosphorus ------------35% Iodine ----------------30% Magnesium -------------10% Zinc ------------------40% Copper ----------------60% In terms of texture, I would say the word "crunch" is from what seems to be rice-krispies and is nothing like the crunch you get from peanuts or granola bars. My opinion would be that its like a thick, Oreo/Graham cracker crust from a pie. The thin layer of chocolate on the bottom is quite tasty, and, the vanilla layer on top has a bit of taffy consistency, but also tasty nonetheless. All in all, everything comes together quite nicely. I would recommend this bar. I just wish the saturated fat content was lower.

I've tried a lot of supplements and snacks to try to replace a meal... this is the best bet. I'm a student on a budget. I worked out that if I buy these it's about $2 a meal. That's if I don't buy a drink or something else with it. That's 1- 2 bars for a day of classes, $4 bucks a day, c'mon, that's A HUGE SAVINGS, even over cheapo fast food, and these are nutritious. Eat a good home meal (learn to cook guys, I did, saves money and tastes great, and it's good for impressing the ladies) at least once a day, and you're set. The benefit of these is that they actually fill you up, not just with fiber as some brands that claim meal replacement do. Some meal replacement things are nutritionally lacking, they fill your belly but you're technically starving cause your deficient in nutrients. These are very well made and nutritionally sound, especially for younger folks like me who need more protein in their diets, if you're older this is still good, but you generally need less protein in your diet. The taste is great too, a little sweet with some of their flavors, but overall not overpoweringly so like some brands. My favorite is the cookie dough one, it goes down the easiest too, feels like it digests the easiest as well. Enjoy, this is a smart purchase.

Have started my day with a protein or meal replacement bar for over 20 years. This is carried over from much earlier years using protein mixes in shakes as I actively hit the gym. Purchased just about every flavor and most brands available such as Promax, MetRX, Clif, Quest, Pure, Powerbar and many others. Overall for value and taste I tend to favor Clif and Promax or MetRX for a larger bar. Consume so many, will purchase 3 - 4 boxes at a time or more. Tend not to choose a particular flavor any more because after so many its become more about a change of pace. Promax bars are a great right size at 2.64 ounces to hold me over until lunch. Many bars come in around 1.76 , a bit smaller, so I often find myself reaching for a Quaker oatmeal bar or jerky as well sometime prior to lunch. The bigger bars such as MetRX at around 3.52 ounces my wife cant finish, but she really likes the brownie flavor, and their cookie dough is great too. I like to start my day with 15 to 30 grams of protein. For the busy work week this is the most convenient way for me to do that and isnt heavy or slow me down like a big breakfast. Believe this has worked to help me maintain a normal weight and level of fitness for a slightly above average active person.