Think! Bars Review: Are They A Healthy Choice?
Think! Bars Review: Are They A Healthy Choice?
- Every bite of our Chunky Peanut Butter bar is chock-full of wholesome roasted peanuts covered in delicious chocolate providing an indulgent taste that satisfies hunger.
- 20 grams PROTEIN: Our highest protein bar is for consumers seeking a multipurpose nutritional bar that can go from an energy boosting snack to a meal replacement when paired with a piece of fruit. Helps support lean muscle, muscle recovery and growth, and satiety.
- 0 grams SUGAR: No artificial sweeteners - does not contain sucralose, saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, neotame or advantame. Great for those watching their sugar intake (Low GI).
- We take pride in selecting ingredients with no artificial colors or flavors. *All ingredients have been produced without genetic engineering.
- Includes 10 think! Chunky Peanut Butter bars.
Lisanne Falsetto founded thinkThin (now Think!) in 1999 to provide healthy and delicious food. They use natural ingredients to make their products and follow three simple guidelines:
- add protein,
- avoid sugar,
- and have no gluten.
They've been around for almost two decades and now have more than a dozen product categories.
Think Bars are high in protein, low in sugar and fat, and gluten-free. They have vegan and non-vegan options too!
If you're looking for a healthy meal replacement snack bar to keep on hand for those days when the 3 pm slump hits, Think bars may be the answer.
Read on to see if they live up to their hype.
These bars are for people who are trying to be healthy and healthy snackers. The bars contain 20 g of carbs and over 200 calories! That means you get about 50% of your daily fibre needs in one bar, which is excellent.
Think Bars also have no trans fats or cholesterol and are only made from non-GMO ingredients. It is good news for anyone following a diet restricted to healthy foods.
Ingredients:
It has two categories, vegan high protein bars and high protein bars (non-vegan).
Vegan High Protein Bars contains:
Protein Blend (Pea Protein, Brown Rice Protein, Pumpkin Protein), Maltitol Syrup, Vegetable Glycerin, Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Alkalized Cocoa, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Butter (Check Vegan Status), Almond Butter, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract.
The product contains almonds and is made in a factory that processes milk, soy, peanuts, and eggs. If you are a vegetarian or have trouble consuming tree nuts, please make a note of this!
High Protein Bars (Non-Vegan) contains:
Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Isolate), Maltitol Syrup (Sugal Alcohol), Vegetable Glycerin, Peanuts, Water, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Oil, Chocolate, Peanut Flour, Peanut Oil, Lecithin, Sodium Caseinate, Salt, Tapioca Starch, Milk Fat, Natural Flavor.
Flavours
The vegan protein bars have three flavours: Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Mint, and Sea Salt Almond Chocolate.
The high protein bar has flavours such as Chunky Peanut Butter, Lemon Delight, Chocolate almond brownie and chocolate fudge.
Nutrition Values
Vegan Protein bars: A single serving of 55g provides
- Protein: 13 grams
- Carbs: 28 grams
- Fats: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
- Dietary fibres: 3g
- Sugar: Less than 5 grams
- Calories: 230
- Micronutrients: Vitamin D, Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Non-vegan bars: A single serving of 60g provides
- Protein: 20 grams
- Carbs: 23 grams
- Fats: 10grams
- Trans Fat: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
- Dietary Fibre: 1 gram
- Sugar: 0
- Calories: 240
- Micronutrients: Vitamin D, Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Benefits
The benefits of these bars are that it has a lot of protein in a small package. It tastes good and is suitable for lean muscle growth.
It also has a lot of vitamins and minerals. It contains whole grains and fibres to aid in digestion. It is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Drawbacks
The drawbacks are that they use maltitol syrup as a sweetener. It is not suitable for people who have diabetes or have problems related to blood sugar levels.
They also have no trace of CBD oil (which is needed to combat anxiety). In addition, it contains food allergens such as peanuts and has high calories as compared to other brands.
The drawbacks of these bars are that they can cause abdominal pain, bloating, gastric troubles, and congestion.
Where to buy:
Think Bars are available online at thinkThin.com and Amazon or in stores such as Walmart and Target.
Customer reviews
Customers have reviewed them as tasty, healthy, filling, and have a good balance of protein, carbs, and fats.
Some said it tastes great, but the texture is chewy, while others said it tastes like sand in your mouth and is hard to chew.
The least-liked flavour among customers is the Lemon delight. They say that it’s too sour and it has a weird aftertaste.
To sum up, Think bars are more of a "dietary supplement" rather than something to eat as part of your meal plan.
Bottom Line
- Every bite of our Chunky Peanut Butter bar is chock-full of wholesome roasted peanuts covered in delicious chocolate providing an indulgent taste that satisfies hunger.
- 20 grams PROTEIN: Our highest protein bar is for consumers seeking a multipurpose nutritional bar that can go from an energy boosting snack to a meal replacement when paired with a piece of fruit. Helps support lean muscle, muscle recovery and growth, and satiety.
- 0 grams SUGAR: No artificial sweeteners - does not contain sucralose, saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, neotame or advantame. Great for those watching their sugar intake (Low GI).
- We take pride in selecting ingredients with no artificial colors or flavors. *All ingredients have been produced without genetic engineering.
- Includes 10 think! Chunky Peanut Butter bars.
The high-calorie count and heavy reliance on sugar make these bars not ideal for weight loss, but they are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
These bars are recommended for individuals who are active and want a convenient meal replacement bar.
However, if you are looking for weight loss bars, you may need to try something a little more nutritious and less calorie-dense than these bars.
Have you tried these Think Bars yet? Which flavour did you like?
Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
