View Full Version : Animal SNAK, who's tried them?
I started looking for some meal replacement bars because I'm a student with morning classes but I'm unable to cook a decent breakfast. I noticed Universal makes a bar that was pretty much exactly what I'm looking for but I gotta know one thing: How do they taste?
So anyone here who's tried one, how were they? Be honest here, I know a bunch of protein bars taste like shit while others taste like candy bars but they're loaded with all kinds of fats and sugars.
I started looking for some meal replacement bars because I'm a student with morning classes but I'm unable to cook a decent breakfast. I noticed Universal makes a bar that was pretty much exactly what I'm looking for but I gotta know one thing: How do they taste?
So anyone here who's tried one, how were they? Be honest here, I know a bunch of protein bars taste like shit while others taste like candy bars but they're loaded with all kinds of fats and sugars.
Taste is a subjective thing bro. Some fellas I know love 'em--other, not so much. I eat 'em from time to time, but not all that often.
Phil800101
01-18-07, 3:58 pm
I eat one everyday, and I like them. They taste pretty good, not necessarily all that sweet but not like cardboard either. Plus, I like the fact that the bar has 30 grams of protein, but only 4 grams of fat and something like 304 calories.
Benway83
01-18-07, 4:00 pm
I first tried them on a trip to Barbados. When I tried them again months later when sober, they were still OK. I have a mouse in my apartment that LOVES them. Chewed an entire wrapper off just to be able to nibble whenever he wants. I chase him around the pad so he gets exercise. Gonna be HUGE.
Wasteland
01-18-07, 4:00 pm
Another bar to consider, Proteon:
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=683
I love 'em..just ordered another box...they save me when I am starving in the mid of my workouts. I get a lot of looks eating that bar in its bright yellow wrapper...people ask me what is it I am eating all the time.
I think they taste really good, but taste is subjective...I find most bodybuilders tend to enjoy the same things..we just get used to it..so if that bar does taste bad...I would'nt notice it...I am used to eating that sort of thing anyway. Did that makes sense? Hope so...;) Anyway...I think they are really good, low in fat and saturated fat, decent carbs and protein, for me at least..try 'em you may like 'em!
Yeah looks like I'll order a box to check out and maybe a box of the Proteons as well. The lower price compared to the competition doesn't hurt either.
I know protein bars have come a long way but the last ones I used were the Met-Rx Protein Plus bars years ago which was like chewing road tar.
Wasteland
01-18-07, 4:10 pm
Yeah looks like I'll order a box to check out and maybe a box of the Proteons as well. The lower price compared to the competition doesn't hurt either.
I know protein bars have come a long way but the last ones I used were the Met-Rx Protein Plus bars years ago which was like chewing road tar.
Check them out and let us know--post a review. Thanks brother.
Yeah looks like I'll order a box to check out and maybe a box of the Proteons as well. The lower price compared to the competition doesn't hurt either.
I know protein bars have come a long way but the last ones I used were the Met-Rx Protein Plus bars years ago which was like chewing road tar.
I do not like the Met-Rx bars either. I do like the animal snak..never tried proteon...I will next time.
Frank_The_Tank
01-18-07, 8:13 pm
I don't like the Snak bar too much sugar for me.
If you can do it, a shake is a better option. Check out Real Gains.
Flash419
01-18-07, 8:25 pm
I've had the Snak bars a few times... not the best I've tasted, but far from the worst either. Try Met-Rx again, most of the protien plus bars are good. Also I have tried a few of the detour bars... they weren't too bad either.
Taste is very subjective from person to person. Just keep an eye on the protein count, and realise the bars for what they are. A quick snack to get something in your stomach instead of missing a meal. You can only expect so much from something you can grab on the go.
Good luck, and let us know if you find something new out there.
P.S. Stay away from the cookie dough flavors... they all taste and have the texture of a sand bar with nuts or chocolate added. NASTY!
I don't like the Snak bar too much sugar for me.
If you can do it, a shake is a better option. Check out Real Gains.
Some carbs in the morning to get me going won't hurt the diet. I also need something solid in the mornings to hold me over until I'm done with class, after which I eat a meal. I got a ton of Nectar protein sitting around but its straight up isolate and not really useful in this situation.
Ordered 1 box of each so when they arrive I'll let everyone know my thoughts.
Some carbs in the morning to get me going won't hurt the diet. I also need something solid in the mornings to hold me over until I'm done with class, after which I eat a meal. I got a ton of Nectar protein sitting around but its straight up isolate and not really useful in this situation.
Ordered 1 box of each so when they arrive I'll let everyone know my thoughts.
Hey...if you dont like those animal snak bars...I will buy them off you! So, its not a waste of your money...if you want..no pressure of anything...lol
Another bar to consider, Proteon:
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=683
I love these things. A little TOO much, hehe. Seriously, they are my mid afternoon meal when in a gaining phase. Awesome flavor, and FILLING!
Alright the bars arrived today. Havn't tried the Snak yet but I'm eating a Proteon bar right now and I gotta say its pretty damn good!
yeah those proteon bars are really nice, gotta love peanut butter, provides me with some good calories and high protein.
Phil800101
04-20-07, 6:38 pm
I just microwaved an Animal Snak bar, just to see if it would taste good warm. Man, if you microwave one of those just enough to warm it up and melt the chocolate a little, damn it tastes good. Smells awesome too. I already like these bars room temperature, but man they are really good warm...
I actually just got my first box of Snak yesterday and had two today, I absolutely love the taste....lots of sugar though, wouldn't recommend em if you're on a cut...somethin like 29 g....
I just microwaved an Animal Snak bar, just to see if it would taste good warm. Man, if you microwave one of those just enough to warm it up and melt the chocolate a little, damn it tastes good. Smells awesome too. I already like these bars room temperature, but man they are really good warm...
MICROWAVE? shit man I threw em in the fridge! lol
Phil800101
04-21-07, 12:55 pm
Fridge, eh? I may have to try that...
threwdaroof
04-24-07, 12:39 pm
they taste awesome compared to other bars I have tried. I take one 20 min before i lift.
ct italian 1
04-24-07, 12:42 pm
only 4g of fat? Finally a bar I can eat.
I started looking for some meal replacement bars because I'm a student with morning classes but I'm unable to cook a decent breakfast. I noticed Universal makes a bar that was pretty much exactly what I'm looking for but I gotta know one thing: How do they taste?
So anyone here who's tried one, how were they? Be honest here, I know a bunch of protein bars taste like shit while others taste like candy bars but they're loaded with all kinds of fats and sugars.
never tried em...but if you want to send me some..ill give you a nice long report about how they taste...hehehe.
seriously though..they are really good to me. i, like toni, will use them mid-sets for a boost
Everyonedoes
04-24-07, 1:17 pm
The taste is decent but ya the sugar is a bit much esp. when im cutting.
I have a box sitting in my cupboard that I have had for a while. I need to get back to them. They are a little heavy for my taste but they really hit the spot when I grub on one.
Peace
Hey guys. I just bought a box of Animal Snak bars. I love these things. Only 4g fat and 30g of protein. And all the vitamins AND it still tastes awesome(especially out of the fridge). But one thing i noticed was that they have 29g sugar. That seems like alot. Is there a reason for this? Most other bars have like 4-6g sugar and 10-13g sugar alcohols....
Kiwi129
05-30-07, 11:43 pm
That's probably why they taste so good heh. I guess they're mainly for use during bulks... I don't think 29g of sugar sometime during the day is going to hurt you during a bulk... at least not more than 30g of protein, 4g of healthy fat, and vitamins will HELP you.
never_2_big
05-31-07, 12:52 am
ive got a box of these in my fridge, they are solely for convenience and id rather eat one of these rather than a chocolate bar from the shop... if youre worried about the sugar stick to a protein shake, if youre not worried about it enjoy. the protien is good and the calories are good, what else could you ask for...
you could ask for less sugar.
Well, on a huge bulk now so I bought a box recently...what happened to the peanut butter flavor? I'm very upset about this, the choco-peanut crunch is good, but I loved my peanut butter and I didn't know it was gone
its alright man, but it has lots of sugar and the protein source is primarily isolated soy
its up to you
try proteon or hi protein bars
honestly, i would make a shake, the price per serving is cheaper and you can customize it
ralf_snake
11-10-07, 7:00 pm
Is it really for pre or post workout, or can i eat em during my work in construction.
Is it really for pre or post workout, or can i eat em during my work in construction.
I think it's fine to take during the day, it's probably only recommended pre/postWO because of all the sugar. So if you're bulking and you don't care about sugar, go for it.
Edit: Workin construction...some good work right there, so yeah I definitely think you could take it during work
Nulllogik
11-10-07, 7:35 pm
I find that they taste awesome.
And if youre working construction, they are an awesome snack. Much better than any candy bar. Somewhat filling too.