Are you a bar person? I am! 
While I almost always have a little baggie of almonds in my purse (and if I plan ahead maybe even some fruit), given the seemingly unlimited variety of bars available, I just love how exciting and convenient they make on the go snacking! In the mood for something hearty? Go for a protein packed bar. Cravings a candy bar but looking for a healthier alternative? They make those too… and they may even keep you full for a few hours.
For a while I had boxes full of every kind of bar you can think of. And then one day I decided that I should just make my own to save on cost while having fun in the kitchen (I like the whole cooking thing in case you haven’t noticed). I did it once. They were gone in days. And then it’s taken me months to make any again. Other more urgent things seem to occupy my time.
So when I was contacted about reviewing thinkThin bars, I decided to give ‘em ago. And once I got my little stash of 6, I quickly remembered what a TREAT having bars is. So many flavors. So much fun. And no work required. Sometimes the price of convenience is well worth it! The bar monster was reborn. 
So let’s talk about thinThin bars. I’ve seen the high protein ones around for a few years now. These natural bars pack 20 grams of protein. They are coated in chocolate and the insides have a texture that reminds of the inside of the peanut butter cup. The cookies & creme (as per below) has chunks of cookies on the inside but the texture is always the same. They reminded me a lot of the Promax bars I used to eat like it was my job about 6 years ago. They have a slight protein powder taste which is impossible to describe – like something is slightly off when compared to a candy bar, but also incredibly addictive. I seriously love them and plan on buying them by the box to curb my sweet tooth in a healthier way. Also, going back to the “I should really make my own” argument, I wouldn’t even know where to start with these so they are definitely worth a purchase if you like them.
I loved all 3 varieties sent to me but if I were to rank them – it’d be caramel fudge, creamy peanut butter, then the favorite – cookies & crème. Big fan of that one in particular!
Now the crunchy bars are more standard granola bars – packed with nuts and dried fruit and sweetened with brown rice syrup (lower on the glycemic index). In general, these are soft and chewy with the “crunch” coming from soy crisps (think rice crispies!).
I liked that these bars were not cloyingly sweet like some of their competitors, and that they contained about 8 grams of protein (not as high as the creamy bars but again – higher than most of the other similar bars on the market).
This guy got a little smooshed in my purse but it was still delicious
Would you like a chance to win some thinkThin bars? 10 lucky Healthy and Sane readers (yes, TEN!) will win a Weight Wellness sampler consisting of 2 thinkThin® Protein Bars & 2 thinkThin® Crunch Bars. Pretty awesome if you ask me!
Here are the rules!
Mandatory for entry:
1) Like Think Products on Facebook and follow @thinkproducts on twitter
2) Leave a comment on this post telling me you’ve done the above. Feel free to also tell me what your favorite on the go-snack is, and if it’s a bar, what your favorite bar is (purchased or made).
Additional optional entries (to increase your chances of winning!):
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9 ) Link to this post on your blog, if you have one. If you don’t, let someone else know about this giveaway and tell me so in the comments section after they’ve entered the giveaway.
Please leave a separate comment on this post for each qualifying entry. This giveaway is open to US residents only (sorry!) and ends at midnight on Wed, May 2. I will randomly choose 10 winners (woohoo!) using random.org and announce them in the following post. Good luck! 
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I love the look of the ThinkThin crunch bars, but the 20g of protein in High Protein Bar is the kind of thing that makes me a bit nervous about these “snacks.” As a country, we tend to over-eat on protein – some quick math: the average person needs 0.8-1.0 g/kg of protein/day so for a woman who weighs 140 lbs, that’s 63 grams on the high side, meaning this bar covers 1/3 of your daily protein needs. And what happens to protein when we have too much? Just like an excess of anything, our body stores it as excess (read: fat). So while these bars are great as mini-meals on the go or for SUPER-DUPER athletes needing to refuel (talkin’ marathoners!) it’s always good to remember that they are more than just your typical snack bar. Sorry for the rant – it’s finals time and the RD-to-be in me is procrastinating by funneling science on blogs instead of into papers!
Hehe, we love your input Katie!
There is so much conflicting information about the right amount of protein, it’s hard to tell what you should really do. I just know that these high protein bars make me full for many hours which is something I can’t say for all the other snacks even in the same calorie range. With that said, they make minis that are 80-100 and (naturally) less protein so maybe you’d want to try those if you’re intrigued about the taste. 
Anytime! Protein is one of the most common topics I get asked about, and you are right, there is a LOT of (mis)information out there. Luckily, we have good info which tells us that there is no benefit to excessive intake. Calories aside, excess protein can strain your kidneys and have other negative impacts on your body – plus, if you are eating too much, it leaves you too full to get enough of those healthful fruits and veggies we want to emphasize! For more info from an RD: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-protein-diets/AN00847
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These sound delicious–and incredibly healthy! I’d love to try them.
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I love love love baby carrots and hummus as s snack. I also love CHocolate or Oats/Caramel Fiber One bars.
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My favorite on-the-go snack is dry-roasted edamame, mmmmm.
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I followed them on Twitter and liked them on FB – these bars have been my lifesaver lately!
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