High-quality protein bars for your pantry
For when a banana just won’t do. (Depositphotos/)Humans have been fantasizing about a full meal in bar form since at least the 1970s, when Veruca Salt ate a piece of chewing gum in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory that simulated a three-course meal (still being beta-tested). Protein bars do not a satisfying meal make, but they are easy to store, portable, and provide a range of nutrients that can replenish your energy until you can get something more substantial. Here are four types of bars to satiate your hunger according to your dietary preferences and nutrient requirements. Please note that gluten-free labeling varies, so people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance should always check to make sure the product meets their standards.Get an egg up. (Amazon/)If you favor straightforward and short ingredient lists and eat eggs, you’ll probably like these protein bars. Three egg whites provide the base...