Hot Chocolate Protein Bar, 1.4 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the snack or protein bar aisle, or stashed in a gym bag or office drawer for a quick on-the-go boost. It delivers a cozy hot-chocolate nostalgia with a chocolatey, slightly indulgent yet health-forward protein-bar vibe. The ingredient list (tapioca syrups/solids, vegetable glycerine, prebiotic isolated fibers, pea/quinoa crisps, “natural flavor”) and crisp/chewy components signal industrial processing steps and ultra-processed textures.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
PEA, CRISPS, (PEA, PROTEIN,, RICE, STARCH), ORGANIC, DARK, CHOCOLATE, (ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, ORGANIC, COCOA, BUTTER,, ORGANIC, VANILLA, POWDER), TAPIOCA, SYRUP, SUNFLOWER, SEED, BUTTER, VEGETABLE, GLYCERINE, PEA, PROTEIN, ORGANIC, QUINOA, CRISPS, (ORGANIC, QUINOA), PREBIOTIC, SOLUBLE, TAPIOCA, FIBER, TAPIOCA, FIBER, COCONUT, OIL, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, SOLIDS, UNSWEETENED, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, POWDER, SEA, SALT, CINNAMON, NATURAL, FLAVOR, VANILLA, EXTRACT, ALMONDS, CHIPOTLE, PEPPER..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial formulations and additives (tapioca syrup/solids, vegetable glycerine, prebiotic soluble fiber, natural flavor) plus reconstituted crisps and syrups — characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about Hot Chocolate Protein Bar, 1.4 OZ
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective depending on your goals. This bar packs a punch with 10 grams of protein, which can be great for a post-workout snack or a midday pick-me-up. Compared to traditional candy bars, it’s a more nutritious choice, but remember, it's still a snack, not a meal replacement!