Optimum Nutrition High Protein Bar 12 x 55g

Each 55g Optimum Nutrition High Protein Bar delivers 18g of protein from a collagen hydrolysate, milk protein and whey blend at 221kcal, with 20g of carbohydrates, 10g of fat and just 1.9g of sugar. The soft-baked chocolate-coated format gives a different texture to the standard extruded protein bar. The 12-bar pack covers approximately two weeks at one bar a day.

The three-source protein blend - collagen hydrolysate, milk protein and whey - covers both structural (collagen, providing hydroxyproline and glycine) and muscle-building (whey leucine fractions and complete milk protein) amino acid contributions. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass, and the bar format makes that contribution practical when a shaker is not realistic. At 1.9g sugar the bar avoids the heavy sweetness that makes many protein bars feel more like confectionery than sports nutrition.

The 55g soft-baked format is lighter than the 65g bar variant - useful for anyone who finds larger bars heavy mid-day or who prefers a smaller snack between meals rather than a post-workout serve. At 18g protein it is still a meaningful top-up rather than a token amount. The 12-bar pack is a sensible stash size for a gym bag, desk drawer or car.

Built for lifters, busy professionals and commuters who use portable protein as a regular part of their daily routine rather than an occasional backup. Not a low-calorie snack at 221kcal and 10g fat. Contains milk, soy, egg, wheat and gluten. Suitable for people with nut concerns - check label for full allergen information.

Alternatives: Applied Critical Whey 2.2kg (24g protein/130kcal per scoop) for a shake format with higher protein density, or Efectiv Whey Concentrate (23g/114kcal) as a value-tier daily protein option.