MET-Rx Big 100 Vanilla Caramel Churro Bar

TL;DR: They're all dry so make sure to drink something with them, personally recommend the "Crunch" flavors (Super Cookie Crunch, Mint Super Cookie Crunch, Salted Caramel Brownie Crunch), seems like a decent meal replacement, good protein and carbs for your workout.Right, so I took notes over the week I was eating these to keep track of my thoughts and experience with these bars. Overall they're dry so definitely drink something with them. My sugar tolerance is pretty low so they were almost unpleasantly sweet for my tastes, leaving me with that subtle sugary burn in the back of my mouth, and the other flavors seemed subtle as a result. Of course ymmv on the flavors, so take my opinions on that with a grain of salt. As far as meal replacements go, I believe they did the job. They kept me full between meals during my ususal workout routines, but on more intense days these bars felt more like snacks and left my stomach feeling like an all-consuming black hole. I'll chalk it up to user error in case I just wasn't eating enough on those days.Now for the individual bars themselves:-Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough had a chewy texture that I liked, though my notes say "jaw workout". It has that generic protein bar flavor and I didn't notice much, if any, chocolate flavor. Definitely had some vanilla and maybe a hint of something like cinnamon. Not as dry as the other bars.-Peanut Butter Pretzel was "honey forward" according to my notes. There are actual pieces of pretzel on it, and there was some caramel flavor. Despite there being some peanut butter coating on it, I apparently didn't notice the flavor. This one, along with Crispy Apple Pie and Vanilla Caramel Churro have the same core texture: a sort of dense crispiness that, in my opinion, sounds better in text than it feels in the mouth. Personally I didn't like the way they scraped my gums.-Crispy Apple Pie tastes like an apple pie, so the flavor is good but it loses points for scratching the inside of my mouth.-Vanilla Caramel Churro: My notes on this one seem confused, so I guess I couldn't make sense of the flavor at first. Mostly tastes like sugar, apparently, with a subtle cinnamon flavor buried beneath it. Makes sense, now that I'm thinking about it, and now I have the ungodly temptation to gently heat one of these up to see if that'll change anything.-Granola Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip isn't as sweet as the last three, and has that generic protein bar flavor with maybe a hint of vanilla. "Has a flavor", according to my notes, but there's nothing on whether it tastes like peanut butter or chocolate. I'm assuming I couldn't taste either flavor or it was super subtle.-Granola Chocolate Chip is apparently a generic chocolate chip protein bar and somehow more sugary than the other granola bar in the trial pack.-Salted Caramel Brownie Crunch looks like it might be a softer bar, or at least that's what I thought when looking at the packaging. It's more like a very thick wafer in terms of texture instead of the cake-like thing I expected. The caramel did come through all the sugar in this one, but the overall flavor was like a sugary chocolate bar. Definitely in my top three.-Mint Super Cookie Crunch: my personal favorite because it tastes like a less intense peppermint patty. If you like mint chip ice cream, you'll probably like this one. Didn't taste as sugary either. Has that same wafer-like texture as Salted Caramel Brownie Crunch and Super Cookie Crunch.-Super Cookie Crunch: just had this one on the day of writing this review. There's not much to say about it that hasn't been said about the last two. It's chocolatey, has that wafer-like texture, dry like every bar in the pack (except Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough), and tastes like chocolate flavored sugar. Still in my top three because I love chocolate.In conclusion, I'm glad I started with the trial pack because now I know what to expect and what flavors I prefer. Feels a tad expensive for my liking, but I'm also cost conscious so that's influencing my opinion on the price. I'm not sure I'll use these around my workouts, but will probably instead keep them around as meal replacements when I can't find the motivation to get out of bed and cook something.

Protein bars have gone through changes over the years, as some people are looking for low carb, or perhaps 'plant' protein (which makes little sense to me, they simply are incomplete in AA composition). Years ago I used to use some of the original MetRx bars. They were nutrition dense, hard to chew, and not the tastiest things around. My old standby bars keep going up in price & I was looking around.Seeing the MetRx name, I was curious. This is a 30g protein bar that also has substantial carbohydrate. What the low-carb folks do not understand is that muscles REALLY need to reload glycogen (a storage polymer of glucose) after working out. That means take in some carbs! This bar tastes more like desert than nutrition. Yes, there is a good bit of sugar, but again POST WORKOUT that is not bad! It provides a READILY AVAILABLE supply of glucose to your muscles.These bars are expensive, but as a meal-replacement especially after working out, it seems worth it. Also realize that people are different (I am speaking as a physician), and their response to various diets, medications, etc will vary. I am one who does not function well with restricted carbs in my diet, I tend towards hypoglycemia. Years back (while competing as an endurance athlete) I went through a phase of low carb intake. I could not train hard enough, and it clearly was not compatible with intense races. So THIS bar FOR THIS ATHLETE is an excellent choice. YMMV

This is one of the better flavors they offer. The taste is great without being overly sweet or artificial, which I really appreciate. It’s satisfying, and most importantly, it actually keeps me full between meals.The macros are solid too—high in protein with a manageable amount of carbs and sugar. It fits perfectly into my routine whether I'm post-workout or just need a convenient snack on the go. Definitely a repeat buy for me!

My husband and I order these in bulk. They are a great replacement meal when we are on the go with 30 grams of protein and only 338 calories (if you ignore net carbs and calculate with accuracy, they are more than the 310 calories advertised).They are large for a protein bar, will satisfy hunger, are low in sugar, and we have never had a bad or malty batch come to us, even in the heat of summer. They are a little expensive, but worth it for us as we both aim for higher protein. The main “con” I would give it is that it does taste a little - off? Chemically? I think there is a sugar alternative in it, which is what I think I’m tasting. Typically I try to stay away from those, but it’s hard to find a bar that can leave me satisfied/not hungry, has the protein I want, and taste perfect. Overall, it’s a pretty good bar.PS Their cookies and cream bar is my favorite. It just has nearly 100 more calories for the same amount of protein.

The MET-Rx Big 100 Protein Bars are great for a quick meal replacement, packing a lot of protein to keep me full and energized. They’re a bit dry, but that’s expected with protein bars. I mainly use these when I forget to bring lunch to work, need a fast breakfast, hiking/camping, or before donating plasma for an easy low fat protein boost.Favorite Flavors:🔥 Super Cookie Crunch – My go-to! (Super dry)🥣 Granola – Solid choice for hiking. (As dry as any other granola)🍏 Apple Pie – A nice change of pace. (Still dry)Pros:✅ High Protein—Great for keeping full.✅ Convenient & Filling—Perfect for busy and long days.✅ Decent Taste for a Protein Bar—Especially my top three flavors!Cons:❌ A Bit Dry—Not the worst, but keep a drink or shake nearby.Final Thoughts:If you need a quick, high-protein meal replacement, these bars get the job done. Super Cookie Crunch is my favorite, but Granola and Apple Pie are solid too. Just be ready to chase it with some water or coffee! 💪🚀