David Variety Pack Protein Bars | 28g Protein | 6 Pack

The taste varies between great and okay. The macros are amazing, and it is fulfilling. But unfortunately, today i opended the peanut butter chunk flavor, I saw small green dots, I thought it might be part of it, but when I took the first but i immedietly regreted it, it was rotten, and I almost threw up my entire lunch. All the other flavors were fine, except this one, disgusting. I kept it in the fridge aways, so i'm sure it was shipped like this.

Well, I didn't want to like them. They are pricey, and I didn't like the pushy adverts on so much social media. But, when I got them, they are tasty, they are high protein, and they are filling. Works for me and will like purchase again

These are really, really good. I’m not into fitness and I will NOT choke down things I hate. I’m in late middle age tho, and my doctor wants me to cut the sugar and carbs. I am HAPPY to eat these. The texture is good, the flavor is GREAT, and I don’t at all feel like I’m punishing myself when I eat them. The perfect cure for my late-day cookie cravings. Downside: the variety box is a gamble. It didn’t contain the flavors it said it would. I don’t care, they’re delicious. The other downside: Holy crap, these are pricey. Honestly tho, how much is a miracle worth? Much like the $6 croissants from Hero, being able to keep treats in my diet is SUCH a luxury. And it’s DEFINITELY cheaper than getting diabetes.

This product was not a healthy choice. The flavors were unappealing. I would not purchase again. Additives concerning. Acesulfame potassium is a very powerful artificial sweetener that is about 200 times sweeter than sugar (sucrose). It is used in many so-called "diet" or sugar-free products. Acesulfame potassium is currently associated with a number of health risks: • Acesulfame potassium and cancer In 2022, a cohort study by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) showed that acesulfame potassium consumption could be associated with a 12-13% increased risk of cancer in humans. The study also suggests that the consumption of sweeteners in general may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, similar to excessive sugar consumption. The scientists who conducted the study therefore "do not advise using artificial sweeteners as safe substitutes for sugar in foods and beverages." They also point out that the participants' acesulfame potassium consumption was below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Normally I eat Quest protein bars. They're available almost everywhere, they cost about as much as most other protein bars, lots of different flavors, and have what I consider to be acceptable marcos. I also like Barebells, because those are close enough to a "real" candy bar to feel almost like a treat and not just a way to get some extra protein. There are bars that taste better than both Quest and Barebells, but they probably have more calories and/or less protein. I try to benchmark off of ~200 calorie, ~20g protein, and there are a lot of options at those levels. Beyond that, everything is subjective when it comes to taste and texture and whatever else. That said, these David bars are weird if you're used to the denser options on the market. The bar itself is very light and fluffy, which I was not expecting, and that is true for all the flavors in the variety pack. Of all the flavors, they fell into two groups for me - 3 that I would eat again and 3 that I would not. I would put Fudge Brownie at the top. I think I feel this way because the bar itself is chocolate, and the two PB options, Cookie Dough and Cake Batter are all pretty similar. Regardless, it is my easy winner of the 6. Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk tasted basically the same to me, but I still liked them and did not feel like it was a chore to eat them. So these 3 would work fine as things I could eat regularly (1 bar a day). As for the rest, Blueberry Pie was actually good as well, but I just don't think I would want to have that one all the time. Cake Batter I did not enjoy and Salted Peanut Butter was just like Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk but with salty crunchy bits mixed in and no chocolate. In any case, those just did not do it for me and I would not try them again. However, I'm not aware of anything else on the market that can do 28 grams of protein at 150 calories. If you are chasing macros or are in calorie deficit or just really watching your calorie intake, then freeing up 50 calories while getting 8 additional grams of protein is a pretty big deal. I think a lot of people would put up with stuff that tastes a lot grosser than any of these bars to get that. Lastly, the price on this is definitely on the higher side, but what do you expect? Until/unless other companies start selling bars with similar macros, it seems like it is worth it to pay a premium if this is a thing you care about.

I'm not a fan of these bars, they are very sweet, although packed with protein and are low in calories. If you like really sweet bars, go for the David bars: if you don't like sweet bars, then try another bar.