Shaker. Water. Protein powder. Shake. Drink. Same again tomorrow. Protein shakes are a practical source of protein, but protein intake does not have to happen exclusively in liquid form. If you would rather chew something, this one is for you.
1. Protein bar: when you want dessert
The Nanosupps Protein BAR range includes Chunky Cookie Dough, Chunky Peanut Caramel, Fudge Brownie, Glazed Cinnamon Roll and Maple Syrup Pancake. Depending on the flavour, they contain around 14–16 g of protein per bar. A protein bar, yes. But a lot more than that. Don’t believe us? Time for a taste test. The flavours can speak for themselves.
2. Protein POPS: when you want to snack
White Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Protein POPS combine soy-protein puffs with a chocolate coating and contain 10 g of protein per pack. A little throwback to childhood, only now the snack comes with protein.
3. Protein chips: when you don’t want something sweet
Nano Supps Protein CHIPS uses plant-based protein sources. The BBQ version contains 8.2 g of protein per bag. Savoury. Crunchy. Packed with protein. Tasty.
4. Protein cereal: when you’d rather use a spoon than a shaker
Pour over milk, or add it to yoghurt with fruit. Protein per 40 g serving: Chocolate 14.4 g, Cinnamon 14 g, Peanut Butter 14.4 g.
But is a protein snack the same as a shake?
No. And it does not need to be. Products can differ in protein quantity, amino-acid profile, energy content and other nutrients. If you have a specific sports goal, check protein per serving, the protein source, the ingredient list on the product page and your overall daily diet.
Instead of asking, “What can replace my protein shake?”, try asking, “What do I actually feel like eating right now?” In the Nanosupps universe, the options are almost endless.
Sources and professional background
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Workout Supplements.
Jäger R. et al. – ISSN Position Stand: Protein and Exercise.
