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Smart Protein Bar - 12 pack

• Convenient on the go snacking
• High quality whey protein centre
• Available in a variety of delicious flavours

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PhD Smart Protein Bar review: I’d recommend these for plant-based diets

PhD Smart Protein Bars pack plenty of high quality whey protein and come in a wide variety of flavors, says nutritionist Rob Hobson.

Some of the best protein bars I’ve tested, PhD Smart Protein Bars are fairly large at 64g, offering a blend of milk protein, collagen hydrolysate and soy protein isolate. There’s a wide range of flavors to choose from, as well as half-sized and vegan versions.

Men’s Fitness verdict

• Nice rich taste
• Good amount of protein
• Not too sweet
• Slightly gritty texture
• High in polyols
• Big 64g bar

How we test the best protein bars

Registered nutritionist (AFN) and sports nutritionist (SENr)  Rob Hobson  only tested chocolate-flavoured bars to provide consistency in his reviews. He judged them on their taste, texture and nutritional effectiveness, as well as cost and availability, and the amount of polyols – a type of sweetener which can upset the gut in high amounts.

PhD Smart Bar benefits

With 20g of protein in each bar, there’s enough here to be effective as a post-workout option or to supply you with a source of protein during the day between meals. This is the biggest bar size on test and contains the most calories with up to 261g per serving depending on the flavor. Bear in mind that’s partly because of the serving size.

PhD bars are low in sugar and sweetened with maltitol (polyol). They contain 20g of polyols, the highest of any of protein bars on test. We’d recommend sticking to just one at a time (or going for the half-sized bars), especially if you are sensitive to polyols, as they can have a laxative effect if eaten in excess.

Flavor and texture

The chocolate brownie flavor bar I tested is coated in dark chocolate with a crispy filling and cocoa nibs. It has a deliciously rich chocolate flavor and a slightly chewy texture. I wasn’t too fond of the cocoa nibs as they can feel a little gritty and get stuck in your teeth. Though that shouldn’t be the case with other flavors that don’t have cocoa nibs.

It doesn’t taste too sweet, unlike some of the other protein bars on test. Overall, the PhD Smart Bar is a rich flavored bar with a good amount of protein. With nine flavors and vegan protein bar alternatives, you’re bound to find one that suits you.

	20g
	10 including Birthday Cake, Chocolate Brownie, Peanut Butter, Dark Raspberry, Vanilla Fudge

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An award-winning, registered nutritionist and sports nutritionist with over 15 years’ experience, Rob runs London-based consultancy RHNutrition, seeing private clients and working with leading brands within the wellness industry. Rob's also a well-known face in the media, and his influence in the industry was acknowledged when he was honored with the HFMA Health Journalist of the Year award in 2022. He's the author of three books: 'The Detox Kitchen Bible', 'The Art of Sleeping', and 'How to Live an Unprocessed Life'.

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PhD Smart Bar Review: Superb taste and excellent value

When it comes to protein bars, the choice is huge and all big sports supplement brands have their own versions. The claims are similar from all – great taste and macros in every bar. Unfortunately, many of them don’t stand up to their claims and lack in one area or another.

It often seems that when we find a protein bar with a solid nutritional value, the taste is a letdown. But all that looks to be over with Smart Bars from PhD. Since discovering these protein bars several months ago, they are now our favourite choice for many reasons including great taste, price and nutritional value. Below you can find our PhD smart Bar review.

Many gym-goers wonder why we like to use protein bars over a whey protein shake. Protein bars provide a quick and convenient way to add protein and carbs into your diet. Unlike shakes, they can easily be thrown into a bag and consumed any time of the day without any preparation.

We often find ourselves consuming a protein bar at some point during the morning to easily boost protein intake.

• 20g Protein per 64g bar
• 9 Great flavours

About PhD Nutrition

Over the last few years, we have become increasing big fans of the full range of products from PhD Nutrition. The brand was launched in 2006 with the mission to change the sports nutrition landscape. Over the last 14 years, this UK based brand has seen massive growth. PhD products are now sold in over 45 countries and recognised as a global sports nutrition brand.

To us, PhD is a premium supplement brand, and with that comes the expectation of quality. Luckily, quality is one of the key drivers behind creating each product. The full range includes whey protein, pre-workout, BCAAs and more. One of the most popular is the brand’s diet whey protein.

This is widely recognised as one of the original and best diet whey formulations. PhD is here for the everyday gym user to help get the most out of every workout and see the results you deserve. The full range of products can be brought directly from the PhD website. They are also widely available from online sports nutrition retailers.

For us, taste and flavours are the most important element in choosing our next protein bar. If we were just looking for nutritional value alone, we would stick with a protein shake. So often, protein bars don’t live up to their claims of great taste. But PhD smart bars really do, offering superb taste across a full range of flavours.

The rounded shape resembles more of a chocolate bar as opposed to a protein bar . We love this as it stops the bar feeling as dense and heavy as some other protein bars. The overall makeup of each bar is the same. The centre is thick and smooth, making it very chewy when consumed.

Following that is a softer layer containing different flavours such as the birthday cake flavouring or caramel. On most bars, the outside contains a crunchy layer which adds to the texture and improves the experience.

A good selection of 9 flavours is available to choose from including cookies and cream, caramel crunch and salted fudge brownie. Our favourite flavours are birthday cake and white chocolate blondie. We don’t see many protein bars come in a white chocolate flavour, and PhD does a great job of it.

For those that cannot decide, a variety box is available, providing the ability to try multiple flavours at the same time. The only drawback we can think of is that we wouldn’t mind them being slightly larger, but that’s just because we enjoy them so much. 

Across the full range of flavours, the macros are pretty good. The protein content is approximately 20g per 64g bar. Some flavours have a slightly higher protein content, for example, the birthday cake flavour contains 21g. This is similar to the amount of protein found in a whey protein shake.

The total calories are average for a protein bar, containing approximately 240 kcal in each bar. Again there is some variation between flavours. Caramel crunch contains 238 calories, while salted fudge brownie contains 232. 

The carbohydrate content is also relatively low with around 23g in each bar. In comparison, Grenade Carb Killa bars contain 20g, but the overall volume of the bar is slightly less at 60g. 11g of fat can be found inside of each bar, with 7g of which being saturates. PhD smart bars are also halal and palm oil-free. The overall nutritional value is impressive, with a solid protein serving and relatively low carbs and fat.

The price can be a mixed bag when it comes to PhD Smart Bars. From the PhD website, the RRP is £29.99 for a box of 12. This is £2.50 per bar. At this price, we find them expensive and not sustainable to be consumed daily.

The good news is that PhD products are widely available from a huge number of sports nutrition retailers, both online and offline. This results in them usually costing much less, with a similar price across most retailers.

At the time of writing, the average price is around £20 for a box of 12. At some retailers, they are available for less including both Discount Supplements and Amazon. We have consistently found Amazon to have Smart Bars available at the lowest price.

Furthermore, the subscribe and save option reduces the cost further and adds the convenience of regularly scheduled deliveries. At £20 or less for 12, we find PhD Smart Bars to be very good value. Yes, there may be cheaper options available, but not with this combination of great taste and macros. In comparison to the popular Grenade Carb Killa bars, the price is very similar, usually slightly less.

For those not sure which flavour to go with, the variety box makes a great start. Included is a mix of all the flavours for you to try yourself before committing to a full box of a single flavour. 

Further thoughts

A protein bar such as the PhD Smart Bar is ideal for those looking for a mid-morning snack that is high in protein and convenient. But we wouldn’t recommend one for after a workout. For this, there are better sources of protein available in the form of whey protein shakes. While less convenient, a shake can provide better macros and be more friendly towards a tight budget.

For those fussy on the type of protein they consume, this protein bar contains mainly milk protein, with some soy and collagen proteins. These are often not favoured in protein supplements. 

Overall, as you can see in this PhD Smart Bar review, we are massively impressed. Protein bars have many benefits . In a market with a lot of big claims without the product to back them up, these do the opposite. The PhD brand is a UK based supplement manufacturer which now produces a huge range of protein supplements. The innovation from all their products including Smart Bars is super exciting. 

The overall taste of every PhD Smart Bar is impressive and really makes them stand out from all of the competition. There are 9 different great tasting flavours to choose from.  Our favourite is the white choc blondie which tastes more like a chocolate bar than a protein bar. 

The shape in these bars is unique in that it stops them feeling heavy and thick, where many other protein bars go wrong. While the RRP price is expensive, they are available from many retailers online for roughly £20. The best value is on Amazon which often has them available for less.  

Without a doubt, we will be buying these protein bars again. 

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PhD Nutrition Smart Bar Protein Bar, White Chocolate, 12 x 64 g, High Protein Snack with 20 g Protein and Low Sugar, Macro Friendly Protein Bar

Caramel Brownie

White Chocolate

Type	Protein
Flavour	White Chocolate
Diet type	Vegetarian
Product benefits	High Protein
Number of items	1
Unit count	768.0 gramm
Brand	PhD
Age range (description)	Adult
Total each	12
Item weight	0.82 Kilograms

About this item

• Protein bars with lots of protein: Delicious protein bars with high protein content. A 64 g bar contains 20 g protein - a proportion of almost 30%. The perfect protein snacks to take with you, ideal as a strengthening during sports
• Low sugar enjoyment: each bar contains only a little sugar. This makes the Nutrition Smart Protein Bars from PhD suitable for a low-sugar diet. Palm oil is completely dispensed with
• PERFECT CONSISTENCE: A super soft protein core coated in delicious caramel and protein crispies results in a crispy delicate treat on any occasion. High protein bar with full flavour power despite low sugar
• Suitable for macro-friendly diet: the protein bars support a macro-friendly, protein-rich diet as part of a balanced diet concept
• Optimised sports nutrition: PhD works closely with research institutes and sports scientists to tailor the ingredients of all products to the special training purpose

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Protein blend (30%) [calcium caseinate (milk), collagen hydrolysate, whey protein concentrate (milk), soy protein isolate], white chocolate with sweetener (23%) [sweetener (maltitol), cocoa butter, whole milk powder, emulsifier (soy lecithins), natural vanilla flavouring], caramel layer (13%) [sweetener (maltitolito). ), ), Humecectant (glycerine), cocoa butter, soy protein isolate, dye (simple sugar curl), emulsifier (lecithins), condensed milk (whole milk, sugar), flavouring, salt], sweetener (maltitol), humectant (glycerine), crispy cocoa soy bits (5%) (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, cocoa powder), emulsifier. (lecithine), Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Butter, Water, Flavouring. White chocolate contains: at least 22% milk dry matter. For allergens, see bold ingredients. May contain cereals containing gluten

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Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be consumed as a substitute for a balanced diet.

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Phd Smart Bar is a high protein and low sugar energy bar. Box of 12 bars of 64g each. Smart Bar protein bars have a soft protein core, wrapped in caramel, protein crispies and a chocolate glaze. Soft, crunchy, delicately melting, incredibly delicious at only 2 g of sugar per bar (low carb protein bar). One bar (64 g) has approx. 238 calories, 20 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates (of which only 2 g sugar). The values may vary slightly depending on your taste. Available in 6 alluring flavours

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SiS (Science in Sport) Limited, Unit 8A, Frontier Park, Blackburn BB1 3AL UK Science in Sport S.R.L. via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 39 – 20145 Milan, ITALIA

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Product Name	‎Smart Bar Protein Bar Chocolate Blonde 12 x 64 g, 31% Protein
Allergen Information	‎Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Cereals containing Gluten
Weight	‎0.82 Kilograms
Volume	‎0.82 Millilitres
Units	‎768.0 gramm
Serving Recommendation	‎Recommended daily dose: 1 serving.
Manufacturer contact	‎SiS (Science in Sport) Limited, Unit 8A, Frontier Park, Blackburn BB1 3AL UK Science in Sport S.R.L. via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 39 – 20145 Milan, ITALIA
Brand	‎PhD
Format	‎"Gele, bars"
Age Range Description	‎Adult

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	‎1 g, 100 g
Energy (kcal)	‎408.93 kcal
Protein	‎32 g

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ASIN	B0788LQYJG
Customer Reviews	4.0 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank	31,105 in Health & Personal Care ( ) 144 in
Date First Available	2 Jan 2018

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• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19 x 1.45 x 0.75 cm; 824 g
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Science in Sport
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0788LQYJG
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 130167

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