Packing 30g of protein and only 1g of sugar, the Oko Chocolate Crunch bar offers solid chew and rich cocoa flavour. It blends cricket powder with whey for a practical, low-waste workout snack with zero gimmick factor.
Review: Impossibrew Golden Ale, AF beer
Review of Impossibrew Golden Ale: We test the limited-edition 440ml functional alcohol-free beer for flavour, mouthfeel, price, and postal delivery.
Review: Creatime creatine & protein bar
Combining 15.6g of protein, 3g of creatine monohydrate, and collagen into a 141-calorie profile makes Creatime an exceptionally lean recovery option. The bite is light and soft, avoiding the dense chew and artificial aftertaste common to high-protein snacks. Direct orders require multi-pack commitments and site navigation can be clumsy, but the £2.40 per-bar economics beat forecourt retail pricing comfortably.
Review: Co-op Protein Cookie Dough Bar
At under £2, Co-op’s Cookie Dough Bar provides 21g of protein and 182 kcal, matching top sports nutrition brands at a fraction of the cost. A satisfying texture and high protein ratio make it an easy recommendation for quick daily fuel.
Review: Yubi’s Dark Choc Matcha protein bar
Looking for a macro-friendly treat? Yubi’s Matcha Dark Chocolate protein bar offers genuine Japanese matcha and 10g of protein for under 100 calories. It’s moreish, sophisticated, and a must-try for plant-based snackers across the UK.
Review: Vieve Protein Bar (Strawberry Blondie)
I wanted to love the Vieve Strawberry Blondie. The stats are solid: 157 cals and high fibre. The taste is natural strawberry. But the “armour-plated” coating and dry centre make it a chore to eat. A functional snack, not a pleasure.
Review: Smittens – vegan sweets
Girdy tries Smittens, the new budget range from Candy Kittens. Are they worth it? He thinks so! They are a third cheaper and still taste great. The sour ones are tangy but mild.
Afternoon Teabox: Best places to (win a) picnic in Edinburgh
Inside were packing, cooling and plastic containers of neatly cut sandwiches, scones, macrons, tea (dry) and some baked goodies.