How I Built This Barre3


Whether you have just started on your fitness journey, or you have been a junkie for several years, let me share one of the main pieces of advice I’d ever been given: achieving your goals relies on the ratio of 75% diet and 25% exercise. The numbers differ in certain iterations of the principle — 70-30 or 80-20 — but essentially it teaches the same lesson. No matter how hard you work out, if the food you put into your body isn’t balanced, don’t expect any positive changes. I guess it is like having your cake and eating it too; which I’ve never understood, because what else is there to do with cake other than eating it?! (Someone’s getting mad here). But fortunately, lots of food trends and products have made it feasible to consume clean (or at least cleaner) without sacrificing the taste.

Why Protein Bars How I Built This Barre3

My goals involve fat loss and muscle toning, so I have had to accept the painful fact I have to watch my carbs, sugar, and fat consumption, whilst keeping a fairly good amount of protein in my diet. For somebody like me, who has an insatiable sweet tooth, this was/is the hardest adjustment of all. The physical training is not, and hasn’t been, my issue. If there’s anything I’m thankful for, it’s that I do not mind the exercise in any respect. The sweat, the soreness, the sensation of getting stronger and faster with every movement: I live for this.

Then there is the post-WOD struggle of wanting to consume double my body weight. Facepalm. I need my dessert. I want my midday snacks. What is a girl to do? The only real answer is finding a wholesome alternative for many of my cravings.


How I Built This Barre3

How I Built This Barre3

Introduction to Built Bar

Enter a new kid on the block. I had been hearing a buzz about Built Bar from friends (is this an alliteration or what), and I knew I had to try it. They can only be purchased directly from their site, which I am totally fine with because nobody wants a protein bar that’s been sitting on a shelf for months. Since I’m the type to go all out or nothing at all, I decided to avail of the BYOB or Build Your Own Built Bar Box. I never shy away from savings, and with 18 bars to my own $38, that comes out to just a little more than $2 per bar. Sounded like a bargain to me! The box can have up to 3 different flavors, allowing me to try some of the 15 variants in total. And like I said, I could get quite extra, so I ordered two boxes in that 1st purchase. Naturally, I picked 3 other flavors I hadn’t chosen yet, leaving me with 9 left to try for next time (and believe me, I have had my “next times” several times over by now).


The Hype Was Real How I Built This Barre3



If you aren’t fond of chocolate and fruit combos, be warned. I am the complete opposite, and absolutely love fruit together with chocolate. My favorite flavors include the banana, strawberry, and coconut chocolate crèmes, since they taste like fruit and none of those artificial, supplement-y types. That said, I can vouch for the other 6 variants with no fruit, also. The people at Built Bar thought this through and have made something for everyone: just good’ol classic dessert goodness like double chocolate mousse and peanut butter, to name my top 2. In case I haven’t made myself clear, my sweet tooth does not feel neglected and is very satisfied. By taste alone, I am a Built Bar believer!


Texture How I Built This Barre3

So one of the qualities I discriminate by when choosing a baris the texture. The ones that get too hard are a pain to chew, and those that are chalky are unpalatable. While I eat those, I feel like I’m being punished to eat better.


Nutritional Values How I Built This Barre3

As much as I resented those fake-healthy barsI mentioned previously, I had been equal amounts of impressed by the care and detail that Built Bar put into their products.



The company boasts they’re serious about nutrition, and that really reflected in the ingredients that they opted to exclude and put in their bars. Each bar provides whey protein, which has a complete amino acid profile, but they’ve eliminated the elements of casein and lactose, which typically cause reactions in several of people. They have chosen erythritol and glycerine for their own sweeteners, 2 of the healthier options that have little to no side effects, while keeping the bars moist and flavorful. The soluble fiber in every bar is maltodextrin, which not only contributes to the yummy texture I gushed about, but is also known to increase health benefits. There are no nuts nor soy in their products, so this is safe for those with allergies. Last but definitely not the least, may I repeat, REAL CHOCOLATE. ‘Nuff said.



For the macro counters, I’m delighted to report that Built Bars have the lowest calorie count among all of the top brands in the marketplace. At only 110 calories, 15 g of protein, and only 7 grams of net carbs, 4 g of sugar, and 4 grams of fat, they could actually claim to be a guilt-free snack or meal replacement. Nobody can be angry about these numbers. In fact, Weight Watchers rejoice, since these only count for 3 WW points.

Price and Shipping


They also have a sample box with 10 unique flavors (only available for 1st timers, which I did not know about before), that bring each bar’s price down to about $1.76.

Delivery is free on USPS priority within the united states, and arrives in a reasonable amount of time, considering they are all shipped 2-4 days after production. I’m all for it if that means fresh goodies for me.



FAQ How I Built This Barre3

What are the other flavors of Built Bar?

So glad you asked. They vary their offerings every so often, possibly to keep giving us die-hards something new, or to deal with market demands. But from the last time I checked, here are a few of their existing flavors (or the last ones that I purchased ) along with their macros.














How sure are we that these are healthy?

I have detailed most of their ingredients above. Still, another reason to trust the company is because its creator and developer has a PhD in molecular chemistry and has an impressive reputation. Fun fact? He even makes the chocolate from cocoa beans.

Are there any side effects?


What if I don’t like how it tastes, and I am left with 17 bars from the BYOB?


Second, they actually have a Built Taste Guarantee. You can contact their customer service within 14 days and request a refund, but they only entertain this for 1st-time buyers. While they do not accept refunds, they do exchanges, and then you will receive flavors that you will love as much as I do.

Can they melt?

Yes, exactly like chocolate and other foods that are not laden with synthetic substances. I wouldn’t advise putting them around with you on a hot day; they need to be kept at least room temperature. But if you want to try eating them like I do, eat them straight from the fridge.

Does it work?


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If you’re looking for a protein bar to try, consider this option for next time. I really like it and hope you will, too.

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