I enjoy trying the different protein bars that Costco offers, and I usually find them in the snack section. So when I spotted Mush Minis Protein Bars in the refrigerated section, I was surprised. I wondered what set them apart from other protein bars that don’t require refrigeration. I picked up a box to try—read on to find out what I thought!
Location in Store
These are located in the refrigerated section of Costco, near the Mid-Day Squares and the Dessert Factory Brookies. The item number is 1995186.
Taste
I like these protein bars! They’re quite different from most of the protein bars I’ve tried, they’re softer and taste less artificial. There are two flavors in the box: double chocolate and peanut butter chocolate chip.
The double chocolate bars are soft and taste a bit like a chocolatey oatmeal cookie. You can definitely taste the oats. They’re fairly chewy, quite tasty, and not too sweet.
The peanut butter chocolate chip flavor tastes like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie and is quite delicious. It’s soft and chewy, with no real chocolate flavor beyond the chips. Even when you get a bite with chocolate chips, it’s not very chocolatey. more peanut buttery.
As protein bars, they’re excellent, though they aren’t especially high in protein. As a treat, they’re very enjoyable. To me, they taste like eating a healthier cookie.
Cost
The box comes with 20 bars, 10 of each flavor, and costs $22.99 Canadian. It’s not particularly cheap, but it’s not overly expensive either, especially considering they’re marketed as protein bars.
Convenience
I think kids will absolutely love these bars, and as an adult, I enjoy them too. They need to be kept refrigerated, and the best-before date is about three months from when I purchased them at Costco. These Mush Minis aren’t school-safe because they contain nuts, but they’re great for a snack at home or on the go.
Nutrition
Calories
One double chocolate chip protein bar contains 140 calories, six grams of fat, 14 grams of carbohydrates, three grams of fibre, eight grams of sugar, eight grams of protein, and 65 milligrams of sodium. They’re not especially high in protein, but they don’t contain a lot of sugar either.
One peanut butter chocolate chip mini protein bar contains 140 calories, six grams of fat, 14 grams of carbohydrates, two grams of fibre, seven grams of sugar, and 85 milligrams of sodium.
Ingredients
The ingredient lists for both flavors are quite similar. Both contain protein isolate and use honey as the sweetener. I appreciate that the ingredient list is short and straightforward, and I recognize everything in it. The bars contain oats, almonds, milk, and peanuts, and may also contain eggs, fish, other tree nuts, soy, sesame, and wheat.
Scoring
Taste: 8.5/10
Cost: 7.5/10
Convenience: 10/10
Nutrition: 9/10
Overall
Give it a try!
I really like these Mush Protein Bars and think they’re a great option for kids. Both flavors are delicious, and I enjoy the soft texture.
Have you tried the Costco Mush Protein Bars? What did you think of them? Drop a comment below!
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