High protein CNP Pro Flapjacks review
How to suppress appetite with a high protein carbohydrate snack
Lunchtime arrives and you're after something that will keep you going until 5-7pm. You might have a sandwich or a salad if you work in an office but by 3-4pm you might be hungry again. You have options, perhaps a chocolate bar or perhaps a bag of crisps but these are both unhealthy for you. However if you have a low GI carbohydrate snack such as a protein flapjack, you have an option which tastes great and delivers health benefits.
I bought a pack of 48 CNP Pro Flapjacks for exactly these reasons; I felt that by 3-4pm I was hungry again after lunch and I wanted something healthy to keep me going for a few more hours. CNP Pro Flapjacks:
- Are a high protein oat bar with over 18g of quality protein per bar
- Have over 31g of low GI carbs (i.e. porridge also contains low GI carbs) for sustained release of energy
So you are getting protein needed for muscle growth and repair + carbs which will prevent hunger pangs for a good 3-4 hours.
Each bar is 75g in size and has a shelf life of around 1 year until expiry. They are ideal for those of you looking to bulk up because of their carbohydrate content but also ideal for those of you looking to diet and gain lean muscle because they will prevent you from feeling hungry for many hours where you may be tempted to eat foods which add to your daily calorie allowance and contain bad fats and sugars.
| Fat content | Sugar content | |
|---|---|---|
| CNP Pro Flapjack | 7g per bar | 5g per bar |
| Snickers bar | 13.6g per bar | 28.8g per bar |
Eating excessive amounts of sugar leads to increased fat storage after your body organs and liver have had their share - so less is better.
How do CNP Pro Flapjacks taste?
Often you will find that protein bars are quite dry and chewy. I've tried a few brands and CNP's Pro Flapjacks have been the best I've tasted so far. They are a little dry but they are easy to digest whilst also providing a really good taste to your pallet. I bought the chocolate flavour and have absolutely no negative comments to say about them. I did some research before buying and found that CNP Pro Flapjacks were getting really positive reviews across the internet and I can see why. They also come in chocolate orange & cherry and almond flavours.
I asked our Twitter followers whether they had tried CNP Pro Flapjack Bars and got a reply from Dave who buys the cherry & almond flavour. This was his mini review:
"I have been having these now for over 2 years and they are amazing! The taste is great, sweet enough to stop any sweet tooth cravings but also great as a treat. They are quite filling so are a good source of carbohydrates and protein for between meals or just after the gym if its all you have. As with any flapjack they can be a bit dry at times and you may need a drink to get them down, I've found they go great with tea so good for a break at work. Over the time I have had them I have given some mates them to try and all of them now buy them by the box as I do, something no kitchen cupboard should be without"
As you can see, Dave struggled to find any negatives as well!
So CNP Pro Flapjacks are convenient to use, taste great, contain a high amount of protein and are a great source of low GI carbohydrates (slow reacting). If you're struggling to fit some healthy food into your daily routine, why not try these and find out for yourself how tasty and healthy they are for you.
CNP Pro Flapjacks nutritional information (Per 75g bar)
- Energy - 1201 kJ / 287 kcal
- Protein - 18.8g
- Carbohydrates - 37.4g of which sugars 6.2g of which polyols 10.2g
- Fat - 6.8g or which saturates 2.7g
- Dietary Fibre - 2.8g
- Sodium - 0.011g
CNP Pro Flapjacks ingredients
Oats, Protein Blend (Micellar casein, hydrolysed collagen, sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrate), Chocolate flavour coating (8%), (contains vegetable fat, lecithin), Glucose syrup, glycerine, maltitol, vegetable oil, Preservatives (sorbic acid), flavouring, sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K)