Question

Built Bars/Built Boost!?  Yay or Nay?Built Bars/Built Boost!? Yay or Nay? I have purchased them and I can get passed the chewy texture of the bars. tastes fine. but are a bit on the pricey side! Are they worth it? Has anyone found a cheaper alternative? Thanks!  

Answer 1

I love the built bars but didnt feel anything with the powder added to my water

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@maggie I definitely do, if I go a day with out adding them to my water I can tell, but I also drink 4 packets a day in my water.  

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@inspectorate I will try adding more. I have only added 1 packet prior to gym workouts.  

Answer 2

It's a personal preference. seems like most people love or hate. I enjoy them and dislike the texture of other bars. But many are the opposite. If you do like Built I've found they are unique enough that I havent found a cheaper replacement

Answer 3

I love the peanut butter favored ones the best, it took me a little bit to get used to it, I keep mine in the fridge which I did with candy bars too. They are a little pricey but I don't eat them everyday I use them when I'm craving sweets so I don't go through them as fast and I spent way more money on fast food so this is a healthy alternative.  

Answer 4

My husband and I hated them. We couldn't even get through the box that we bought and ended up throwing the rest away.  

Answer 5

Love them and the drink powders

Answer 6

Love them in freezer, don't like them at all regular. My favorite is banana it's like the chocolate is a darker chocolate and I'm not a big fruit and chocolate person

Answer 7

Love them

Answer 8

Love them!  

Answer 9

Yes. I eat mine out the freezer, they last longer  

Answer 10

Love them both, but I have stopped buying the bars because I found myself eating 3 in a day. they are so good! The boosts I drink every day, I feel the give me energy and I am able to drink my goal amount of water. I love the black cherry lemonade and strawberry vanilla

Answer 11

Thanks everyone!  

Answer 12

Love them both!  

Answer 13

Does the drinks have caffeine in them? I have Afib and try and stay safety from caffeine.  

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@embassy no caffeine, just vitamins

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@inspectorate thank you

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@embassy you actually can buy 1 get 1 free right now

Answer 14

I enjoy the bars, but I think the drinks are nasty they taste nothing but artificial sweetener flavor

Answer 15

Love them! I keep mine in the fridge. Always kicks my sweet craving and lots of protein is a plus!  

Answer 16

Hated them, they got moldy and ended up throwing them all away. Refrigerated was doable with the mouse filled ones.  

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@croatian I loved the mousse one was my favorite till I got ahold of the peanut butter ones, almost taste like a Reeses PB cup and those were my weakness. I can't believe they got moldy, I ate mine within 2 months that's when I bought 2 when they had a special going, if that ever happens again I'd get in touch with them, I'm sure they'd accommodate you since they even add insurance in case you don't receive or they are melted.  

Answer 17

I love the bars and the boost!  

Answer 18

I heard they are better in the freezer then consumed

Answer 19

They are not worth the money to me.  

Answer 20

I love the bars and prefer them not to be kept in the fridge or freezer

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@bremerhaven97 me too. Room temp is how I like them.  

Answer 21

I LOVE them and they are very much worth the money to me. I look forward to having one every morning!  

Answer 22

To me they are very much worth the price. My go to breakfast with a piece of fruit. Haven't found anything nearly as delicious!  

Answer 23

I am not a fan of bars. I am trying to eat mostly real food.  

Answer 24

I have been doing the Quest which I don't love what is the comparison of anyone that has done both?  

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@bohaty built bars have a stiff marshmallow texture.  
http://share.builtbar.com/SarahJeanne

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I think I might like those better. Gonna try.  

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I like Built Bars better then Quest and less points

Answer 25

Check the calories, could be higher than a candy bar

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Most of them are 110 calories and 3 points.  

Answer 26

I put my built bars in the fridge. I love them. I also like the built boost in black cherry lemonade

Answer 27

Love the bars. I have one for dessert at some point during the day. Some days I only eat half. I cut mine up into small pieces and put on a plate so it feels like I’m treating myself throughout the hour  

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@snorter18150 good idea

Answer 28

Love the bars HATE the boost

Answer 29

Love them both!  

Answer 30

Put them in the fridge or freezer

Answer 31

I did not like the bars. Their texture were off-putting, even when chilled or frozen. Never tried the drink mix.  

Answer 32

I love the bars but I do think they're too expensive. I've had one every day for the last 7 mo ths but now that ice run out again, I just can't seem to want to spend the money to get more. I might just be getti g bored of them. I did like the taste of most of the built boost flavours but didnt find they gave me any extra energy. wont order them again since they're expensive too

Answer 33

I love the peanut butter built bars. worth every point and every dollar!  

Answer 34

I bought them and really liked the flavor. Things I didn’t like though, is the price and some are high in cholesterol and I don’t need to add to my cholesterol numbers.  

Answer 35

Built bars are better frozen. I take them out and wait about 5 min. Like a frozen candy bar. So good.  

Answer 36

Love the quest bar. Try the double chocolate for 4 pts. Very filling and you can have as a meal.  

Answer 37

Yay! I LOVE the peanut butter ones! The Built boost tastes great too. Reminds me of crystal light.  

Answer 38

I liked some of the flavors of Boost but a couple were a bit too sweet for me. It's been awhile but I think it was the pineapple/strawberry and the strawberry/vanilla. I haven't found a Built Bar, though, that I didn't like. The coconut and coconut almond ones are my favorites.  

Answer 39

I love them, but they are expensive. Quest bars are really good, and have a better texture

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How many pts for Quest bars?  

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@christianna0 they vary from 3-5 points.  

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@teratogenic which ones are 3 points?