Atkins Advantage Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar, 2.1-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)

by Atkins

Product Features

• Pack of 15, 2.1 ounce each (total of 31.5 ounces)
• Contains high protein
• No sugar added

Product Description

Naturally and artificially flavored. High protein. No sugar added. Low-glycemic impact. Not a low-calorie food. 2g Net Atkins Count: The only count based in the most advanced clinical testing glycemic impact, shows on average that just 2g of the carbs in this product impact blood sugar. For those following the Atkins Nutritional Approach, this product is appropriate for induction (Phase 1). Product of Canada.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000LKWTAS
• UPC: 637480302227
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tasting Low-Carb Snack With No Sugar Alcohol!, October 1, 2004

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M. Hart "Sci-Fi Fan" (USA) - See all my reviews
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Since switching to a low-carb diet, one of the challenges that I encountered (as I am sure many others have also experienced) is finding good-tasting low-carb snacks that aren't sweetened with sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, isomalt, etc.). Sugar alcohols do have carbs (about 1/2 to 3/4 the calories of processed sugar), but are absorbed by the body more slowly and incompletely. As a result (unless you are fortunate to have a very tolerant metabolism), they can generate a lot of unpleasant side effects including bloating, gas and diarrhea. Some food manufacturers even omit them from the total carb count on product nutrient labels. Consequently, I altogether avoid products that contain sugar alcohols.

What initially attracted to the Atkins Advantage bars is that they are sweetened with sucralose instead of sugar alcohols and they taste rather good. I have not yet had an opportunity to taste all of the varieties, but the chocolate peanut butter bar is my personal favorite. (Each chocolate peanut butter bar has a thin layer of chocolate surrounding a peanut butter flavored center.) At only 2 net carbs per bar, they are an extremely healthy snack that won't adversely affect the low-carb lifestyle. The bars taste great and one bar will satisfy my hunger for a few hours. The bars are not overly sweet (they may not be sweet enough for some), but eating them causes no adverse side effects like foods containing sugar alcohols.

If you buy the Atkins Advantage bars individually, they can be rather pricey, so the best way to buy them is in bulk. Overall, for great taste, no sugar alcohols and helping me lose the unwanted pounds, I rate the Atkins Advantage bars with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend them to anyone who is on a low-carb diet.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite "traditional" low carb bar, September 8, 2004

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U. Stuter (CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This bar, as you can see from other reviews, is not for everyone. After having tried a ton of bars (all different brands), I keep coming back to this one. It is quite filling, with a dense peanut-butter-like filling. The outside is a thin layer of low carb chocolate. Depending on the freshness of the bars, the inside may be a bit dry (so, it is good with a cup of green tea).

It is not super sweet like some of the other bars, so if you're just starting Atkins, you may not appreciate it.

For a quick snack/meal on the go, this is probably the best you can get on Atkins (aside from whole foods).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best quick low-carb meal or snack, February 15, 2004

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Of all the flavors of the Atkins bars, this is the best, in my opinion. These are filling, and you don't crave another, like you do with Zone bars. If you are on a low-carb diet, you will enjoy the flavor. It is, like many sugar-free items, rather dry, but very peanut flavorful. If you are trying Advantage for the first time, this is a good one to start with. Even my teenagers like them, and eat them for protein and vitamin supplements!