Finding a protein bar with impressive macros isn't difficult, but finding one with impressive macros AND an ingredient list that’s truly healthy? That's another story. Plenty of bars marketed as better-for-you snacks come with lengthy ingredient lists, so we've always had a soft spot for brands that manage to keep things simpler without sacrificing the protein content or convenience that made us reach for a bar in the first place. Australian nutrition brand Savvy is one of them, and it has just added a new Salted Caramel flavour to its Nootropic ENERGY+ Collagen Protein Bar range, with Choc Mint and Choc Cherry coming next. Each bar contains 10 grams of collagen protein, just 99 calories, with no added sugar. But what caught our attention is what Savvy has managed to put around those numbers. Savvy has built the bars around recognisable ingredients including organic peanuts, almonds, raw cacao and peanut butter, while adding its line-up of nootropics, vitamins, superfoods and prebiotic fibre. There are no batteries of impossible-to-pronounce ingredients hiding behind the functional positioning; instead, Savvy has also added a line-up of nootropics, vitamins, superfoods and prebiotic fibre. Each bar contains more than 4.5 grams of functional ingredients, with the formula including Panax ginseng extract, L-theanine derived from green tea, Creapure® creatine monohydrate and naturally sourced caffeine from green tea and green coffee. There’s also a wholefood fruit and vegetable vitamin complex providing B vitamins and vitamin C, prebiotic fibre, Australian Kakadu plum and camu camu. For those unfamiliar with the term, nootropics broadly refers to substances used with the aim of supporting aspects of cognitive performance. It's a category that has become increasingly visible across supplements, beverages and functional foods. The two new flavours follow the recent addition of Salted Caramel, which Savvy says has quickly become a favourite within the range. Savvy has been working in the functional nutrition space for some time, developing products with input from health and nutrition professionals and building its range around combining everyday nutrition with functional ingredients. With Choc Mint and Choc Cherry joining the line-up, there'll soon be two more options for anyone who wants the convenience of a protein bar without completely giving up on what goes into it. Shop the bars here.
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