Protein Snack

I was grocery shopping yesterday and saw some interesting high protein snacks in the area where they sell things like Lunchables and hot dogs.  One was called "Rev" and it was basically a wrap with meat and cheese.  It had 18g of protein and another was one called P (stands for protein) with some other acronyms, that was right next to it.  I think it might have been made by Ocar Myer.  It was meat and cheese and nuts in 3 seperate areas and was 14g of protein.  Both weren't too high in calories either.  I know we can all make these things ourselves, but I am a busy working mother and it seems like a nice quick option for a snack - especially when we are looking for easy things to take to a theme parks or work meetings, etc.  Just thought I would share, since they are new.

I saw these too and tried the P- ones with the three little compartments.  Very good!  Quick and easy to grab out of the fridge on the way to work too!

Be sure to also notice the sugar and sodium content.  I shy away from processed food no matter much protein those things claim to have.  But "on the fly" - that's okay once in a while I guess.  Just be a label-reader! 

I had a free coupon for one of the Rev wraps.  The wrap was extremely dry and the turkey was tasteless.  Define you not something I would pay money for, especially since I didn't even finish the free one!  It is something that ought to be in a rest stop vending machine.

Keep in mind that most of those things are very high is sodium and have a boatload of chemicals and preservatives added to them. Convenient perhaps, but not terribly healthy.

Lora

Not to mention they are quite high in calories for just a snack.

My son, a virtual eating machine, would not finish his Rev wrap and I do not recall if it was turkey or not, but I know it was NOT the pepperoni one. He said, and I quote, "Is this some awful diet food you are trying to trick me into eating?" 

I have had success in taking a leaf of Romaine and a thin deli slice of cheese and 1 oz of thinly sliced meat rolled up and a quick wrap of foil or Saran that I make on Monday and they stay nice until Wednesday. 

I agree with the above comments.  Pre-packaged food - like you describe- have added sodium, chemicals, preservatives.  I try not to eat processed foods often.

It is easy to keep, nuts, seeds, organic cheese sticks in your purse/bag and always have quality protein with you.  If you boil a dozen eggs - you can take one with you - easy on the pouch and portable.  I like nut butter in individual packets in my work bag - the protein and fat combination keep me satisfied.

Keep trying.  It is wonderful that you are putting protein first.

Best wishes,  Penny

I totally get that it is prepackaged and we can make these things ourselves (as mentioned in the OP), just a suggestion for a quick high protein snack.  Not an everyday thing.....I do read labels.  These are not a horrible choice for a high protein snack.