If you already eat a lot of seafood, chicken, and turkey, you're probably getting more than enough protein already.

There is such a thing as too much protein; don't abuse your poor kidneys.

anything from trader joe's is good and cheaper than anywhere else. I would recommend using protein powders and putting it in stuff like cereal and yogurt instead.It's a cheaper option. Also, of them all, I recommend 100% egg protein powder over whey or soy.Also, Egg protein is the most absorbable type of protein by the body.

MAKE YOUR OWN!!!!!!

there are none reasonably priced that i would recommend.

if you are concerned about protein, it sounds to me like you may be
misinformed about how much you need (most Americans are). If you are
eating a decent amount of protein rich foods plus a balanced diet of
fruits and veggies, there is absolutely no need for additional protein.

a draw back about these bars is they are loaded with sugar, and they
are HIGHLY processed and therefore require a LOT of preservatives. So
you are ingesting a lot of dead food that has been pumped full of
synthetic vitamins and chemicals to compensate for lack of nutrition
and and taste.

another thing to look out for is what source of protein is in those
bars. many people believe soy is a good option, and nothing could be
further from the truth. also the whey protein and milk solids found in
many of these is actually processed in such a way that it is loaded
with MSG, another very harmful chemical.

The only bars I recommend and buy myself are Prana Bars. They have no
soy or dairy, HFCS, are minimally processed. Where I shop they are $2
each. These are not necessarily meal replacement but could be, and
provide a few extra grams of protein and naturally occurring vitamins.

Like Yipz said, you should look into making your own. This is almost always a better option, and it will be fresher and probably cheaper, and you will know exactly what is in it.

I think your diet gives you plenty of protein... but if it doesn't cut it, then you might want to go to a specialty food store like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.

@MrsOrganic - You pretty much hit the nail right on the head.

There is no substitute for quality protein found in beef, poultry, seafood, etc. Protein bars are nothing more than glorified snickers... call a spade a spade. If possible, you should never, ever substitute a balanced meal with a bar ---- and definitely wouldn't try using as a meal replacement no matter how appealing that may sound. It's questionable as a supplement. So stick to your seafood, chicken and turkey... if you need your protein for a specific purpose, you can figure out which whey isolate (not concentrate) or casein protein to consume in order to get the results you want. Consult with a nutritionist/dietician for additional questions, since all our bodies may not react the same way when introduced to a new diet/supplement/etc.

I would love to get some protein bars or protein shakes or something myself.  I am ready to up my protein intake as well.

I am amazed. The original poster asked specifically about choosing protein bars, but more than half the respondents offered their opinion on whether she was getting too much protein.

One of my regular Avon customers just had gastric bypass surgery a few months ago and she was telling me the guidelines that the nutritionist had set for her, one of which was a greater amount of protein that the "normal" person should have.  Low sugar protein bars were on the printout of suggested food items for bypass patients after surgery.

I'm not saying that the person who posted the question falls into the above category.  What I'm saying is that there may be a valid reason why she needs the extra protein so perhaps responses should stay within the scope of the original question.

@Brunhilda@xanga - Zone bars aren't bad :] I forgot about those!