Optimum Nutrition Protein Almonds Review

Snack lovers rejoice! Optimum Nutrition has answered our prayers for a guilt-free, fitspo-approved snack with its Protein Almonds. If snacks are your favourite meal of the day but you’re fully dedicated to your macros, these Protein Almonds are a must-have. This portion-controlled treat delivers a big punch of flavour without making a dent in your day’s macro count. Bless you, Optimum!

The Macros In Optimum Nutrition Protein Almonds

First and foremost, the nutritional content of Optimum Nutrition’s Protein Almonds is a major selling feature. For those who are focused on maintaining a stellar physique but have a sweet tooth to satisfy, snacking can be a nemesis. Often, easy-to-grab snacks are loaded with refined sugar, trans fats, and plenty of carbs. Not so with Optimum Nutrition products!

            Each 43-gram packet provides 10 grams of protein, 16 grams of fat, and 15 grams of carbs with only 2 grams from sugar. The high fat content provides a stable source of energy without the added sugar that causes a big spike in blood sugar. The benefit for you? Unlike the chocolate bar from your office vending machine, this snack won’t cause a crash in energy as the sugars wear off.

            The macros are strong at face value, but even more beneficial when you consider additional aspects, such as the healthy fat content. Higher fat foods, such as these Protein Almonds, are more satiating and leave you feeling fuller for longer. When a healthy snack can leave you feeling satisfied, it can help stop you from reaching for another snack later in the afternoon, for which your abs will thank you.

Optimum Nutrition Delivers Quality Ingredients

Almonds are a top choice among the fitness-focused population for good reason. Their high protein content and healthy fats makes them an ideal snack option for those who are working to build an enviable physique. The only nuts offering more protein per serving are peanuts—by just a single gram—but almonds have a superior fat profile.

            As a sports-nutrition brand, Optimum Nutrition focused on boosting the protein content to make a sweet treat as nutritionally appealing to athletes as possible. Using a whey protein isolate in the chocolate coating addresses both these tasks. Utilizing an isolate over a concentrate yields a higher protein content with fewer carbs, fat, and lactose, making it an all-around solid inclusion in terms of the macro count. This allows Protein Almonds to deliver protein through the two components of the snack: the “candy” coating as well as the nut itself.

The Flavour Options of These Protein Almonds

Forget your basic chocolate-covered treats! Optimum Nutrition stepped it up a level (or five, to be exact) with Protein Almonds’ flavour variety. Snack lovers can choose from Dark Chocolate Truffle, Cinnamon Roll, Espresso, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and, for those who like a little spice in their treats, Chocolate Jalapeño. The good news is that between the five choices, the macros are basically identical (give or take a gram of sugar), so you can enjoy a different taste each day without needing to check the nutrition panel. Among our thoroughly trained expert snack testers, it was a tie game between Chocolate Peanut Butter and Espresso (because, peanut butter and coffee #FTW). The unanimous decision was that you can’t go wrong with any of them, though.

Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth With Protein Almonds

The battle of sweet versus salty will never be settled among snack lovers. However, with Protein Almonds, we can agree to compromise. The winning combination of sweet chocolate with salty almonds is enough to bring this battle to a stalemate—at least for today. Cocoa powder provides satisfaction for the chocoholics, while the salty almonds provide the perfect contrast for your taste buds.

            From road trips to Friday night outings to the movies or even just long afternoons at work, snacks can make any situation more enjoyable. Don’t derail your physique progress by reaching for your typical sugar-loaded snacks, though! Optimum Nutrition has changed the snack game with Protein Almonds, giving us something we can enjoy without putting a massive dent in our day’s macros. And remember, being prepared is the key to success, so put a pack of these sweet/salty treats in your meal bag, gym bag, purse, or car; that way, you’re always ready when hunger hits.

Optimum Nutrition = Gold Standard Products

Optimum Nutrition is part of Glanbia, a large international dairy company based in Ireland. While Glanbia may not be a household name in North America, Optimum Nutrition certainly is. With roots dating back three decades, its experience and expertise in the fitness/supplement industry is pristine. With countless awards to its name, Optimum Nutrition is definitely most well-known for its protein powders.

With the exponential growth in healthier food choices, Optimum Nutrition has kept up with the trends and has stayed cutting-edge with its creative products. Beyond the staple items such as whey protein and micellar casein, its new venture into healthy, convenient foods has bred items such as Protein Almonds and Cake Bites. ON’s health and wellness line is well-stocked with a variety of vitamins and speciality products such as a fibre powder and AmiN.O. Energy with electrolytes.

            ON was founded with the goal of providing products that taste great and set a new standard in terms of consistent quality. It’s safe to say it still operates with the same vision in mind. Optimum Nutrition owns and operates its own production facilities, giving it complete control over every step of the process, which allows it to keep a firm grasp on the outcome of providing the best products to its customers.

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