PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP ORGANIC PROTEIN BAR — TREAT

Name: PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP ORGANIC PROTEIN BAR
Brand: Project healthy Living Inc.

Munch or Dump rates PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP ORGANIC PROTEIN BAR by Project healthy Living Inc. TREAT — score 43/90.

As protein bars go this one is on the cleaner end — real peanuts lead, and roasted pumpkin seeds are a genuine plus. But the sweetness is engineered from two sources (tapioca syrup plus monk fruit) and the fiber comes from tapioca isolate, so it's still a formulated snack, not a handful of nuts. Fine as an occasional treat or gym snack.

Why this verdict

Peanuts are the first ingredient, giving real nut protein and fat rather than a syrup-and-isolate base
Two distinct sweeteners present — tapioca syrup and monk fruit — so the sweetness is a small system, not a single sugar
Tapioca fiber is an isolated fiber used to boost the fiber number and bind the bar
Vegetable glycerin keeps it soft and chewy, a texture ingredient rather than a nutritional one
Roasted pumpkin seeds and sea salt are honest, recognizable additions

Ingredients (9)

Peanuts (safe) — Legume packed with protein and healthy fats.
TAPIOCA FIBER (moderate) — Processed fiber and bulking agent that boosts the fiber count.
Protein Blend (moderate) — Contains necessary proteins but processing level varies.
chocolate chips (moderate) — Add sugar, cocoa and milk powder; contribute to the sweetness load.
tapioca syrup (caution) — Second refined syrup, used to keep 'added sugar' totals lower while sweetening.
vegetable glycerin (moderate) — Humectant that holds moisture and adds mild sweetness; a chewy-bar formulation marker.
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS (safe) — Whole seed loaded with magnesium, zinc, and plant protein.
Sea Salt (moderate) — Sodium source; no nutritional edge over regular salt.
MONK FRUIT (safe) — Zero-calorie sweetener paired with the cane sugar.

Healthier alternatives

GoMacro MacroBar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
GoMacro MacroBar Sunflower Butter + Chocolate