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Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
It marries an oatmeal‑cookie flavor profile with 20 grams of high‑quality milk protein and only 1 gram of sugar in a gluten‑free build—rare for a bar that still includes actual whole‑grain oats.
When to choose think! Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk
Post‑workout or an afternoon hold‑you‑over when you want dessert‑leaning flavor without a sugar crash—best for folks who tolerate sugar alcohols well and eat gluten‑free but not dairy‑free.
What's in the think! bar?
The think! Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk bar blends comfort-food flavor with a modern, low‑sugar build.
Its protein backbone is a dairy duo—milk protein isolate (casein + whey) and whey protein isolate—pushing protein into the top decile for bars while keeping lactose low. Carbs lean on whole‑grain oats for that oatmeal vibe, then get most of their “bulk without sugar” from polydextrose (a soluble fiber), plant‑derived glycerin, and sugar alcohols.
Almond butter and cocoa butter (from the chocolate chunks) supply the richness. Cinnamon ties the oatmeal theme together, and 210 calories lands this squarely in mid‑pack energy with a decidedly protein‑forward tilt.
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Calories
- 210
Protein
2015HIGHProtein comes from a blend of milk protein isolate (a casein‑and‑whey combo) and whey protein isolate—complete, highly digestible proteins with most lactose filtered out. At 20 grams (top‑tier among bars), you get a fast‑and‑slow mix: whey for quick uptake and casein for staying power. High quality, though these isolates are refined rather than whole‑food proteins.
Fat
99MIDThe 9 grams of fat come mainly from almond butter and cocoa butter in the chocolate. Expect a mix of heart‑friendly monounsaturated fats (almonds) and cocoa butter’s saturated fat—largely stearic acid, which is considered more neutral for LDL. No added seed oils here, just nuts and chocolate doing the work.
Carbs
2220MIDCarbs are part classic, part engineered. You get some from whole‑grain oats, then most of the “body” from polydextrose (a synthetic soluble fiber), plant‑based glycerin for softness, and sugar alcohols like maltitol and erythritol for sweetness and bulk. The result is steadier energy than a sugar‑heavy bar, though maltitol isn’t zero‑glycemic and polyols can bother sensitive stomachs.
Sugar
14LOWOnly 1 gram of sugar, mostly what’s naturally present in oats and trace lactose from the dairy proteins. Sweetness instead comes from sugar alcohols (erythritol and maltitol) for bulk and from high‑intensity sweeteners—sucralose and purified stevia—to top off the taste. That keeps sugar low but can be gassy for some if multiple “sugar‑free” products stack up in a day.
Calories
210210MIDAt 210 calories, it sits near the category middle. A big chunk comes from protein and the nut/chocolate fats, with the remainder from oats plus low‑calorie bulking carbs (polydextrose) and sugar alcohols. In short: a protein‑forward snack that doesn’t blow the budget.
Vitamins & Minerals
No standout fortification—nothing tops 10% Daily Value. You do get small amounts of calcium from the dairy proteins and iron from oats and cocoa, plus a touch of vitamin E from almonds, but this bar is built for protein and sugar control, not micronutrients.
Additives
This is a modern low‑sugar formula, so it leans on refined helpers: polydextrose (a synthetic soluble fiber) for bulk, glycerin to keep it soft, sugar alcohols for sweetness with fewer calories, and tiny amounts of sucralose and stevia to round flavor. Sunflower lecithin helps chocolate behave. The trade‑off is a longer, more processed ingredient list that many tolerate well—though polyols can unsettle sensitive guts.
Ingredient List
Skim cow milk
Cow's milk whey
glucose
Ground roasted almonds
Vegetable oils (palm, soy)
Cacao beans
Oat grain
Corn or wheat starch
Cocoa beans
Corn or wheat starch
What are people saying?
Sources
Range
“I am eating think protein bars. Decent amount of protein (20g). Dont repulse me like so many out there”
“the Think high protein brownie crunch bar is honestly good if you want a different flavor, I found the one on the top to be pretty decent but defo think the brownie one is better”
“Chocolate brownie one was AMAZING!”
Main Praise
Across outlets, the big win is that it tastes like something you’d actually want to eat. SELF called the think!
line a skeptic‑converter—dense, chewy, and genuinely satisfying—with a reliable 20 grams of protein that keeps you full. BarBend likened the experience to candy nostalgia, but with real protein delivery.
Even Reddit’s typically tough crowd concedes it’s one of the few bars that doesn’t “repulse” them, and Amazon reviewers frequently note steady energy and satiety (one 78‑year‑old even credits half a bar with powering a 12‑mile ride).
Add in an accessible gluten‑free formula and you have a travel‑friendly, toss‑in‑the‑bag staple.
Main Criticism
The caveat shows up in multiple places: the sweetness strategy. This bar leans on sugar alcohols (like maltitol and erythritol) plus a touch of sucralose and stevia.
That keeps sugar low, but some people report stomach upset, gas, or a lingering aftertaste—especially if they stack other “sugar‑free” foods the same day.
A few reviewers find certain flavors in the line a bit dry or overly sweet, and there’s occasional frustration from dieters expecting ultra‑low calories; at 210, it’s more performance snack than diet token.
In short, tolerance and tastebud preferences vary.
The Middle Ground
The split is understandable. Fans love that it eats like a bar‑shaped dessert but delivers a full 20 grams of high‑quality dairy protein with moderate calories.
Skeptics point to the engineered sweetener blend. Both can be true.
The formula here is intentional: you’re trading regular sugar for low‑ and no‑calorie sweeteners to keep the macros tight. For many people, that’s a win—steady energy, no sugar spike, real fullness.
For others (like the Redditor who said the gas was…memorable), it’s a deal‑breaker.
The Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk flavor adds a nice twist with real oats and cinnamon, which helps the “cookie” illusion, but the core experience mirrors the line: chewy, satisfying, and a little tech‑y under the hood.
The best move is to test it solo first and not alongside other sugar‑alcohol heavy foods—your gut will tell you everything you need to know.
What's the bottom line?
think! Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk is a comfort‑leaning, protein‑forward bar that earns its keep. You get a complete milk‑protein blend, legit staying power, and a flavor that reads breakfast cookie more than “gym snack,” all in 210 calories with just 1 gram of sugar.
It’s gluten‑free and vegetarian, with fats from almonds and cocoa butter rather than added seed oils. The trade‑off is a modern sweetener stack that won’t suit everyone. If you handle sugar alcohols well and want a low‑sugar bar that actually satisfies, this is a strong, budget‑friendly everyday option.
If your stomach is sensitive or you prefer short‑ingredient‑list bars, you’ll likely be happier elsewhere. For everyone in the middle: keep one in your bag, pair it with water or coffee, and consider it a reliable sweet‑leaning 20‑gram protein win when you need something fast.