Dining
BAR STAR
Looking for a healthy protein fix to keep you going through the day? These vegan protein bars are all made right here in Hong Kong, locally crafted in small batches with whole plant-based foods, and lots of added love. By Carla Thomas
COCO PARADISE Crazy for coconuts? Try Coco Paradise’s Coconut-Sesame Peanut Bar, a riff on their original coconut bar that incorporates powerful plant-based proteins to tide you over between meals or workouts. This powerhouse bar uses sesame seeds, black sesame powder, peanuts and peanut butter to amp up the protein and fiber, as well as coconut flakes and pure maple syrup to keep it sweet and snackable. Costs $28 per bar, $160 for 6, or $300 for 12. cocoparadise.com
PURA VIDA Our fave artisanal granola brand is getting into the bar game! Pura Vida’s Peanut Butter Cherries Granola Bar mixes it up with fiber-rich cherries and dates, as well as peanuts, pumpkin seeds and almonds that add up to a whopping nine grams of plant-based protein per bar. Added brownie points for a smooth, peanut-buttery taste that satisfies those mid-afternoon sugar cravings like nobody’s business. Costs $28 per bar. puravidahkg.com 14
