Test Punch Power Protein Bar & Bionougat bars

Two formats, two uses, same effectiveness

Three months ago, we told you about a very effective breakfast from Punch Power before exercise, but nutrition during exercise (and right after) is just as crucial. Whether it's cycling training, competition, cyclo-cross, a marathon, or even during long training sessions for any other sport, the challenge is the same: maintaining intensity without getting hungry or upsetting your stomach. And in these moments, you need to be able to count on reliable, digestible, and, above all, well-designed products for athletes. This is exactly the promise of two products from Punch Power: the Protein Vitamin Bar and the organic Bionougat Honey Almond soft bar. Two bars, two nutritional profiles, but the same approach: effectiveness without compromising on digestibility or naturalness.

By Jeff Tatard – Photos: DR

Two very distinct contexts of use

• Bionougat is designed for exercise : it provides a dose of fast carbohydrates and a soft texture that goes down easily, even at high intensity.

• The Protein Vitamin Bar plays a role in recovery. (or post-workout snack) thanks to its protein-carbohydrate blend enriched with vitamins and minerals.

But we have them too testfound in somewhat hybrid contexts… and they hold up very well!

The Protein Vitamin Bar – A real post-workout boost

With 13g of protein and 207kcal, plus vitamins, calcium, and magnesium, the Protein Vitamin Bar ticks all the boxes for a well-balanced recovery bar. And in practice, it delivers.

What we liked:

• The composition: palm oil and gluten free, with a protein base enriched with vitamins C and B6 (perfect for limiting post-exercise oxidative stress).
• The texture: neither too dry nor sticky – it chews well even just after a big block of intensity.
• The chocolate-peanut flavor: classic, effective, not sickening – a good sweet/salty balance.

In practice :

We have it testhit the ground running, just after a 4-hour bike ride under a sun that was more motivated than us. Verdict? No hunger pangs within the hour, no raids on the fridge when we got home, and above all, a feeling of satiety that was well established – without a heavy stomach or sluggish digestion. As for recovery, we feel like we're working: lighter legs, aches and pains in "soft" mode, and no feeling of having been run over by a platoon of movers.

It also works very well as a pre-session snack, especially when lunch was more express than a team time trial relay: just what you need to get the machine going again without weighing down the engine.

The Bionougat bar – Soft, organic and ultra-digestible

This one is a bit like the brand's "energy Swiss Army knife." Whether you're in the middle of a workout or just before the start, the Bionougat Punch Power bar is one of those products you can reach for with your eyes closed.

What we noticed:

• Impeccable digestibility: testée climbing the pass after 3 hours of outing, no gastric discomfort.
• A natural and delicious taste: honey, almonds, vanilla... no need for chemical flavoring for it to work.
• A melting texture: very pleasant to chew even at high intensity (and that counts!).

When to use it?

• Before a race, in addition to a light breakfast.
• During a long effort (cycling, trail running, hiking), in particular to alternate with gels or sugary drinks.
• After exercise, as a snack to transition to the meal.

With 24g of carbohydrates for only 30g, it is a bar that is both compact and effective – and which avoids the pasty effect of certain industrial products.

In practice – Bionougat Honey Almond

Tested on long runs, uphill, in the heat, and even downhill when a little reward was needed: it's simple, it's really good. The honey-almond taste is just right — not too sweet, not too neutral — and the soft texture almost gives the impression of biting into a treat... but organic, digestible, and useful for the effort.

No mushy effect, no need to bottle it, it eats itself, even when you're short of breath. And for those with a sweet tooth... we're not going to lie: we can't wait to have another one. But let's be serious about the quantities: one bar = a good boost, not a dessert on repeat.

It also works well as a pre-race snack, 30 to 45 minutes before an intense workout: enough energy to activate the legs without saturating the stomach. Ideal for those who want something solid without the discomfort of a heavy snack.

Two complementary products to better manage effort

=> In full effort:

We prefer Bionougat, which provides a rapid glycemic intake, pleasant to consume even when the intensity increases.

=> For recovery or post-session snack:

The Protein Vitamin Bar takes over, providing proteins, carbohydrates and micronutrients useful for the reconconstruction.

At 3bikes, we have a deliberate weakness for simple, digestible, and natural products—those that get the job done without weighing us down or confusing the labels. With its two bars, Punch Power has achieved a nice double: an organic and soft bar, perfect for sustaining long-term exercise, and a complete protein bar, ideal for kick-starting recovery without the hassle. All with readable, well-thought-out recipes, and without unnecessary additives. Clean fuel, just the way we like it.

To conclude,

Two bars, two missions – but one motto: efficiency, digestibility, naturalness. At the house of 3bikes, we have officially enlisted them alongside the Bio Cake to complete the calorie battle plan: the Bionougat in super-fuel mode during exercise and the Protein Bar as a pocket mechanic to repair the bodywork right after. In short, Punch Power once again lines up coherent, well-made products, designed for athletes who like to ride (or run) without getting upset.

On the go? Slip one (or two – we don't judge) Bionougat into your pocket and stash a Protein Bar in your bag. You'll be ready from the first pedal to the finish line, stress-free, hunger-free, and with the smile of a guy who knows he has a post-workout snack waiting for him.

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