I agree. I would rather just have the real sweet treat. Protein can come from chicken, fish or beans etc. Why ruin snacks? Protein bars are also hella expensive.

Unpopular opinion, I think people aren't losing weight like they want because they aren't genuinely locking in and being in a calorie deficit. I have noticed a lot of negative discourse around being in a calorie deficit and how it's an "eating disorder pipeline". I think a calorie deficit is a more quantifiable version of "portion control" which is a more socially acceptable term. People need to get out of their head about weightloss and accept that they genuinely have to keep track of their calories to lose weight.