Protein shake or bar?

For those of you who were told to get additional protein through whey, which do you prefer? I just started trying the bars, and I think I prefer them at the moment. I get to eat, which satisfies that emotional/mental "need," plus I was sick and tired of my shake. 

The calories on the bars are slightly higher, which is sad, and they take longer to eat because I can only get in 1/2 at a sitting. 

Which do you like better? Is there an advantage or disadvantage I'm overlooking?

My favorite is the EAS Carb control protein shake pre-made. They're super easy, grab and go and most of them are only 100 calories. This for me has been a good source of water and protein (17g) each. So far as bars go, I love the Atkins peanut and chocolate bars. Super yummy but haven't experienced yet with Sugar Alcohols so I have no idea what role they will play with my new system. Usually they can cause diarrhea when taken in higher amounts.

You can add unflavored whey to soups and such. Unjury makes a chicken soup flavor that is to die for, especially if you're sick of sweet flavors.

I have a protein shake for breakfast because food makes me feel pukey for a few hours if I eat breakfast. I probably should have another shake at night because I don't think I'm getting all my protein in.

My program says no protein bars because they're glorified candy bars. Power Crunch bars are soooo tasty, though.

It really depends on what I am in the mood for. I was buying the Detour low sugar bars and then all of a sudden (I mean same day!) I went from liking them to finding them disgustingly sweet a few months out. Now I rotate between four flavors of Quest bars, which are less sweet to me. My husband swears they are just as sweet. 

Quest protein bars, and I only eat the ones with no sugar alcohols. Your body does not care if the protein comes from a shake or a bar or meat or chicken or fish or soy. Protein is protein.

Shakes because many of the brands are no carb and low or no sugar, just a better deal and usually more protein through the shakes as well.

i like premier protien shakes 160 cal 30grams protein and taste good