Best protein bars on Reddit
160 reviews from r/1200isplenty, r/BurnBootCamp, r/swoleacceptance and 26 more subreddits
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#1
Barebells
4.6
(25)
"Barebells is the best by a landslide, it is the only bar that doesn't taste like cement lol"
"Barebells"
"Barebells are pricey but are hands down the best, imo."
"Barebells for lower calorie options. Has 20g of protein and the caramel cashew one is amazing."
"Barebells!!! Swear the cookies and cream, tastes exactly like Twix!"
"I love Barebells protein bars! 20g of protein, 200 calories, and tons of great flavors."
"Barebells if you like a traditional protein bar texture or Built Puff if you like a marshmallow texture."
"Barebells!"
"Barebells are easily the best."
"I love barebells."
#2
Pure Protein
4.3
(12)
"Pure Protein is the best."
"Many great bars but I like Pure Protein bars the best"
"I like the pure protein brand."
"Best protein/calorie ratio that I've found is with Pure Protein (18-21g protein, 180-200 cals)."
"Barebells is the BEST but pure protein if you’re on a budget"
"I like pure protein and quest"
"The free ones at work (Pure Protein)."
"Pure protein double chocolate. Great macros and taste!"
"The bar I prefer since it has a high rate of protein is Prue Protein."
"Is a good clean bar."
#3
Quest Bars
4.2
(5)
"Quest bars, any flavour honestly. They're about 190cals, 1g of sugar, 20g protein and 11g fiber."
"Quest are usually keto friendly, and microwave them for 10-20 seconds and they become cakey/gooey rather than tough and chewy."
"Quest and pure protein bars."
"Low in carbs, high protein, and one of the better tasting ones I’ve had."
"I like Quest Bars"
#4
Built
4.0
(4)
"Built bars and puffs."
"Those helped me with cravings a lot when I was losing weight"
"Like everyone has mentioned Built Bars are great."
"I like Built Bars, but the texture is not what you might expect."
#5
Not specified
4.7
(3)
"The peanut butter&jelly is my favorite, I’ve never seen the mint chocolate chip tho where do you get them?? I need to try it"
"20g protein, 200 calories. taste very good, and texture is ideal."
"These are delicious! The PB&J one is ok too, it’s different for sure but ok lol"
#6
Built Bars
4.3
(3)
"Built bars are insanely good."
"I love built bars! Slightly higher protein:cal ratio and yummy."
"Built bar or Built puffs taste like actual chocolate/candy bars!"
#7
Quest
4.3
(3)
"Another vote for quest bars. They're delicious, and have very minimal bg impact."
"I like quest bars they don't spike me and are great in a pinch."
"Are my personal favorite for a combination of good taste and protein."
#8
Fibre Boost
4.0
(3)
"Fibre boost are great. So are Maxine’s."
"Fibre boost are keto friendly and delicious."
"‘Fibre boost cold pressed bars’ formerly ‘smart protein bars’"
#9
Kirkland
4.0
(3)
"Kirkland protein bars (chocolate chip cookie dough & chcolate brownie variety pack)! 20g P, 190cal, $1 each."
"From Costco."
"The Kirkland brand ones have great macros but taste kinda shitty."
#10
Robert Irvine
4.0
(3)
"I like the Robert Irving ones from Costco, mostly cause they don't taste all chalky."
"Robert Irvine and Pure Protein are my go to."
"All the Robert Irvine ones are the only ones I like!"
#11
Clif
4.0
(3)
"I like the various Cliff bars (especially the 'mini' size that are 100 calories.)."
"Cliff builders bar for lots of protein/meal replacement."
"The cliff builder bars often tide me over between feasts."
#12
Barebells Bar
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend the caramel cashew flavor as well."
"I love the barebells bars, specifically the creamy crisp!"
#13
Quest Protein Bar
5.0
(2)
"I am partial to the Quest brand. My favourite flavours are the crispy chocolate peanut butter, crispy blueberry cobbler, and the chocolate chip cookie dough."
"Quest protein bars are my fav. Specifically the chocolate chip cookie dough or cookies & cream flavors."
#14
Barebells Bars
5.0
(2)
"Barebells! Best tasting. They have 20 grams of protein and no added sugar."
"Barebells for the win. No added sugar, 20 mg protein. Taste normal."
#15
Dive Bars
5.0
(2)
"They've got great flavor, no Protein aftertaste, and don't sit heavily in the stomach."
"Dive Bar Nutrition has awesome bars."
#16
Grenade
5.0
(2)
"For taste, Grenade Carb Killa 100%."
"GRENADE CARB KILLA > *."
#17
David
5.0
(2)
"David Protein bars are by far the best in case you are looking for: high quality protein, 0 sugar, low calorie."
"They taste good, 28gr protein @ 150 cal."
#18
Robert Irvine Protein Bars
5.0
(2)
"Out of all the protein bars I’ve tried, Robert Irvine is #1."
"The Robert Irvine protein bars taste glorious"
#19
Think
5.0
(2)
"My favorite for actual protein density is Think."
"Think bars are my favorite, I have major taste aversion to protein bars and think bars mostly taste like candy/granola bars to me."
#20
Fit Crunch
4.5
(2)
"Robert Irvine’s Fit Crunch bars taste like chocolate candy bars to me."
"The Fit Crunch ones are great tasting (for a protein bar) but macros aren't the best."
#21
Simply Protein
4.5
(2)
"I like the Simply Protein bars but I get tomatoes thrown at me whenever I mention them here."
"Simply Protein! 15g protein for 150cals, and is super similar to rice crispie square texture :)"
#22
IQ Bars
4.5
(2)
"I love the IQ bars as they’re high in fiber and have equal amounts fat and protein."
"Taste great, lots of protein."
#23
Barebells Protein Bar
4.5
(2)
"I love Barebells protein bars."
"I like barebells, macrowise i would disregard anything 20g of less bcs its usually not worthy the calories."
#24
G2G
4.5
(2)
"G2G for more of a meal replacement and healthier ingredient option."
"I like G2G and healthy eating on the go bars - the ingredients are recognizable and similar in taste to perfect bars."
#25
Kirkland Signature
4.5
(2)
"The original Kirkland Signature, Protein Bar, Chocolate Brownie were incredibly good on macros."
"The Kirkland bars are the only ones I have found at Costco that offer great macros."
#26
NuttZo
4.0
(2)
"Natural, nutrient-packed option."
"Pretty good stuff and healthy."
#27
Epic Bars
4.0
(2)
"I like Epic Bars and MacroBars."
"[Epic Bars](https://epicprovisions.com/collections/bars)"
#28
YogaBar
4.0
(2)
"I get yoga bar 20g protein no sugar added bars for my parents, whenever they go on sale."
"Have you tried yogabar's protein bars?"
#29
Nugo
4.0
(2)
"Nugo slim!!!"
"Nugo Dark. Seriously. They taste like a chocolate covered macaroon and very satisfying - if you like coconut."
#30
Met-Rx
4.0
(2)
"31g protein for $2.19."
"They are something quick to eat and more filling than a protein powder."
#31
KIND
3.5
(2)
"I don't know if they are Protein bars but KIND bars are very clean."
"I like Kind bars. Not sure if they meet your protein requirements."
#32
Epic
3.5
(2)
"Or meat sticks from froning farms/ Steve’s paleo."
"I like epic…but they are more jerky like than an actual protein bar"
#33
MetRx
3.0
(2)
"They are high in protein and calories which is great for gaining weight and muscles."
"I made research for snack with highest calorie and it was metrx"
#34
Clif Bars
2.5
(2)
"Clif has a really good variety too."
"Just don’t use Clif Bars , for the love of all that is holy"
#35
G2G Protein Bar
5.0
(1)
"The best I have ever had"
#36
Boolets
5.0
(1)
"Best is the one from Boolets."
#37
Oats Overnight
5.0
(1)
"Not a protein shake, but something I use similarly that I really like are oats overnight."
#38
Fairlife Nutrition Plan
5.0
(1)
"I love love love Fairlife Nutrition plan premade shakes. The chocolate anyway."
#39
1st Phorm
5.0
(1)
"1st Phorms are delicious"
#40
Gorilla Mind
5.0
(1)
"I've found that Gorilla Mind Cookie Dough Protein Bars have consistently delivered in terms of taste and nutrition."
#41
Legendary Foods
5.0
(1)
"Legendary Foods' protein pop tarts are the best. Warm them up for 12 seconds, even better."
#42
Lahli
5.0
(1)
"My current favourite protein breakfast is Lahli morning protein bites."
#43
Brotein
5.0
(1)
"Nothing bests brotein🤤😈 thic and creamy lol"
#44
RX
5.0
(1)
"I love RX + Lara bars!"
#45
NOCOW
5.0
(1)
"NOCOW for the win"
#46
Fulfil
5.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of Fulfil. Chocolate Peanut Butter is my favorite."
#47
Atlas
5.0
(1)
"Clean ingredients, low in net carbs, vegan options if that is your thing, tastes great."
#48
Quest Protein Bars
5.0
(1)
"I love the quest protein bars. Mainly chocolate chip cookie dough heated in the microwave for 15 secs."
#49
Chef Robert Irvine
4.0
(1)
"Chef Robert Irvine’s protein bar is good."
#50
Aloha Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like Aloha bars. I have one for breakfast most days."
#51
MRE Bar
4.0
(1)
"Mre bars are great, just started saxenda, but I love mre."
#52
RXBAR
4.0
(1)
"I eat RX bars sometimes."
#53
Buff Bison
4.0
(1)
"I get Buff Bison Sticks here in Canada."
#54
RX Bar
4.0
(1)
"There are two major schools of thought under which protein bars are made. It's basically an RX Bar vs a Quest Bar."
#55
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Good and cheap"
#56
Mayvers
4.0
(1)
"Very low carb and gluten free"
#57
Atkins
4.0
(1)
"Atkins and noshu do some good ones!!"
#58
OneBar
4.0
(1)
"I lean to OneBar and Barbells."
#59
Chomps
4.0
(1)
"Chomps is still my favorite."
#60
Viva Protein Bar 45g
4.0
(1)
"Protein bar 45g - 13g protein! You pay 2.99 each!"
#61
Threptin
4.0
(1)
"Threptin biscuits are whey protein based and good for adding protein for old people."
#62
Fulfill
4.0
(1)
"Really like Fulfill bars! Similar texture and taste as Barebells!"
#63
EXO
4.0
(1)
"EXO Cricket Bars. Doesn’t get more paleo than that."
#64
Aldi's
4.0
(1)
"The protein bars from the market of Aldi's are fair prices."
#65
Crisp
4.0
(1)
"Think! Crisp protein bars are so good."
#66
The Whole Truth
4.0
(1)
"Check The Whole Truth"
#67
Grenade Bars
4.0
(1)
"Gernade bars taste great! But also a huge fan of epic protein bars."
#68
Alpha Prime
4.0
(1)
"Alpha Prime-Prime Bites Protein Brownies"
#69
Bison
4.0
(1)
"Bison energy bar"
#70
Nourish Organics
4.0
(1)
"These don't have refined sugar but honey or dates or brown sugar is added in different flavours"
#71
Lara
4.0
(1)
"Lara bars. Certain flavors."
#72
Built Puffs
4.0
(1)
"Built Puffs"
#73
Builders
4.0
(1)
"Builders!"
#74
Barbells
4.0
(1)
"Taste wise: Barbells at trader joes, MP combat crunch, and ONE bars (only the glazed doughnut flavor for this brand)"
#75
Gatorade
4.0
(1)
"My fav are the Gatorade brand ones actually."
#76
Snickers
4.0
(1)
"Snickers protein."
#77
Power Crunch
4.0
(1)
"Power crunch…peanut butter fudge."
#78
ONE
4.0
(1)
"I really like the ONE bars, though they get a bit pricey."
#79
Crunch
4.0
(1)
"For crunch are my favorite too."
#80
Quest Bar
3.0
(1)
"None of them are great for you, but Quest taste OK."
#81
Met-RX
3.0
(1)
"There's a lot of sugar in them though. I only eat half of bar at one time."
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