Protein Bars reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 205 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Protein Bars brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/naturalbodybuilding, r/WegovyWeightLoss, r/1200isplenty, r/BurnBootCamp, r/Protein. Top-rated brands include Barebells (4.7/5), Pure Protein (4.3/5), Quest (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews205
Subreddits35
Posts39
Brands77
Products34
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#1
Barebells
4.7
(38)
"Like all barebells are great as well, they kinda all taste like candy bars"
"Barbells are my favorite. They don’t taste like protein bars but 20g of protein packed in 200cal."
"Bare bells for sure! Essentially like a candy car😍"
"I really like the barebells! They don't feel protein bar like to me at all."
"Any product by Lengendary and Barebells"
"Barebells taste like a regular crispy chocolately candy bar."
"I bought the variety pack of Barebells off Amazon to try them all. Salty peanut and peanut butter are my favs!"
"Barebells are the best, basically indistinguishable from a candy bar."
"Barebells tastes like a candy bar. They are so good it’s hard to eat just one. They are super filling and will keep you satiated."
"Barebells caramel choco reminds me of a mars bar only less sweet. Barebells lemon cheesecake is white chocolate shell with a chewy lemon filling."
#2
Pure Protein
4.3
(13)
"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)."
"If you have a Costco membership Pure Protein has 20g of Protein for 200 calories"
"Pure protein. Fit Crunch. Power Crunch."
"I find Pure Protein to be the best overall."
"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)."
#3
Quest
4.2
(12)
"Quest Apple Pie: 9.5/10"
"Quest and builder bars are my top 2 choices."
"Another vote for quest bars. They're delicious, and have very minimal bg impact."
"I find the fiber in Quest bars and Kirkland bars crazy satiating, so if fullness is an issue go with them."
"Their peanut butter smash is pretty good too."
"Quest birthday cake. Put them in the fridge for a nice cold treat."
"I also like the chocolate caramel and chocolate chunk or cookies and cream."
"Quest bars don’t taste amazing but I never get tired of them."
"Quest Cookies and Cream: 9/10"
"Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: 8/10"
#4
Built
4.5
(10)
"Built puff bars!! The best!!!"
"Built Puff if you like marshmallow. They are very similar to chocolate covered marshmallows that you often see around Easter and Christmas."
"Built Puff Protein bars - come in 14 pack @ Costco for $20. Coconut and brownie flavors, taste like a marshmallow almond joy, to die for!"
"Built puff"
"Built puffs bars hands down the best IMO."
"We just got a box of the built puff bars & I really like them! Great texture if you like marshmallows."
"Built Puffs bars. If you've got costco membership, you can get an 18 pack of brownie batter and coconut for about $22. They are light and tasty."
"Built puffs brownie batter flavored."
"Like everyone has mentioned Built Bars are great."
"I like Built Bars, but the texture is not what you might expect."
#5
David
4.4
(9)
"David Bars. They’re expensive but amazing numbers"
"I recently switched over to David protein bars and I really like them! They're by the same people who originally made RX bars."
"David protein bars are pretty amazing, and only 150 calories for 28g of protein."
"David bars have 150c 28g protein and i loveeee how they taste"
"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."
"David bars are also probably great just because they're so low calorie"
"David bars are ok taste wise, insane macro wise. Wouldn’t choose to eat them if they weren’t protein bars though"
"Check out David bars …"
#6
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"
#7
Kirkland
4.0
(5)
"Kirkland protein bars (chocolate chip cookie dough & chcolate brownie variety pack)! 20g P, 190cal, $1 each."
"I find the fiber in Quest bars and Kirkland bars crazy satiating, so if fullness is an issue go with them."
"Costco kirkland bars. Cheap and delicious and good macros."
"I like the Kirkland ones mentioned above too."
"The Kirkland brand ones have great macros but taste kinda shitty."
#8
Aloha
4.5
(4)
"My current fave are Aloha bars. Texture is between old school cliff bars and Lara bars. They aren’t too sweet and have around 14g protein. Vegan."
"ALHOA bars are awesome! Several flavors are without peanut butter. Chocolate chip cookie dough is my current favorite."
"We switched to Aloha."
"I'm a big fan of Aloha as well."
#9
IQ Bars
4.3
(4)
"I love the IQ bars as they’re high in fiber and have equal amounts fat and protein."
"Iq bars are great. I buy them from Costco next."
"IQ bars are fairly clean for a packaged protein bar. They have tiny bit of stevia, but I don't notice it and I usually hate the taste of stevia."
"Taste great, lots of protein."
#10
Fit Crunch
4.0
(4)
"Robert Irvine’s Fit Crunch bars taste like chocolate candy bars to me."
"The strawberry flavor of the fit crunch bars if you want a break from chocolate."
"The Fit Crunch ones are great tasting (for a protein bar) but macros aren't the best."
"I think fit crunch still taste slightly better and are cheaper, but worse macros for me..."
#11
Dive Bar Nutrition
5.0
(3)
"Dive Bar Nutrition has awesome bars. They have great flavor, no Protein aftertaste, and don't sit heavily in the stomach."
"Dive Bar Nutrition has awesome bars. Great flavor, no Protein aftertaste, and don't sit heavily in the stomach."
"Dive Bar Nutrition has awesome bars."
#12
Grenade
5.0
(3)
"Grenade oreo bars are better, the white chocolate ones are 🤤 I would eat them as a treat even if they were just a normal chocolate bar without any protein in them."
"For taste, Grenade Carb Killa 100%."
"GRENADE CARB KILLA > *."
#13
Power Crunch
4.7
(3)
"I also vote power crunch. Their peanut butter one is the best imo."
"Power crunch"
"Power crunch."
#14
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"
#15
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!"
#16
Simply Protein
4.3
(3)
"I like the Simply Protein bars but I get tomatoes thrown at me whenever I mention them here."
"They're a lot more simple and lower calorie than most others, and the texture is kind of like rice krispie squares, which is unique and fun."
"Simply Protein! 15g protein for 150cals, and is super similar to rice crispie square texture :)"
#17
Barebells Bar
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend the caramel cashew flavor as well."
"I love the barebells bars, specifically the creamy crisp!"
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
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"
#21
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."
#22
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."
#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
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."
#25
Robert Irvine
4.0
(2)
"Robert Irvine and Pure Protein are my go to."
"All the Robert Irvine ones are the only ones I like!"
#26
Clif Builders
4.0
(2)
"My go to are clif builders, they're basically the only soy based bars that have a decent amount of protein in them and don't use peanut butter"
"I also like Clif Builders bars."
#27
Fibre Boost
4.0
(2)
"Fibre boost are great. So are Maxine’s."
"Fibre boost are keto friendly and delicious."
#28
Rx Bars
4.0
(2)
"RX bars, but admittedly less protein than some of the others"
"I like the Rx Bars. I usually can’t eat a whole one but I keep one in my car and purse."
#29
NuttZo
4.0
(2)
"Natural, nutrient-packed option."
"Pretty good stuff and healthy."
#30
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?"
#31
Epic Bars
4.0
(2)
"I like Epic Bars and MacroBars."
"[Epic Bars](https://epicprovisions.com/collections/bars)"
#32
Aldi
4.0
(2)
"The cookie dough “energy” protein bar is my favorite from Aldi. Low calories and a touch of caffeine. Good taste."
"And they are one dollar a piece. The best bang for the buck out there that I have found. Being on a budget, they are my bar of choice."
#33
Lärabars
3.5
(2)
"Larabars are the only widely available WFPB-ish that I can think of. They're my go to snack on days I need easy, light weight, calorie dense energy."
"Try Lara or Jonesbar."
#34
GoMacro
3.5
(2)
"I love GoMacro, but they’re chewy, not crunchy"
"My husband and I used to eat GoMacro. Tasty but more added sugar than I like."
#35
Robert Irvine Fit
3.5
(2)
"Robert Irvines are really really good imo"
"Robert Irvine Fit. But the macros aren't great, which is why they taste so fucking good"
#36
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."
#37
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"
#38
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"
#39
Met-Rx Big 100
5.0
(1)
"Metrx big 100 crispy apple pie paired with a vanilla core power elite shake. 72 grams of pure protein bliss! Tastes like an apple pie a la mode!"
#40
Quest Hero Bars
5.0
(1)
"Quest hero bars taste the best followed by barebells. The dipped cookie dough one taste better than almost any regular chocolate bar."
#41
Musashi
5.0
(1)
"Musashi high protein bars are goated."
#42
Fit Crunch Wafers
5.0
(1)
"They’re really good and have 16g of protein."
#43
Built Puff Bar
5.0
(1)
"Built Puff bars are the only ones I’ve ever liked."
#44
Trubar
5.0
(1)
"Their peanut butter and jelly flavor is absolutely delicious IMO"
#45
Canadian Protein
5.0
(1)
"Canadian Protein."
#46
G2G Protein Bar
5.0
(1)
"The best I have ever had"
#47
Nugo Dark Bar
5.0
(1)
"Nugo Dark bars are delicious and have a good amount of protein."
#48
Aloha Protein Bar
5.0
(1)
"Aloha bars are super yummy...plant based too in case you have lactose issues."
#49
Aldi Chocolate Mint High Protein Bar
4.0
(1)
"They’re about ~$1 each and 20g protein."
#50
Built Bar
4.0
(1)
"The strawberry Built bars are amazing but def super sweet."
#51
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."
#52
Misfits
4.0
(1)
"Misfits are possibly the only vegan protein bars I’ll happily eat"
#53
Gatorade Bars
4.0
(1)
"Gatorade bars are really good if you aren’t watching calories."
#54
Protein Max Bars
4.0
(1)
"I just tried protein max bars the other day. They’re pretty good."
#55
Met-Rx
4.0
(1)
"Met-rx i think is the name? Sometimes I just eat 4 of them a day instead of real food lol"
#56
Kate’s Real Food
4.0
(1)
"Kate’s Real Food. They contain honey though."
#57
ProBars
4.0
(1)
"Check out Probars."
#58
Human Food Bar
4.0
(1)
"Been using Human Food Bar lately. Clean ingredients, low sugar, good crunch, and have options with no seed oils."
#59
Prime Bites
4.0
(1)
"Prime Bites if you want a thick and chewy brownie."
#60
Trek Power Lotus Biscoff Protein Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like the Grenade Oreo ones and Trek Power Lotus Biscoff ones."
#61
Grenade Oreo Protein Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like the Grenade Oreo ones and Trek Power Lotus Biscoff ones."
#62
Nugo Slim
4.0
(1)
"Nugo slim and Nick’s Swedish Protein bars."
#63
Pure Protein Bar
4.0
(1)
"For bars I like the Pure Protein brand; I find them way more filling than Barebells ones."
#64
Power Crunch Protein Energy Bar
4.0
(1)
"Power Crunch protein energy bar. They have that crunchy wafer layer."
#65
Clif Protein Builder Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like the cliff protein builder bars. Good mix of carbs."
#66
Clif Bar
4.0
(1)
"Cliff bars, fig newtons, coconut date rolls."
#67
Legendary
4.0
(1)
"Any product by Lengendary and Barebells"
#68
Chef Robert Irvine
4.0
(1)
"Chef Robert Irvine’s protein bar is good."
#69
Aloha Bar
4.0
(1)
"I like Aloha bars. I have one for breakfast most days."
#70
MRE Bar
4.0
(1)
"Mre bars are great, just started saxenda, but I love mre."
#71
RXBAR
4.0
(1)
"I eat RX bars sometimes."
#72
Buff Bison
4.0
(1)
"I get Buff Bison Sticks here in Canada."
#73
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Good and cheap"
#74
Elevation
4.0
(1)
"The chocolate covered elevation bars have great macros! They are expensive, but delicious!"
#75
Bliss Barz
4.0
(1)
"I found an allergy friendly protein bar on Amazon called Bliss Barz."
#76
Jones Bar
3.0
(1)
"Try Lara or Jonesbar."
#77
Quest Bar
3.0
(1)
"None of them are great for you, but Quest taste OK."
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