Choosing a Protein Bar that Fits You

Choosing a protein bar can be easy if you know how to think like a dietician.

Here are the 5 simple rules we follow when judging the 1000s of bars on the market:

1. Less than 250 calories per serving.

2. Less than 7 grams added sugar.

3. No sugar alcohols. Common sugar alcohols include mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, maltitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSH).

4. Less than 2 grams added fat per serving.

5. A minimum of 8 grams of protein per serving.

Our team rated bars with whole food ingredients such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fruit and provide some recommendations below. Whole foods are best, but if you’re looking for a quick on the go snack here are some smart choices.

Protein Bars

Rx Bar- 12 grams of protein from simple, real ingredients

Rx Bar Plant- 10 grams of protein for almonds and pea protein

Snack Sized Perfect Bars- taste great!

Nut Bars

Kind Bar- Classic fruit and nut bars that are low in sugar and saturated fat. Many do contain palm kernel oil and the inulin used for added fiber may cause GI distress in some people.

Fody Snack Bars- Low FODMAP and gut friendly. Do not meet the recommended 8 grams of protein, but are still a delicious choice.

Fruit Based Bars

Lara Bar- simple, recognizable ingredients. If you’re not a fan of dates, skip these.

Granola Bar