Barebells Protein Bars
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- High-protein bars offered in a range of both plant-based and milk-based options
- No added sugar
- Created in 2016 in Sweden as a healthy alternative to snacks and desserts which mimic a candy bar texture
- Plant-based flavors: Salty peanut, hazelnut nougat
- Milk protein blend flavors: Cookies & cream, chocolate dough, caramel cashew, salty peanut, creamy crisp, hazelnut nougat, white chocolate almond, and crunchy fudge
- Nutritional counts vary by flavor but average around 8–10 g of fat, 19–27 g of total carbohydrates, 6–7 g of fiber, 1 g of sugar, 6 g of sugar alcohol, and 15–20 g of protein
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Well-reviewed taste
- Variety of flavors
- Plant-based options
- Candy bar–like texture
What Needs Improvement...
- Relatively expensive
- Contains sucralose
Product Summary
Described in some reviews as the “best protein bars of all time,” with a taste and texture that are “unmatched,” the Barebell Protein Bars made their debut in Sweden in 2016, then later in the United States in 2020. Formulated as a healthy alternative to snacks and desserts, these candy bar–like protein bars have become increasingly popular. There are both plant-based and milk-protein blend flavors to accommodate a wider range of people.
Although the nutritional count varies by flavor, Barebells Protein Bars’ nutritional makeup is are on par with most well-known protein bars on the market, containing around 8 to 10 grams of fat, 19 to 27 grams of total carbohydrates, 6 to 7 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 6 grams of sugar alcohols, and 15 to 20 grams of protein. While there are no added sugars, Barebells Protein Bars do contain sugar alcohols in the form of sucralose and maltitol, which are known to cause stomach issues when consumed in excess. These bars receive incredibly positive reviews as they stand out from other protein bars by delivering a good tasting protein bar with a real candy bar–like texture.
Specs
| Subscription option: | No |
|---|---|
| Gluten-free: | No |
| Nutritional information: | 8–10 g of fat\, 19–27 g of total carbohydrates\, 6–7 g of fiber\, 1 g of sugar\, 6 g of sugar alcohol\, and 15–20 g of protein |
| Milk protein blend flavors: | Cookies & cream\, chocolate dough\, caramel cashew\, salty peanut\, creamy crisp\, hazelnut nougat\, white chocolate almond\, and crunchy fudge |
| Plant-based flavors: | Salty peanut\, hazelnut nougat |
Summary
Barebells Protein Bars are one of the few protein bars on the market that effectively mimic the texture of a candy bar, delivering a high-protein and low-to-no sugar snack alternative.
