High-protein granola bars are here, and they fit seemingly every box imaginable: gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and more.
Drink Wholesome delivers on its promise: simple ingredients, subtle but pleasant flavors, and a protein option for those with sensitive stomachs. It's a niche product, for sure, but one that fills its niche quite well.
As far as plant-based protein bars are concerned, TRUBAR is pretty impressive. The flavors are unique, and considering the minimal ingredients used, they're better than most other plant-based bars out there.
I feared the worst with a high-protein cereal made from pea protein, but this is surprisingly good. It won't replace your favorite sugary cereal, but you won't find a better plant-based option.
If you've never heard of broad beans, they may just become your new go-to crunchy snack.
I can tolerate mediocre protein snacks, but this one is flat out bad. Kellogg's is trying to appeal to Gen Z with this cereal with their over-the-top branding, but their Special K protein cereal is SIGNIFICANTLY better.
If you need a bar that checks all the health food boxes (gluten-free, plant-based, organic) then GoMacro has you covered, but the flavors won't blow you away.
Barebells protein bars are some of the most delicious bars out there, but how do their plant-based protein bars stack up?
I love Bobo's Oat Bars, but these protein bars are a huge disappointment for me. They taste like flavored pea protein in the form of a protein bar- something that I am certainly not into.
Clif Builders Bars are decent for what they are, and they do have great texture. But the soy flavor is simply too strong in each bar, overpowering all of the other flavors.
Pasta with more impressive macros than most protein bars? Is it too good to be true, or is this pasta legit?
Ghost is one of the biggest names in the industry today, but is it just thanks to their impressive branding, or does their protein actually reign supreme?
A bagel with 26g of protein?! There's no way it actually tastes good...right?
These Grab The Gold snack bars are much more of a "health food" bar then they are a protein bar, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. They have well-rounded macros, clean ingredients, and a great amount of sweetness... I was pleasantly surprised by these.
Nuggs are definitely the best vegan "chicken" nugget I have tried, and I have tried most of them. While I think Quorn has better flavor overall, those are not fully vegan, so these take the crown for now resembling real chicken nuggets the most.
ROYO is a really solid option in the keto space. Since I personally am not keto, these won't be a staple for my diet, but I don't think you'll find a better keto-friendly option that more closely resembles actual bread (or bagels).
Considering most dairy-free yogurt contains no protein at all, this offering from Silk is definitely a decent option, but the pea protein flavor won't fool you into thinking this is regular yogurt.
I typically do not enjoy Lenny & Larry's products, but these bars surprised me. While they're not insanely high in protein, the flavor and texture is awesome, especially for a plant-based bar.
PB2 is a quality product, but their protein bars tell a different story. These bars are dense, dry, and have a really subpar flavor.
Zing bars are a great plant-based and gluten-free option, and I can definitely recommend them on flavor alone. Unfortunately, the protein content is much lower than other options out there, preventing this from becoming a top-tier vegan protein bar.
ALOHA protein bars are some of the better plant-based protein bars I've tried, and they are the perfect introduction to plant-based eating if you are new to that world. The flavors are great for ANY protein bar, not just plant-based bars.
Awesome Coffee is a high-protein plant-based coffee powder, but how awesome it is really? As an early morning drink, especially pre-workout, I consider it pretty darn awesome.
Evolve makes solid plant-based protein shakes, but they're not my favorite out there. You can definitely do worse though, so if you need a quality plant-based shake, this may fit your needs.
I really wanted to love these plant-based protein bars, but they were way too dry & chalky for me to recommend.