The best bars, ranked

1. #1 IQ BARIq Bar Chocolate Sea SaltHigh protein bar 9.5out of 10
2. #2 IQ BARPeanut Butter ChipHigh protein bar 9.4out of 10
3. #3 QuestChoc Chip Cookie Dough BarBest high-protein on a budget 9.3out of 10
4. #4 QuestChocolate Chip Cookie DoughBest high protein low sugar snack bar 9.3out of 10
5. #5 IQ BARAlmond Butter ChipHigh protein bar 9.3out of 10
6. #6 No CowFudge Brownie BarBest vegan high-protein bar 9.3out of 10
7. #7 KINDCrispy Chocolate Peanut ButterBest low sugar high protein snack bar 9.3out of 10
8. #8 Kirkland SignatureProtein Bar Variety Pack - Chocolate Brownie & Chocolate Chip Cookie DoughHigh protein bar 9.3out of 10
9. #9 Kirkland SignatureProtein Bar - Chocolate Peanut ButterHigh protein bar 9.3out of 10
10. #10 QuestCookies & Cream Protein BarBest high protein low sugar bar 9.2out of 10
11. #11 Simply ProteinSnack Bar - Lemon CoconutHonest label review 9.2out of 10
12. #12 ALOHAPEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIPBest low sugar plant protein bar 9.0out of 10
13. #13 ALOHAChoc Chip Cookie Dough BarBest clean vegan bar 9.0out of 10
14. #14 BarebellsCookies & Cream BarBest dessert-style bar 8.6out of 10
15. #15 KINDAlmond Butter Dark chocolate barFilling nut forward protein bar 8.6out of 10
16. #16 TrubarPlant Based Protein BarHigh protein bar 8.6out of 10
17. #17 BarebellsBarebells Cookies & Cream Protein BarHigh protein bar 8.6out of 10
18. #18 TrubarPB & Jelly Protein BarHigh protein bar 8.6out of 10
19. #19 Kirkland SignatureChewy Protein Bar Peanut Butter ChocolateHigh protein bar 8.4out of 10
20. #20 Laird SuperfoodPumpkin Spice Protein BarHonest label review 8.2out of 10
21. #21 TrubarOH OH COOKIE DOUGHHonest label review 8.2out of 10
22. #22 Kind ZeroDark Chocolate Nuts & Sea SaltHonest label review 8.2out of 10
23. #23 DavidFudge Brownie BarBest protein-per-calorie 8.2out of 10
24. #24 Lily'sSalted Almond Extra Dark Chocolate Style BarBest no sugar added dark chocolate bar 8.2out of 10
25. #25 DavidFudge Brownie Flavored BarHigh protein bar 8.2out of 10
26. #26 KINDProtein barBest whole nut protein snack bar 8.1out of 10
27. #27 Lily'sHazelnut Milk Chocolate Style BarBest no added sugar hazelnut chocolate swap 8.1out of 10
28. #28 Lily'sAlmond Dark Chocolate Style BarBest no sugar added dark chocolate swap 8.1out of 10
29. #29 DavidCake Batter Flavored BarHigh protein bar 8.1out of 10
30. #30 KINDCaramel Almond & Sea SaltBest low sugar nut bar 8.0out of 10
31. #31 Member's MarkTHE BETTER NUT BAR DARK CHOCOLATE & SEA SALTHonest label review 8.0out of 10
32. #32 Lily'sSEA SALT EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE STYLE BARBest no sugar added dark chocolate swap 8.0out of 10
33. #33 Marsh Mallow MarketTHE BETTER NUT BARHonest label review 8.0out of 10
34. #34 PURE PROTEINCHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER protein barHigh protein bar 7.9out of 10
35. #35 Laird SuperfoodProtein + Adaptogens Superfood Bar Peanut ButterHigh protein bar 7.9out of 10
36. #36 IQ BARIQ BAR 18 PROTEIN BAR VARIETY PACKHonest label review 7.8out of 10
37. #37 Kirkland SignatureNut Bars with Cocoa Drizzle & Sea SaltHonest label review 7.7out of 10
38. #38 KirklandNut BarsHonest label review 7.7out of 10
39. #39 KINDPaprika Nuts & Mesquite Smoked Sea Salt With Almonds & Cashews BarBest savory low sugar nut bar 7.7out of 10
40. #40 KINDSeeds Fruit & NutsBest high fiber seed and nut bar 7.6out of 10
41. #41 Go MacroOrganic MacroBar Oatmeal Chocolate ChipHonest label review 7.6out of 10
42. #42 Lily'sCREAMY MILK MILK CHOCOLATE STYLE BARBest low sugar milk chocolate swap 7.6out of 10
43. #43 Trader Joe'sChewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein BarsHigh protein bar 7.5out of 10
44. #44 RXBARChocolate Sea Salt BarBest whole food protein bar 7.5out of 10
45. #45 Nature Valley Fruit & NutChewy Granola Bar Trail MixHonest label review 7.5out of 10
46. #46 Moser Rothpremium dark chocolate bars, cocoaHonest label review 7.5out of 10
47. #47 Laird SuperfoodSuperfood Bar Double Chocolate Peanut ButterHigh protein bar 7.5out of 10
48. #48 GoMacroMACROBAR peanut butter chocolate chipHonest label review 7.4out of 10
49. #49 Trader Joe'sEnergy Bar Peanut ButterHonest label review 7.4out of 10
50. #50 MUSHMaple Cinnamon Refrigerated Protein BarCleanest refrigerated protein bar 7.4out of 10
51. #51 PRO BARProtein Bar Cookie Dough Saveur De BiscuitHigh protein bar 7.2out of 10
52. #52 Go MacroOrganic Macrobar Mocha Chocolate ChipHonest label review 7.1out of 10
53. #53 KINDBreakfast Protein BarsBetter breakfast bar than protein bar 7.0out of 10
54. #54 KINDBlueberry pecan barBest low sodium nut bar with a fiber bump 7.0out of 10
55. #55 Clif BarCool Mint Chocolate Natural Flavour Energy BarHonest label review 7.0out of 10
56. #56 MaxxBar Chocolate Sea SaltHigh protein bar 7.0out of 10
57. #57 LÄRABARTRAIL MIX BAR DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BAKED NUT BARBest real nut trail mix bar with a chocolate hit 6.9out of 10
58. #58 KINDBreakfast Bars Dark Chocolate CocoaSolid gluten free whole grain grab and go bar 6.9out of 10
59. #59 CLIFCHOCOLATE CHIP ENERGY BARBest plant based endurance fuel bar 6.9out of 10
60. #60 Power crunchProtein BarHonest label review 6.9out of 10
61. #61 CLIFNut Butter Bar Chocolate & Peanut ButterOrganic peanut butter grab and go 6.8out of 10
62. #62 EpicBison Uncured Bacon + Cranberry BarBest clean ingredient meat snack bar 6.7out of 10
63. #63 CLIFBuilders Protein Bar Vanilla AlmondHigh protein but sugary grab and go bar 6.7out of 10
64. #64 CLIFChocolate Brownie Energy BarBest carb fuel bar for endurance workouts 6.7out of 10
65. #65 KINDHoney AlmondConvenient almond butter grab and go 6.6out of 10
66. #66 Perfect BarPeanut Butter BarBest whole-food bar 6.6out of 10
67. #67 Perfect BarPEANUT BUTTER PERFECT BARHonest label review 6.6out of 10
68. #68 CLIFBuilders Protein BarBest vegan post workout protein bar 6.6out of 10
69. #69 Once Upon A FarmTractor wheels organic soft baked barBest no added sugar toddler snack bar 6.6out of 10
70. #70 CLIFminis Snack-Size Energy BarBest organic grab and go energy nibble not a protein bar 6.5out of 10
71. #71 CLIFWhite chocolate macadamia nut energy barsBest organic pre workout carb bar 6.5out of 10
72. #72 KINDBreakfast Bar Honey OatLow sodium whole grain grab and go 6.4out of 10
73. #73 KINDBreakfast probiotics orange cranberry barsFiber forward probiotic breakfast bar, not a protein pick 6.4out of 10
74. #74 CLIFZBAR PROTEIN SNACK BARS CHOCOLATE CHIPBest organic kids lunchbox bar 6.4out of 10
75. #75 CLIFf builders protein barsHigh protein plant based recovery bar 6.4out of 10
76. #76 MadeGoodMade Good Granola Bar Mixed BerryBest nut free allergy safe lunchbox bar 6.4out of 10
77. #77 Mondelez intClif barHonest label review 6.4out of 10
78. #78 Off the FarmApple Cinnamon Meal BarHonest label review 6.3out of 10
79. #79 Soft & ChewyGranola BarHonest label review 6.3out of 10
80. #80 MadeGoodORGANIC CHEWY GRANOLA BARS mixed berryHonest label review 6.3out of 10
81. #81 CLIFSnack-Size Energy Bar Chocolate BrownieBest small pre workout carb hit 6.3out of 10
82. #82 Simple MillsSoft Baked Almond Flour Bars Dark Chocolate AlmondBest clean ingredient chocolate snack bar 6.3out of 10
83. #83 Simple MillsSoft Baked Almond Flour Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate ChipBest clean ingredient snack bar 6.3out of 10
84. #84 UnrealDark Chocolate Coconut BarBest low sugar chocolate coconut treat 6.3out of 10
85. #85 LarabarMinis - Peanut Butter Chocolate ChipBest four ingredient clean label mini bar 6.3out of 10
86. #86 That’s ItFig barHonest label review 6.3out of 10
87. #87 Off the FarmPlant Based Meal Bar - Mango CoconutHonest label review 6.2out of 10
88. #88 Trader JoesRainbows End Trail Mix BarHonest label review 6.2out of 10
89. #89 MadeGoodOrganic Chewy Granola BarBest allergen friendly lunchbox bar 6.2out of 10
90. #90 MADE GOOD MORNINGSORGANIC SOFT BAKED OAT BARS chocolate chipBest allergy friendly organic snack bar 6.2out of 10
91. #91 MadeGoodGranola Bars Chocolate ChipBest allergen friendly lunchbox granola bar 6.2out of 10
92. #92 Made GoodCookies & Creme Granola BarsBest nut free lunchbox cookie bar 6.2out of 10
93. #93 MadeGoodOrganic Drizzled Granola Bar Birthday Cake FlavorBest allergen friendly birthday cake treat bar 6.2out of 10
94. #94 MadeGoodChocolate Drizzled Granola Bars - Vanilla FlavorBest allergy friendly lunchbox bar 6.2out of 10
95. #95 MadeGoodChocolate Drizzled Granola Bars, Birthday Cake Flavour / FlavorBest allergen friendly lunchbox treat 6.2out of 10
96. #96 MadeGoodOrganic Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bar - Vanilla FlavourBest allergy friendly lunchbox granola bar 6.2out of 10
97. #97 That's it.APPLES + BLUEBERRIES MINI FRUIT BARBest two ingredient no added sugar fruit bar 6.2out of 10
98. #98 Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut AlmondChewy Granola BarHonest label review 6.1out of 10
99. #99 Builders ProteinChocolate Peanut Butter Protein BarHigh protein bar 6.1out of 10
100. #100 Eat NaturalDark Chocolate & Sea Salt Fruit & Nut BarHonest label review 6.1out of 10
101. #101 Nature ValleySweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola BarBetter sweet peanut treat than real snack bar 6.0out of 10
102. #102 LarabarAlmond Butter Chocolate Chip BarsBest short ingredient whole food bar 6.0out of 10
103. #103 LarabarPeanut Butter Cookie BarBest three ingredient whole food snack bar 6.0out of 10
104. #104 EpicUncured bacon barBest real meat bacon snack bar 6.0out of 10
105. #105 Nature Valley CrunchyPeanut Butter Granola BarsHonest label review 5.9out of 10
106. #106 Kirkland SignatureSoft & Chewy Granola BarsHonest label review 5.9out of 10
107. #107 LarabarChocolate Brownie Kids BarClean label kids treat bar 5.9out of 10
108. #108 Great ValueChocolate Chip Chewy Granola BarHonest label review 5.9out of 10
109. #109 Nature ValleyOats 'N Honey Granola BarsFamiliar everyday oat bar not a health food 5.8out of 10
110. #110 Nature ValleyCrunchy Granola Bars Oats 'n HoneyBest classic whole grain crunchy snack, sugar aside 5.8out of 10
111. #111 LarabarLEMON BARCleanest six ingredient snack bar 5.8out of 10
112. #112 LarabarCashew Cookie BarCleanest two ingredient fruit and nut bar 5.8out of 10
113. #113 LarabarPeanut Butter Chocolate Chip BarsBest clean whole food sweet snack 5.7out of 10
114. #114 That's itAPPlES + STRAWBERRIES IN THIS MINI FRUIT BARHonest label review 5.7out of 10
115. #115 Once Upon A FarmSoft Baked Bar : Apple and OatBest no added sugar oat snack bar 5.7out of 10
116. #116 Once Upon A FarmOrganic Soft-Baked Bar Mixed BerryBest no added sugar fruit and oat bar 5.7out of 10
117. #117 LÄRABARPeanut Butter Chocolate ChipBest whole food chocolate peanut butter bar 5.7out of 10
118. #118 CLIFKid ZBar Chocolate ChipBest organic lunchbox bar if you accept the sugar 5.7out of 10
119. #119 CLIFZBAR Chocolate ChipBest organic kids lunchbox snack bar 5.7out of 10
120. #120 LÄRABARLarabar Peanut Butter Chocolate ChipBest clean four ingredient date bar 5.7out of 10
121. #121 LarabarChocolate Chip Cookie Dough BarsCleanest six ingredient date and nut bar 5.5out of 10
122. #122 Once Upon A FarmOrganic SOFT-BAKED BAR Banana Chocolate ChipBest no added sugar kids snack bar 5.5out of 10
123. #123 Once Upon A FarmBanana Chocolate Chip Soft Baked BarBest no added sugar kids oat bar 5.5out of 10
124. #124 That's it1 Apple + 12 Strawberries Fruit BarHonest label review 5.4out of 10
125. #125 That's itApples + Mangoes Fruit BarHonest label review 5.3out of 10
126. #126 That's it.Mini Fruit Bars Apples + MangoesHonest label review 5.3out of 10
127. #127 That's it.Fruit BarsHonest label review 5.2out of 10
128. #128 Green & Black'sCadbury green & black's chocolate bar ginger dark 10x3.500 ozHonest label review 5.1out of 10
129. #129 Hershey'sSpecial Dark - Mildly Sweet Chocolate (Giant Bar)Honest label review 4.9out of 10
130. #130 That's it!1 Apple + 1 Banana Fruit BarHonest label review 4.8out of 10
131. #131 That’s ItFruit barHonest label review 4.4out of 10

How we score: the MealFan Score rewards protein and fiber and penalizes added sugar and sodium, read from the verified label. It is a starting point for comparison, not medical advice. Prices and formulas change, so check the pack before you buy.