And if you’re a fan of their nutty spreads, then you’ll enjoy these filling protein bars, which share the same, rich nutty flavors. Each bar has 230 calories each with 10 grams of protein and 6 grams of sugar. Yes, I know that this brand also doesn't exactly fall under the vegan umbrella (thanks to the use of honey), but Justin’s also gets an honorary mention because it tastes that good. What’s inside: Dry roasted almonds, pea protein, dark chocolate chips (chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin ), organic honey, organic brown rice syrup, organic coconut oil, pea protein isolate, palm oil, pea protein concentrate, tapioca starch, organic sunflower lecithin, sea salt. Plus, it’s not extra sweet, so you can rest assured you won’t slip into a sugar coma after devouring the whole bar.įlavor: Dark Chocolate Chip Almond Butter The 210-calorie protein bar, which packs an impressive 15 grams per serving, has a yummy, soft nougat center that’ll remind you of a 3 Musketeers candy bar, and the chopped hazelnuts add a satisfying crunch. It’s worth pointing out that these bars contain milk and soy, but since they’re plant-based (and quite tasty, I might add), I’m including it as a special mention. Contains: milk, soy, hazelnuts May contain traces of eggs, gluten, peanuts and other tree nuts What’s inside: Protein blend (calcium caseinate, whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate), glycerol, collagen, maltitol, polydextrose, cocoa butter, water, hazelnuts, milk powder, sunflower oil, cocoa mass, cocoa powder, natural and artificial flavors, soy lecithin, sucralose, acesulfame-k. Unfortunately, the product is currently sold out, but we’ll keep an eye out for when they’re back in stock. While I finished just half of the 220-calorie bar, it was just enough to help me power through the second half of a pretty stressful day. I could detect subtle notes of the sweeter ingredients, like the coconuts and dates, but they were overpowered by a more medicinal flavor that left an unpleasant aftertaste. At first bite, I’ll admit, I wasn’t a big fan of the taste. And for this taste test, I tried the Dark Chocolate Coconut flavor, which boasts 17 grams of protein, 15 grams of fiber and 20 mg of hemp extract-a strain of Cannabis sativa that’s been proven to help with anxiety. These all-natural bars come from a fairly new brand that offers mood-boosting, CBD-infused bars and beverages. What’s inside: Vegan protein blend (brown rice protein, pea proten, monk fruit extract), prebiotic fiber, almond butter, cashew butter, dates, shredded coconut, cacao, vanilla extract, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, hemp extract Still, despite the off-putting taste, these 150-calorie bars managed to curb my hunger before dinnertime. It was like eating extra chewy cookie dough with hard, crunchy bits, and the firm chocolate chips did little to elevate the overall flavor, which was pretty subtle. Sadly though, the odd consistency was a bit of a turn off. Orgain is a master at creating flavorful protein powders (don’t even get me started on the Peppermint Hot Cocoa), so I was really looking forward to trying this gluten-free bar. What’s inside: Orgain Organic Protein Blend, organic tapioca syrup, organic tapioca fiber, organic chocolate chips (organic cane sugar, organic cocoa liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla), organic almonds, organic erythritol, organic vegetable glycerin, natural flavor, sea salt, sunflower lecithin Keep reading to see my honest reviews of these plant-based bars. Still, each of them managed to meet at least one of my needs, whether it was curbing my sweet tooth or helping me to recover from a seriously intense workout. It’s worth noting that there are a select few that are plant-based, but not strictly vegan (all indicated below), and not all of these brands were clear winners in my book. Taste: Does it taste like cardboard or is there depth of flavor? Does it leave an artificial aftertaste?.Sugar content: Does it have enough sugar to rival a mainstream candy bar? Is it significantly higher than the amount of protein?.
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