Barebells reviews and discussion

4.4

92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Candy-bar-like texture and flavor
  • Consistently high protein macros
  • Smooth nougat center texture
  • Widely praised signature flavors
  • Occasionally artificial flavor notes
  • Overly sweet flavor profiles
  • Chewy, dense bar texture
  • Flavors taste overly similar

Barebells earns strong reviews for tasting like a candy bar while delivering around 20g of protein, with standout flavors like Cookies & Cream, Salty Peanut, Caramel Cashew, Chocolate Dough, and Creamy/Creamy Crisp. Reviews also flag drawbacks—some flavors taste artificial or overly sweet, textures can run chewy or dense (especially vegan options), flavor profiles often blur together, and occasional powdery notes or aftereffects from sweeteners appear.

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78 reviews and posts

  • It's nice to find a protein bar with good flavors that tastes good but doesn't have too much sugar. They taste great, and I feel like they aren't as processed as some of the other protein bars out there. My only issue is the cost. It's not bad, but they're more expensive than some of the other popular protein bars, so that definitely limits how often I buy them.

  • I was able to try the vegan hazelnut variety after months of hunting it down. It was not as tasty as I expected. The bar itself is very very chewy. I felt like I had to fight for every bite. Four stars because my tastebuds may be biased due to my sweet tooth.

  • I don't know how I lived my life without these, I consider them the best protein bar on the market. The cookies & cream flavor has become a staple purchase in my life. I try to have a mainly natural diet, but these I will forever make an exception for. I've tried protein bars in the past with similar macros that left me unfulfilled, but for some reason these just hit the spot every time. It might have something to do with the texture that also makes it very pleasing to eat and I just be taking my time with it. Cannot rave enough about these, just so good.

  • Barebells bars taste amazing! They have a rich, satisfying flavor without the chalky texture some protein bars have. Great macros, great taste—definitely a favorite.

  • Barebells are the TOP Protein bar out there. They are a little pricer than the competition but they are so so so worth it in my opinion. Creamy crisp is the best flavor they have!

  • Stop what you are doing and go pick some up from Trader Joe's...right now! Not sure these are the healthiest but they are a great high protein dessert alternative.

  • It's hard to find protein bars on the market with simple ingredients and limited processing. Barebells is a protein bar I feel better about picking up when in a pinch. They come in a variety of great flavors, such as Cookies & Cream, and offer a really good pack of protein without many added sugars or unusual ingredients.

  • I have tried the peanut butter and cookies and cream flavors and the flavor is good but the bars are very chewy and dense.

  • Love Barebells for a quick and healthy on the go protein boost. Travel with them, or find them wherever we are. Must say Sweden has the best flavors though!

  • Pretty tasty and better than most protein bars. Still not my favorite, but will occasionally grab one at Trader Joe’s every now and then.

  • I scarf these down like candy, point blank, period. I love indulging in a snickers bar with 20 grams of protein. These are pretty sweet! I don't mind it for protein bars because I'm used to protein bars being pretty sweet, but beware if that's a dealbreaker for you.

  • The Salty Peanut Bar is as close as I have found to a "Snickers" protein bar. Yes, I know it's not the same thing, but for a protein bar to taste that close, it's a win! The texture is good, the crunch of the peanuts is nice and the flavor is great. You can even find them at Trader Joe's now!

  • Cookies and Cream is my favorite flavor. It is such a good way to get protein in and it does not taste bad. It is chewy on the inside with crunchy pieces on top, great for chocolate lovers like myself.

  • these are actually very addicting to eat. chocolate dough is the best flavor. my only concern is their usage of sucralose as an artificial sweetener

  • Top three protein bar of choice for me. I try to keep one in my bag on any long day, because if my blood sugar is low, I am a less kind person. Highly recommend for travel days especially!

  • Pleasantly surprised! Barebells bars didn’t have that weird protein bar aftertaste — really tasty and satisfying.

  • a nice sweet treat packed with protein and conveniently sold at a lot of stores around me. Doesn’t have the artificial sweetener taste which is great!

  • Have tried cookies & cream, caramel choco, and salted peanut caramel and the first is definitely the classic and my favorite. The second and third ones were too soft and sticky imo. I like how this tastes just like a candy bar with less processing and artificial sugar. I also like it more than comparable products in the market simply because this does not have the weird stevia aftertaste that many others have.

  • These are by far the best protein bars I have tried. They still have that very dry taste that most protein bars do.

  • As someone who's gluten free, it's so hard to find protein bars that taste good and these taste amazing! 20g of protein for 200 calories and it tastes like a candy bar, I'm a forever fan now!