Barebells

4.4 62 Reviews

Barebells makes a variety of protein bars featuring simple, nutritious ingredients.

Barebells Reviews

Barebells reviews and discussion

4.44

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • High protein content
  • Wide variety of flavors
  • Minimal processing
  • Tastes like candy bar
  • More expensive than competitors
  • Dry taste
  • Use of artificial sweeteners
  • Possible artificial flavor

Barebells protein bars are appreciated for their high protein content, great flavors, and minimal processing. Consumers love the variety of flavors and the overall taste of the bars. However, they are more expensive compared to other popular protein bars. Some users also found them to have a dry taste, and concerns were raised about the use of artificial sweeteners.

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62 reviews and posts

  • I love the caramel cashew! They are such a great option for protein with minimal sugar added! It is also a nice price point and are sold at Trader Joe’s.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Have tried cookies & cream, caramel choco, and salted peanut caramel and the first is definitely the clsasic 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.

  • 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!

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

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • These are candy bars in my mind. They have the chew, crunch, and flavor of a candybar, but with the protein and general macros that make them perfect for mid-training snackies. I would stay away from the vegan ones if you're not vegan and wanting to check them out. The salty Peanut and creamy crisp are THE BEST.

  • I've tried many protein bars over the years, and none have had as good of a protein-to-calorie ratio as Barebells. 20g of protein per bar! And I love the flavors, especially caramel cashew. Pro tip: store them in your fridge to get a more satisfying consistency.

  • My favorite protein bar I've ever tried! All of the flavors are delicious and it doesn't have that weird or grainy protein taste that I've found in other protein bars/powders. Definitely worth a try - most Trader Joe's locations carry them!

  • These are the best tasting protein bars I've had so far. They don't leave that weird protein aftertaste in my mouth. The caramel cashew and cookies and cream flavors are my favorite!

  • If I had to choose a protein bar to eat forever, it would definitely be the Barebells Cookies and Cream bar. Unlike lots of protein bars that have a chalky taste, this one tastes like a decadent candy bar. Unfortunately, I've recently learned that whey protein was giving me hormonal acne and had to stop taking them, but if you're not sensitive to dairy, you should definitely buy these.

  • They taste like actual candy bars and have insanely good macros. Highly recommend them!

  • The best protein bar that I have ever had, by far! The texture is great and no sugar alcohol taste that a lot of similar protein bars have.