Vegan Protein Bar, Cocoa For Coconuts, Gluten Free, Plant Based Protein, Dairy Free, Non GMO, Soy Free, No Sugar Alcohols, 12G Protein, 12G Fiber, 23G Carb, On the Go Snack Bars, 8ct

I bought these to have a low calorie protein bar option without fake sugars like allulose, stevia, maltitol, erythritol, sucralose, xylitol, isomalt, and all that other artificial crap that is all the rage these days. One or more of these are in virtually all protein bars you can buy from the store. Those sweeteners sound like a miracle but they are low calorie because your body cannot digest them, meaning they sit in your intestines, ferment, and...well, read the hilarious but true reviews of the infamous Keto gummy bears on Amazon to learn more. And for people with sensitive stomachs, like me, they are a real problem. This is a very rare protein bar option without those sweeteners, and certainly is the lowest calorie one I've seen. Anyway, at 190 calories, these are great to have around for when you need quick protein but are trying to watch your weight. The Strawberry Shorty Got Cake one is delicious, by far one of the best tasting protein bars I've ever had. Bad news - they are small and not particularly filling, at least for me. So I'm left craving another one, which as a former overweight person I can't let myself have, LOL. Beyond the suffering caused by eating such a small portion of something so good, they also use palm oil. While it's RSPO (sustainable) palm oil, palm oil isn't the healthiest ingredient in the world that you could be eating. Indeed, each little bar will give you 20% of your daily recommended saturated fat. However, it won't cause sharp stomach pains, bloating, gas, explosive diarrhea and God knows what long term negative effects like its competitors will, so I'll take it. And as long as you're keeping it to 1 occasional bar per day and otherwise watching your diet, my guess is that you'll be ok. They also have 6 grams of added sugar, which is kind of a lot for something so small. But believe me when I tell you I'd rather have that than the fake sugars. Unfortunately, there's no getting around that unless you want to limit your diet to organic tree bark or something. Overall, a good bar that I would recommend. Just make sure you have a lot of will power and watch your consumption of these!

I’ve been trying different vegan protein bars for a while, and the TRUBAR Sweet & Dreamy Cookies and Creamy flavor really stands out! These bars taste genuinely good — not too sweet, with a smooth, satisfying texture that’s easy to enjoy on the go. I love that they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, which fits perfectly with my dietary needs. The 12 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber per bar keep me full between meals without any sugar alcohol aftertaste, which is a big plus. They’re a great balanced snack with 23 grams of carbs, making them perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel or a quick energy boost during busy days. I also appreciate the clean ingredients — non-GMO and plant-based — so I feel good about what I’m putting in my body. Definitely a new favorite for my snack stash!

A little sweet but tastes great

Is your stomach sensitive to sugar alcohols? I didn’t know mine was until my doc got me on protein supplements. I was stoked to find a vegan protein bar that legit tasted like a candybar (rhymes with “hissfit”)…until a few hours later. Horrific gas. Thank god I work out at home, bc a gym woulda thrown out my stankbomb self. All that to say: turns out sugar alcohols (like mannitol, erythritol, other -tols) aren’t digestible by most people and produce copious amounts of sulfurous gas. FUN 🙃 Was that TMI? Yes. But I hope it convinced you why it’s such a big deal that TruBar has NO SUGAR ALCOHOLS! For 190 cals and 12g of protein, these are awesome as post-workout or nighttime snacks. I’ve tried the ‘Donuts’, ‘Cookie Dough’, ‘Cocoa Coconut”, and “Cookies & Cream” flavors so far: all have a pleasant texture. They’re soft instead of hard and chalky, no taffy-like consistency of the old-school Powerbars. I tend toward the “dipped” or “frosted” flavors since I unashamedly love sweet stuff, but no one would mistake a TruBar for candy. The “Cocoa Coconut” flavor has coconut flakes and legit reminds me of a mounds bar. The two cookie flavors I’ve tried taste the most proteinaceous. The frosted “Donut” flavor is the one that initially hooked me on TruBar: the frosting cancels out the taste of vegan protein powder. Do I wish they were cheaper? Ofc; but I don’t mind paying more for a vegan protein bar (made by a woman-owned company!) that tastes good, helps me meet my protein goals and doesn’t have any negative impact on my digestion. 100% worth the price. Without supplementation and exercise, women lose 1-2% of our muscle mass every decade after 40; TruBar is an easy way to get the protein we need without surplus calories or terrible gas. Looking forward to trying other flavors!

Strawberry Shorty Got Cake: These bars are really special! They have a nice semi-chewy consistency with a thin vanilla/white glaze, and the strawberry flavor is prominent, but not artificial. You can smell it before you take a bite! Birthday Cake: This bar is pretty good, with some colorful sweet crystals on the top that add a little texture. The texture is smooth and vanillic, white glaze. Sweet & Dreamy, Cookies & Creamy: This has the white vanillic glaze with a chocolate interior, there are some chocolate "cookie chunks" within the bar for noticeable texture. The proportion of "cookies" to "cream" is like 80%/20%, and I wish it was a little more balanced, with a little more cocoa flavor to the cookie part, too. But overall I still like them. The price for a box of them here on Amazon is about the same as I can find in the stores ($2.50/bar), but more flavors are available online. My favorite flavors, in order, are: cookie dough, strawberry shortcake, birthday cake, and cookies & cream tied with macchiato.