The Best Protein Bar Brands You Can Buy at the Grocery Store

Whether you're a big gym buff or just someone who likes to have a healthy snack for busy days, protein bars are a solid choice when you need a tasty way to squeeze in some extra protein.

The best part about these nutrient-dense, perfectly portable bars? There's no need to go out of your way or search some specialty store to find them, as you can easily find some top-quality options at your local grocery store. To make things as easy as possible, we've gone ahead and collected some of the best protein bar brands that you can get at the grocery store and compiled them into this ultimate list.

1. good! Snacks

The name of this brand really says it all: They're incredibly good! Plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, low sugar, Kosher, non-GMO and fully vegan, these protein-packed bars really do it all. Plus, they come in a ton of delicious flavors that are sure to impress your tastebuds no matter what you're craving. Find a variety pack on Amazon for $26.

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2. Power Crunch

When it comes to texture, this brand totally takes the cake. With a wafer-cookie base that's layered with filling and coated with chocolate, these bars (which get their protein dose from whey) are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Find them on Amazon.

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Also read about: A Definitive Ranking of the Best Premier Protein Flavors

 

3. Pure Protein

Variety is the spice of life, and Pure Protein sure has cashed in on that with their extensive line of high-protein, low-sugar bars. With most bars coming in at a whopping 19 grams of protein or more, we'd definitely recommend this one as one of the best values in the grocery store game (especially since you can get an 18-pack for just $23.09).

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4. No Cow

If you're vegan, dairy-free or just trying to be a little bit nicer to the environment, No Cow is the protein bar brand for you. More and more grocery store chains are starting to carry these fan favorites, including some of their new chocolate-dipped flavors. View the full assortment on their website.

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5. Quest

Another grocery store shelf staple with plenty of variety in terms of flavors and textures is Quest. Quest Bars are pretty hard to go wrong with, and they even whip up some seasonal flavors to keep you from getting bored. Check them out and shop around on their site.

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6. One

With flavors including Maple Glazed Donut, Birthday Cake and even Blueberry Cobbler to choose from, One protein bars might just be the "one" you're looking for (and you can pick up a pack for just $8 at Target).

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Also read about: Our Fave Protein Bars to Get You Through Busy Days

 

7. Barebells

While you might need to look a little harder for this fan-favorite protein bar brand, some grocery chains like Trader Joe's keep Barebells stocked in order to satisfy those of us who simply can't get enough. With a chewy yet crispy texture and chocolatey taste, these bars taste a lot more like candy bars than anything else. If you need more convincing, check out some of the flavor options (regular and vegan) on Amazon.

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Hungry yet? If you need a solid place to start, click HERE to check out our definitive ranking of the best Quest Bar flavors.