ALOHA Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Health-conscious consumers who want the best-tasting organic plant-based protein bar
Barebells Cookies & Cream Protein Bar
Taste-first consumers who want the best-tasting high-protein bar and can tolerate sugar alcohols
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose ALOHA Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Health-conscious consumers who want the best-tasting organic plant-based protein bar
ALOHA nails the balance between clean ingredients and great taste. USDA Organic, monk fruit sweetened (no stevia), and free of sugar alcohols. The 14g plant protein is moderate but the ingredient quality is exceptional. One of the few bars that's genuinely enjoyable to eat while being genuinely clean.
Strengths
- USDA Organic with monk fruit sweetening — stevia-free and sugar alcohol-free
- Brown rice and pumpkin seed protein blend provides 14g plant-based protein
- Consistently top-rated for taste among organic plant-based protein bars
Limitations
- Plant protein blend has lower bioavailability than whey or egg white sources
- 14g protein per bar is moderate — not ideal for high-protein diets
- Premium pricing at ~$2.92/bar for a plant-based bar
When to Choose Barebells Cookies & Cream Protein Bar
Taste-first consumers who want the best-tasting high-protein bar and can tolerate sugar alcohols
Barebells is arguably the best-tasting protein bar on the market — it genuinely tastes like a candy bar. The 20g protein and 1g sugar macros are excellent. The catch is maltitol in the coating, which dings ingredient purity and sugar profile scores. If you prioritize taste and macros over ingredient purity, Barebells wins.
Strengths
- Exceptional taste that rivals actual candy bars — consistently top-rated for flavor
- 20g whey protein with only 1g sugar makes for an outstanding macro profile
- Swedish-designed with a satisfying chocolate coating and creamy center
Limitations
- Contains maltitol in the chocolate coating — a sugar alcohol that can cause digestive issues
- No USDA Organic, NSF, or other major health-focused certifications
- Ingredient list includes several processed additives beyond the maltitol
