Nut butter, natural sweetener and protein powder form the basis of every bar, with other ingredients like coconut or almond thrown in for flavour and that extra hit of protein. It’s rare to find any foodstuffs as pure as this, and these are very high protein gluten free bars, with the majority containing over 15g.

The Simply Bar is tied for the top score overall with 2 other bars, but since it doesn’t contain palm (and the other 2 do), I think it will appeal to more people and deserves to be listed first.These bars were supposed to be the best of the best vegan protein bars, and I wanted to put that to the test. Each one of Protein Works Ridiculous Vegan Protein Bars contains 197 calories, with 9g of fat, 15g of protein, and only 0.8g of sugar! Plus, it contains 7.6g of fiber. Benefits Conjugated Linoleic Acid: Your first instinct might be to recoil when you hear that this ingredient is basically fat if your goal is weight loss. But, fear not, research [5] has shown that consuming CLA, accompanied by exercise, actually helps to reduce body fat in healthy people. This is where Protein Works can help you achieve your goals. Founded in 2012 in Runcorn, Cheshire, Protein Works aims to put its customers at the center of everything that they develop. Coupled with a commitment to using only the finest ingredients, Protein Works is creating delicious, effective products to help you achieve your best form. If you’re looking for low calorie gluten free protein bars that are especially nutrient dense and can even substitute for one of your five a day, then Trek is probably the bar for you.

Protein Blend: You probably already know that protein is what helps you feel full, helping you eat less and lose weight if that’s your goal. According to one study [3], individuals who increased their protein intake by only 20% experienced a 50% lower weight regain, compared to those who did not increase their protein intake. The third “first place” protein bar also has palm oil, but is a lot “healthier” than the Clif bars (above).

Common Questions About Vegan Protein Bars

Peanut Power, Berry Buster and the sumptuous Cocoa Chaos all taste great, and while Trek doesn’t offer the variety of other companies, this has allowed them to really pour all of the efforts into their flagship bars. The results are impressive, and these bars manage to be healthy and tasty at the same time. Protein Works says that all of its shakes are manufactured in the UK. It creates shakes that range from whey protein to casein protein (both sources that come from cows), as well as shakes providing minimal calories and shakes that contain higher calories specifically aimed at gaining mass.

I had this for lunch one day, and in all honesty, I did feel pretty satisfied for a good few hours which surprised me. It tasted lovely (I went for Double Milk Chocolate) and there is a range of flavours to choose from. Plus, it mixes well and isn’t chalky or grainy. The sweetener in this shake, much like the Vegan Wondershake, might not sit well with everyone, but for this particular meal, I felt fine. Obviously, there’s a lot to love here, not least the companies aim to give you a sustained energy boost with no crash. All the bars are plant based, and the only sweetener used is the naturally occurring xylitol, which is found in plants and also happens to be kind to your teeth! Pure hasn't compromised on taste either, and they offer a great variety of flavours, including the particularly decadent birthday cake. Best of all, there aren’t big nutritional differences between each flavour, so you can go where your taste buds take you. Chocolate deluxe has the most protein at 21g, but that’s only 1g more than the rest of the range. The deluxe and chocolate chip contain the most sugar at a measly 3g, but again that’s only 1g more than the rest.L-Glutamine: This amino acid, which is found naturally in some foods and in your body, can help you to last longer in the gym. One study [9] showed that L-glutamine supplementation increased the endurance levels of study subjects, and improved their power. While protein deficiencies aren’t too common in western countries, most people don’t realize just how much extra they need if they’re looking to make big gains in the gym. With that, we think that these are amongst the best gluten free protein bars in the UK that we’d recommend giving a go. Taste score (8/10) –The flavor is great, but it’s one of the chalkiest bars I tried. It’s still very good overall, but didn’t deserve a perfect score in my opinion.