Best Protein Bars of 2019

This triple layer bar with a baked center meets your macros and satisfies your sweet tooth, all while being gluten-free. It tastes like dessert, but with 20 grams of whey protein, 5 grams of fiber, and only 5 grams of sugar, it makes for a convenient breakfast, too.

• Crunchy, baked texture
• No artificial flavors

With a variety of flavor options, this is a good choice for protein on the go. And with a texture like a soft-baked cookie (even though it's gluten-free), it'll give you something to look forward to in your diet—at only 210 calories per bar.

• Wide array of unique flavors
• Gluten-free

This protein bar has an appealing texture that's a throwback to everyone's favorite childhood snack, crispy rice treats—but with a lot more protein and a lot less sugar. In addition to classic vanilla marshmallow, it comes in fun flavors like peanut butter crunch and salted toffee pretzel.

• Light, crispy texture
• Low in sugar

Quest is the original macro-friendly protein bar with low net carbs and the right amount of texture per bite. Its high fiber content and substantial, chewy texture make it extra satisfying. Even better, some flavors clock in at a lean 190 calories. From vanilla almond crunch to blueberry muffin, they're all gluten-free.

• High in dietary fiber
• No sugar added

Yes, you can have cookies without undermining your nutrition plan. MuscleTech's protein cookie delivers an easy, fun way to consume your protein while meeting your cookie cravings.

• Soft-baked texture that tastes great warm
• Satisfying pre- or post-workout snack

Satisfy your chocolate craving with the good stuff. This protein bar's ingredients include European chocolate for a uniquely indulgent taste profile. As you might imagine, it's also low-carb, with only 2 grams of 'net' carbs; that is, carbs excluding those from fiber and sugar alcohols.

• Made with European chocolate
• Triple-layered candy-style bar

Change up your protein bar routine with a chocolate protein brownie. Not only is this choice super snackable, it's also free of artificial colors and flavors.

• Exclusive and unique flavors
• Good source of dietary fiber

In flavors like chocolate frosted donut and fruity cereal, these bite-sized treats are heaven-sent for anyone who's said a tearful goodbye to baked goodies. In addition to their 20 grams of protein, they also give you a good dose of calcium.

• From the creators of the world's best-selling whey protein
• Light, whipped texture with a creamy coating

You can't go wrong with protein bars from celebrity-chef-turned-fitness-expert Robert Irvine. These bars have great texture, tasty flavors, and pack 30 grams of protein.

• Chef-created recipe
• Substantial, satisfying 88-gram bar

The original protein cookie is a fan favorite. While these sweet treats have less protein than our other picks (16 grams per cookie), their taste can't be beat, and they're still a great substitute for a regular chocolate chip cookie stuffed with empty calories. Plus, they're vegan, with pea and rice protein in place of whey.

• Plant-based proteins
• No sugar alcohols

This protein bar is called a meal replacement for a reason—it includes real food ingredients like sweet potatoes, goji berries, and beef, salmon, and chicken protein. Try the banana nut bread.

• Real food sources including beef, eggs, and sweet potatoes
• Healthy fats from MCT oil

Made by the same company that produces Cellucor sports nutrition products, these protein bars are gluten-free, GMO-free, and have no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. As a bonus, they come in habit-forming flavors like Grandma's lemon square and chocolate peanut butter.

• From the makers of Cellucor
• Gluten-free and GMO-free