7 standout new nutrition bars to stock
These nutrient-packed bars slay hunger with ample protein, fiber and functional add-ins.
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Caffeinated bars are gaining traction as performance-minded shoppers seek energy from protein and a coffee boost. We dig JavaUp for the brand’s relatively low sugar content (8 grams) and inclusion of organic, shade-grown espresso. Also inside: gluten-free oats, sunflower seeds, chocolate and more.
Health Warrior grew to popularity with their chia seed-infused nutrition bars. Now, the company is highlighting pumpkin seeds! This USDA Organic bar is made with a simple blend of nutrient-packed ingredients including pumpkin seeds, coconut nectar, almonds, coconut, Dutch process cocoa powder, milled quinoa, coconut oil, cocoa extract and sea salt.
This decadent-sounding, dessert-y flavor is a low-sugar, high-protein and high-fiber bar. Sweetened with stevia, this bar will appeal to those seeking upwards of 20 grams of protein per 210 calorie-bar. The protein source is derived from a blend of whey and milk protein isolates; the 9 grams of fiber are from isomalto-oligosaccharides and soluble vegetable fiber.
This Boulder, Colorado-based brand features a nourishing blend of organic ingredients including cashews, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, and a warming infusion of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. As these 290-calorie orbs are raw (and never cooked!), they must be refrigerated for up to 90 days. They can also be frozen for up to one year.
Inspired by bakery-fresh cookies that have a sprinkle of sea salt on top to coax out the tastiness inside, this sweet-salty Clif Bar tastes like your favorite dessert. Yes, at 23 grams, the sugar content is rather high (but remember, Clif Bars are designed to fuel intense endurance activities). Nine grams of protein derived from soy protein isolate, organic rolled oats and more make this bar a filling meal in a pinch.
Here, crunchy almonds and peanuts combine with soy protein isolate to boost this bar’s protein content up to 12 grams. The addition of chicory ups the dietary fiber to a reasonable 5 grams; the honey-sweetened caramel drizzle adds a touch of sweetness.
We think this brand’s new energy-focused bars are tastier than No Cow’s other SKUs, possibly thanks to the relatively clean whole ingredients. Here, brown rice protein, pea protein and fava bean protein combine with whole oats, coffee bean flour and zero-calorie sweeteners erythritol and stevia leaf for a decidedly chocolatey bar.
We think this brand’s new energy-focused bars are tastier than No Cow’s other SKUs, possibly thanks to the relatively clean whole ingredients. Here, brown rice protein, pea protein and fava bean protein combine with whole oats, coffee bean flour and zero-calorie sweeteners erythritol and stevia leaf for a decidedly chocolatey bar.
As if the crowded nutrition bar category couldn’t get any more “swol" (that’s bro-speak for pumped-up muscles), nutrition bar brands are exploding with innovative flavors, functional benefits and clean, low-sugar ingredient decks.
Sales stats from Nutrition Business Journal confirm that nutrition bars continue to serve consumer needs. By the end of 2018, nutrition bar sales will fetch a whopping $5.5 billion across all channels; by 2021, that number is expected to rise to $6.8 billion.
What’s driving such impressive growth? Unique products—such as the tasty bars in the following slideshow—are certainly part of the equation.
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