And then there’s the issue that if you promise dark chocolate, you should really deliver dark chocolate. I love dark chocolate – it’s rich is wonderful, and I don’t even mind the hint of bitterness. But this isn’t it. It’s too sweet and too faint a flavour. Plus, the chocolate coating is too thin for it to hold it’s own against the mint. I don’t quite think this protein bar resembles Oreos, but the interior definitely has a cream flavor to it. Not a bar per se, but a winner in our expert's eyes. "These balls are great for portion control as you don’t have to consume them all in one go," says Hope. "They’re made with natural ingredients, lower in saturated fats than other bars and don’t contain polyols." Given the flavour varieties on offer too, there's bound to be one for everyone. I have to be honest here: I thought this bar was “chocolate chip cookie dough,” so I was really surprised to see a completely chocolate protein bar.

It’s hard to find a good protein bar (even though there are a million and one options nowadays.) We’ve tried almost every protein bar out there at this point. So when I say I’m incredibly happy to have found these, that’s really saying something. It’s not too sweet, but there’s definitely sweetness to it. There are sugar alcohols (14g) in these bars to sweeten them, which often don’t sit well with my stomach. But after eating quite a few of these bars (multiple boxes) I haven’t noticed any issue with the sugar alcohols. The texture is smooth, softer, and crunchy(due to peanuts). The filling of caramel cream gives it an excellent fudgy chewing experience. Its sour, sweet texture makes it a perfect protein bar for those who don’t like to eat too sweet protein bars. Now, that’s certainly not a bad thing. The interior is soft & chewy, which is pleasant, and it tastes good, just not what I was expecting. It’s mostly chocolate with a white chocolate coating.It doesn’t have the same crunchy shortbread interior as a Twix bar, but the crunchy cookie pieces on the outside, combined with the extremely soft & caramel-y interior, make this resemble a Twix.

So, if you haven’t heard of Barebells, or have seen them and assumed they were called “barbells protein bars,” then you’re likely not alone! A decent tasty protein bar. It has the texture of a fudgy protein bar, but it’s less sugary. It almost tastes like a sweet-salty protein bar. The white sprinkles all over the protein bar play the role of a crunchy factor. We are so excited to introduce our bars to many new Trader Joe’s shoppers, and make Barebells more readily available to our existing consumers,” said Ben Jones, CEO of Barebells Functional Foods™. Nutrition facts– 190-200 calories/bar. 7-8g fat. 50-105mg sodium. 19-20g carbs. 3-4g fiber. 1-2g sugar. 13-14g sugar alcohols. 20g protein.

Creamy and soft (like all the Barebells bars), complete with gooey caramel and real cashew chunks...all enrobed in sweet milk chocolate...and all for just 204 calories, a whole 20g of protein and just 1.5g of sugar! It’s not an unpleasant bar by any means. It is good. The hazelnut flavour isn’t overpowering, but I think the sweetener make it taste somewhat artificial. I’d say it was the poor cousin of Fulfil’s Hazelnut Whip bar – obviously not as good but deserves some credit for trying. If you have dreams of Ferrero Rochers and/or Nutella, prepare to have your head ripped out of the clouds with this one. Salty Peanut (9/10)

White chocolate flavors have their fanbase. Indeed, a lot of people don’t like regular chocolate flavor. The white chocolate barrels protein bar is a fantastic option for those people.With Hope's advise in mind, here's our round-up of eleven widely-sold bars, complete with tasting notes and nutritional info. After some chewing, the bar does become a little tasteless, once the hit of salty peanut has passed. After a brief, albeit blissful, moment, the bar becomes regular old chocolate protein bar, until you move in for the next mouthful.