'As good as a candy bar': the best (and worst) protein bars in the US

We blind taste-tested bars from David, Built, Barebells and more. Here are four that packed protein while tasting great – and the brands that were simply ‘vile’

There’s no denying that protein is everywhere. Protein oatmeal. Protein doughnuts. Protein boba!

And then there are the OG protein bars. They’ve exploded in popularity and variety in recent years: the buzzy brand David packs a whopping 28 grams of protein into a 150-calorie bar, thanks to a new modified plant fat. Other protein bars have gone back to basics, with Rx Bars relying on “simple” ingredients such as egg whites and dates to deliver protein-filled sweetness.

Best overall protein bar: Barebells

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