probar meal bar review

PROBAR MEAL BARS REVIEW

PROBAR MEAL BARS

probar meal bars
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Finding a portable, nutrient dense, and genuinely tasty snack or meal replacement can be a challenge.

Enter the PROBAR meal bars, a staple amongst trail runners, ultra endurance athletes, and anyone seeking healthy sustenance on the move.

WHO IS PROBAR?

PROBAR is a Salt Lake City based company focused on making high quality, plant-based food bars for active lifestyles.

Their mission centres on creating delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food products using real, whole ingredients, prioritising quality, sustainability, and taste above all else.

The brand is committed to vegan, non GMO, and mostly organic recipes, and their flagship product line is the Meal Bar.

WHAT ARE THE MEAL BARS?

The PROBAR meal bar is a nutrient dense meal replacement bar designed for situations where a proper meal isn’t possible.

Each bar weighs 85g and is packed with enough energy, protein, and fibre to keep you going on long runs, hikes, or everyday adventures.

Unlike many “nutrition” bars, PROBAR uses whole food ingredients in blended, not baked bars, preserving taste and nutrient integrity.

Designed as a genuine meal replacement, depending on the flavour each bar offer 8–12g of plant based protein and 5–8g of fibre per serving.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DOES IT CONTAIN?

PROBAR prides itself on real, whole food ingredients like organic oats, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, dates, dried fruits, and brown rice syrup.

All Meal Bars are 100% plant-based, vegan, mostly organic, and non-GMO.

WHO IS IT FOR?

PROBAR meal bars are ideal for:

  • Long distance runners and ultra athletes who need real food fuel that won’t leave them feeling sluggish.
  • Anyone needing a meal replacement when on the go: commuters, busy professionals, and adventurers.
  • Those seeking vegan, dairy free, and natural snack options.

However, due to their oat content, they’re not suitable for coeliacs. Some variants contain nuts and peanuts.

WHAT FLAVOURS ARE AVAILABLE?

A major strength is the wide choice of flavours, with over a 6 different options, including:

  • Banana Nut Bread
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
  • Chocolate Coconut
  • Superfood Slam
  • Whole Berry Blast
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

Each flavour features visible chunks of nuts and fruits, giving an authentic texture and taste.

We tried the flavours below:

CHOCOLATE COCONUT

probar meal bar chocolate coconut

The Chocolate Coconut flavour delivers a chewy blend of rich chocolate, coconut, and almond pieces.

This flavour has subtle coconut taste, complemented well by the chocolate and almonds.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP

probar meal bar oatmeal chocolate chip

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip is PROBAR’s most popular meal bar and is well liked among runners for its familiar, classic flavour.

The bar features hearty oats swirled with peanut butter and studded with dark chocolate chips. Tastes like a soft flapjack. 

BANANA NUT BREAD

probar meal bar banana nut bread

Banana Nut Bread delivers flavours reminiscent of homemade banana bread, with real bananas, chunky peanuts, and a slight hint of spices.

This bar is especially appealing to those who prefer comforting, less sweet options.

WHAT DO THEY TASTE LIKE?

All 3 flavours we tried tasted great and exactly as described.

They were really easy to consume and I would happily use them as a snack between meals or if I was trying to get calories on board during something like an Ultra race.

WHEN TO USE

Use the PROBAR meal bars:

  • As a meal replacement pre run or post run, providing enough calories and protein for recovery or fuelling.
  • During longer runs or multi hour sessions when a quick yet hearty energy boost is needed.
  • As a convenient, “real food” snack to keep in your kit bag, office, or travel pack.

Each bar is robustly packaged and resists crumbling, making it suitable for rough handling out on the trails.

SIZES & COST

You can buy the bars individually to try them or in a box of 12.;

WHERE TO BUY

Buy the PROBAR meal bars direct from XMiles using the link below.

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CONCLUSION

PROBAR meal bars stand out for taste, ingredient quality, and real nutrient value.

They are a smart option for runners seeking whole, plant-based fuel for longer outings or sustained energy on the go.

While they come at a slightly higher price point than some competitive bars, the blend of flavour, convenience, and nutrition makes them a worthy investment for those serious about their performance and health.

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