Battle Bites
Strawberry Cheesecake
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
A two-piece, candy-bar-style protein bar that nails dessert flavors with very low sugar and an unusually smooth texture for the category.
When to choose Battle Bites Strawberry Cheesecake
A post-workout or afternoon sweet-tooth swap when you want 20 grams of protein and portion control—assuming you tolerate sugar alcohols and aren’t strict keto or vegetarian.
What's in the Battle Bites bar?
Strawberry cheesecake without the sugar rush—that’s the idea here.
The 20 grams of protein come from a blend where milk proteins (casein/whey) do most of the heavy lifting, supported by isolated soy in the crispy nuggets, with smaller contributions from bovine collagen and hydrolyzed wheat protein.
Carbs land around the category average but skew engineered: refined fiber syrups, sugar alcohols, and glycerol keep sugars low while the white “cheesecake” coating, strawberry‑tinted flavor layer, and biscuit crumbs deliver the dessert vibe.
Fats stay moderate, drawn mainly from palm and shea with a little rapeseed oil. Net-net: high protein, very low sugar, and a distinctly processed build to achieve the strawberry‑cheesecake experience.
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Calories
- 217
Protein
2015HIGHAt 20 grams (top‑quartile), protein is driven primarily by milk proteins (casein/whey), with isolated soy in the crunchy nuggets and smaller amounts of hydrolyzed bovine collagen and hydrolyzed wheat protein. Dairy and soy are complete proteins; collagen lacks some essentials and wheat is modest, so they add texture and grams more than amino‑acid quality. The blend still delivers a solid, fast‑plus‑slow protein hit.
Fat
89MIDFat is on the lower side for bars and comes mostly from the white coating’s palm and palm‑kernel fats, with shea oil in the caramel layer and some rapeseed (canola) oil. Palm and shea are more saturated and chosen for snap and shelf stability, while canola brings softer, unsaturated fats. The total is modest, but this isn’t a source of olive‑oil‑style fats.
Carbs
2020MIDThese aren’t “whole‑grain” carbs. Most of the 20 grams come from refined fiber syrups made from corn and chicory (soluble corn fiber, oligofructose) and a processed syrup called isomalto‑oligosaccharides that’s partly digestible, plus glycerol for softness; a little refined starch (tapioca) and wheat flour in the biscuit crumbs round things out. Expect a smaller sugar spike than from cane sugar, but it’s an engineered carb mix that can be gassy for some.
Sugar
34MIDOnly 2.5 grams of sugar, mostly from dairy ingredients and a touch in the biscuit crumb. Sweetness instead comes from sugar alcohols (maltitol) and refined fibers (soluble corn fiber, oligofructose), plus glycerol—ingredients that add sweetness and bulk with fewer sugars. That keeps blood sugar steadier for many people, though larger amounts of polyols can cause bloating in sensitive guts.
Calories
217210MIDAt 217 calories (mid‑pack), energy is fairly balanced: protein supplies a big share, fats a smaller slice, and the rest comes from carbs that mix digestible starches with fiber and polyols. Using fiber syrups and maltitol trims sugar while preserving a cheesecake‑style coating. The result is a compact, balanced snack rather than a high‑fat dessert bar.
Vitamins & Minerals
No standout vitamins or minerals are listed above 10% Daily Value. You’ll get small, incidental amounts of calcium and B‑vitamins from the milk powders and enriched wheat crumb, and possibly a nudge of calcium from the calcium carbonate in the soy crisps, but nothing positioned as a meaningful micronutrient boost.
Additives
This bar leans on functional additives: moisture‑holders (glycerol), emulsifiers for smooth coatings (sunflower/rapeseed lecithins, mono‑ and diglycerides), pectin for structure, and multiple refined fiber/sweetener systems (soluble corn fiber, oligofructose, isomalto‑oligosaccharides, maltitol). They deliver low sugar and a cheesecake‑like bite, but they’re highly processed and can unsettle sensitive stomachs. Color comes from carmine (insect‑derived), which also makes the bar non‑vegetarian.
Ingredient List
Cow's milk
Defatted soybean flakes
Cassava root
Limestone and chalk
Bovine, porcine, poultry, or fish skins/bones
Wheat grain gluten
Vegetable oils and animal fats
Corn or wheat
Oil palm fruit
Oil palm fruit
What are people saying?
Sources
Range
“I bought a mixed box off Amazon, and they taste amazing, no weird aftertaste at all. Comparing to Quest, Quest Hero, and Whipped Bites, for me they are better tasting than all of them.”
“Personal favourites are Warrior and Battle Bites, which are generally cheaper but taste way better.”
“Sometimes! I love Battlebites protein bars, because they come as 2 squares as opposed to 1 bar! ;u;”
Main Praise
Taste is where Battle Bites wins hearts. Multiple reviewers and roundups highlight the line’s flavors as legitimately enjoyable, not just “good for a protein bar,” with several calling it better than stalwarts like Quest.
The smooth, candy-bar-like bite is a standout—Stack3d even pinned it as unusually easy to eat compared to the dense or chalky textures you get elsewhere. The two-square format is quietly brilliant: you can split the serving, share, or pace yourself without wrestling a sticky wrapper.
Macros are friendly for a sweet snack, typically around 20 grams of protein with only a couple grams of sugar per bar, which is why you see keto-adjacent users say it hits the spot without derailing them.
And for those watching calories, the bar lands in mid-200 territory, making it more of a protein-forward treat than a full-on meal replacement.
Main Criticism
The carb story gets messy. Some flavors list around 20 grams of carbs with very low sugars, which sparks confusion about how much comes from sugar alcohols and partly digestible fiber syrups.
A few Redditors point out ingredients like tapioca starch and maltitol and argue that, practically speaking, a lot of those carbs are real carbs—so strict keto folks may want to steer clear.
There’s also the gut factor: sugar alcohols and refined fiber syrups (think soluble corn fiber, oligofructose, and isomalto-oligosaccharides) can bloat sensitive stomachs. Ingredient purists will balk at the engineered build, palm/shea fats in the coating, and the fact that some flavors use carmine for color, which makes the bar non-vegetarian.
Lastly, not every flavor hits the same sweetness bullseye, and price can swing depending on where you buy.
The Middle Ground
So which is it—a smart dessert swap or a wolf in cheesecake clothing? Likely both, depending on what you need.
If your priority is a protein-forward treat that actually tastes like a treat, Battle Bites delivers; you see it in comments like “better tasting than Quest” and the chorus praising the texture.
If, however, you’re tallying net carbs with accountant-like precision, the bar’s reliance on maltitol, fiber syrups, and even a bit of refined starch makes things gray. One r/ketouk user said they stayed in ketosis while eating a seasonal flavor; another shot back that the carbs are mostly digestible—both can be true because bodies and thresholds differ.
Zoom out and the picture is clear: this is a highly engineered, candy-bar-style protein snack with 20 grams of protein and very low sugar achieved via modern sweeteners and fibers. If your gut is unfazed and your goals are more “cut the sugar” than “strict keto,” it’s a win.
If you want whole-food ingredients, vegetarian colorings, or guaranteed net-carb clarity, look elsewhere.
What's the bottom line?
Battle Bites High Protein Bar is a dessert-first protein bar that mostly lives up to the promise. It’s tasty, portionable, and macro-savvy: about 20 grams of protein, very low sugar, and a mid-200s calorie count depending on flavor. The cost is complexity—refined fibers, sugar alcohols like maltitol, and confectionery fats deliver the cheesecake experience without a sugar spike, but they also make it highly processed and potentially gassy for some.
Add dairy, soy, and wheat to the allergen list, plus carmine in certain flavors, and it’s clearly not for vegetarians or the gluten-free crowd. If you want a credible protein hit that scratches the candy itch, this is one of the better-tasting options on the market.
If you’re strict keto, ingredient-minimalist, or sensitive to polyols, it’s not your bar. Condensed take for the list: Candy-bar taste, 20 grams of protein, very low sugar; powered by fiber syrups and sugar alcohols, so great for a sweet, portion-controlled protein fix—less great for strict keto, vegetarians, or sensitive stomachs.