GoMacro
Blueberry + Cashew Butter MacroBar
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
A fully organic, short ingredient list with real blueberries and creamy cashew butter—no sugar alcohols, no high‑intensity sweeteners—delivered in GoMacro’s signature chewy texture.
When to choose GoMacro Blueberry + Cashew Butter MacroBar
Vegan and gluten‑free snackers who want a real‑food, portable bite for pre-workout fuel or the afternoon slump, and who prefer gentle sweetness over the aftertaste of sugar alcohols.
What's in the GoMacro bar?
GoMacro’s Blueberry + Cashew Butter MacroBar is a plant-protein bar at heart: its 10g of protein comes from an organic blend of sprouted brown rice protein and pea protein.
It’s also one of the more carb-forward bars you’ll find (near the top of the category for carbs and calories), driven by brown rice syrup and puffed brown rice, with satisfying fats from cashew butter, cashews, and sunflower seed butter.
The blueberry note is real—organic blueberries (lightly sweetened with apple juice concentrate) plus a touch of natural flavor—layered over a creamy cashew base.
- Protein
- 10 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Carbohydrates
- 36 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Calories
- 280
Protein
1015LOWProtein here comes from an organic plant blend: sprouted brown rice protein paired with pea protein. Pea brings the lysine that rice lacks, so together they make a more balanced amino-acid profile—vegan and dairy-free. At 10g, it’s on the lighter side for a protein bar, better suited for a snack or pre-activity bite than heavy recovery.
Fat
119MIDFat comes mainly from cashew butter, cashews, and sunflower seed butter, with a small amount of sunflower oil to keep the blueberries supple. These are mostly unsaturated fats—plenty of monounsaturated from cashews—with some omega‑6 from sunflower. At 11g (above average), the fat adds creaminess and staying power without resorting to hydrogenated oils.
Carbs
3620HIGHMost of the 36g of carbs come from organic brown rice syrup—the sticky, broken‑down rice starch that binds the bar—and puffed brown rice, with a little extra from apple‑juice‑sweetened blueberries. That mix skews toward quick-burn energy; the nut/seed fats help smooth the rise but won’t turn it into a slow-carb bar. Big picture: it’s one of the more carb-forward options on the shelf.
Sugar
84HIGHSugars land at 8g because rice syrup contains a lot of maltotriose (a longer sugar) that doesn’t show up in the “sugars” line. Sweetness is sourced from organic brown rice syrup and the apple juice concentrate used with the blueberries—fruit- and grain‑derived, not artificial, and counted as added sugars. It tastes gently sweet, but metabolically these still behave like sugars.
Calories
280210HIGHAt 280 calories (on the higher side for bars), most energy comes from carbs (rice syrup and puffed rice) and fats from nuts/seeds, with a smaller share from protein. Think mini meal or workout fuel rather than a light nibble. Roughly speaking, about half the calories are from carbs, a third from fat, and the rest from protein.
Vitamins & Minerals
No standout fortification here: the label shows small amounts of calcium (2%), potassium (4%), and some iron (~6%). Those come mostly from the nuts, seeds, and whole‑grain rice, while blueberries contribute polyphenols that don’t appear on the Nutrition Facts panel.
Additives
A short, organic ingredient list with minimal extras: an organic natural flavor for consistency, brown rice syrup as the binder, and a touch of sunflower oil in the fruit. The protein sources (rice and pea) are refined isolates/concentrates, but there are no emulsifiers, sugar alcohols, or high‑intensity sweeteners—whole foods do most of the work.
Ingredient List
Brown rice
Cashew kernels
Brown rice grain
Yellow pea seeds
Cashew tree kernel
Dehulled whole grain rice
Cow’s milk or cream
Blueberries
Apples
Sunflower seeds
What are people saying?
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“GoMacro bars are my absolute favorite. All flavors are really chewy, but I especially like the oatmeal chocolate chip because the oats and chocolate chips give it just a slight texture that pairs well with the chewy. Plus it's got good protein and is all the frees (gluten, etc.) AND they taste good, not too sweet or heavy like some protein bars are.”
“I second the GoMacro bars!! Currently it is the only solid food I tolerate (primarily tube fed). They are delicious! My favorite is the PB chocolate chip but all of their flavors that I’ve tried so far are good.”
“I really love GoMacro bars. I just ordered 5 bags of Huel and 48 GoMacro bars (24 normal and 24 minis). They are dense, so I tend to nibble on them to fulfill food cravings, and they fill me up and taste great.”
Main Praise
Fans consistently praise the flavor balance: gently sweet, blueberry-forward, and grounded by nutty cashew butter.
The texture gets love too—Serious Eats even crowned the brand a runner-up for people who like a chewy bar—and many Amazon reviewers say it satisfies without the syrupy blast or chalkiness common in protein bars.
Ingredient integrity is a big draw: organic, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free, with an easy-to-read label and no sugar alcohols or whey (a relief for folks who don’t tolerate whey well).
Several users note it’s easier on the stomach than many bars, and it travels well—one reviewer pointed out it doesn’t melt in a gym bag or parked car. It also earns mainstream nods: The Washington Post included GoMacro among healthier options for its simple, recognizable ingredients.
Main Criticism
Not everyone clicks with the chew—some find it a bit taffy-like, sticky on teeth, or simply too dense.
A few tasters, including Verywell Fit’s panel (different flavor tested), felt the taste could read muted or a touch “manufactured,” which may come down to the brand’s subtle sweetness and use of natural flavors.
The macros won’t thrill high-protein seekers: 10g of protein on 36g of carbs at 280 calories is more snack or energy bar than post-lift recovery. While many report good tolerance, others with sensitive digestion (IBS/SIBO/low-FODMAP experimenting) have reported bloating or urgency—proof that “gentle” is personal.
Price also pops up as a recurring gripe when boxes aren’t on sale.
The Middle Ground
So which is it: a wholesome, blueberry-cashew treat or a sugary, chewy brick? The truth sits in the middle.
This bar uses brown rice syrup and puffed rice to keep things cohesive and tender; those carbohydrates give quick energy, and your body will treat them much like sugars even if the Nutrition Facts panel only shows 8g as “sugar.
” If you’re expecting a 20g protein, low-carb powerhouse, you’ll side with the skeptics like the Verywell Fit panel who wanted more muscle and less chew. But if you want an organic, vegan, no–sugar-alcohol bar that actually tastes like blueberries and nuts, the Serious Eats crowd—and Redditors who call it their go-to, easy-on-the-stomach nibble—have a point.
GI experiences vary wildly online: one user swears it’s the only solid food they tolerate; another blames it for next-day bloating. Both can be true, because tolerance isn’t one-size-fits-all.
As for the chew debate, let’s just say: if you like to linger on a bite, you’ll feel seen; if you crave snap or crunch, you might not.
What's the bottom line?
GoMacro’s Blueberry + Cashew Butter MacroBar is a thoughtfully built, plant-based snack with a clean, organic label and a flavor that reads like blueberry-cashew trail mix pressed into a bar. It’s carb-forward with moderate protein—more steady snack or pre-activity fuel than post-workout recovery. The fats from cashews and sunflower seeds add creaminess and staying power, and the absence of sugar alcohols, whey, and emulsifier clutter will appeal to ingredient purists.
Choose it for real-food simplicity, portability, and that distinctive, satisfying chew. Skip it if you want very high protein per calorie or you prefer a crisp or fluffy texture. For everyone else—especially vegan and gluten-free eaters—it’s a dependable blueberry comfort bar: gentle sweetness, earnest ingredients, and enough substance to bridge the gap between meals without tasting like compromise.