GoMacro
Cherries + Berries MacroBar
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
An organic, short-list, real-fruit bar in the protein aisle: chewy, tart‑sweet, and carb-forward with just 4g of protein and no isolates or sugar alcohols.
When to choose GoMacro Cherries + Berries MacroBar
Best as a pre-walk or mid‑afternoon pick‑me‑up for vegan and gluten‑free eaters who want simple ingredients and quick carbs without whey or sugar alcohols.
What's in the GoMacro bar?
GoMacro’s Cherries + Berries MacroBar reads more like an oat-and-fruit square than a classic protein bar.
The cherry-berry flavor comes from organic dried cherries and cranberries (sweetened with apple juice concentrate) plus raisins, all tucked into gluten-free rolled oats and held together with brown rice syrup and a touch of almond butter.
It’s an organic, plant-based bar that skews carb-forward for quick energy, with fats coming mostly from almonds and a little sunflower oil, and only a light lift of naturally occurring protein from the oats and nuts.
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 39 g
- Sugar
- 14 g
- Calories
- 200
Protein
415LOWProtein here is purely plant-based and naturally occurring—mainly from the oats and a modest amount of almond butter. There’s no whey, soy, or pea isolate, which keeps the ingredient list simple but leaves the protein on the very low end for a “protein” bar. Think pleasant snack rather than post-workout recovery.
Fat
49LOWFat stays low and comes mostly from almond butter, with a small assist from the sunflower oil used to keep the dried fruit pieces from sticking. That means mostly unsaturated fats and very little saturated fat, but also less of the slow, “stick-to-your-ribs” satiety you’d get from a nut-heavier bar. If you crave staying power, consider pairing it with yogurt or an extra handful of nuts.
Carbs
3920HIGHMost carbs are supplied by brown rice syrup—a sticky, high-glycemic binder—plus fruit sweeteners (apple juice concentrate in the cherries and cranberries), raisins, and the oats themselves. Expect quick-burning energy; oat fiber softens the blow a bit, but the rice syrup tips this toward a sprint rather than a slow release. Great before a walk or ride, less ideal if you’re aiming for a long, steady glide.
Sugar
144HIGHSugar lands on the higher side for a bar, coming from the dried fruit (raisins, cherries, cranberries) and the fruit syrup they’re steeped in (apple juice concentrate), plus the brown rice syrup binder. There are no sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners here—just classic sugars, some from whole fruit and some from refined syrups. Tasty and quick-fueling, but worth noting if you watch added sugars.
Calories
200210MIDAt around 200 calories, the bar’s energy is driven primarily by carbohydrates from rice syrup and fruit, with smaller contributions from almond butter and oats. It’s a light, grab-and-go bite or pre-activity snack, not a meal replacement and not geared for protein-centric satiety.
Vitamins & Minerals
There aren’t any standout micronutrients over 10% Daily Value. You’ll get small amounts of iron and potassium from oats and dried fruit, and a little vitamin E from almond butter, but they’re supporting players rather than headline nutrients.
Additives
The recipe is short and organic, but it does lean on refined helpers: brown rice syrup to bind and sweeten, apple juice concentrate to sweeten the dried fruit, and a touch of sunflower oil to keep pieces from clumping. “Natural flavor” helps round out the cherry-berry profile. No sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers—just know the sweeteners, while fruit-sourced or rice-based, are still highly processed.
Ingredient List
Brown rice
Oat grain
Cherries
Apples
Sunflower seeds
Ground roasted almonds
Cranberries
Dried grapes (Vitis vinifera)
Dehulled whole grain rice
What are people saying?
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Range
“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 come back to GoMacro for three things: flavor, chew, and simplicity. Reviewers consistently praise the line’s delicious taste and satisfying, taffy-like chew that’s substantial without being cloying.
Serious Eats even gave a GoMacro flavor a runner-up nod for those who like a pleasantly chewy bar, and Amazon buyers echo that the ingredients read clean and the sweetness feels balanced rather than syrupy.
People who don’t tolerate whey or sugar alcohols often find GoMacro a relief—no bloating from erythritol, no chalky isolates, just oats, nut butter, fruit, and a rice‑syrup bind. This particular cherry‑cranberry combo brings a naturally tart, juicy vibe, and it travels well—no melting chocolate drama in a warm backpack.
Main Criticism
Two realities to level-set. First, this specific flavor isn’t a protein play: 4g of protein makes it a snack, not a recovery bar.
Second, the sweetness leans higher for a “protein bar,” thanks to brown rice syrup and apple‑juice‑sweetened dried fruit, landing at 14g of sugar. Some testers find GoMacro bars too chewy or sticky, and a few folks with sensitive digestion report discomfort—likely from the concentrated sugars and syrup rather than sugar alcohols.
Price can sting compared to simpler granola bars, especially if you were hoping for more protein per dollar.
The Middle Ground
So who’s right: the Redditor who said GoMacro bars are the only solid food they tolerate, or the one who blamed their bar for next‑day stomach drama? Probably both.
Without sugar alcohols or whey, GoMacro can be gentler for many; but brown rice syrup and dried fruit are still concentrated carbs, and some guts notice that. Taste panels split similarly: Serious Eats liked the mild sweetness and chew; Verywell Fit’s team found the texture too much and the flavor muted.
Zoom out and the nutrition tells you why these reactions diverge—this bar is built for quick energy, not protein‑centric satiety. If you expect a fruity oat bar, you’ll likely enjoy it.
If you expect a 15–20g protein hit, you’ll be disappointed—and possibly hungrier, sooner. The fix is simple: use it before movement or pair it with added protein (a handful of almonds, a plant‑yogurt, or your usual shake) when you want staying power.
What's the bottom line?
Call the Cherries + Berries MacroBar what it is: an organic, vegan fruit‑and‑oat energy bar masquerading in the protein aisle. It’s chewy, bright, and made from recognizable ingredients, with no sugar alcohols and no whey—great news if those usually upset your stomach. But it offers 4g of protein and 14g of sugar, so it won’t anchor a high‑protein breakfast or a heavy lift day by itself.
Reach for it when you need quick, tasty carbs before a walk, ride, or long meeting, or pair it with extra protein if you want more staying power. If you’re sensitive to concentrated sugars, try your first one at home and see how you feel. If not, this is an easy, melt‑proof bar that tastes like a cherry‑cranberry oat square—and performs like one, too.