Best High Carb Vegan Protein Bars

Highest Carb Protein Bars that are Vegan
Ranking of highest carb protein bars filtered by: Vegan
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By Protein Bar Nerd
October 17, 2025

Rankings Overview

  1. 1. Protein Puck
    Harvest Moon

    A real-food, apple-cinnamon puck that eats like a compact meal: 12 grams of plant protein with no isolates or sugar alcohols, just nuts, seeds, oats, apples, and cinnamon.

  2. 2. GoMacro
    Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar

    An all‑organic, vegan mint‑chocolate bar that skips sugar alcohols and whey, trading a 20g protein punch for chewy texture and quick, carb‑forward energy.

  3. 3. PROBAR
    Sea Salt Caramel

    Vegan bar that nails true salted‑caramel flavor with real sugar—no icy sugar‑alcohol aftertaste—while packing 20g of complete soy protein.

  4. 4. CLIF
    Chocolate Protein Bar

    CLIF Builders is a rare vegan bar that marries 20g of complete soy protein with a genuinely chocolatey, candy‑bar taste—and it leans into fast carbs for post‑workout fuel.

  5. 5. good! snacks
    Blueberry

    A frosted, blueberry-forward vegan bar that eats like dessert yet quietly delivers 15g of complementary fava-and-rice protein.

  6. 6. Skout Organic
    Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Bar

    A PB&J bar built from real PB&J ingredients—organic dates, peanuts, and strawberries—with 10g of single-source peanut protein and no added sugar or sugar alcohols.

  7. 7. The GFB
    Peanut Butter

    A peanut-butter-first, plant-based bar with 12g protein and a short ingredient list (no gums, no sugar alcohols), sweetened with dates and syrups, so it eats more like an honest energy bar than a chalky protein brick.

  8. 8. TREK
    Peanut Power

    A peanut-date energy bar first and a protein bar second, TREK’s Peanut Power pairs 10.7g of complete soy protein with zero sugar alcohols and a crunchy soy-crisp bite.

  9. 9. Send
    Banana Bread

    It’s the rare banana-bread protein bar that actually reads like banana bread—bananas, dates, and nuts lead the way—then adds 10 grams of pea protein with zero sugar alcohols.

  10. 10. ALOHA
    Peppermint White Chocolate

    Vegan bar wrapped in dairy-free white chocolate and real peppermint that still delivers 14g of plant protein—and it’s one of the few “tastes-like-dessert” picks food editors and thousands of reviewers agree on.

Compare Best High Carb Vegan Protein Bars

BarCarbsProteinFatCaloriesSugarIngredientsAdditives
Protein Puck
Harvest Moon
40122744018100
GoMacro
Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar
3511112808170
PROBAR
Sea Salt Caramel
3320727012163
CLIF
Chocolate Protein Bar
3120928017192
good! snacks
Blueberry
2915721010154
Skout Organic
Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Bar
291072001850
The GFB
Peanut Butter
28121024012100
TREK
Peanut Power
2611620622140
Send
Banana Bread
28101023014161
ALOHA
Peppermint White Chocolate
261482104222

Under the Microscope

1.

Protein Puck

Harvest Moon

Protein Puck Harvest Moon protein bar product photo
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12g
Protein
27g
Fat
40g
Carbs
18g
Sugar
440
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:10

What's in the Harvest Moon Protein Puck bar?

Harvest Moon tastes like a crisp fall morning, with real apples and cinnamon over a chewy nut-and-seed base studded with buttery pecans. Its protein is fully plant-based from almond butter, oats, and a medley of seeds and nuts, not from isolates.

There are 10 ingredients and zero additives; the only refined element is agave, a syrup processed from the agave plant that brings sweetness. It is on the calorie-dense side at 440 calories with higher fat and carbs, trading a lean protein spike for long, steady fuel.

Protein
12
15
Fat
27
9
Carbs
40
20
Sugar
18
4
Calories
440
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: People rave about the real apple-cinnamon flavor and the staying power — chewy, not chalky, and satisfying enough to split into two snacks.

Main criticism: It is calorie-dense with 27 grams of fat and 18 grams of sugar from apples and agave, can be pricier than some bars, and a few batches have landed firmer than expected.

Bottom Line

Choose it for long mornings, hikes, travel days, or a grab‑and‑go breakfast when you want steady energy from real ingredients—not when you’re chasing maximum protein per calorie.

2.

GoMacro

Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar

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11g
Protein
11g
Fat
35g
Carbs
8g
Sugar
280
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:17

What's in the Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar GoMacro bar?

Plant-based through and through, GoMacro’s Mint Chocolate Chip MacroBar uses an organic pea + sprouted brown rice blend for protein and keeps extras light—no emulsifiers, sugar alcohols, or artificial sweeteners. The 17-ingredient list reads mostly like foods you recognize: nut and seed butters for body, brown rice for structure, dairy‑free chocolate, and real peppermint.

Macros skew carb‑forward and more calorie‑dense at 280 calories with 35g carbs, moderate fat, and 11g protein. If you want a cool mint‑chocolate chew with real‑sugar sweetness and a plant‑protein assist, this is that profile.

Protein
11
15
Fat
11
9
Carbs
35
20
Sugar
8
4
Calories
280
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers rave about the chocolate‑first, true‑peppermint flavor and the clean, all‑organic, no‑sugar‑alcohols ingredient list—chewy, satisfying, and surprisingly filling for a vegan bar.

Main criticism: It’s only 11g protein, the chew can feel sticky or taffy‑like, and some sensitive stomachs report issues—plus the price isn’t shy.

Bottom Line

Great as a plant‑based, mint‑chocolate pick‑me‑up, pre‑ or post‑workout snack, or light breakfast on the go—especially if you avoid whey and prefer real‑sugar sweetness over sugar alcohols.

3.

PROBAR

Sea Salt Caramel

PROBAR Sea Salt Caramel protein bar product photo
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20g
Protein
7g
Fat
33g
Carbs
12g
Sugar
270
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Soybeans
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:16

What's in the Sea Salt Caramel PROBAR bar?

Meet PROBAR Base Sea Salt Caramel, a vegan bar built on 20g of soy protein isolate and an unapologetically sweet‑salty profile. The recipe is mid‑length—about 12 ingredients—with three modern helpers that keep the bar soft and stable.

Carbs run high at 33g and calories land at 270, typical for a chewy caramel style, while fat stays moderate at 7g from palm kernel oil, safflower oil, and a little almond butter.

In short: plant protein, quick fuel, and a caramel finish driven by real sugar and sea salt.

Protein
20
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
33
20
Sugar
12
4
Calories
270
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love the candy‑bar taste and satisfying heft, plus a legit 20g of complete soy protein—with none of the sugar‑alcohol aftertaste.

Main criticism: The 12g of sugar and a dense, sometimes chalky chew turn off folks who want a lighter, less‑sweet daily bar (and soy is a nonstarter for some).

Bottom Line

Best for post‑workout refueling or long afternoons when you want both protein and quick energy in one wrapper—especially if you prefer real sugar over sugar alcohols.

4.

CLIF

Chocolate Protein Bar

CLIF Chocolate Protein Bar protein bar product photo
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20g
Protein
9g
Fat
31g
Carbs
17g
Sugar
280
Calories
Allergens:Soybeans
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:19

What's in the Chocolate CLIF bar?

This bar doesn’t make you choose between flavor and function: it packs 20g of soy‑based protein beneath a real chocolate profile built from unsweetened chocolate and cocoa. The sweet side is not shy—31g of carbs with 17g of sugar—driven by cane syrup and cane sugar (concentrated sugarcane) plus brown rice syrup, which your body absorbs quickly.

Nine grams of fat from palm kernel oil, seed oils, and cocoa butter give a smooth, creamy bite. It’s plant‑based and gluten‑free, and it’s built more like performance fuel than a minimalist whole‑foods bar.

Protein
20
15
Fat
9
9
Carbs
31
20
Sugar
17
4
Calories
280
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers consistently rave about the chocolatey, crunchy taste and the staying power of 20g of complete soy protein—plant‑based, gluten‑free, and genuinely satisfying.

Main criticism: The downsides are the higher sugar and calories, a more processed ingredient list (including palm kernel oil), and a texture some find dense in cooler temps.

Bottom Line

Best for post-workout recovery, long hikes, or any day you need a substantial, chocolate-forward refuel. Less ideal if you’re aiming for a lower-sugar, low-carb snack.

5.

good! snacks

Blueberry

good! snacks Blueberry protein bar product photo
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15g
Protein
7g
Fat
29g
Carbs
10g
Sugar
210
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Peanuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:15

What's in the Blueberry good! snacks bar?

This blueberry bar leans into plant power: 15 grams of protein come from fava bean and brown rice proteins that work better together than either alone. Energy tilts toward carbohydrates, with tapioca syrup and cane sugar plus a starch-derived binder called isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMO) that adds mild sweetness and chew.

Fat stays modest at 7 grams, mostly from almond and peanut butter and high-oleic sunflower oil, with a touch of palm kernel oil for structure. Calories land at 210, and you do get real dried blueberries with a little citric acid to brighten the fruit.

A small set of four functional additives—IMO, vegetable glycerin (a plant-based softener), sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier), and citric acid—keeps texture consistent more than it aims to add nutrition.

Protein
15
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
29
20
Sugar
10
4
Calories
210
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers consistently say it actually tastes good—soft, chewy, and convincingly blueberry—while still delivering 15g of vegan protein.

Main criticism: The sweetness is heavy, with occasional chalkiness, and ingredient purists balk at the refined syrups and palm kernel oil that nudge it toward “candy bar” territory.

Bottom Line

Best for a sweet, dairy‑free pick‑me‑up or post‑workout bite when you want quick energy and solid protein more than ultra‑low carbs or a minimalist ingredient list.

6.

Skout Organic

Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Bar

Skout Organic Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Bar protein bar product photo
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10g
Protein
7g
Fat
29g
Carbs
18g
Sugar
200
Calories
Allergens:Peanuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:5

What's in the Peanut Butter & Jelly Skout Organic bar?

Skout Organic’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Bar sticks to the classics: organic dates bind the bar, peanut flour and peanut butter supply the plant protein, and real strawberries bring the jammy nostalgia, lifted by a hint of strawberry essence.

This is more fruit-and-nut energy than protein juggernaut, with 10g of peanut-based protein. Carbs and sweetness come from whole fruit rather than syrups or sugar alcohols, and fat stays modest and mostly unsaturated thanks to peanuts.

At 200 calories, it reads like a lunchbox throwback—just with better ingredients.

Protein
10
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
29
20
Sugar
18
4
Calories
200
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans love the super-short, organic ingredient list, the real-fruit PB&J flavor, and a chewy texture that satisfies without sugar alcohol side effects.

Main criticism: Texture can feel dense (especially cold), protein is modest for a “protein bar,” and the fruit sugar—and price—read high to some shoppers.

Bottom Line

Best for plant-based eaters, kids, and anyone who wants real-food PB&J flavor and steady energy in a tidy 200-calorie bar; less ideal if you need 20g protein or keep carbs very low.

7.

The GFB

Peanut Butter

The GFB Peanut Butter protein bar product photo
Product image of The GFB Peanut Butter protein bar
12g
Protein
10g
Fat
28g
Carbs
12g
Sugar
240
Calories
Allergens:Peanuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:10

What's in the Peanut Butter The GFB bar?

Peanut butter leads every bite of The GFB Peanut Butter Protein Bar, backed by Virginia peanuts, a pinch of sea salt, and a whisper of vanilla. Under the hood, it’s plant-powered: a pea-and-brown-rice protein blend supplies 12g of protein.

Carbs run higher than many protein-first bars, coming from organic brown rice syrup, agave, and dates; fats come mostly from peanuts and flax, so they’re largely unsaturated. The label stays short and familiar—no emulsifiers, gums, or sugar alcohols—and the bar is vegan and gluten-free.

Protein
12
15
Fat
10
9
Carbs
28
20
Sugar
12
4
Calories
240
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans rave about the true peanut-butter flavor and the straightforward, sugar-alcohol-free label—and many say it actually keeps them full.

Main criticism: The knocks: a sometimes too-soft or crumbly texture and a macro profile that reads more energy bar (12g protein with real sugar) than muscle bar; allergy managers should note a past cashew-related recall.

Bottom Line

Peanut-butter lovers who want a gentle-on-the-stomach, plant-based snack for pre-workout fuel, a light breakfast, or the mid-afternoon slump.

8.

TREK

Peanut Power

TREK Peanut Power protein bar product photo
Product image of TREK Peanut Power protein bar
11g
Protein
6g
Fat
26g
Carbs
22g
Sugar
206
Calories
Allergens:Peanuts, Soybeans
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:14

What's in the Peanut Power TREK bar?

Peanut Power reads like a fruit-and-nut bar that drafted soy for backup. Dates and raisins supply the base, peanut butter and roasted peanuts steer the flavor, and gluten-free oats add a bit of chew.

The protein comes from soy protein crunchies—puffed soy bound with a little tapioca starch—plus a touch of soy flour, which keeps the texture snappy rather than pasty. Grape and apple juice concentrates act as the glue, with simple rice and tapioca starch helping it hold together.

The net effect is fast, fruit-leaning carbs, moderate soy protein, mostly peanut-derived fats, and a vegan, gluten-free label.

Protein
11
15
Fat
6
9
Carbs
26
20
Sugar
22
4
Calories
206
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: People love the peanut-forward flavor and soy-crisp crunch, and they trust the simple, sugar-alcohol-free ingredient list that eats like real food.

Main criticism: The macro trade-off is the sticking point—about 11 grams of protein for 206 calories and 22 grams of sugar, with occasional notes about dryness and price.

Bottom Line

slump—without the aftertaste of sweeteners. Skip it if you’re avoiding peanuts or soy, or chasing ultra‑high protein with very low sugar.

Other Flavors

9.

Send

Banana Bread

Send Banana Bread protein bar product photo
Product image of Send Banana Bread protein bar
10g
Protein
10g
Fat
28g
Carbs
14g
Sugar
230
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:16

What's in the Banana Bread Send bar?

Send’s Banana Bread keeps things recognizably kitchen-made: bananas and dates for the base, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a nut-and-seed trio of cashews, walnuts, and hemp hearts, with crunchy cacao nibs. The protein is plant-based, led by pea protein, and the energy leans carb-forward because the fruit does the heavy lifting.

Fats come mostly from nuts and seeds, plus a touch of coconut, giving you predominantly unsaturated fats (including some plant omega‑3 ALA). There’s just one functional additive—sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier used at tiny amounts—and the reishi and cordyceps are present for culinary nuance rather than clinical dosing.

Protein
10
15
Fat
10
9
Carbs
28
20
Sugar
14
4
Calories
230
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: A clean, real‑food recipe that tastes like banana bread and delivers steady, stomach‑friendly energy—no sugar alcohols, no odd fillers, just dates, bananas, nuts, and a gentle plant‑protein boost.

Main criticism: Critics call out a drier, crumbly chew and a modest 10-gram protein count for the price, and note that the reishi and cordyceps are culinary, not clinically meaningful.

Bottom Line

Reach for it when you want real-food energy with modest protein—pre-climb, post-spin, mid-hike, or to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner. Great for vegan and gluten‑free eaters who prefer fruit-and-nut bars over ultra-processed, low‑carb options.

10.

ALOHA

Peppermint White Chocolate

ALOHA Peppermint White Chocolate protein bar product photo
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14g
Protein
8g
Fat
26g
Carbs
4g
Sugar
210
Calories
Allergens:None
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:22

What's in the Peppermint White Chocolate ALOHA bar?

ALOHA’s Peppermint White Chocolate reads like winter in a wrapper: a cocoa-butter coating, real peppermint oil, and tiny candy flecks over a chewy plant-protein base. The protein comes from brown rice and pumpkin seeds—no dairy, no soy—for a moderate 14g per bar.

Carbs run higher because sweetness and structure lean on cassava- and rice-derived syrups and fibers, plus a dairy-free white chocolate made with cane sugar. You’ll get mostly unsaturated fats from sunflower seed butter and oil, with a small cameo of palm oil in the candy.

Two additives—soluble tapioca fiber (a digestion-resistant fiber) and vegetable glycerin (a plant-derived syrup that keeps bars soft)—do much of the sweetness and texture work, helping keep sugar at 4g.

Protein
14
15
Fat
8
9
Carbs
26
20
Sugar
4
4
Calories
210
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: It tastes like a minty treat—chewy, satisfying, and stevia-free—earning kudos from Bon Appétit and SELF and a wave of happy Amazon reviews.

Main criticism: Engineered sweetness from cassava/rice ingredients reads too sweet for some and can bother sensitive stomachs, and the soft, sometimes crumbly texture plus a modest 14g protein won’t suit low-carb or high-protein purists.

Bottom Line

Plant‑based or dairy‑free snackers who want a festive, candy‑bar‑adjacent bite with 14g protein for afternoons, travel, or a light post‑workout refuel—especially if you avoid stevia and sugar alcohols.