13 Protein Bars That Come With A Healthy Dose Of Fiber

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With dietary trends on social media changing on a whim, it's unclear how long the fibermaxxing trend will continue. Either way, fiber remains an important part of nutrition worth watching, even if it's not always clear how much fiber you should actually be eating every day. The average American adult consumes less than half of the recommended daily dietary fiber intake, eating around 10 to 15 grams per day when it should be double that much or more. Luckily, some protein bars deliver a solid amount of fiber with minimal effort, making them one of those easy ways to boost your fiber intake beyond beans.

In addition to keeping you regular, fiber helps you feel fuller and satiated for longer. As a result, energy bars that are rich in both fiber and protein offer particularly well-rounded nutrition. So, we got to investigating and put together a collection of the protein bar brands that aren't skimping on this crucial carbohydrate.

Fibre-Boost Cold-Pressed Protein Bars are, as their name suggests, a true boost of fiber for anyone whose diet is lacking. With a whopping 25 grams of fiber per bar, just one will get an adult woman her full day's worth of protein, while one bar will satisfy more than half of an adult male's protein needs (38 grams).

Trubar's protein bars are made without gluten, soy, dairy, or sugar alcohols and contain 10 to 13 grams of fiber per bar. The brand's flavor selection offers something for everyone, from salty almond to donuts to an option inspired by the long-popular orange creamsicle frozen confection. The fiber primarily comes from tapioca and cassava root flour.

Atlas protein bars contain about 20 grams of protein per bar along with 11 to 12 grams of fiber, so you don't have to think twice when looking for both a protein and fiber boost. Whether you're on the go or need a quick refuel after the gym, keeping a few Atlas bars in your bag is an easy way to add more fiber to your diet. One fan on Reddit notes that they haven't found bars with a better protein-to-sugar ratio, adding, "All the flavors are good but raspberry peanut butter is my favorite."

Known for its protein-packed Doritos alternative, Quest Nutrition is a big name in the protein game. Quest protein bars have about 12 grams of fiber per bar, which will put a serious dent in your daily fiber needs. The bars are keto-friendly as well, if that's a dietary concern, and come in fun flavors like blueberry muffin, chocolate chip cookie dough, and s'mores.

Everyone loves Kirkland Signature's chewy protein bars, but unfortunately, they have only about 6 grams of fiber per bar. If you're a Costco shopper looking for more fiber in your diet, Kirkland Signature protein bars have 10 grams of fiber per bar and come in a variety pack with a duo of dessert-inspired flavors that should make a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

Aloha protein bars contain about 14 grams of protein paired with 10 grams of fiber in just one small yet delicious and powerful chewy bar. Aloha bars are made without dairy, gluten, soy, stevia, sugar alcohol, and GMOs, and they come in a variety of enticing flavors like chocolate cherry, banana bread chocolate chip, and lemon cashew.

IQBar Protein Bars are plant-based and packed with nutrients meant to help power your brain. With each bar containing 6 to 9 grams of fiber, it's ideal for getting a decent amount of the carbohydrate into your diet without much thought. IQBar offers variety packs for both chocolate and fruit lovers, so you're likely to find a flavor that's right for you. 

In general, whole foods like beans, vegetables, fruit, and grains are some of the best ways to get more fiber into your diet. Kind Snacks has always used a lot of whole ingredients like nuts, and its Protein Max bars are no exception. With 9 grams per bar, they're a delicious way to sneak in some more fiber into your diet. 

With a name like Fiber One, you'd be right to assume this brand focuses on making foods that have a lot of the stuff. Fiber One's Chewy Bars, not to be confused with the childhood classic Chewy bars, contain 9 grams of fiber per bar, which is about 32% of the daily recommended fiber intake. Find them in flavors like Oats & Chocolate and Chocolate Caramel & Pretzel.

Wonderslim Protein & Fiber Bars contain between 6 and 8 grams of fiber per bar, depending on the flavor. Made by a company called Diet Direct, these bars are described as "fluffy," and customers online highlight their tender chewiness. Besides Fluffy Salted Toffee Pretzel, there are Lemon Crisp and S'more Crisp varieties.

Ranking lower in fiber but highest in the cool name department, Blue Unicorn protein bars are made with 3 grams of sugar and 15 grams of protein. With 7 grams of fiber per bar, Blue Unicorn bars are still a great way to increase your fiber intake, and they come in flavors like cherry cordial, English toffee, and toasted coconut. 

Ready's Clean Protein Bars pack 15 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber in a small package, plus 6 grams of whole grains, which are different from whole wheat. The bars are offered in a limited range of flavors, from vanilla swirl to iced oatmeal cookie to salted caramel cashew. 

Nick's first products were actually "better for you" ice creams with no added sugar, but the company has since expanded to make protein bars, candy, and sweeteners that all have less sugar than their typical counterparts. Nick's bars contain between 4 and 5 grams of fiber per bar and a decent 15 grams of protein; however, they do have between 9 and 11 grams of sugar alcohols, an artificial sweetener that can sometimes cause gastrointestinal distress.