If you have a nut allergy, you know how difficult it can be to find any packaged snack that’s safe for you to eat. But if you’re looking for a nut-free protein bar, the pool of options gets even smaller. Nuts are good sources of protein, and they’re a popular flavor and neutral texture that can mask that sometimes-chalky protein powder taste, which is why they’re so widely used in protein bars. But there are nut-free protein bars out there to help you hit your recommended daily intake of protein – you just have to know where to look.
Ahead, we rounded up six nut-free protein bars, featuring recommendations from a registered dietitian. Each bar contains tons of healthy ingredients, including chia seeds, blueberries, and sunflower seed butter. Not only are these protein bars packed with fiber, antioxidants, and other important nutrients, but they also come in a million fun flavors, ranging from caramel mocha to birthday cake. And we included plenty of plant-based protein options, too.
If nuts are on your no-go list, these high-protein snacks are just what you need to keep your energy up, fuel your body, and stay full – whether you’re looking for a post-workout pick-me-up or a healthy snack you can always rely on. Read on to explore all the different pricing, textures, and flavors nut-free protein bars have to offer, and see which ones you’ll be adding to your shopping cart.
Experts Featured in This Article
Lauren Manaker, RDN, the owner of nutrition communications company Nutrition Now Counseling and a freelance writer, certified lactation educator, and certified personal trainer.
– Additional reporting by Chandler Plante and Mirel Zaman
