Protein bars are becoming really, really popular.
The multibillion-dollar protein-bar industry is projected to grow to over 7 billion by 2029 — so it's no surprise there are a lot of bars on the market. But they can't all be winners. And they don't always taste great.
To help find which is the best to buy at the grocery store, I bought protein bars in similar flavors from six different brands to review. The amount of protein, calories, fiber, or added sugars a person is looking to consume will vary, so I focused my reviews on taste.
All six of the bars advertise 20 grams of protein and contain between 200 and 290 calories. Of them, only the top two tasted like something I'd want to eat again.
Here's my ranking, from my least favorite to my top pick: