- IQBAR Clean Plant Protein Bars - Banana Nut - 36 Count - Keto, Vegan, High Fiber, Gluten and Dairy Free, Low Sugar Snack - Brain and Body Nutrients for Focus, Energy, Meal Replacement

I like that IQ bars are high protein and low sugar and vegan. That is a hard combo to find. I will say that they smell more like their flavor than taste. The flavors are quite bland. The texture is like that of firm cookie dough. I have bought them several times. I think these are up to preference. Remember that because they are only about 1 gram of sugar per bar, the chocolate flavors will be quite dark and bitter. No milk chocolate flavors around here. I like that they offer plenty of non-chocolate flavors as my husband dislikes chocolate. They are a great option as a portable and healthy snack.

I've tried countless protein bars over the years, but none have stood out quite like IQBAR's Peanut Butter Chip bars. From the first bite, I was blown away not only by the delicious taste but also by how these bars fueled my body and mind throughout a hectic day.As someone who juggles a busy schedule, I need a snack that keeps up with me, and IQBAR does just that.Each bar is packed with high-quality plant protein and essential nutrients that help sharpen focus and enhance mental clarity. Whether I'm preparing for a critical meeting or hitting the gym, these bars are my go-to for convenient sustained energy without any crash.What truly sets these bars apart is their commitment to health without compromising on taste.The Peanut Butter Chip flavor is a heavenly blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips, satisfying my cravings while fitting perfectly into my low-carb, high-fiber diet. It's guilt-free indulgence at its best.Also, IQBAR's transparency about their ingredients gives me confidence that I’m nourishing my body with nothing but the best. These bars are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and devoid of any artificial flavors or preservatives—ideal for anyone looking to enhance their health holistically.To anyone looking for a snack that supports both brain and body health, put down the map. You've arrived.

I get the double chocolate flavor and can say it’s definitely easier on the stomach than most similar bars out there, and it also has far less sugar. Taste can’t be beat, ingredients are clean, can’t go wrong with these bars. Only downside is the price. But you get what you pay for

**Updated Review -9/29/2021-**I'm finally submitting an updated review. I was sent a sample variety box from the Co-Founder. I was hesitant about these bars at 1st but gradually tried each. Indeed they did make changes. I gotta say, great improvements. The flavors are much better than before and have more of a moist, yet not oily, oatmeal/soft-like texture. Normally I like my bars cold but these are very good at room temperature. I went ahead and tried a bit of the remaining ones. I'll go through each favor.1) Matcha Chai: I didn't even know they had this flavor. It's a new one to me. The matcha flavor is there and on point. It's a flavor I'm not used to but it might grow on me. I definitely like the ingredients this one has.2) Blueberry Lemon: Far better, strong blueberry and lemon flavor with blueberry bits.3) Blueberry: This had a deeper blueberry flavor, a better improvement. Good bits of blueberry.4) Banana Nut: Definitely better, the banana nut hits the taste buds quickly.5) Almond Butter Chip: I'm an almond and peanut butter lover and this one is quite good. May end up one of my favs. I did taste the almond butter quite well and the chocolate chips taste good.6) Peanut Butter Chip: A solid improvement. The peanut butter flavor hit me a bit later than the almond butter. Not really a bad note, the peanut butter flavor is there. Peanut butter chocolate tends to be my favorite flavor so this may end up on the top for me.7) Chocolate Seasalt: Although I'm normally not a fan of flavored bars with sea salt. this is far better than before. Good chocolate flavor and sea salt is there.On another note, I like their branding. The box shows what the bar actually looks like versus other brands showing some indulging treat of what it suppose to taste like. They even show videos of breaking apart the bars.And there you have it. Nice improvements IQ Bars. I can see these now as a good alternative choice for me.**Original**I've tried many different types of protein bars, starting from whey and switching to plant protein. I've seen recent reviews mentioning these bars taste better due to a new/better formula but these are very bland in flavor. I'm at the close point of giving this a 2 star.I give protein bars a good try and see how my tastebuds adjust to them. My tastebuds normally adjust well to new brands I try. The problem is these bars fail in the 1st impression in flavor. Even at a health standpoint, it shouldn't compromise flavor. I bought both variety packs, the chocolate and fruit lovers. Both so far are very bland and I just plan to choke these down so I don't waste the money but also to give these a full complete try. Maybe I got a bad batch but then that's also a problem. If IQBAR has really improved their bars, needs to be consistency across the board. Everyone is different, you may or may not like these. I wanted to try all the flavors but so far none are my favorite. I get health and nutrition, but not cutting corners.So here is my overall:Price: 3 - Avg/Fair - Price is around average imo compared to most plant protein bars but I've had better.Taste: 1.5 - Very bland - 1.5 - These bars may be the blandest bars I've had yet or at least in 2nd place which is a shame because also included in the box is a little sheet saying "we improved our bars".Texture: 3 - Semi Dry/soft - I'm fine with the texture. It has somewhat of a semi-moist granola texture.Ingredients: 4 - The main reason I decided to try, the ingredients look good overall. They look like a good alternative choice.Packaging: 5 - Packaging was great. Clean box design, no reckless handling, and bars in good shape.If you plan to try, I recommend one of the variety packs and hope you enjoy them. Unfortunately, these are leaning to a no-go for me. Maybe in the future that will change.

These are great but lets start with the cons.Cons:1. I can buy these at Walmart for much cheaper... If Amazon would drop their price to at least equal Walmart I would always buy them on Amazon.. This is one of the drawbacks of Amazon Prime.. I pay for this service to get better deals yet I can just go to local Walmart and save a considerable amount.. Which in this case alsmost amounts to an entire extra box of 4. They should at least offer a bulk purchase of much larger quantity to make the experience better for customers who buy a lot of these..2. Not organic. There's not one organic ingredient in these..3. Too much sodium... There's really no need to add a lot of sodium if your product taste good.4. They are relatively expesive for a peanut based product.5. Sometimes are not fresh.Pros:1. Taste great.2. Good blend of healthy ingredients (except for salt - get that out of our food! - salting is an outdated practice).

Three things I look for in a protein bar: high protein, low sugar and low carbs. IQBAR Brain and Body Plant Protein Bars has all three, plus the added bonus of brain nutrients and high fiber, and they are gluten free and non-GMO. Oftentimes I look at a label and have no idea what the ingredients are. These are very straightforward and natural. I purchased the 7 Flavor Sampler Pack, and really enjoyed trying the fun and unique mix of flavors. My favorites were the fruity-tasting Wild Blueberry and Lemon Blueberry. All the flavors have a nice, sweet taste, and give me energy and keep me full, without a lot of calories or sugar. Highly recommend!

Second flavour I bought and both are excellentPerfect for when I’m out and need a quick snack.

These bars taste great, however, each time I would have one bar in one sitting I would end up being constipated. For that reason, I will not repurchase.

I was looking for a low carb, low sugar, high protein bar that has more natural ingredients and still tastes good. These bars are super tasty and I like that there isnt a bunch of unpronounceable junk in them. All the flavours I have tried so far are good.

Amazing and delicious keto/vegan protein bar. Truly excellent product. Sadly no longer available on Amazon.

Texture was brownie-like, but I couldn't get over the taste - couldn't even finish bar. I eat protein shakes and other bars, snacks, etc but something about this flavour just didn't work for me. Would suggest buying a single and trying it first.