Plant-based meal replacement bars

PROBAR MEAL bars

PROBAR MEAL bars are blended, plant-based bars made with whole-food and natural ingredients for a substantial on-the-go meal replacement or snack. The range includes multiple flavors, so ingredients and allergen details can vary by flavor.

What the public facts say

  • The MEAL range is 100% plant-based and is offered in a variety of 12 flavors.
  • The bars are blended rather than baked and are designed as a substantial meal-replacement snack.
  • PROBAR lists 8–12 grams of protein and 5–6 grams of fiber for the MEAL range.
  • The listed MEAL format is a 3 oz bar, with two servings per bar according to the collection page.

Dietary notes

VeganGluten-free

PROBAR states that all products are vegan and certified gluten-free by GFCO. Flavor-specific ingredients and allergens differ across the MEAL range; the company also says products are made on shared equipment. PROBAR states its chocolate is dairy-free, but that note should not be generalized to every flavor ingredient without checking the individual label.

A dietary tag is not an allergy-safety guarantee. Check the selected flavor’s current label and contact the manufacturer if needed.

Practical tradeoffs

Useful qualities

  • Ready-to-eat blended format needs no preparation beyond opening the wrapper.
  • The multi-flavor range provides plant-based and gluten-free options for portable meal replacement use.

Things to consider

  • The bars are relatively substantial and dense as a meal-replacement format rather than a small, light snack.
  • Shared-equipment production and flavor-specific nuts or other ingredients mean shoppers need to check each flavor's label for allergen suitability.

These are format and ingredient observations from public sources, not tasting results or field-test claims.

Packing & preparation

Shelf-stable, individually wrapped bars intended for on-the-go use; the official FAQ lists a 12-month shelf life for MEAL products. No preparation is described as necessary. Store and pack according to the product label, and check the individual flavor label for allergens.

Official sources

Checked 2026-11-05. Products, labels and availability can change.

  • MEAL On-The-Go Bars | PROBAR ↗

    Official range page confirms the MEAL category, 12-flavor range, plant-based positioning, blended-not-baked format, listed protein and fiber ranges, two servings per bar, and 3 oz bar format.

  • Frequently Asked Questions | PROBAR ↗

    Official FAQ confirms vegan and GFCO-certified gluten-free statements, shared-equipment production, dairy-free chocolate, and a 12-month MEAL shelf life.

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