Top 10 Protein Bars
Best Protein Bars in Australia
Looking for the best protein bar? This is our top 10 - a curated, dietitian-reviewed shortlist of the highest-rated bars we stock, from soft and dessert-like to crunchy and wholefood. High in protein and sensible on sugar, these are the standouts. Below is what is in our top 10 right now.
How We Rank Our Top 10
- Protein and sugar - high protein, sensible sugar.
- Ingredients - we favour clean, recognisable ingredients.
- Taste and texture - a bar you will actually finish.
- Customer reviews and value.
Our Top 10 Protein Bars
Here is what made the list, in the order you will find them in this collection.
1. Protein Crisp Bar - ApexVita
The ApexVita Protein Crisp Bar offers a light, crispy texture for those who prefer a crunchy bar over a chewy one, with a solid protein hit.
2. Cold Pressed Protein Bar - Fibre Boost
Fibre Boost's Cold Pressed Bar is made without baking to keep its wholefood ingredients intact, high in fibre and protein - a more natural, less processed bar.
3. Raw Bar - ApexVita
The ApexVita Raw Bar is a wholefood-style protein bar built around natural ingredients - a clean, no-nonsense option for everyday protein.
4. Smart Protein Bar - Smart Diet Solutions
The Smart Protein Bar is an Aussie favourite - high in protein, low in sugar and made with a short, clean ingredient list. Soft, filling and great-tasting, it is a smarter snack that does not feel like a compromise.
5. OxyShred Lean Protein Bar - EHP Labs
EHP Labs' OxyShred Lean Protein Bar is a lean, lower-calorie bar in line with the OxyShred range - a high-protein snack for those watching their macros.
6. Maxine's Burn Bars - Maxine's
Maxine's Burn Bars are high-protein, lower-carb bars made for women who train, in indulgent flavours - a satisfying, protein-packed treat to keep you on track between meals.
7. Custard Protein Bar - Muscle Nation
Muscle Nation's Custard Bar is a soft, dessert-like protein bar in indulgent flavours, packing a generous protein hit into a genuinely treat-like format.
8. Quest Protein Bar - Quest
Quest Bars are one of the world's most popular protein bars - high in protein and fibre, low in sugar, with a chewy texture and a huge flavour range. A proven go-to for smarter snacking.
9. Soft Protein Bar - BSC (Body Science)
BSC's Soft Protein Bar is exactly that - a soft, easy-to-eat protein bar with a satisfying texture and good protein content from a trusted Australian brand.
10. Switch Plant Protein Bar - Switch Nutrition
Switch Nutrition's Plant Protein Bar is a vegan, plant-based bar that delivers solid protein with clean ingredients - a tasty option for those eating plant-based.
How to Choose the Best Protein Bar
Pick by craving and goal: soft and dessert-like, crunchy, or wholefood and natural. Check the protein and sugar on the label, and choose plant-based if you are vegan. Treat bars as a top-up around balanced meals. Our certified nutritionists can help.
Why Shop with ApexVita
- Every member of our team, online and in all our stores, is a certified nutritionist, so expert advice is always free.
- A dietitian-reviewed pick of Australia's best protein bars.
- More than 140 stores nationwide, plus fast online delivery and same-day dispatch.
- Family-owned, with competitive prices and regular deals.
- Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide, and free delivery on orders over $150.
- A 30-day money-back guarantee on your order.
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