Eight protein bars made it through our taste testing to rank as top picks. As a long-time health and fitness writer, gym rat and runner, I’ve eaten more than my fair share of protein bars.

These bars pack 12 grams of protein into a relatively small container, with 8 grams of fiber to support blood sugar balance. IQBars are sweetened with stevia plant extract and have no added sugar.

Each protein bar boasts 18 grams of protein and just one gram of sugar, but somehow manages to taste as good as a candy bar, ...

The protein is derived from rice and pumpkin seeds, while the fiber comes from rolled oats and tapioca fiber. The bar contains a small amount of added sugar from brown sugar and maple syrup ...

I prefer my protein in powder form -- specifically ... basically Nutella in a more solid form. Once again the bar is a little small but it smells great -- sweet chocolate and a little bit of ...

Built Bars filed a lawsuit in November against Blue Unicorn, a small startup in Springville that creates plant-based protein bars. The suit alleges Blue Unicorn and food scientist Luke Tolley ...