Best Vegan Protein Bars Sometimes you just need a little protein on the go, especially if you follow a vegan or plant-based lifestyle. With new vegan protein bars and shakes popping up everywhere, how do you know which ones are no better than a Snickers bar and which will keep you fueled for the next few hours? First, make sure the bar has at least 10 grams of protein. Bars that are mostly carbohydrate-based (I’m looking at you, granola bars) are just going to leave you hungry soon after. They are not adequate for refueling after a work out OR as a snack to get you to your next meal. Most of the bars in the cereal aisle have a ton of carbs with no protein to balance them out (I’m looking at you Nutrigrain and Nature Valley). Next check out the ingredients. Does it contain sucralose, high fructose corn syrup, palm kernel oil, or sugar alcohols like mannitol, erythritol, or xylitol? Do most of the ...