In this article, we will uncover what ingredients to watch out for. We will also provide a list of certified and non-certified low FODMAP protein bars to add to your next shopping list.

How do you choose low FODMAP protein bars?

Choosing low FODMAP protein bars can be challenging. Many can contain a large amount of FODMAP ingredients.

Common high FODMAP ingredients include:

Agave
Apple or pear juice concentrate
Chicory root
Dates
Dried fruits
High FODMAP nuts, e.g., cashews and pistachios
High fructose corn syrup
Honey (read more about honey – is it low FODMAP? here)
Inulin (read more about inulin and the low FODMAP diet here)
Lactose
Non-fat dried milk powder
Soy protein concentrate
Sugar alcohols, e.g., xylitol, mannitol
Wheat
Whey protein concentrate

However, there are many certified low FODMAP protein bar brands available. These can be purchased online or at your local supermarket.

Certified Low FODMAP protein bars

The below certified low FODMAP brands have adapted classic protein bars to make them FODMAP friendly.

The ‘certification’ means that they have been tested by Monash University and proven to contain a safe level of FODMAPs to consume whilst on the low FODMAP diet.

Here are some of our favorites:

Enjoy Life Protein Bites

Dark Chocolate Raspberry
Dipped Banana
SunSeed Butter

FODY Foods Bars

Almond Coconut
Blueberry Almond Snack
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
Peanut Butter Chocolate Quinoa

Fodbods Bars

Banana and Peanut Butter
Lemon and Coconut
Mint Chocolate Bar
Peanut and Chocolate Chunk
Raspberry and Coconut

Gomacro Bars

Balanced Goodness—Granola and coconut
Everlasting Joy—Coconut, almond butter, chocolate chips
Maple Sea Salt Pure Promise
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
Prolonged Power—Banana and almond butter
Protein Decadence—Dark chocolate and almonds
Protein Pleasure—Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Protein Purity—Sunflower Butter and Chocolate
Protein Replenishment—Peanut butter
Salted Carmel and Chocolate chip
Smooth Sanctuary—Double chocolate and peanut butter chips
Sweet Awakenings—Mocha chocolate chip

GoMacro Kid MacroBars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cinnamon Roll
Double Chocolate Brownie
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
Peanut Butter Cup

Dr. Rachel Pauls’s Happy Bars

Banana Chocolate Glee
Chocolate Chip Delight
Oatmeal Raisin Bliss
Orange Chocolate Ecstasy
Peanut Chocolate Euphoria
Peanut Maple Pleasure

BelliWelli

Blueberry Muffin
Birthday Cake
Candy Cane Fudge
Lemon White Chocolate
Cinnamon Swirl
Fudge Brownie

‘Non-certified’ low FODMAP protein bars

These low FODMAP protein bars have not been officially certified by Monash University. However, they do not contain any high FODMAP ingredients.

88 Acres

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
Double Chocolate Mocha
Cinnamon and Oats

Bobo’s Oats Bars

Banana Chocolate Chip
Coconut
Coconut Almond Butter
Dark Chocolate Almond with Sea Salt
Lemon Poppy Seed
Original
Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Strawberry

Fodmazing

Nuts About You

Marigold Protein Bars

Coconut Rage
Chunky Choco Pecan
Cinnabähn
Macarooned

Nature Valley Crunch Granola Bars

Cinnamon
Peanut Butter

Non-low FODMAP protein bars

These are very common protein bars that you may wonder about. However, they do contain high FODMAP ingredients and should be avoided:

Aloha protein bars
Built protein bars
Clif Bars
Kind protein bars
Kirkland protein bars
Lara Bars
Perfect protein bars
Pure protein bars
Quest bars
Rxbar

Low FODMAP protein bars recipes

Making your own low FODMAP protein bars is a much more cost-effective solution when you are on the low FODMAP diet.

Below, we have provided you instructions to make your own recipe or simply follow one of the 8 low FODMAP protein bar recipes that have been proven to work!

Protein bars can be made by using:

A Binders and sweeteners – Oats, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, coconut oil
Flavorings – Dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, cinnamon, vanilla extract
Low FODMAP fruits – click here to find out more about low FODMAP fruits
Nuts – click here to find out which nuts can you have on the low FODMAP diet
Protein source – click here to find out more about low FODMAP Protein powder

Here are 8 low recipes to get you started:

Summary

Protein bars are a great on-the-go snack, but most contain high levels of FODMAPs, which can be an issue if you are on the low FODMAP diet.

The good news is there are a number of specially made ‘Low FODMAP’ bars now available and a small amount of protein bars that also fall into the suitable category.

The other option to ensure you get a low FODMAP protein bar is to make your own using one of our recipes above.