GoMacro MacroBar Organic Vegan Protein Bars - Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBars 12 grams (4 Count)

I've bought these bars for years, they are great for a protein boost on the go. I carry these and other flavors in my purse. I'm happy that there is a non nut bar alternative that tastes good. This flavor is fairly sweet though, I wish it wasnt quite so sweet. I like the sunflower butter chocolate as well , it is not so sweet but I haven't seen that flavor offered in the 4 pack box.

I was a bit hesitant about these at first because I tend to be picky with oatmeal snacks, especially anything trying to imitate oatmeal cookies or baked goods. After trying one several months ago though, these ended up becoming something I keep reaching for regularly. The texture is probably my favorite part. These bars have more of a thick cookie dough consistency than a traditional protein bar. They're soft, slightly chewy, and the oatmeal blends into the texture really well instead of feeling dry or grainy. The chocolate chips are balanced nicely too. There are enough throughout the bar that you usually get some in every bite, but it never feels overly sweet. I also appreciate that the ingredients list is simple and recognizable. I can actually look through it and understand what everything is, which makes these feel a little less processed compared to some other protein bars. The individually wrapped packaging is convenient for tossing into a bag or packing with lunch, and even though the bars are fairly compact, they feel surprisingly filling for their size. At 260 calories with 9 grams of sugar and 36 carbs, I personally think of these more as a meal replacement or mini meal option rather than an everyday snack to repeatedly grab throughout the day. One thing worth noting is that the box only comes with four bars, so they disappear pretty quickly especially if you eat them daily like I do. They also fall more into the premium price range. Still, considering the flavor, texture, convenience, and ingredient quality, I can at least understand why they're priced that way. These have pretty quickly become one of the pantry items I love keeping around.