- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Cascade Locks Today
By the People, for the People
14 Best Energy Bars (Tested and Reviewed)
Treeline Review writers share their favorite energy bars for taste, fillingness, and nutrition
Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:02pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Vibrant, pop art-inspired energy bars in a repeating grid pattern capture the diverse flavors and nutrition profiles that fuel outdoor adventures.Cascade Locks TodayAfter years of testing dozens of energy bars, our writers share their favorites based on taste, fillingness, food sensitivities, value, availability, and more.
Why it matters
Staying fueled while on the go can be tricky, and often we want something with more substance (and, frankly, better taste) than an energy gel or chew. This guide contains energy bar suggestions that fit into all kinds of diets and preferences, including gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, organic, and vegan options.
The details
This guide from Treeline Review contains energy bar suggestions that fit into all kinds of diets and preferences, including gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, organic, and vegan options. Our writers prioritized taste, availability, fillingness, value, and nutrition, sharing their go-to energy bars that help fuel their adventures.
- Treeline Review published this guide on April 20, 2026.
The players
Treeline Review
An independent outdoor gear review website that provides objective, reader-supported reviews.
Mattie Schuler
A contributing writer for Treeline Review who enjoys the That's It. Fruit Bars for their taste and digestibility on longer trail runs.
Kate 'Drop N Roll' Hoch
A contributing writer for Treeline Review with over 10,000 miles of backpacking experience who enjoys The Better Nut Bar.
Treeline Review Staff
The editorial team at Treeline Review who recommend the Thunderbird Superfood Energy Bars.
Aubri 'Data' Drake
A contributing writer for Treeline Review who discovered and enjoys the SunRype FruitSource Fruit Bars.
Becca Downs
The managing editor and a contributing writer for Treeline Review who recommends the Trader Joe's ABC Bars.
Mary Murphy
A contributing writer and editor for Treeline Review who enjoys the Phun Bar.
Meg Carney
A contributing writer for Treeline Review who recommends the GoMacro MacroBar.
Sara 'Socks' Kruglinski
The operations coordinator and a contributing writer for Treeline Review who enjoys the South Forty Snacks Tropical Fruit Bar.
Amy Gravlee
A contributing writer and copyeditor for Treeline Review who recommends the RXBAR Protein Bar.
Chris Meehan
A contributing writer for Treeline Review who enjoys the PROBAR Meal Bar.
Mary Beth Skylis
A contributing writer for Treeline Review who recommends the Honey Stinger Nut + Seed Bar.
Melissa 'Treehugger' Spencer
A contributing writer and fact checker for Treeline Review who enjoys the Bobo's Oat Bars Stuff'd Bite and Bar.
Katie Hawkes
A contributing writer for Treeline Review who recommends the BUILT Puff.
Naomi Hudetz
The chief operating officer and online editor for Treeline Review who enjoys the KIND Nut Bar.
Liz Thomas
The editor-in-chief of Treeline Review who recommends the EPIC Bar.
What they’re saying
“We create reader-supported, objective gear reviews independently selected by our editors. This story may contain affiliate links, which help fund our website. When you click on the links to purchase gear, we may get a commission, without costing you an extra cent. Thank you for supporting our work and mission of outdoor coverage for every body! Learn more.”
— Treeline Review Staff
The takeaway
This guide from Treeline Review highlights a variety of energy bars that can fuel outdoor adventures, from backpacking to running to cycling, with options to suit different dietary needs and preferences. The writers' personal recommendations showcase bars that provide the right balance of taste, nutrition, and portability to keep adventurers energized on the go.
