Barebells Protein Bar
Supplements & nutrition
One of the best-tasting mainstream protein bars you can buy in Germany: 20g protein, ~200 kcal and only ~1.5g sugar per 55g bar, in a genuinely candy-bar-like texture. The catch is the sweetener system (maltitol sugar alcohol plus sucralose), which keeps sugar low but can cause bloating for some and isn't a 'clean-label' product. A solid, widely available everyday snack rather than a purist choice.
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Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 30 Jul 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out — figures may change.
Pros
- Excellent candy-bar taste and texture across most flavours
- 20g protein and only ~1.5g sugar per bar (0g added sugar)
- Available almost everywhere in Germany: REWE, dm, Rossmann, Edeka, Amazon.de
- Vegan and Soft lines extend the range
- Consistently high product ratings on Amazon.de and retail sites
Cons
- Sweetened with maltitol (sugar alcohol) plus sucralose - can cause bloating/digestive upset in quantity
- Carbs are not as low as the sugar figure suggests (sugar alcohols)
- Premium price at ~EUR 2 per bar in retail
- Not a clean-label bar; contains additives and flavourings
- Brand-service reviews (Trustpilot) only 'Average' at 3.3/5
Who it's for
Buy it if…
Buy it if you want a high-protein, low-sugar snack that actually tastes like a treat and you can find it in nearly every supermarket.
Skip it if…
Skip it if you're sensitive to sugar alcohols like maltitol or want a minimal, clean-label ingredient list.
Barebells is a Swedish brand that has become one of the most visible protein bars in German retail, stocked in REWE, dm, Rossmann and Edeka and among the best-selling protein bars on Amazon.de. The core Original bar delivers 20g of protein, roughly 200-205 kcal and only about 1.5g of sugar per 55g bar, wrapped in a chocolate coating over a soft, slightly fudgy or crisped centre. Reviewers across sites consistently describe it as tasting like a real candy bar rather than a chalky gym snack, and flavours like Salty Peanut, Cookies & Cream and Caramel Cashew are the usual favourites. Product-level ratings are strong - around 4.5/5 on Amazon.de and high scores on retailer review sites.
The honest caveat is the ingredient system. To hit the low-sugar number, Barebells uses the sugar alcohol maltitol alongside the sweetener sucralose, plus milk protein and flavourings. That keeps added sugar at 0g, but the total carbohydrate is higher than the sugar line suggests, and maltitol in larger amounts can cause bloating or digestive upset. At roughly EUR 2 per bar (12-packs typically EUR 22-30, from about EUR 1.79/bar on price-comparison sites), it sits at the premium end. Note that brand-run Trustpilot pages (e.g. barebells.co.uk at 3.3/5) reflect shipping and customer-service experiences, not the taste of the bar itself, which rates far higher with everyday buyers.
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