Coconut bars might be the secret reason your stomach hates you

Listen, if you're hitting the weights after a rough night, you need macros that make sense. This bar leads with a protein grain blend featuring soy isolate and organic rolled oats, providing a solid foundation for recovery. The inclusion of organic milled flaxseed suggests a hearty, slightly grainy texture that feels more like real food than a candy bar. With 14g of sugar per 100g, it's the leanest option here for those watching their intake. It's a smart play to keep in your gym bag for when you need a quick hit of soy protein and roasted soybeans without a massive sugar crash. One trade-off: the soy-heavy profile can sometimes lean towards a chalky finish, which might not please everyone's palate.

When the girls' night ends and you're craving something sweet but don't want to ruin your progress, this chocolate-dipped coconut bar steps in. It utilizes organic brown rice syrup for sweetness, paired with a protein grain blend of oats and roasted soybeans. The coconut and chocolate coating likely offers a rich, indulgent mouthfeel that masks the functional soy protein isolate underneath. At 18g of sugar per 100g, it's a moderate treat that can help satisfy a dessert craving while providing some substance. It's the perfect stash for your nightstand for those late-night hunger pangs. However, the trade-off is the higher sugar count compared to the base version, making it less of a daily staple and more of a tactical indulgence.

If you're stuck in a meeting and your energy is flagging, this cocoa-infused bar might be the spark you need. Built on the 'Lunapro' blend of cocoa soy rice crisps, it offers a crunchy, airy texture that contrasts with the denser soy protein concentrate. It's definitely on the sweeter side with 25g of sugar per 100g, which may provide a quick glucose spike for your brain during a long afternoon. The alkalized cocoa gives it a deep, dark profile that feels sophisticated enough for the office. The honest trade-off here is the sugar; at 25g, it's essentially a functional confection, so it's not for those strictly monitoring their glycemic response. Keep it in your desk drawer for true emergencies only.

Waking up after a long night requires a balance of comfort and nutrition. This bar hits a sweet spot with 16g of sugar and a robust protein grain blend. The addition of alkalized cocoa to the organic rolled oats and roasted soybeans suggests a chocolatey flavor that isn't cloying. It's dense and filling, which can help settle a stomach that's seen too many martinis. The organic soy flour and rice flour provide a complex carbohydrate base that may help stabilize you during a slow morning on the couch. A notable trade-off is the density; the combination of multiple soy formats and oats can make this bar quite chewy, requiring a good amount of water to wash down comfortably.

Before you head out for a night on the town, you need a base that won't weigh you down but offers enough substance to keep you going. This chocolate-dipped coconut variant uses the Lunapro soy rice crisp system combined with organic toasted oats. The toasted oats likely provide a nutty, caramelized flavor profile that pairs well with the dried cane syrup. It's a more 'gourmet' feeling bar that fits right into a busy social schedule. With 18g of sugar, it's sweet enough to feel like a treat while you're getting ready. The trade-off here is the use of dried cane syrup as a primary sweetener, which some might find a bit too sharp compared to rice syrup or honey.