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🏋️‍♀️ Best Protein Bars for Pre & Post Workout Fuel

Power your training with the right macros. These bars deliver abalance of protein and carbs to fuel you before or after your workouts.

Showing top 10 bars · Sorted by protein (high → low)

Our filter criteria:
20g Total Carbs
15g Protein
180 Calories
Why these bars? Before or after a workout, your body needs fuel. We chose bars with enough protein (15g or more), carbs (20g or more) and calories (180 or more) to support performance, recovery and muscle repair. Whether you're lifting or doing cardio, these bars give your body what it needs to recover and come back stronger.
321 Calories
38g Protein
9.9g Total Fat
20g Total Carbs
321 Calories
38g Protein
10g Total Fat
20g Total Carbs
321 Calories
38g Protein
9.9g Total Fat
20g Total Carbs
317 Calories
38g Protein
9g Total Fat
21g Total Carbs
319 Calories
38g Protein
9.8g Total Fat
20g Total Carbs
322 Calories
38g Protein
10g Total Fat
20g Total Carbs
410 Calories
32g Protein
14g Total Fat
42g Total Carbs
410 Calories
30g Protein
12g Total Fat
47g Total Carbs
390 Calories
30g Protein
9g Total Fat
48g Total Carbs
380 Calories
30g Protein
11g Total Fat
47g Total Carbs

How Protein Bars Can Help Pre & Post Workout

Training breaks down muscle tissue, and recovery is when growth happens. After a workout, your body needs protein to repair that tissue and carbs to replenish glycogen stores. Before a workout, carbs help fuel performance, while a bit of protein can improve muscle protein synthesis during and after exercise.

Protein bars that combine both macronutrients give you a convenient way to refuel or prepare without needing a full meal. They're especially helpful when you're short on time or on the go—perfect for tossing in your gym bag. The bars in this category are chosen for their balance of fast-absorbing carbs and adequate protein to support performance and recovery.

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