Try these bars to support your fertility nutrition journey!
As a registered dietitian, speaker on women’s healthand fertility nutritionist in Orlando, I am extremely selective about the protein bars I recommend to my Nutrition Awareness clients. Why? Most of them are full of artificial junk, inflammatory ingredients and fillers that leave you unsatisfied.
The good news is that more and more food companies are making protein bars actually support your gut health, fertility and anti-inflammatory lifestyle.
Below are my 5 favorites that you can buy at Publix, Whole Foods, Sprouts or Amazon!
Aloha Bars
If you’ve worked with me, there’s a good chance I’ll recommend it to you Aloha Bars to you! Not only are they delicious, but their texture is smoother than RxBars (which can be too chewy for some!) Plus, they have 12g of protein and only 5g of sugar.
Are you surprised that a nutritionist would recommend a protein bar with sugar? You shouldn’t! I would rather my clients consume some real sugar as part of a balanced diet than artificial sweeteners like sucralose, which can increase your cravings and appetite.
Another reason Aloha Bars made the list is because they have 6 grams of fiber, which helps with digestion, gut health, and even hormone metabolism! The average woman needs at least 24 grams of fiber per day, which means an Aloha Bar covers 25% if your needs!
Try my favorite flavor of Aloha Bars here!
RxBars
The cream of the crop of healthy protein bars is hands down RxBars. They’re so clean, they only list nuts, dates, salt, egg whites and natural flavors on their ingredients label.
Not only are they packed with fiber and protein, but they have NO added sugar or artificial colors. Plus, there’s a flavor for everyone: chocolate girls love cocoa and sea salt, while fruit-loving girls can enjoy raspberry and strawberry.
Just avoid RxBars with oats – they are higher in sugar and the taste is not worth it in my opinion.
Try the best RxBar flavor varieties here!
Perfect bars
Never has a bar kept me as mentally and physically satisfied as a Perfect bar. They taste amazing, so my brain sends me signals to look for more food. Plus, they’re packed with 12-15 grams of protein and healthy fats, which help us feel fuller for longer. The snacks that keep you from searching the kitchen for processed junk food 1-2 hours later are not the.
The ingredients in Perfect Bars are very simple: nut butter, eggs, honey, milk, coconut, and various fruits and vegetables. For women avoiding gluten and soy, these hit the spot.
The potential downside: these have more added sugar than any other bar I recommend. The sugar comes from organic honey, which doesn’t mean much because sugar still affects our insulin. So if you’re trying to lower blood sugars, I’d choose a different bar. If you’re relatively active, the benefits of this bar (protein, healthy fats, fiber, ingredients) outweigh the sugar content.
Psst- you can keep it light with one Perfect Mini Bar. I eat them after a meal when I want something sweet but nutritious.
Try Perfect Bars here!
Jacob Bars
Another impressive winner 20 grams of protein! Jacob bars (not to be confused with David bars, which I don’t recommend for fertility nutrition), have simple ingredients: grass-fed whey protein, honey, beef fat, dates, unsweetened chocolate, nut butters, and salt. Not bad at all!
If you have a dairy intolerance, avoid this. While they have 9 grams of added sugar from the honey, it’s hard to find a quality protein bar with more than 12 grams of protein and less than 250 calories. I guess that’s why they’re also some of the most expensive protein bars I’ve seen!
As a fertility nutritionist in Orlando, I would recommend these 2-3 times a week as part of a balanced diet low in added sugar.
Try Jacob Bars here!
The Only Bar (Honorable Mention)
Because these only have 5g of protein, it’s hard to classify them as a protein bar. But when it comes to nutrition for fertility, I like to look at my client’s entire diet (not just one food). What is most important for any woman or man trying to conceive is to follow an anti-inflammatory diet. This means eating mostly minimally processed, whole foods. The Only Bar by Truvani has only 5 ingredients made from whole foods!!! Unreal.
Plus, they taste really good. I would recommend these to anyone who craves baked goods but needs a healthier alternative to cookies and brownies. Add protein by crushing them and eat them with unsweetened Greek yogurt or spread almond butter on top.
Try my favorite flavor of The Only Bar here!
Final Thoughts of Fertility Nutritionists
Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth can be stressful at times, so don’t put more stress on your body by worrying about what you did or didn’t eat. It is counterproductive to your fertility goals. Instead, give yourself lots of grace as you try to make better food choices, one day at a time.
If you want to cut out all the stress and dieting, I’d love to help you. As an Orlando fertility nutritionist and registered dietitian, I will help you create your personalized fertility nutrition and supplement plan so you can balance your hormones, get pregnant, and feel amazing.
✨ Book an initial appointment with me here —> in person or real!
About the author: This article was written by a nutritionist, registered dietitian and author Kate Richardson. As an expert in women’s weight loss and nutrition, she is available for 1:1 nutritional advice and speaking at corporate wellness programs & retreats. Check out her book, How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food and Dieting.
