5 Reasons Our Bars Taste Like REAL FOOD (And Theirs Don’t)
If you’ve been let down by protein bars before, you need to read this.
Why does the average protein bar taste chalky, gummy, and fake? Because the average protein bar brand is not willing to put in the work it takes to create delicious flavor.
At Stars + Honey, we are obsessed with flavor art and science. We refuse to compromise: high protein does not need to come at the expense of delicious, real food flavor.
These are 5 things we do differently to make sure our bars taste like real food (most don’t know about #3):
#1: 3 Different Protein Sources = Real Food Texture
We use three unique, high quality sources of protein in every bar: collagen, pea and nut.
This gives our bars a subtle flavor and a delicious, cookie-like texture.
Traditional protein bars only use one source of protein–usually whey or soy.
That is a big reason so many protein bars taste chalky and have a sticky or dry texture.
#2: We Build Recipes Like Songs For A Real Food Aftertaste
Like a good song, our flavors have a beginning, middle and end.
This makes our flavors compelling, with an aftertaste that’s satisfying and never fake.
Traditional protein bars dumb down their recipes to cut costs.
They mask the taste of protein with artificial sweeteners, causing a “fake” aftertaste.
#3: We Use Chefs’ Industry Secrets So Our Bars Taste Like Dessert
The key to unforgettable desserts is the balance of five elements:
salt, sweetness, fat, acid and heat
These are the “first principles” that chefs learn in culinary school, and they guide our recipe development.
Traditional bars fall flat because they try to remove fat or natural sweetness in the name of “optimal nutrition”.
But a protein bar isn’t “optimal” if you never eat it because it tastes bad.
#4: We Own Our Factory In The USA To Ensure The Highest Quality
Many protein bar brands use “co-packers”–big factories that make products for dozens of different brands.
This makes it hard for those brands to keep quality consistent.
We do things differently: we own our own factory in Decatur, Illinois.
This allows us to maintain our high standards for taste and texture while delivering fresh bars daily.
#5: We Don’t Use Anything Fake
Many protein bars taste “fake” because…they are fake.
Flip over the label and you’ll get hit with a list of ingredients ripped from a chemistry textbook.
Our bars are free of gluten, dairy, soy, seed oils, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.
We use real, high quality ingredients like coconut sugar, peanuts and almonds.
Thousands Agree: You Deserve A Protein Bar That Tastes Like Real Food
With more than 1.2 million bars sold to 60,000+ customers and more than 1,750 5-star reviews, Stars + Honey is helping real people fall in love with their protein bar for the first time.
The best protein bar is the one you love enough to eat every day. Eating healthy and hitting your protein goals doesn’t have to be a struggle with Stars + Honey.
Our customers can’t get enough of these bars:
★★★★★
I love the salty sweet taste, the little pops of chocolate, and the lingering flavor of caramel. I have been really impressed with these. I have a sensitive stomach, and sometimes protein bars don’t settle well, but I’ve had zero issues from the brand. I eat one for breakfast every day!! - Colleen C.
★★★★★
I was not a fan of any protein bar but this one is really good, I really like the taste of the chocolate and coconut. It's perfect for my lifestyle as I am always on the go. - Michelle F.
★★★★★
This will be on my order monthly! The Raspberry Donut tastes as delicious as it smells. Absolute YUM! So happy I found Stars & Honey! - Jennifer P.
★★★★★
One of my favorite bars. The peanut butter taste is true, not fabricated for a bar. And the blackberry jam is perfect. I have to check my teeth for seeds. Kudos for a fabulous product!! - Alison G.
★★★★★
Tastes insanely good. Almost like an Oreo cookie dough…. I will continue to buy these over and over! So delicious, amazing ingredients and 15 grams of protein!!!! - Abby R.