Best High Carb Keto Protein Bars

Highest Carb Protein Bars that are Keto and Paleo
Ranking of highest carb protein bars filtered by: Keto, Paleo
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By Protein Bar Nerd
October 17, 2025

Rankings Overview

  1. 1. Atlas
    Almond Chocolate Chip

    Combo: 20g grass-fed whey with just 1g sugar, sweetened with monk fruit (not sugar alcohols), plus a subtle ashwagandha twist.

  2. 2. IQBAR
    Banana Nut

    A vegan "banana bread" bar that delivers about 90% of your daily vitamin E in 180 calories—no sugar alcohols, just almonds, banana, prebiotic fiber, and stevia.

  3. 3. Primal Kitchen
    Peanut Butter

    Primal Kitchen’s Peanut Butter bar is the rare dairy‑free, egg‑white–powered PB bar that skips sugar alcohols, keeps sugar to 2 grams, and leans on fats and fiber for steady, keto‑friendly energy.

  4. 4. EPIC Provisions
    Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar

    The only bar here that’s literally seasoned beef: 11 grams of complete protein, zero sugar, and a barbacoa spice blend instead of chocolate.

Compare Best High Carb Keto Protein Bars

BarCarbsProteinFatCaloriesSugarIngredientsAdditives
Atlas
Almond Chocolate Chip
1820102101163
IQBAR
Banana Nut
1112141802151
Primal Kitchen
Peanut Butter
109152002162
EPIC Provisions
Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar
41161100132

Under the Microscope

1.

Atlas

Almond Chocolate Chip

Atlas Almond Chocolate Chip protein bar product photo
Product image of Atlas Almond Chocolate Chip protein bar
20g
Protein
10g
Fat
18g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
210
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:16

What's in the Almond Chocolate Chip Atlas bar?

Atlas’s Almond Chocolate Chip keeps things focused: a grass-fed whey-and-milk protein blend delivers 20 grams of protein while sugar stays at 1 gram.

Instead of syrups or dried fruit, most of the 18 grams of carbs come from added soluble vegetable fiber (usually a refined fiber from corn or tapioca) and a small amount of plant-derived glycerin that keeps the bar soft; monk fruit covers the sweetness.

Almond butter, chocolate, and cocoa butter supply a true almond-chip flavor, and whey crisps add a gentle crunch. Beyond those basics, there’s a short helper list—about three functional additives for texture (soluble fiber, glycerin, sunflower lecithin)—plus a sprinkle of KSM‑66 ashwagandha.

It lands at 210 calories and is gluten-free.

Protein
20
15
Fat
10
9
Carbs
18
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
210
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Big protein, barely any sugar, and monk fruit instead of sugar alcohols—fans say it’s filling without the candy-bar crash.

Main criticism: Texture divides the room: some find it dry or sandy, others notice an oily surface when warm, and a few call out a monk fruit aftertaste, the herb add-in, or the premium price.

Bottom Line

Reach for it after a workout or as a low‑sugar afternoon anchor if you want whey‑based protein without erythritol or maltitol. Skip it if you avoid dairy, nuts, or herbal add‑ins.

2.

IQBAR

Banana Nut

IQBAR Banana Nut protein bar product photo
Product image of IQBAR Banana Nut protein bar
12g
Protein
14g
Fat
11g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
180
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:15

What's in the Banana Nut IQBAR bar?

IQBAR Banana Nut leans into real banana, cinnamon, and almond crunch, with pea protein doing the heavy lifting so it stays dairy- and soy-free. The macro pattern is deliberate: 12g protein, low digestible carbs, and higher fats from almonds plus a touch of coconut oil for a richer, more satisfying bite at 180 calories.

A prebiotic fiber blend (refined from cassava and vegetable sources) adds chew and helps keep sugar at 2g, while stevia rounds out the sweetness.

You also get an unusually generous hit of vitamin E, thanks mostly to almonds, all on a concise label that uses just a few modern helpers rather than a chemistry set.

Protein
12
15
Fat
14
9
Carbs
11
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
180
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans rave about the soft-meets-crunch banana‑nut flavor and steady, satiating energy from sensible, stevia‑sweetened macros—without sugar alcohols.

Main criticism: The common knocks are a faint stevia aftertaste, a denser or chalky bite for some, lighter 12g protein, and occasional digestive grumbles from the added fibers.

Bottom Line

Plant-based and keto-leaning snackers who want steady energy in 180 calories, avoid sugar alcohols and dairy, and are happy with 12g of protein rather than a 20g “protein bomb.”

3.

Primal Kitchen

Peanut Butter

Primal Kitchen Peanut Butter protein bar product photo
Product image of Primal Kitchen Peanut Butter protein bar
9g
Protein
15g
Fat
10g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
200
Calories
Allergens:Eggs, Tree Nuts, Coconuts, Peanuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:16

What's in the Peanut Butter Primal Kitchen bar?

Peanut butter leads the way, and the label reads like a pantry: peanuts, vanilla, sea salt, and a little honey. For protein, Primal Kitchen uses eggs and egg whites—complete and dairy‑free—backed by peanuts, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, and almonds.

The build is fat‑forward and lower in carbs: 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbs, just 2 grams of sugar, with prebiotic tapioca fiber (a soluble fiber from cassava) and a hint of monk fruit for sweetness.

Additives stay minimal—two small helpers, sunflower lecithin to keep things blended and rosemary extract to protect the oils.

Protein
9
15
Fat
15
9
Carbs
10
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
200
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Clean, pantry‑style ingredients with gentle sweetness (honey plus monk fruit), slow‑steady energy, and whey‑free complete protein from egg whites.

Main criticism: Polarizing taste and texture with only 9 grams of protein—some find it bland or chalky, and the refined tapioca fiber can be noticeable for very sensitive stomachs.

Bottom Line

Choose it if you want a low‑sugar, keto‑leaning, dairy‑free snack that tastes like peanut butter first and a protein bar second—steady afternoon fuel rather than a dessert.

Other Flavors

Almond Spice
4.

EPIC Provisions

Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar

EPIC Provisions Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar protein bar product photo
Product image of EPIC Provisions Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar protein bar
11g
Protein
6g
Fat
4g
Carbs
0g
Sugar
110
Calories
Allergens:None
Diet:Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:13

What's in the Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar EPIC Provisions bar?

Imagine jerky pressed into a tidy rectangle. EPIC’s Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar leans on real beef for protein and a pantry’s worth of spices—garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano—for flavor.

You get 11 grams of meat protein with just 4g carbs, 0g sugar, and 110 calories, so it eats like a savory pick‑me‑up rather than dessert. Two behind‑the‑scenes helpers keep it safe and tangy: a touch of encapsulated lactic acid for gentle twang and cultured celery powder, a plant‑derived source of nitrite used in curing.

Protein
11
15
Fat
6
9
Carbs
4
20
Sugar
0
4
Calories
110
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love the real‑beef, zero‑sweetener approach—bold spice, packable, and a savory break from syrupy protein bars that sits easier for many people.

Main criticism: Taste and texture are polarizing—jerky‑like chew, a tangy spice profile, and high sodium won’t suit everyone, and 11 grams of protein won’t replace a 20‑plus‑gram whey bar.

Bottom Line

Choose it if you want a savory, portable protein hit without dairy, soy, nuts, or sugar alcohols. It’s a low-carb trail or glove-box staple for keto/paleo eaters and anyone who prefers real-food protein over sweet, dessert-like bars.