Best Low Carb Coconut & Wheat-Free Protein Bars

Lowest Carb Protein Bars that are Coconuts Free and Wheat Free
Ranking of lowest carb protein bars filtered by: Coconuts Free, Wheat Free
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By Protein Bar Nerd
October 17, 2025

Rankings Overview

  1. 1. EPIC Provisions
    Venison Sea Salt + Pepper Bar

    A true meat bar—100% venison with sea salt and pepper—packing 12 grams of complete protein and zero sugar in a jerky-like bite.

  2. 2. Maximuscle
    Chocolate Brownie

    It’s unusually light for how satisfying it is: 20g of protein in just 136 calories, yet it genuinely eats like a chocolate bar.

  3. 3. Power Crunch
    Wild Berry

    A wafer-cookie protein bar powered by hydrolyzed Proto Whey, it tastes like dessert yet keeps things light at 14g protein and 9g carbs.

  4. 4. MOSH
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch

    A whey- and milk-protein peanut-butter-chocolate bar that skips seed oils and tucks in a modest 'Brain Blend' (with 15% DV vitamin D) into a tidy 170-calorie bite.

  5. 5. Fiber One
    Peanut Butter Chocolate

    An unusually lean 90-calorie bar delivering 10g of protein in a familiar peanut-chocolate format.

  6. 6. David Protein
    Cinnamon Roll

    Among our picks, this is the macro outlier—28g protein for 150 calories and 0g sugar—powered by a milk-and-egg blend plus EPG, a novel plant-based fat that keeps the bar soft without adding much absorbable fat.

  7. 7. Vital Proteins
    Vanilla Coconut

    Collagen‑meets‑whey bar under a white‑chocolate–style shell—dessert‑like, yet delivering 20g protein and 3g sugar (via sugar alcohols).

  8. 8. Pulsin
    Cookie Dough

    A chocolate‑dipped, vegan cookie‑dough bar that delivers 15g plant protein with about 1g sugar by swapping syrup for xylitol and fiber—tasting like dessert, behaving like a sensible snack.

  9. 9. FITCRUNCH
    Lemon Cake

    A frosting-coated, lemon-square-style bar that actually tastes like dessert, yet still delivers 16g of whey/soy protein at 190 calories.

  10. 10. SimplyProtein
    Peanut Butter Chocolate

    Vegan, gluten-free bar that delivers a rice-crispy crunch and peanut-butter–chocolate flavor with just 2g sugar—no stevia or sucralose.

Compare Best Low Carb Coconut & Wheat-Free Protein Bars

BarCarbsProteinFatCaloriesSugarIngredientsAdditives
EPIC Provisions
Venison Sea Salt + Pepper Bar
1129130082
Maximuscle
Chocolate Brownie
92041360193
Power Crunch
Wild Berry
914132055247
MOSH
Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch
913111701215
Fiber One
Peanut Butter Chocolate
10103901195
David Protein
Cinnamon Roll
122821500195
Vital Proteins
Vanilla Coconut
1320112303275
Pulsin
Cookie Dough
1215102271248
FITCRUNCH
Lemon Cake
1616819034213
SimplyProtein
Peanut Butter Chocolate
141381702183

Under the Microscope

1.

EPIC Provisions

Venison Sea Salt + Pepper Bar

EPIC Provisions Venison Sea Salt + Pepper Bar protein bar product photo
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12g
Protein
9g
Fat
1g
Carbs
0g
Sugar
130
Calories
Allergens:None
Diet:Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:8

What's in the Venison Sea Salt + Pepper Bar EPIC Provisions bar?

This is a protein bar that went to the butcher, not the bakery. The protein is all venison—lean, complete, and naturally free of dairy and soy—with seasoning that reads like your spice rack.

With 12 grams of protein, 9 grams of naturally occurring fat, 1 gram of carbs, and 130 calories, energy here comes from meat, not sweeteners.

A short, recognizable ingredient list gets a small assist from two curing helpers: cultured celery powder (a plant-derived source of nitrite that keeps cured meat safe) and encapsulated lactic acid, which helps keep pH in a safe zone.

The result is closer to premium jerky than to dessert.

Protein
12
15
Fat
9
9
Carbs
1
20
Sugar
0
4
Calories
130
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers celebrate the real-food simplicity—actual venison, a short ingredient list, and a savory break from candy-like bars.

Main criticism: Taste and texture are polarizing—salty, jerky-dense, a touch tangy—and at 12 grams of protein, some wish it packed more.

Bottom Line

Savory, low-carb snacking on hikes, road trips, or busy workdays—especially for keto/paleo eaters and anyone who skips whey, milk, or soy.

2.

Maximuscle

Chocolate Brownie

Maximuscle Chocolate Brownie protein bar product photo
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20g
Protein
4g
Fat
9g
Carbs
0g
Sugar
136
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Soybeans
Diet:None
Total Ingredients:19

What's in the Chocolate Brownie Maximuscle bar?

Maximuscle’s Chocolate Brownie is a protein-first build: a dairy-and-soy blend (including whey isolate) with a little collagen packs 20g of protein into 136 calories, and measured sugar stays near zero.

To deliver sweetness and texture without table sugar, it uses three additive types: glycerin to keep it soft, low- or no-calorie sweeteners (maltitol plus a pinch of sucralose) for sweetness, and soy lecithin to keep the chocolate smooth.

Carbs come mostly from those sweeteners with a small assist from refined tapioca starch; fats are modest and mainly from cocoa butter with a touch of sunflower oil. Real cocoa mass and cocoa powder carry the chocolate flavor, so it tastes chocolatey, not just “chocolate-flavored.

” Because it includes collagen, it isn’t vegetarian.

Protein
20
15
Fat
4
9
Carbs
9
20
Sugar
0
4
Calories
136
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers say it tastes like a real chocolate bar—soft, chewy, and properly cocoa-y—while delivering an unusually lean 20g of protein in 136 calories.

Main criticism: It’s pricier than powders, the sweetness can feel intense, and the maltitol/sucralose combo (plus collagen) won’t suit everyone—GI sensitivity and non-vegetarian eaters included.

Bottom Line

Reach for it as a post‑workout top‑up or a late‑afternoon protein fix when you want chocolate without the high sugar. Skip it if you avoid sugar alcohols, need vegetarian/vegan options, or prefer minimally processed sweeteners.

3.

Power Crunch

Wild Berry

Power Crunch Wild Berry protein bar product photo
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14g
Protein
13g
Fat
9g
Carbs
5g
Sugar
205
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Wheat, Soybeans
Diet:Vegetarian
Total Ingredients:24

What's in the Wild Berry Power Crunch bar?

Power Crunch Wild Berry skips the dense oat block and goes for crispy wafer layers with a whey-based cream. The protein is a Proto Whey blend of hydrolyzed whey plus whey and milk isolates—high-quality dairy that digests quickly.

Macros skew low-carb and higher-fat for a bar, with a modest 14g of protein that suits snack time more than a full meal.

The berry flavor is built from flavorings with a tangy nudge from citric acid, and the color comes from Red 40; sweetness stays modest thanks to a small amount of sugar supported by sucralose and stevia.

Protein
14
15
Fat
13
9
Carbs
9
20
Sugar
5
4
Calories
205
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: People love the crisp, berry-forward wafer that avoids the chalky aftertaste and pairs with 14g of easy-to-digest whey for a treat you actually want to eat.

Main criticism: Some taste an artificial finish from the sweeteners, the wafer can crumble, and with low fiber and wheat-based wafers, it’s more snack than whole-food (and not gluten-free).

Bottom Line

Reach for Wild Berry if you want a sweet, light, not-chewy protein snack for the afternoon slump or a pre‑workout nibble. Skip it if you need gluten‑free or dairy‑free, or if you avoid artificial sweeteners.

Other Flavors

4.

MOSH

Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch

MOSH Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch protein bar product photo
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13g
Protein
11g
Fat
9g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
170
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Peanuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:21

What's in the Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch MOSH bar?

MOSH Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch leans into the classic pairing of real peanuts and unsweetened chocolate, but its engine is a dairy trio: whey isolate, whey concentrate, and grass-fed milk protein isolate.

To keep sugar low without a chalky texture, it uses soluble tapioca fiber (a refined fiber from cassava) for body, a little agave and vegetable glycerin for moisture, and stevia and monk fruit (concentrated plant sweeteners) with erythritol (a zero-calorie sugar alcohol) for sweetness.

Most of the calories come from peanuts and cocoa butter rather than added seed oils, which lends richness without feeling heavy. A small 'Brain Blend' adds citicoline, lion’s mane, and ashwagandha, plus vitamin D3 for a 15% daily value bump.

Altogether it’s 21 ingredients, with about five modern bar 'helpers' keeping the texture soft and the sugar in check.

Protein
13
15
Fat
11
9
Carbs
9
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
170
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Approachable PB-chocolate flavor, a chewy-crunchy bite, and thoughtful macros—an approach that snagged SELF’s 2025 Best Protein Bar award and lots of praise for the just-right 170-calorie portion.

Main criticism: Some taste a stevia/monk fruit aftertaste, 13 grams of protein feels light for heavy lifters, the Brain Blend doses aren’t disclosed, and the bar can feel small for the price.

Bottom Line

A low‑sugar, dairy‑protein snack between meals or post‑workout when you want something lighter than a 20‑gram protein brick—and you like peanut butter and chocolate.

5.

Fiber One

Peanut Butter Chocolate

Fiber One Peanut Butter Chocolate protein bar product photo
Product image of Fiber One Peanut Butter Chocolate protein bar
10g
Protein
3g
Fat
10g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
90
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans
Diet:Keto
Total Ingredients:19

What's in the Peanut Butter Chocolate Fiber One bar?

Fiber One's Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bar plays the light-but-satisfying card: 10g protein, 10g carbs, 2. 5g fat, 1g sugar, 90 calories.

The protein base is a soy-first blend supported by whey and casein, with a pinch of collagen; flavor comes from peanut flour, real peanuts, Dutch cocoa, and a little peanut oil.

To hit those macros, it leans on five refined helpers - soluble fibers and low-calorie sweeteners that provide sweetness and chew while keeping sugars low - rather than oats or dates; most people find the energy steadier, though sensitive stomachs can notice sugar alcohols.

Fat stays minimal and mostly structural, coming from palm-derived oils with small contributions from peanuts and canola. Net-net: think tidy peanut-chocolate pick-me-up, not a meal.

Protein
10
15
Fat
3
9
Carbs
10
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
90
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans love the math: 10g of protein for 90 calories, with a peanut-chocolate taste that feels more treat than diet bar.

Main criticism: The knocks are a muted, sometimes firm texture and the use of maltitol, which can bother sensitive stomachs, plus 10g of protein won’t satisfy heavy post-lift needs.

Bottom Line

Calorie‑conscious snackers who want a quick, light protein boost between meals or alongside coffee—more snack than meal, more cereal‑bar vibe than dessert.

6.

David Protein

Cinnamon Roll

David Protein Cinnamon Roll protein bar product photo
Product image of David Protein Cinnamon Roll protein bar
28g
Protein
2g
Fat
12g
Carbs
0g
Sugar
150
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Eggs, Coconuts, Soybeans
Diet:Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:19

What's in the Cinnamon Roll David Protein bar?

David Protein’s Cinnamon Roll bar reads like a protein shake in bar form: milk protein isolate, whey, and egg white do the heavy lifting, with a small dose of collagen for texture.

You’re looking at 28g of protein, 12g carbs, 2g fat, and 0g sugar in 150 calories.

Sweetness and chew come from refined helpers—soluble corn fiber and modern sweeteners like allulose and maltitol, with a touch of sucralose and Ace-K—which keep sugar low while maintaining a soft bite.

Fat stays unusually low because the bar uses EPG, a modified plant fat designed to give body with little absorbable fat. The label isn’t minimalist: 19 ingredients, including roughly five additive-style tools that trade simplicity for performance macros.

Protein
28
15
Fat
2
9
Carbs
12
20
Sugar
0
4
Calories
150
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers rave about the efficiency—near-unbeatable macros with a doughier, less-chewy texture—and many say one bar actually keeps them full between meals.

Main criticism: Taste and feel split the crowd: some notice an artificial-sweetener aftertaste or slight film, the high-tech sweetener mix can unsettle sensitive stomachs, and the price feels steep if you don’t check unit cost.

Bottom Line

Best for anyone chasing maximum protein with minimal calories—post-workout, cutting, or as a light breakfast anchor. Less ideal if you avoid artificial sweeteners/sugar alcohols or prefer short, pantry-style ingredient lists.

7.

Vital Proteins

Vanilla Coconut

Vital Proteins Vanilla Coconut protein bar product photo
Product image of Vital Proteins Vanilla Coconut protein bar
20g
Protein
11g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
Sugar
230
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Coconuts, Peanuts
Diet:Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:27

What's in the Vanilla Coconut Vital Proteins bar?

Vital Proteins’ Vanilla Coconut sounds like a beach day but eats like a mini meal: 20g of protein from bovine collagen plus complete dairy proteins, lower‑end carbs, and a moderate 11g of fat mostly from nut butters.

Coconut chips and a touch of coconut nectar provide character beneath a white‑chocolate–style coating. The 3g of sugar isn’t coming from fruit; sweetness is built with maltitol (a sugar alcohol) and glycerin (a plant‑derived syrup) to keep sugars down while keeping texture soft.

To make everything hold together, you’ll also see sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier) and rosemary extract (helps protect fats)—common in high‑protein bars but not “whole‑food” ingredients.

Protein
20
15
Fat
11
9
Carbs
13
20
Sugar
3
4
Calories
230
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans love that it tastes like a treat—vanilla‑coconut, creamy shell, crisp bits—while delivering a filling 20g of protein at 230 calories.

Main criticism: Critics flag the maltitol/glycerin combo for potential GI issues, the candy‑bar‑style processing and price, and the fact that its bovine collagen means it isn’t vegetarian.

Bottom Line

Choose this if you want a candy‑bar‑like, gluten‑free protein hit after the gym or as a hold‑you‑over snack, and you tolerate sugar alcohols well. Not ideal if you avoid dairy, peanuts/tree nuts, or prefer minimal‑ingredient bars.

8.

Pulsin

Cookie Dough

Pulsin Cookie Dough protein bar product photo
Product image of Pulsin Cookie Dough protein bar
15g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
227
Calories
Allergens:None
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:24

What's in the Cookie Dough Pulsin bar?

Under the wrapper, Pulsin leans on a pea‑and‑faba bean protein blend to keep it dairy‑ and soy‑free, then dresses it up with a dairy‑free chocolatey coating and real cocoa chips for that cookie‑dough mood.

Instead of cane sugar, the sweetness comes from xylitol—a sugar alcohol often used in gum—and a base of soluble tapioca fiber (from cassava) and chicory root fiber that keep the bar soft while blunting sugar spikes.

A bit of gluten‑free oat flour helps the bite feel bakery‑style. You will see around eight modern additives doing functional jobs—lecithin to keep chocolate smooth, glycerin to hold moisture—so it reads more engineered confection than whole‑food bar.

Calories land at 227 because cocoa butter and shea butter do the heavy lifting for melt and flavor.

Protein
15
15
Fat
10
9
Carbs
12
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
227
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers keep coming back to this: it tastes like real cookie dough—chocolatey, not cloying—and gives steady energy with 15g protein and almost no sugar.

Main criticism: The knocks are a sometimes‑dry, crumbly chew and occasional stomach rumblings from xylitol and refined fibers, plus calories that feel high for a bar with about 1g sugar.

Bottom Line

Reach for this if you’re dairy-free or vegan and want a sweet-leaning snack with steadier energy and minimal sugar spikes—great for afternoons or light post-workouts when 15g protein does the job. Skip it if sugar alcohols upset your stomach or you’re chasing 20g-plus protein in one bar.

9.

FITCRUNCH

Lemon Cake

FITCRUNCH Lemon Cake protein bar product photo
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16g
Protein
8g
Fat
16g
Carbs
3g
Sugar
190
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans
Diet:Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:42

What's in the Lemon Cake FITCRUNCH bar?

FITCRUNCH Lemon Cake goes for bakery-lemon-square energy with a protein-first build. Its 16 grams of protein come mostly from whey (concentrate and isolate), backed by soy and a little collagen for texture.

The lemon hit comes from concentrated lemon juice and a pear-based layer, with lemony drops that mimic icing.

To keep sugars low, it leans on sugar alcohols plus a tiny touch of sucralose, and the 8 grams of fat come mainly from palm and dairy fats that hold that frosted snap.

It is a confectionery-style build with a long ingredient list (42 items) and 13 functional additives - think emulsifiers for smoothness, color for that bakery-white coating, and a preservative to keep it fresh.

Protein
16
15
Fat
8
9
Carbs
16
20
Sugar
3
4
Calories
190
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers keep calling it a candy bar in disguise - crisp shell, soft layers, bright lemon - only this one brings 16g of legit protein at a snackable 190 calories.

Main criticism: The flavor and texture are built with sugar alcohols, a bit of sucralose, palm-based fats, and a long ingredient list - great for taste and structure, rough for sensitive stomachs and clean-label purists, with some wishing for 20g of protein.

Bottom Line

Sweet‑tooth moments or a pre‑workout pick‑me‑up when you want a bakery vibe with 16g of high‑quality protein; best for people who handle sugar alcohols well and aren’t chasing a short‑ingredient list.

10.

SimplyProtein

Peanut Butter Chocolate

SimplyProtein Peanut Butter Chocolate protein bar product photo
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13g
Protein
8g
Fat
14g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
170
Calories
Allergens:Peanuts, Soybeans
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:18

What's in the Peanut Butter Chocolate SimplyProtein bar?

SimplyProtein’s Peanut Butter Chocolate builds flavor from real peanuts and unsweetened chocolate, then holds it together with soy protein crisps—soy protein isolate puffed into crunchy bits.

The label stays tight: seven core ingredients by our count, plus three functional add-ins that lean on chicory-root inulin and acacia (plant fibers) and a touch of plant-derived glycerin (a syrup that keeps the bar soft) to keep sweetness gentle without artificial sweeteners.

Fats come mostly from peanuts, with small amounts of peanut and sunflower oils; carbs come from brown rice crisps and a little cane sugar, with those fibers adding body and mild sweetness.

It’s vegan and gluten-free, and it eats like a light, crisp snack rather than a dense meal replacement.

Protein
13
15
Fat
8
9
Carbs
14
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
170
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: People love the deliberate cereal-like crunch and crowd-pleasing peanut-butter–chocolate flavor, plus 13 grams of plant protein with very little sugar—and no stevia or sucralose.

Main criticism: For some, the crisp reads as dry or chalky with a faint aftertaste, and 13 grams of protein won’t satisfy anyone chasing a 20-plus-gram bar.

Bottom Line

Choose this if you want a lighter, dairy‑free protein snack with an actual crunch and restrained sweetness. Great between meals, with coffee, or after a light workout when you want something tidy and not cloying.