Best Low Fat Keto Protein Bars

Lowest Fat Protein Bars that are Keto and Vegetarian
Ranking of lowest fat protein bars filtered by: Keto, Vegetarian
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By Protein Bar Nerd
October 17, 2025

Rankings Overview

  1. 1. Fiber One
    Strawberries & Cream

    A 90‑calorie, strawberries‑and‑cream bar that still delivers 10g of protein—tiny package, meaningful protein.

  2. 2. No Cow
    Pumpkin Pie

    Vegan bar that packs 22g of plant protein into 190 calories, No Cow Pumpkin Pie pairs macro muscle with a softer, spice-forward chew.

  3. 3. Quest Nutrition
    Apple Pie

    This is the rare bar that actually tastes like apple pie—warm cinnamon and real dried apple—while packing 20g of complete dairy protein into just 170 calories.

  4. 4. Magic Spoon
    Strawberry Milkshake

    Its standout trick is the rice-crispy–style crunch at just 140 calories, delivered with 12g of complete dairy protein and sweetness led by allulose instead of syrupy sugars.

  5. 5. MOSH
    Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

    The only apple‑cinnamon bar in our lineup that keeps sugars low with allulose and soluble tapioca fiber, then adds a subtle "Brain Blend"—all in just 150 calories.

  6. 6. Julian Bakery
    Dark Chocolate

    Plant-protein bar that pairs 20 grams of pea protein with just 1 gram of sugar and no sugar alcohols—held together by a single tapioca-derived fiber that gives it its signature chewy, dark‑chocolate bite.

  7. 7. Mosh
    Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip

    A pumpkin-spice–meets–chocolate chip bar that pairs 12g of dairy-free pea protein with a Brain Blend delivering 100% DV vitamin B12 and 25% DV vitamin D3 in just 150 calories.

  8. 8. Atkins
    Blueberry (Soft Baked)

    A soft-baked, blueberry-forward bar that delivers snack-cake comfort with 15g protein and just 2g sugar, powered by a soy-and-casein blend and low-calorie fibers rather than syrupy sugars.

  9. 9. Atlas
    Peanut Butter & Raspberry

    A PB&J for adults: Atlas’s Peanut Butter & Raspberry pairs 20 grams of grass-fed dairy protein with real raspberries, keeps sugar to 1 gram using monk fruit (no erythritol or maltitol), and even slips in a small dose of KSM-66 ashwagandha.

  10. 10. BHU Foods
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

    The rare vegan bar that truly nails cookie-dough flavor and texture, sweetened with monk fruit (no sugar alcohols) and only 1g of sugar.

Compare Best Low Fat Keto Protein Bars

BarFatProteinCarbsCaloriesSugarIngredientsAdditives
Fiber One
Strawberries & Cream
210119012010
No Cow
Pumpkin Pie
422251901164
Quest Nutrition
Apple Pie
6202417022410
Magic Spoon
Strawberry Milkshake
612171401175
MOSH
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
710201503203
Julian Bakery
Dark Chocolate
72024190151
Mosh
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip
712161503224
Atkins
Blueberry (Soft Baked)
815191902266
Atlas
Peanut Butter & Raspberry
820192101143
BHU Foods
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
1012172101122

Under the Microscope

1.

Fiber One

Strawberries & Cream

Fiber One Strawberries & Cream protein bar product photo
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10g
Protein
2g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
90
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Soybeans
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:20

What's in the Strawberries & Cream Fiber One bar?

This is a compact, soy‑led protein bar that leans engineered on purpose: a 15‑ingredient recipe with several additives to keep sugar low and texture chewy.

Sweetness and bulk come less from sugar and more from chicory root fiber (a prebiotic plant fiber), sugar alcohols such as maltitol and isomalt (lower‑calorie sweeteners), and glycerin (a plant‑derived syrup that keeps things soft).

Real strawberry powder plus a pinch of fruit acids create the berries‑and‑cream note, while the pink hue comes from synthetic colors. The upshot is very low sugar, very low fat, modest protein, and a decidedly “snack‑sized” profile.

Protein
10
15
Fat
2
9
Carbs
11
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
90
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: A dessert‑leaning chew with a standout 10g‑for‑90‑calories ratio—easy to stash, easy to fit into a light day, and it actually tastes like a treat.

Main criticism: The sugar‑alcohol sweeteners can bother sensitive stomachs, and the engineered texture plus artificial dyes won’t win over whole‑food purists.

Bottom Line

Best for a portion‑controlled, sweet snack with a meaningful protein boost—think coffee break, post‑dinner treat, or a light pre‑workout nibble.

2.

No Cow

Pumpkin Pie

No Cow Pumpkin Pie protein bar product photo
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22g
Protein
4g
Fat
25g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
190
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:16

What's in the Pumpkin Pie No Cow bar?

No Cow’s Pumpkin Pie leans modern: big plant protein, low sugar, and a texture engineered to stay soft, with four functional add-ins keeping things sweet and pliable.

The 22g of protein come from a pea-and-brown-rice blend, while most of the 25g of carbs are built from soluble corn fiber (a refined fiber from corn starch that adds bulk and can help avoid sharp sugar swings for most people), glycerin (a plant-derived moisture keeper with a gentler glycemic effect), and the starch in pea-protein crisps instead of cane sugar.

Fat stays modest and mostly from almonds, with small amounts of palm oil and cocoa butter to hold the bar together. Sweetness comes from erythritol plus stevia and monk fruit, keeping sugar to 1g.

The pumpkin-pie moment is mostly warm spices via natural flavors rather than actual pumpkin purée.

Protein
22
15
Fat
4
9
Carbs
25
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
190
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love the macro math—a rare 22g of vegan protein under 200 calories with a softer chew—and outlets like BarBend and SELF routinely call it a practical, filling pick.

Main criticism: The flashpoint is taste and texture: some flavors read dry or chalky with a stevia/sugar-alcohol aftertaste, batches can vary, and the fiber/sugar-alcohol blend bothers a few stomachs.

Bottom Line

Macro‑first snackers and dairy‑free athletes who want a lean, high‑protein bar and don’t mind (or even like) stevia/erythritol sweetness. Great after training or as a fiber‑rich tide‑you‑over between meals.

3.

Quest Nutrition

Apple Pie

Quest Nutrition Apple Pie protein bar product photo
Product image of Quest Nutrition Apple Pie protein bar
20g
Protein
6g
Fat
24g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
170
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Soybeans
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:24

What's in the Apple Pie Quest Nutrition bar?

Quest’s Apple Pie Protein Bar leans on a dairy duo—milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate—to deliver 20g of complete protein in a light 170-calorie package.

Carbs are on the higher side for a low-sugar bar, but most come from refined fibers and sugar alcohols rather than syrup, which holds sugar to 2g and keeps sweetness steady for many people.

A few folks feel GI rumbling from those sweeteners, so consider pacing your first try. Fat stays modest at 6g, mainly from almonds with small amounts of butter and palm kernel oil for that pie-like richness.

For the apple-pie moment you get real dried apple and cinnamon, sharpened with a touch of fruit acid—more pie filling than bakery crust—and a longer ingredient list with roughly ten texture-and-sweetness helpers to keep the bar soft.

Protein
20
15
Fat
6
9
Carbs
24
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
170
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans say it eats like a real treat—cinnamon-forward apple pie flavor, soft when fresh or briefly warmed—while the 20g protein plus fiber actually keep you full.

Main criticism: The low-sugar toolkit divides people: some get a lingering sucralose/stevia note, others experience GI discomfort from sugar alcohols and fibers, and stale bars can feel tacky or plasticky.

Bottom Line

Great for a post-workout or between-meal sweet-tooth fix when you want high protein without a sugar spike. Best if you’re gluten-free and comfortable with dairy, almonds, and modern low-sugar sweeteners.

4.

Magic Spoon

Strawberry Milkshake

Magic Spoon Strawberry Milkshake protein bar product photo
Product image of Magic Spoon Strawberry Milkshake protein bar
12g
Protein
6g
Fat
17g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
140
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:17

What's in the Strawberry Milkshake Magic Spoon bar?

Magic Spoon’s Strawberry Milkshake reads like a cereal treat rebuilt for macros: milk proteins (casein with a backing of whey) supply the muscle-friendly part, while freeze-dried strawberries and a little real cream aim for that milkshake flavor.

Sugar stays low thanks to allulose—a low-calorie sugar that adds bulk—plus small amounts of stevia and monk fruit for sweetness.

Carbs lean on refined tapioca starch and added fibers from cassava and chicory (tapioca fiber and inulin) rather than oats or dates, and fats come from almond butter with a bit of palm oil and cream for structure.

To create that soft-crisp chew it uses five functional additives, so you get a dessert-like bite built more from modern sweeteners than whole-food carbs.

Protein
12
15
Fat
6
9
Carbs
17
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
140
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans love the crisp-chewy, rice-crispy-treat feel—nostalgic, sweet, and surprisingly satisfying for only 1g of sugar, with many reporting steadier energy.

Main criticism: Some find the flavor muted with a stevia/monk fruit aftertaste and occasional crumble, and the 12g protein can feel light for post-workout recovery.

Bottom Line

Reach for it when you want a light, sweet snack with some protein—pre‑workout, a coffee break, or a late‑afternoon sweet tooth. Great for sugar‑conscious or CGM‑tracking folks who like cereal‑treat nostalgia; less ideal if you need a 20g meal‑replacement bar.

5.

MOSH

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

MOSH Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal protein bar product photo
Product image of MOSH Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal protein bar
10g
Protein
7g
Fat
20g
Carbs
3g
Sugar
150
Calories
Allergens:Peanuts, Soybeans
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:20

What's in the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal MOSH bar?

MOSH’s Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal keeps things intentionally light: 150 calories, 10 grams of plant protein from pea, soy isolate, and pumpkin, and sweetness built around allulose and soluble tapioca fiber rather than syrupy sugars.

Allulose is a low‑calorie sugar your body barely absorbs, and soluble tapioca fiber is a refined fiber from cassava that gives chew and helps keep energy steadier—so the bar tastes sweet without acting like candy.

Fat stays modest and comes mostly from peanuts and cocoa butter, and the apple‑cinnamon shows up via natural flavors rather than visible fruit or oat bits. The ingredient list is short, with three small processing helpers to keep texture soft and flavors even.

Net‑carb watchers will like the fiber‑and‑allulose approach; protein‑maximizers should view this as a smart snack, not a meal replacement.

Protein
10
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
20
20
Sugar
3
4
Calories
150
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love its balance: low sugar that actually tastes good, a satisfying chew, and a tidy, under‑200‑calorie bar that delivers steady energy without dairy or gluten.

Main criticism: The knocks: it eats more like a snack than a heavy‑hitting protein bar, some find fruit flavors a bit dry or artificial, price can sting, and the brain‑blend doses aren’t clear.

Bottom Line

A light, gluten-free, vegetarian snack between meals when you want steady energy and apple-cinnamon warmth without a sugar spike. Fits many net-carb approaches; heavy post-workout needs will likely want more than 10 grams of protein.

6.

Julian Bakery

Dark Chocolate

Julian Bakery Dark Chocolate protein bar product photo
Product image of Julian Bakery Dark Chocolate protein bar
20g
Protein
7g
Fat
24g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
190
Calories
Allergens:None
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:5

What's in the Dark Chocolate Julian Bakery bar?

Julian Bakery’s Dark Chocolate keeps things tight: plant-based protein from pea protein isolate, dark cocoa for flavor, and sweetness from monk fruit instead of sugar. Texture comes from a tapioca‑derived soluble fiber—its one functional additive—refined from cassava to create chew while contributing far fewer digestible carbs than flour or syrups.

Organic sunflower seed butter brings a gentle lift of unsaturated fats and a creamy backbone. The headline reads clean and clear: 20 grams of protein, 190 calories, and sugar turned down to a whisper.

You’ll see higher total carbs than some bars, but here much of that number is fiber doing structural work rather than quick energy.

Protein
20
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
24
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
190
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans love the efficient macros and restraint—20 grams of protein at 190 calories, low sugar without sugar alcohols, a short ingredient list—and say the darker chocolate profile is satisfying, especially once the bar softens a touch.

Main criticism: The knock is texture: it can be taffy‑firm (even hard when cold), with occasional monk‑fruit aftertaste and batch‑to‑batch inconsistency, and the processed fiber can bother sensitive stomachs.

Bottom Line

Carb‑conscious, dairy‑free eaters who want a not‑too‑sweet protein hit and don’t mind a very chewy texture. Ideal as a post‑workout refuel or a mid‑afternoon hold‑you‑over snack.

7.

Mosh

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip

Mosh Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip protein bar product photo
Product image of Mosh Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip protein bar
12g
Protein
7g
Fat
16g
Carbs
3g
Sugar
150
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:22

What's in the Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Mosh bar?

Mosh’s Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip keeps things light and plant-forward: pea protein and almonds anchor the bar, spices and cocoa bring the fall flavor, and the brand’s Brain Blend adds 100% DV vitamin B12 and 25% DV vitamin D3.

Sweetness leans on allulose—a low-calorie sugar that tastes like sugar but barely nudges blood glucose—with tiny boosts from stevia and monk fruit.

Carbs are padded by soluble tapioca fiber, a resistant dextrin refined from cassava that adds bulk and a softer chew, rather than grains; fats come mostly from almonds with a little cocoa butter and coconut oil.

There are four functional additives to keep sweetness, softness, and mixability in line, and the whole thing lands at a very snackable 150 calories.

Protein
12
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
16
20
Sugar
3
4
Calories
150
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers consistently praise the cozy pumpkin spice flavor, chewy-not-crumbly texture, and balanced lower-sugar macros—plus the win of being dairy-free.

Main criticism: It’s pricey for the size, the protein tops out at 12g, and some folks report dryness, sweetener aftertaste, or GI quirks—while the ‘brain’ extras aren’t dosed clearly enough to promise effects.

Bottom Line

Best for a dairy-free, lower-sugar afternoon pick-me-up or pre-workout bite with warm spice flavor. Also a fit for the curious-but-cautious who like functional extras without expecting miracles.

8.

Atkins

Blueberry (Soft Baked)

Atkins Blueberry (Soft Baked) protein bar product photo
Product image of Atkins Blueberry (Soft Baked) protein bar
15g
Protein
8g
Fat
19g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
190
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Soybeans
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:26

What's in the Blueberry (Soft Baked) Atkins bar?

Atkins’ Blueberry Soft Baked Protein Bar is built around soy protein isolate, with micellar casein and a little nonfat dry milk for backup, plus almonds for richness. Real blueberries and blueberry juice solids supply the fruit notes, while natural flavors round them out.

Sweetness stays low because the bar relies on sucralose for taste and on moisture-holding glycerin and refined fibers—think soluble corn fiber (made from corn starch) and polydextrose (a low-calorie bulking fiber)—to create that tender, bakery-style chew.

Calories come in under many bars at 190, protein sits middle-of-the-pack, and the carb side skews toward fiber over sugar. It uses about six functional additives to keep things soft and shelf-stable, so it reads more “engineered snack” than “trail mix in a wrapper.

Protein
15
15
Fat
8
9
Carbs
19
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
190
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love that it tastes like a soft snack cake yet keeps cravings in check, packing 15g protein for just 190 calories and only 2g sugar.

Main criticism: Ingredient-list purists balk at the engineered fibers and sweeteners, some find the texture sticky or dry, and 190 calories feels light for a meal—plus potential GI quirks and soy/dairy/almond allergens.

Bottom Line

Reach for it if you want a low-carb, pastry-leaning snack that satisfies a sweet tooth without a sugar rush. Skip it if you avoid soy/dairy or prefer a short, minimally processed ingredient list.

9.

Atlas

Peanut Butter & Raspberry

Atlas Peanut Butter & Raspberry protein bar product photo
Product image of Atlas Peanut Butter & Raspberry protein bar
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
19g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
210
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Coconuts, Peanuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:14

What's in the Peanut Butter & Raspberry Atlas bar?

Peanut butter and real raspberries lead, backed by a grass-fed whey blend (whey isolate + concentrate) plus milk protein isolate for 20 grams of complete protein. Sweetness is dialed in with monk fruit, while a refined soluble vegetable fiber and a little plant-derived glycerin give the bar body and softness without much digestible carb.

Most of the fat comes naturally from peanut butter, with coconut oil helping the bar hold its shape. There’s also a pinch of KSM-66 ashwagandha—more of a positioning add-on than a nutritional must—so ingredient purists may take note.

Protein
20
15
Fat
8
9
Carbs
19
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
210
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Clean, peanut-forward, and genuinely filling—fans love the straightforward ingredients, gentle monk-fruit sweetness, and 20 grams of grass-fed protein that goes down easy.

Main criticism: Texture divides the crowd (dense, sometimes sandy or dry-meets-oily), and some balk at the monk fruit aftertaste, the ashwagandha add-in, and the higher price.

Bottom Line

Great for a post‑workout or afternoon hold‑you‑over when you want 20 grams of complete protein without a sugary crash—and you’re fine with dairy, peanuts/coconut, and the addition of an herb like ashwagandha.

10.

BHU Foods

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

BHU Foods Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough protein bar product photo
Product image of BHU Foods Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough protein bar
12g
Protein
10g
Fat
17g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
210
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:12

What's in the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough BHU Foods bar?

BHU Foods’ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Vegan) takes a plant-based, keto-leaning path to a nostalgic flavor. Its 12g of protein come primarily from organic pea protein, rounded out by cashews, while sweetness comes from monk fruit–sweetened chocolate chips and soluble tapioca fiber instead of cane sugar.

Fats from cashews, cacao butter, coconut-derived MCT oil, and certified-sustainable red palm oil push it richer and help keep sugar low.

You do trade traditional oats and syrups for modern, refined helpers, and there are just two true additives here: sunflower lecithin to keep the dough cohesive and monk fruit extract to sweeten—gentle for many, though sensitive stomachs may want to start with half.

Protein
12
15
Fat
10
9
Carbs
17
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
210
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Taste and texture steal the show: a soft, genuinely doughy bite that reads like dessert, sweetened with monk fruit instead of sugar alcohols, and loved by vegan and keto-leaning reviewers.

Main criticism: Best kept refrigerated and only 12g of protein, with texture and sweetness that can polarize—especially if the bar gets warm—and a higher price than mainstream options.

Bottom Line

Best for dairy‑free snackers who want a dessert‑leaning, low‑sugar bite with steady energy and are happy with 12g of plant protein—especially if they keep bars in the fridge.