I'll admit, I'm not the biggest protein or energy bar fan, but these Rise protein bars ($18-$28 for 12) may have made me a convert. After reluctantly trying them at the CrossFit Games over the weekend, I was pleasantly surprised at the taste as well as the short ingredient list — just four or five ingredients in each bar, mostly organic. There's nothing cardboard or fake-tasting about these bars, and there are about a dozen creative flavors to choose from. The vegan lemon cashew protein bar (15 grams of protein) and the gluten-free crunchy carob chip protein bar (17 grams of protein) get my vote, but be sure and check out all of the flavors and varieties here.
— LS
