Best vegan trail protein

Hitting a protein target on plant foods alone is one of the harder parts of trail nutrition. These are the indexed foods flagged vegan, ranked by protein per ounce. Top picks: Larabar Protein Cinnamon Nut Bar (6.9 g/oz), Larabar Protein Lemon Bar (6.3 g/oz), Justin's Classic Peanut Butter Spread Squeeze Packs, Classic (6.2 g/oz).

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Food	kcal/oz	protein g/oz ↓	g protein /100 kcal	$ / 1,000 kcal	kcal/serv	protein/serv	serving g
Larabar Protein Cinnamon Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles	139	6.9	5.0	—	220	11	45
Larabar Protein Lemon Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles	139	6.3	4.5	—	220	10	45
Classic Peanut Butter Spread Squeeze Packs, Classic Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	186	6.2	3.3	—	210	7	32
Jif 5 Ounce Creamy Squeeze Peanut Butter 4 Pack Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads	163	6.0	3.7	—	190	7	33
Cinnamon Almond Butter Squeeze Packs, Cinnamon Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	177	5.3	3.0	—	200	6	32
Organic Trail Mix Nature's Harvest · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	132	4.7	3.6	—	140	5	30
Clif Bar Energy Bars Variety Pack, 2.40 Oz, 18 Count Clif · Bars & Waffles	108	4.6	4.2	—	260	11	68
Classic Cashew Butter Squeeze Packs, Classic Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	186	4.4	2.4	—	210	5	32
Golden Couscous Bob's Red Mill · Meals, Noodles & Sides	104	4.3	4.1	—	220	9	60
Jif 27 Ounce Chocolate Peanut Butter Squeeze Twinpack 2 Pack Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads	162	4.0	2.5	—	200	5	35
Jif 13.5 Ounce Squeeze Peanut Butter Chocolate Each Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads	162	4.0	2.5	—	200	5	35
Navajo Trail Mix Northwest Delights · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	131	4.0	3.1	—	129	4	28
Original Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal	101	4.0	4.0	—	100	4	28
Original Instant Oatmeal Kroger · Breakfast & Oatmeal	111	4.0	3.6	—	110	4	28
Mushroom Risotto (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	4.0	3.1	$19.19	260	8	57
Mushroom Risotto Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	122	3.9	3.2	$26.80	410	13	95
Couscous Good & Gather · Meals, Noodles & Sides	107	3.8	3.5	—	170	6	45
Maple Cashew Butter Squeeze Packs, Maple Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	177	3.5	2.0	—	200	4	32
Instant Oatmeal (40 g serving, FDC 409993) Nature's Path · Breakfast & Oatmeal	113	3.5	3.1	—	160	5	40
Instant Oatmeal (32 g serving, FDC 410015) Nature's Path · Breakfast & Oatmeal	115	3.5	3.1	—	130	4	32
Original Couscous, Original Near East · Meals, Noodles & Sides	96	3.5	3.7	—	190	7	56
Clif Bar, Clif Kit's Organic, Fruit + Nut Bar, Peanut Butter Clif · Bars & Waffles	113	3.4	3.0	—	200	6	50
Pasta Marinara Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	105	3.4	3.2	$29.70	370	12	100
Classic Instant Oatmeal, Classic Bob's Red Mill · Breakfast & Oatmeal	113	3.2	2.9	—	140	4	35
Couscous 365 by Whole Foods Market · Meals, Noodles & Sides	101	3.2	3.2	—	220	7	62
Justin's Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	156	2.8	1.8	—	220	4	40
Larabar, Bar, Lemon Larabar · Bars & Waffles	122	2.8	2.3	—	220	5	51
Chopped Macadamia Nuts 365 by Whole Foods Market · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	204	2.7	1.3	—	230	3	32
Flavor Variety Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal	105	2.6	2.5	—	160	4	43
Jin Ramen Korean Style Instant Noodle, Jin Ramen Korean Style Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides	118	2.6	2.2	—	500	11	120
Spicy Jin Ramen Korean Style Instant Noodles, Spicy Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides	118	2.6	2.2	—	500	11	120
Flour Tortillas Verole · Tortillas	70	2.6	3.7	—	81	3	33
Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Great Value · Meals, Noodles & Sides	103	2.6	2.5	—	80	2	22
Flour Tortillas Psst · Tortillas	82	2.5	3.1	—	130	4	45
Flour Tortillas Mas Y Mas · Tortillas	82	2.5	3.1	—	130	4	45
Larabar Gingerbread Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles	120	2.5	2.1	—	190	4	45
Larabar Lemon Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles	126	2.5	2.0	—	200	4	45
Larabar Snickerdoodle Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles	120	2.5	2.1	—	190	4	45
Flour Tortillas, Flour Guerrero · Tortillas	85	2.4	2.9	—	210	6	70
Flour Tortillas La Banderita · Tortillas	85	2.4	2.8	—	180	5	60
Clif Bar, Clif Kit's Organic, Fruit + Nut Bar, Chocolate Almond Coconut Clif · Bars & Waffles	112	2.4	2.1	—	190	4	48
Flour Tortillas Guerrero · Tortillas	83	2.1	2.5	—	120	3	41
4.62Oz Fritos Regular Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	162	2.0	1.3	—	160	2	28
Fritos Regular 10.25z Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	162	2.0	1.3	—	160	2	28
Flour Tortillas Ole Mexican Foods · Tortillas	89	1.8	2.0	—	100	2	32
Flour Tortillas Best Choice · Tortillas	86	1.7	2.0	—	100	2	33
Dried Mangoes Philippine Brand · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	94	0.7	0.7	—	140	1	42
Dried Mangoes 7D · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	108	0.0	0.0	—	160	0	42
Dried Green Mangoes Philippine Brand · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	106	0.0	0.0	—	75	0	20
Babybel Plant- Based Vegan Cheese Alternative - 4.23oz / 6ct Babybel · Cheese	71	0.0	0.0	—	50	0	20

Vegan flags come from the ingredient list (no meat, fish, dairy, egg or honey ingredients) or from the brand's own dietary tags. They aren't certifications and don't account for cross-contact. Check the package if it matters to you.

50 foods. Every number comes from published Nutrition Facts. We don't do taste tests or paid placements. See the methodology for sources and formulas, or build a full menu with the planner.

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