I never leave home without a stash of dairy-free snack bars. They’re my savior for hiking, biking, running errands, sight-seeing, airline flights, or simply surviving a long stretch of highway with no safe food in sight. A good bar is more than a travel must, it’s a daily essential. I’ve spent years taste-testing my way through nearly every dairy-free brand on the market. To save you the guesswork (and the bad-bar-buyer’s remorse), I’ve rounded up our top 10 favorites. This list has something for every craving and budget—from low-sugar energizers to healthier treats that still feel like a splurge.
10 Tasty Dairy-Free Snack Bars to Buy for Road Trips
This list is for dairy-free SNACK bars, specifically. If you’re looking for more protein heft, or even a meal replacement, see our Best Dairy-Free Protein Bars Taste Test. For between-meal and on-the-go eats, read on. These snack bars are listed in alphabetical order, because I simply can’t pick a favorite!
Allergen Notes: All items listed below are dairy-free by ingredients. But ingredients are subject to change at any time, and all products are at some degree of risk for allergen cross contamination, whether they have a “may contain” statement or not. Always read the label before consuming any food, and make sure you are familiar with this may contain information. Only you can decide what is safe for your needs.
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88 Acres Seed + Oat Bars
We don’t have any nut, soy, or gluten issues, but I still love these top allergen-free bars. They remind me of old-school granola bars in taste, texture, and ingredients. Each bite is packed with flavor and wholesome foods that you can find in many home kitchens.
- Best For: Just Like Homemade
- Basic Nutrition: 190 calories, 10g fat, 110mg sodium, 23g carbs, 3g fiber, 10g sugar (7g added), 6g protein
- Certifications: Gluten Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, Kosher
- Top Allergens: None (on our Dedicated Dairy-Free Facility List)
- Vegan: Yes
Bobo’s Oat Bars
These are closer to an entire breakfast than a snack, but we find them perfect for splitting when out on the trail. Each bar is like a flavorful bowl of oatmeal that’s been tightly packed for travel. They’re the most expensive bars on this list, but often go on sale, and are quite hefty. And as you can tell by the calorie count, they are really two dairy-free snack bars in one!
- Best For: Hearty Appetites
- Basic Nutrition: 340 calories, 12g fat, 130mg sodium, 54g carbs, 4g fiber, 20g sugar (20g added), 6g protein
- Certifications: Gluten Free, Purity Protocol, Glyphosate Free, Non-GMO, Kosher
- Top Allergens: Select varieties contain nuts and/or peanuts
- Vegan: Yes
Cascadian Farm Organic Chewy Granola Bars
These tasty, relatively traditional granola bars are often a great deal, especially for a certified organic product. You can find them by the box at major retailers and natural food stores, and they often go on sale. At last check, all varieties of Cascadian Farm’s bars were now dairy free – from the Vanilla Chip to the Gluten-Free Chocolate Drizzle.
- Best For: Lunch Boxes
- Basic Nutrition: 140 calories, 3g fat, 95mg sodium, 26g carbs, 1g fiber, 8g sugar (8g added), 2g protein
- Certifications: Organic, Non-GMO
- Top Allergens: Select varieties contain peanuts, tree nuts, and/or wheat
- Vegan: Some (select flavors contain honey)
Kind Bars (classic nut bars)
Not all Kind Bars are dairy-free, but most of their classic nut bars are made without any milk-based ingredients and are kosher pareve. We love that these have a satisfying chew, big nutty crunch, and dessert-like flavor without all of the sugars. As an added bonus, they have regular and mini sizes for select nut bar flavors.
- Best For: Mixed Nut Fans
- Basic Nutrition: 160 calories, 12g fat, 20mg sodium, 19g carbs, 4g fiber, 7g sugar (4g added), 5g protein
- Certifications: Kosher
- Top Allergens: Nuts, soy; select varieties contain peanuts
- Vegan: No (contains honey)
Larabars
Yes, good old Larabars. I love that they are made with clean, simple, whole food ingredients (dried fruit and nuts), and can be found so easily in nearly any food store. These naturally sweet and chewy bars seem to satisfy at any time, especially since they come in both regular size and mini bars. If you want to know which flavors to try next, see our Best Larabar Flavors post.
- Best For: No Added Sugar
- Basic Nutrition: 230 calories, 12g fat, 10mg sodium, 27g carbs, 3g fiber, 16g sugar (0g added), 4g protein
- Certifications: Kosher, Non-GMO
- Top Allergens: Nuts and/or peanuts
- Vegan: Yes
Made Good Granola Bars
Sarah said her budget-oriented family of six loves this allergy-friendly brand! The only reason we don’t buy them regularly is they’re a little small and a little sweet for our tastes. But they are definitely kid-friendly, and great for a small snack.
- Best For: Kids
- Basic Nutrition: 100 calories, 2g fat, 5mg sodium, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugar (5g added), 2g protein
- Certifications: Organic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, Kosher
- Top Allergens: None (on our Dedicated Dairy-Free Facility List)
- Vegan: Yes
Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars
These are more of a healthy dessert than an energy bar, but that makes them even more valuable. We occasionally enjoy them as a snack, but more often when a sweet tooth strikes. Either way, they are scrumptious and have just enough nourishment from whole grains and fruit to keep us from running out of steam. They come in a variety of flavors, two per package, and are a bit larger than Fig Newtons. They are remarkably easy to find in a wide range of stores, and have a surprisingly friendly price tag.
- Best For: Dessert Cravings
- Basic Nutrition: 200 calories, 5g fat, 75mg sodium, 37g carbs, 3g fiber, 19g sugar (14g added), 3g protein
- Certifications: Non-GMO, Kosher, Vegan
- Top Allergens: Wheat (gluten-free options available; on our Dedicated Dairy-Free Facility List)
- Vegan: Yes
Nature Valley Crunchy Bars
Remember those crunchy, thin granola bars stacked in two packs? Yes, they are still around. I’d nearly forgotten about them, until they started popping up in convenience stores. We grabbed them a few times on the road, since they were often the only dairy-free option. But now we buy them on sale to pack along (they’re available in mainstream grocers). I often slather a bar with peanut butter for a quick breakfast. But be warned – these bars can be crumbly!
- Best For: All Around Convenience
- Basic Nutrition: 190 calories, 7g fat, 140mg sodium, 29g carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugar (11g added), 3g protein
- Certifications: Kosher
- Top Allergens: Soy; select varieties contain nuts and/or peanuts
- Vegan: Some (select flavors contain honey)
Paleo Bars (Universal Bakery)
I discovered these when we tagged along on a Costco trip with my dad, and we were immediately hooked. They’re not sold in regular stores, but are a seriously good price at Costco. These dairy-free snack bars are made with wholesome ingredients and have a chewy granola bar meets energy bar vibe.
- Best For: Value
- Basic Nutrition: 230 calories, 19g fat, 45mg sodium, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 9g sugar (8g added), 6g protein
- Certifications: Organic, Paleo
- Top Allergens: Nuts
- Vegan: No (contains honey)
That’s It Bars
Dried fruit bars have been around for decades, but That’s It has taken them to the next level. They have classic fruit blend bars, fruit + probiotics bars, and energy bars spiked with coffee. I’m not a coffee fan, so I stick with the first two options, which are tasty and energizing in their own right!
- Best For: Pure Fruit
- Basic Nutrition: 100 calories, 0g fat, 30mg sodium, 22g carbs, 4g fiber, 17g sugar (0g added), 1g protein
- Certifications: Organic (select varieties), Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Paleo
- Top Allergens: None (on our Dedicated Dairy-Free Facility List)
- Vegan: Yes
Honorable Mention
- Belvita Breakfast Biscuits – These are more of a bar-cookie hybrid, but they are pretty darn tasty for breakfast with a slather of peanut butter and a mug of tea (or coffee).
- Blake’s Bars – We haven’t tried this brand yet, but have heard good things about their allergy-friendly chewy bars.
- Kind Breakfast Bars – Unlike their nut bars, these are made with whole grains, like oats. They aren’t my favorite oat-style bars, but are pretty tasty and often on sale by the box.
- Munk Pack Bars – They offer Nut & Seed and Chewy options in their snack bar line up. I haven’t tried this brand, but have heard it’s the best low sugar, low carb brand.
Also see our Best Dairy-Free Protein Bars Taste Test!
Prefer Homemade? Try our 15 Dairy-Free Snack Bar Recipes!
