The Forward Bar

Gluten-Free Protein Bars — Made From Real Food, Not a Formula

Most "gluten-free" protein bars are still built on protein isolates, sugar alcohols, and a synthetic vitamin premix — they just left out the wheat. The Forward Bar starts somewhere different: seven naturally gluten-free whole-food ingredients — pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, dates, almonds, raw honey, flax, and psyllium husk. No wheat, no barley, no rye, and no oats. That means 12g of complete protein from the seeds and nuts themselves — no protein powder — plus real minerals like magnesium and zinc, straight from the food. No sugar alcohols, no seed oils, no "natural flavors." Just a gluten-free bar you'd actually recognize as food.

Contains almonds (tree nut) and honey. Made in a USDA-organic facility.

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Variety Pack

All four flavors — Chocolate Chip, Lemon Coconut, Mint Chip, Vanilla Chai. 12g protein and 25+ whole-food vitamins and minerals in every bar. 12g of complete protein and 25+ whole-food vitamins and...

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Chocolate Chip

Fair-trade dark chocolate and almonds. 12g protein and 25+ whole-food vitamins and minerals. No protein powder, no synthetic vitamin blend.

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Vanilla Chai

Real chai spices, no artificial flavor. 12g protein and 25+ whole-food vitamins and minerals. No protein powder, no synthetic vitamin blend.

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Lemon Coconut

Real lemon zest and coconut. 12g protein and 25+ whole-food vitamins and minerals. No protein powder, no synthetic vitamin blend.

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Mint Chip

Real peppermint, no artificial flavor. 12g protein and 25+ whole-food vitamins and minerals. No protein powder, no synthetic vitamin blend.

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FAQ

Gluten-Free Protein Bars

Are The Forward Bars gluten-free?

Yes. Every flavor is made from naturally gluten-free whole-food ingredients — pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, dates, almonds, raw honey, flax and psyllium husk — plus real flavor ingredients. There's no wheat, barley, rye, or oats in any bar.

Do they contain wheat, oats, or other gluten grains?

No. Many protein and granola bars use oats, which are frequently cross-contaminated with gluten. The Forward Bar contains none — the base is seeds, nuts, and dates, so there's no grain in the recipe at all.

How is there 12g of protein with no wheat or protein powder?

The protein comes from the seeds and nuts themselves — pumpkin, hemp, and almonds — not from whey, soy, pea isolate, or any powder. Hemp is one of the few plant foods with all nine essential amino acids, so you get complete protein without a grain or an isolate in sight.

Are these safe for celiac disease?

The bars are made entirely from naturally gluten-free ingredients, with no gluten-containing grains in the recipe. If you have celiac disease or severe sensitivity, we always recommend reading the full allergen statement on the pack — and if you have questions about our facility, reach out and we'll tell you exactly how they're made.

Are they free from other allergens too?

They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, with no sugar alcohols and no seed oils. Do note they contain almonds (a tree nut) and raw honey, so they're vegetarian but not vegan. Full allergen info is on every pack and product page.

Do gluten-free protein bars have less protein or more sugar?

They don't have to. Because gluten has nothing to do with protein or sugar, a gluten-free bar can be just as high in protein — ours is 12g — and low in sugar. The Forward Bar is sweetened with dates and a little raw honey (no refined sugar, no sugar alcohols) and lands at a low glycemic index of around 35.