Yes. Every Phun Bar flavor is gluten-free.

Yes. The Free For All bar is 100% vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free.

Each bar has about 300 calories with 7 grams of protein and 26 grams of carbs, and no added sugars.

Yes. The Cherry Bomb flavor contains 25mg of caffeine, about a quarter cup of coffee. The other flavors do not contain added caffeine.

Phun Bars are handcrafted in small batches in Colorado.

You can order online at phunbar.com or find a local retailer using the Store Locator on our website.

A good energy bar for athletes delivers fast, digestible carbohydrate and enough calories to sustain effort, without sitting heavy in your stomach. Phun Bar is built around that standard: each bar packs 300 calories and 26 grams of carbs to top off glycogen, plus 7 grams of protein, using recognizable real-food ingredients and no added sugar. The result is steady fuel for runs, rides, hikes, and long training days that won’t spike and crash like a candy bar.

For most training sessions, athletes want a bar with roughly 200–300 calories and 25–40 grams of carbohydrate — enough to meaningfully top off energy stores in one serving. Every Phun Bar hits 300 calories and 26 grams of carbs, so you can plan your fueling without doing math mid-workout. Pair it with water so the carbs absorb quickly.

No — energy bars and protein bars solve different problems. A protein bar is built around recovery and muscle repair, so protein dominates the macros. An energy bar like Phun Bar is built to fuel movement, so carbohydrate leads (26 grams) with a supporting 7 grams of protein. If your goal is performance during activity rather than recovery alone, an energy bar is the better tool.

Eat one 30 to 60 minutes before training to top off glycogen, take small bites with water during longer efforts to keep energy steady, and reach for one afterward when a full meal isn’t convenient. Because Phun Bars are soft and easy to chew, they go down easily even mid-effort when your heart rate is high.

It depends on the effort — bars, gels, and chews each have a place. Gels and chews deliver fast sugar in a tiny package for high-intensity racing, but many athletes find them too sweet or hard on the stomach over long days. A real-food energy bar gives you more lasting, satisfying fuel and a break from syrupy textures, which is why many endurance athletes carry both and rotate.

Match the bar to the demand of your day. Reach for OG Recipe on long runs, Citrus Riot for hot rides when you’re tired of chocolate, Cherry Bomb when you want a caffeine lift before training, Free For All if you eat plant-based or avoid common allergens, and The Sherpa for all-day efforts in the backcountry. Every option shares the same 300-calorie, real-food foundation.