Costco Now Has the Protein Bars Our Editors Are All Talking About

Many protein bar brands draw customers in with bold nutrition claims and the promise of candy bar-like flavor. But it only takes one bite to realize that not all bars live up to the hype. Some have less-than-desirable ingredients based on your goals, while others miss the mark on texture and flavor.

There’s one, however, that our editors agree is a step above the rest. And now, it’s available in a new mini size you can snag on your next Costco trip.

Why Our Editors Love Mush Protein Bars

In our opinion, the best kind of protein bar is one that doesn’t taste like a protein bar. No grittiness or artificial aftertaste—just a wholesome, satisfying bite. And that’s exactly what you’ll find in a Mush Protein Bar.

The bars come in three flavors: Double Chocolate Chip, Maple Cinnamon, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. Each regular-sized bar packs 15 grams of protein to fuel your day and contains no refined sugar. In fact, Mush prides itself on using straightforward ingredients, including organic rolled oats, milk protein concentrate, honey, dates, and nuts.

What really sets Mush apart from the competition is that its products are refrigerated. While shelf-stable bars may seem more convenient, Mush skips the preservatives required for pantry storage to keep the ingredient list clean and simple.

Allrecipes Editor Andrea Lobas says Mush Protein Bars even rival her longtime favorite. “I never thought anything would replace Perfect Bars, but the Double Chocolate Chip protein bars are my new other favorite,” she wrote. “They have a simple list of ingredients and a great chew to them with snaps of chocolate chips that I crave.”

And you don’t just have to take our word for it—the reviews on the brand’s website are loud and clear. “Best protein bar I’ve tried in years!” wrote one person.

Another shared that they dislike most protein bars due to the taste, but Mush changed their mind. “This was the first one that I have genuinely enjoyed. There was no chalky protein flavor. It just tastes like cinnamon maple oatmeal. 10/10 would recommend,” they wrote.

You can find Mush Protein Bars at retailers nationwide, including Kroger, Walmart, Target, Publix, and more. And now, as of August, you can snag Mush Minis at Costco in packs of 20. You can also order Mush Protein Bars and Mush Minis on the brand’s website, and even set up recurring deliveries to keep your fridge stocked at all times.