For almost every woman I know, they’ve had a Luna Bar phase or they have an ongoing Luna Bar obsession. If I were to guess why, I’d say it’s because they meet a trifecta of demands. Luna Bars are easy to find. They are readily available in grocery stores, supplement shops, convenience markets, and can be purchased from various websites. They’re also affordable. As far as energy bars go, this is one of the cheaper options, plus they go on sale often, and can be bought in bulk. And finally, they taste pretty good for the functionality. They’re chewy, crispy, and a bit candy-bar like with a thin sweet icing. And yet, they aren’t too high in sugar, and boast some fiber and protein.
Luna Bars come in Over a Dozen Dairy-Free Flavors
With so many flavors to choose from, which bars should you buy first? Everyone has a different favorite, but one flavor seems to stand out as a repeated Best Seller: LemonZest. Yes, really! It usually beats out all of the chocolaty flavors.
Other Top Sellers typically include: Blueberry Bliss, Nutz Over Chocolate, Caramel Walnut Brownie, White Chocolate Macadamia, and Chocolate Peppermint Stick. And as you might guess, their newer Lemon + Blueberry Mash-Up is gaining a strong following.
Please note that the classic line of Luna Bars is made without dairy – every flavor. BUT, their Luna Protein Bar line is made with milk protein. This post is for the classic line only.
Availability: Luna Bars are sold pretty much anywhere energy bars are sold. For bulk pricing, order them from websites like Amazon or Vitacost.
Certifications: Luna Bars are Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Luna Bars (NOT the Luna Protein Bars) are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties are made without peanuts and/or tree nuts.*
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Sarah is the Associate Editor for Go Dairy Free. She also shares food and daily dilemmas as a milk allergy mom via her blog, No Whey, Mama. Sarah’s previous experience includes work as a copy editor at Thoroughbred Times magazine, a content writer at Travelago.com, and an intern at Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
I have been a big consumer of Luna bars for at least 6 years. My first love was chocolate raspberry, which was discontinued. My second favorite was chocolate peppermint which I’ve been eating since. I recently discovered Luna, which once had many vegan options, now has “contains trace amounts of dairy” on every wrapper I’ve seen. Thumbs down.
Ingredients: protein grain blend (rolled oats*, soy protein isolate, rice flour*, roasted soybeans*, soy flour*), brown rice syrup*, cane sugar*, chicory fiber syrup, high oleic sunflower oil*, vegetable glycerin, palm kernel oil, palm kernel solids*, soy flour*, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate*, glucose syrup*, soy lecithin*, citric acid, sea salt, pectin, sodium bicarbonate. *organic ingredient. contains soy. may contain peanuts, tree nuts, and milk.
Ingredients: protein grain blend (rolled oats*, soy protein isolate, roasted soybeans*, rice flour*, soy flour*), brown rice syrup*, cane sugar*, almond butter*, high oleic sunflower oil*, chicory fiber syrup, vegetable glycerin, palm kernel solids*, almonds*, cocoa*, palm kernel oil, natural flavors, unsweetened chocolate*, sea salt, soy lecithin*, cocoa butter*, cinnamon*, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant). *organic. contains soy. may contain peanuts, tree nuts, and milk.
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I have been a big consumer of Luna bars for at least 6 years. My first love was chocolate raspberry, which was discontinued. My second favorite was chocolate peppermint which I’ve been eating since. I recently discovered Luna, which once had many vegan options, now has “contains trace amounts of dairy” on every wrapper I’ve seen. Thumbs down.
I had a chance to try the Lemon Zest Flavour and I loved it. It was nice and light and the lemon flavour was very refreshing