Every Bobo's Bar Ranked

If you've ever perused the snack bar section of your local grocery store, you may have stumbled upon Bobo's Oat Bars and considered giving them a go. Bobo's bars have been known for packing healthy and nutritious oats into a single bar (or bite) before mixing up the flavor by adding all sorts of yummy extras.

And while we, too, were fans of Bobo's bars, we had no idea just how many flavors the Colorado-based company offered to the public. From your everyday basic flavors to spicy holiday classics, we were pleased to be able to sample a plethora of Bobo's flavors and provide our honest opinion about each one here.

Whether you're a longtime Bobo's fan or you're just now hearing about them, be sure to strap in because we've tasted a ton of Bobo's bars, and we're itching to share our opinion on them. From the worst to the best, this is all you need to know about Bobo's current oat bar flavors. Let's hop to it!

We were disappointed by this one for several reasons. First, when it comes to the PB&J arena, Bobo's tends to do a good job capturing the true essence of the flavors of peanut butter and jelly. However, in the case of the Peanut Butter & Berry Jam Oat Bar, the taste was off.

This potentially delicious oat bar was disheartening, mostly because it lacked filling. There was hardly any jam in there at all, and whatever peanut butter was hiding in there was virtually non-existent. Out of all the PB&J picks available, this was, by far, our least favorite.

When we heard the word "gingerbread," we immediately thought of molasses and cozy warming spices. Sadly, that wasn't exactly what we got with the limited-edition Gingerbread Oat Bar. Instead, we received a sweet cinnamon-y bar that's good but doesn't remotely taste like anything we'd consider true gingerbread.

If you happen to pick up Bobo's Gingerbread Oat Bar, be sure to adjust your expectations. Though not entirely gingerbread, its thick and rich texture paired with its interesting flavor makes for a delicately sweet bite, producing results similar to that of a cinnamon cake donut.

It's definitely not bad, but not exactly what we had in mind either.

We cracked open the wrapper of the Bobo's Peach Oat Bar and weren't sure exactly what we'd get. At first sniff, there was zilch. At first bite? Practically the same. There was nothing notable or stand-out about this bar, though we did feel that the dried peaches strewn throughout were a nice touch.

On the whole, the dried peaches were the most flavorful part; otherwise, the oat bar was bland and uncommentable — this coming from folks who love peaches. Overall, we thought this oat bar missed the mark and deserved to be skipped in the grocery aisle. Sorry, Bobo's!

Based on some of the other flavors we've tested from Bobo's, we weren't quite so excited about the almond butter flavor. Almond butter is already bland on its own, so without a bit of jazzing up with this bar, we knew it was likely to pack dull flavor.

Indeed, the Bobo's Almond Butter Oat Bar tasted just as we expected. The mouthfeel was dense, the flavor was mundane, and overall, this was a very uninteresting pick. One thing we did like was the almond bits thrown in. But other than that, this was another pass as far as we're concerned.

This will sound weird, but we actually dislike this flavor so much more than we do the plain coconut flavor. The Bobo's Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Bar would seemingly pack more flavor than coconut alone, but oddly, it does not. Instead, we find it to taste duller than its coconut counterpart — something we're thoroughly confused by.

One thing we do like is that the texture of the bar is decidedly lighter than others, most likely due to some of the mix-ins like almonds and chocolate chips stashed throughout. Otherwise, we find this particular Bobo's grab pretty drab, which is a true bummer, if you ask us.

Bobo's Original Oat Bar isn't gross, but it also isn't spectacular. The original bar is exactly as you'd imagine. It's a dense, chewy, thick bar that's soft and packed full of sweetened oats. Of course, that doesn't sound like such a terrible description, and indeed, it isn't. Still, when it comes to any real wow factor, this bar has none. There are no mix-ins, no spice, no real flavor ... just sweetened oats.

At the end of the day, Bobo's Original Oat Bar isn't bad. But in terms of distinct flavor or uniqueness, it isn't our favorite either.

We don't much like the Peanut Butter Oat Bar, and sadly, the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bar from Bobo's isn't much better. Though we can attest that the chocolate in this one lends the bar a more pleasing, sweet taste, it isn't quite enough to make this Bobo's bar a favorite. In fact, it tastes pretty similar to the original peanut butter bar, only this time, with a few chocolate chips thrown in, which work to sweeten things up — barely.

Overall, we still aren't crazy about this one, despite the chocolatey upgrade. Drat!

Upon opening this oat bar up, it certainly looked different from all the rest. Coated completely in dark chocolate with a chocolatey dipped bottom, this bar had the potential to taste really good. And at 1 ounce, this bar was also smaller (much smaller) than the other oat bars, which are 3 ounces.

So, how'd it taste? Great, actually. The chocolatey flavor was largely satisfying and didn't pack that "diet" or artificial chocolate taste. On top of that, this Dipp'd Chocolate Oat Bar + Dark Chocolate had the perfect texture. It wasn't too thick, but instead it gave us just enough chewy granola texture to please our palate.

Bobo's Maple Pecan Oat Bar certainly sounds good, and honestly, the name definitely matches the flavor. The taste of this one is quite strong, so if you aren't a fan of maple, this isn't the grab for you. Even for us maple lovers over here, the smell of syrupy goodness on this bar is quite robust — honestly, almost annoyingly so.

Nevertheless, the bar itself is pretty tasty and does capture traditional fall flavors quite well. Thus, if you're looking for a quick and sweet fall treat, we definitely recommend trying the Maple Pecan Oat Bar.

Based on the name, we were already pretty stoked to give this one a try. As oatmeal cookie enthusiasts, we imagined that cinnamon raisin flavors would play well with Bobo's Oat Bar base. The result? We were absolutely right! The combination of cozy cinnamon paired with satisfying sweet raisins was perfect when it came to amplifying the flavor of these oat bars. 

Our only recommendation is that Bobo's could stand to make these a tad — and we do mean only a tad — sweeter to bring out even more of the flavor. Other than that, this is one of our most cherished Bobo's picks. Delish!

Mmmm, delicious. The Bobo's Lemon Poppyseed Oat Bar really hits the spot, especially if you're a lemon fan. The taste of this bar is a lemon powerhouse; there isn't really anything that's subtle about it. At first bite, the lemon hits your tongue right away before it eventually fades into a sweet candy-like flavor.

Honestly, we were taken aback by the robust taste of this one, especially given the subtlety of the other oat bar flavors. But honestly, this was one of our top picks; we'll definitely be coming back for more.

Oh, yum! We weren't expecting this one to pack so much flavor, especially given the fact that the double chocolate protein bar flavor was such a flop. So, what made the Bobo's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bar special? Several things.

First and foremost, we love its intensely peanut butter taste. Second, we love the little crispy bits scattered throughout that provide a satisfying little crunch as we make our way through the bar. Lastly, Bobo's isn't at all stingy with the chocolate chips, making this an incredibly delicious and crave-worthy way to get in an extra 15 grams of protein. We'll take it!

Oatmeal bars stuffed with peanut butter and jelly? Sign us up! That's what we thought when we first laid eyes on this decadent-sounding flavor combination. Bobo's Grape PB&Js – they also come in strawberry flavor — are a perfectly sized, round, flat disc stuffed full of yummy jelly and hearty peanut butter filling. It tastes almost exactly like a PB&J sandwich.

This makes it a great option for people who love PB&J sandwiches but simply can't tolerate the gluten in the real thing. Since Bobo's is gluten-free, PB&J lovers can eat as many as they want without experiencing any ill side effects. It's a win-win!