Highrise makes functional protein bars designed to fuel mornings and support nighttime recovery. The emerging brand is currently sampling its products and inviting customers to join its early-access list.
UnhingedUnhinged is a food brand built around the idea that everyday energy should keep pace with people pursuing big things. Its chef-crafted Chocolate Coffee bar combines coffee-derived caffeine with protein for morning routines, workouts, or other demanding days, using a dessert-like flavor rather than the usual supplement profile.New York, NY
The Nash Bar CoChad and Hanna make all-natural, 20-gram protein bars by hand in small batches at their Columbus, Ohio kitchen. The Nash Bar Co. began with Hanna’s homemade protein balls and Chad’s experience as a Youngstown strength coach, launching its first bar in January 2019 after the pair found no ready-to-eat option that combined simple ingredients with substantial protein. Each bar is handmade, pressed and packaged by the two founders, with recipes made to order for freshness.COLUMBUS, OH
CALTEINBorn from a bodybuilder’s frustration with chalky protein snacks, CALTEIN makes small-batch protein butter cookies in New York City using real ingredients and familiar cookie flavors. Founder Aaron began testing recipes in his apartment kitchen after a Yosemite trip and still oversees every batch, including cookies that deliver 20 grams of protein per pouch without sacrificing a buttery, treat-like taste.
Be Free BarRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Helen Agresti founded Be Free Bar in Erie, Pennsylvania, after seeing clients struggle to find genuinely nourishing snacks. The company makes plant-based protein bars for people seeking convenient energy between meals, using real ingredients rather than artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols. Two of its bars, Blondie Coffee and Blueberry Burst, received Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Award.722515ERIE, PA