Is Larabar Vegan?
It Depends
Not certifiedAll current Larabar Original Fruit and Nut bars are vegan. The full lineup uses only fruits, nuts, and spices, with no animal-derived ingredients. Even the chocolate chip flavors use dairy-free chips that Larabar specifically sourced from their supplier to be vegan-certified.
The catch: The classic Larabar Original Fruit and Nut bars are vegan, but Larabar's Kids Bakes line (Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon Swirl, Chocolate Brownie) lists honey and is actively sold, so it is not vegan. Check which line you are buying.
Category
Snacks
Verdict
It Depends
Brand
Larabar (General Mills)
Larabar Original Fruit and Nut bars are made with a maximum of nine ingredients per flavor, all plant-based. Common ingredients are dates, nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans), dried fruits, cocoa, and spices.
The brand explicitly labels the full Original line as vegan on its website and sells a dedicated vegan variety pack. Chocolate chip flavors use dairy-free chips sourced specifically to meet vegan standards.
The protein bars in the newer lineup use pea protein, not whey, and are also vegan. The older Larabar Uber line also contained honey and was discontinued in the mid-2010s.
More importantly, Larabar's current Kids Bakes line (Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon Swirl, Chocolate Brownie) lists honey as a top ingredient, is still sold at major retailers, and is absent from Larabar's own vegan page. So while the Original Fruit and Nut bars contain no honey, gelatin, dairy, eggs, or carmine, the brand as a whole is not uniformly vegan, and you should confirm you are buying the Original line.
The bars are also gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, and made with Fair Trade Certified cocoa and coffee. ca show the same plant-only ingredient sets.
Vegan alternatives
- ✓ RXBar (most flavors are vegan, but check for egg whites in some)
- ✓ GoMacro MacroBar
- ✓ KIND Bars (most fruit and nut flavors are vegan)
- ✓ 88 Acres Seed and Oat Bars
- ✓ Skout Backcountry Trailbars
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Frequently asked
Is Larabar Vegan?
All current Larabar Original Fruit and Nut bars are vegan. The full lineup uses only fruits, nuts, and spices, with no animal-derived ingredients. Even the chocolate chip flavors use dairy-free chips that Larabar specifically sourced from their supplier to be vegan-certified.
What is the catch with Larabar?
The classic Larabar Original Fruit and Nut bars are vegan, but Larabar's Kids Bakes line (Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon Swirl, Chocolate Brownie) lists honey and is actively sold, so it is not vegan. Check which line you are buying.
What can I use instead of Larabar?
Vegan options include RXBar (most flavors are vegan, but check for egg whites in some), GoMacro MacroBar, KIND Bars (most fruit and nut flavors are vegan), 88 Acres Seed and Oat Bars.
Is Larabar certified vegan?
Larabar does not carry a third-party vegan certification, so the verdict here is based on its current ingredient list and manufacturer information.
Sources
Last verified June 20, 2026. See how we verify. Always confirm on the current product label, since recipes change. Product photo via Open Food Facts.
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