Real Meal Food Bars

Real Meal bars are high-calorie meal replacement bars built for long days in the hills, with over 600 calories of natural, plant-based fuel in every bar. Developed for UK military units and now a go-to for ultra runners, hillwalkers and bikepackers.

Real Meal Food Bar on the ground outdoors next to a boot
Real Meal Food Bar being held outdoors by a soldier
Real Meal Food Bars laid out on the ground with ingredients
View as
Real Meal Food Bars laid out on the ground with ingredients

What makes them so good?

The point of a Real Meal bar is that it is a proper meal, not a sugary snack. Each one carries over 600 calories built around slow-release carbohydrate with protein and fat alongside, so you get steady energy for hours rather than a spike and a crash. The bars are vegan, gluten-free, high in fibre and a source of protein, made from natural, recognisable ingredients. They are dense and satisfying, and they tend to sit well deep into a long effort when heavier food starts to feel like hard work.

There are four flavours, each with its moment. Blueberry & Almond is the lighter one, easiest to eat on a hot trail. Cacao & Peanut Butter is the rich, protein-heavy option. Double Espresso & Hazelnut carries 160mg of caffeine, about the same as a double espresso, for an afternoon lift. Pink Himalayan Salted Caramel is the sweet-and-salty pick that also puts a few minerals back.

Choose your pack by how well you know the range. The Adventure Pack has four bars, one of each flavour, so you can find your favourite. The Endurance Pack steps up to eight bars, two of each, for a big day or an event. The Expedition Pack is a bulk box of ten in a single flavour, for once you have picked a winner.

They suit trail and ultra running, hillwalking, bikepacking, wild camping and military or cadet field use, or simply a desk lunch when cooking is not an option. See the wider Eating & Drinking range, pair one with a brew from Coffee & Accessories, or browse all Camping & Survival kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Real Meal bars a full meal replacement?

Each bar carries over 600 calories with a balanced mix of carbohydrate, protein and fat, so it works as a genuine meal on the move when you cannot stop to cook. Many people also use half a bar as a top-up snack.

Are they suitable for vegans and coeliacs?

Yes. Every Real Meal bar is vegan and gluten-free, made from natural ingredients, and the range is Vegan Society approved. Always check the individual pack for the full ingredient list and allergen advice.

Which flavour has caffeine?

The Double Espresso & Hazelnut bar contains around 160mg of caffeine, roughly a double espresso, which makes it the one to save for a mid-afternoon or pre-summit lift. The other three flavours are caffeine-free.

Why shop at Task?
Back to top