A Crispy Protein Bar Alternative Made From Real Beef
Love's Jerky Co.
A Crispy Protein Bar Alternative Made From Real Beef
Skip the wrapper full of binders. Our thin, crispy beef jerky chips are handmade in small batches and ready when you are.
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If you want a protein bar alternative that tastes like real food, start with beef. Love's Jerky Co. makes thin, crispy jerky we call meat chips, handmade in small batches from a family recipe passed down from our founder's dad, Leroy. No chalky coating, no candy-bar sweetness. Just savory beef you can toss in a bag, a desk drawer, or a gym locker.
Our favorites for high protein snacking
Plain Beef
No heat · No listed allergens
$22 or $19.80 with PARIS10
Real Salt
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Salt and Pepper
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Hatch Green Chile
Mild to medium · Contains Wheat, Soy
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Garlic Delite
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Lemon Pepper
No heat · Contains Wheat, Soy, Fish
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Why Beef Jerky Is a Smart Protein Bar Alternative
Most bars rely on a long ingredient list to hold together. Our jerky takes the opposite approach. Plain Beef is 100% beef and nothing else, and Real Salt is just top round beef and unrefined Redmond Real Salt.
We make every batch by hand and make it fresh weekly, which is why flavors sell out often. The beef is not marinated, and our sodium runs lower than many brands. Reading labels is always smart, since sodium varies a lot from one brand to the next.
If you are swapping out a sweet bar for something savory, this is an easy place to start. Enjoy it as part of a varied diet and you get a snack with real beef flavor and real crunch.
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How to Choose Your Protein Bar Alternative Flavor
Bars come in a few predictable flavors. Jerky gives you more range, from pure beef to garlic, citrus and green chile. Here is a quick way to pick.
- Plain Beef or Real Salt: the cleanest options, with short ingredient lists and no heat.
- Salt and Pepper or Garlic Delite: simple seasoning that keeps beef center stage.
- Hatch Green Chile: teriyaki-forward with smoky, earthy chile and a mild to medium kick. It won 1st Place at the International Flavor Awards.
- Lemon Pepper: bright, tangy and peppery. It took 3rd Place at the International Flavor Awards.
- Real Salt Grass-Fed: the same two ingredients, made with grass-fed and finished beef.
Tips for Using Jerky as a Protein Bar Alternative
A few habits make the swap stick.
- Replace your usual bar by keeping a 1.5oz bag in your bag, car or desk so it is as grab-and-go as a wrapper.
- Pair it with fruit, nuts or cheese if you want a bigger snack, then check labels on those too.
- Start with Plain Beef or Salt and Pepper if you are new to jerky, then try bolder flavors.
- Keep a 5oz bag at home and refill a smaller bag for the week.
- Check the made date on your bag. Jerky keeps about 6 months from that date.
Flavor comparison for high protein snacking
| Flavor | Heat | Contains | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Beef | No heat | No listed allergens | The simplest swap for a bar |
| Real Salt | No heat | No listed allergens | Two ingredients, full beef flavor |
| Salt and Pepper | No heat | No listed allergens | Everyday classic seasoning |
| Hatch Green Chile | Mild to medium | Wheat, Soy | Savory teriyaki with smoky chile |
| Garlic Delite | No heat | No listed allergens | Deep, savory garlic punch |
| Lemon Pepper | No heat | Wheat, Soy, Fish | Tangy citrus and pepper |
Why customers keep coming back
It's the perfect quick, low-calorie protein source, and the flavors are fantastic. My favorites are the Beef, Real Salt, and Red Chili. Shipping has been fast every time.
Bought this for my sons who are always looking for healthy protein! They love it!!
I absolutely love these jerky bites! They are super dry and crisp, almost like chips. I've never tried anything like this before.
Probably the best jerky out there. I have tried multiple jerky companies and so far you guys are the best. It's always fresh and crunchy!
Love that it is thin. Good work snack.
Hands down the best beefy jerky I've ever had!! I just ordered two more large bags and a sample pack.
5oz vs 1.5oz: Build Your Protein Bar Alternative Box
The 1.5oz bag is the closest match to a single bar. It is easy to carry and good for trying a new flavor.
The 5oz bag costs about 25% less per ounce, so it suits flavors you already love. Not sure where to begin? The Sample Pack gives you six 1.5oz bags in six flavors for $50 with free shipping. Orders over $66 ship free in the US.
Why Thin and Crispy Beats a Chewy Bar
Our jerky is thin-sliced and dried until it crunches like a chip. It snaps instead of sticking to your teeth, so it feels more like a snack than a chore.
Every cow is different, so some batches are a little chewier. The flavor stays the same either way. That small variation comes with handmade food.
A Crispy Protein Bar Alternative Made From Real Beef FAQ
Is beef jerky a good protein bar alternative?
Many people use it that way. Our jerky is thin, crispy beef with short ingredient lists, like 100% beef for Plain Beef. It is savory instead of sweet. Enjoy it as part of a varied diet and check labels on any snack.
Which flavor is the best protein bar alternative to start with?
Plain Beef and Real Salt have the shortest ingredient lists and no heat. Salt and Pepper and Garlic Delite add simple seasoning. If you want a flavor with more going on, try the award-winning Hatch Green Chile.
Is the jerky chewy like other brands?
No. We thin-slice it and dry it until it is crisp like a chip. Because every cow is different, some batches are a little chewier, but the flavor stays the same.
How long does it last?
About 6 months from the made date. We do not add preservatives beyond what is in some sauces, and the beef is not marinated. Check the made date on your bag when it arrives.
Which size should I buy as a protein bar alternative?
Choose 1.5oz bags for grab-and-go single servings or to test flavors. The 5oz bag costs about 25% less per ounce, so it is better for favorites. The Sample Pack covers six flavors in 1.5oz bags.
What allergens should I know about?
Everything is made in a facility that handles dairy, peanuts, wheat, egg, soy and tree nuts. Hatch Green Chile contains wheat and soy, and Lemon Pepper contains wheat, soy and fish. Check each product's ingredients before ordering.
Build Your Protein Bar Alternative Box
Pick your flavors, grab a Sample Pack, and get free US shipping over $66. Batches sell out often, so order early.
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