Picky Bars

Real [good] food, built to fuel. Steph, who has Celiac Disease, drove home the need for a product safe for those with food sensitivities.

Born in a home kitchen by professional athletes, Lauren Fleshman, Jesse Thomas, and Steph Bruce set out to create something that didn’t exist - a real food energy bar that was nutritionally balanced to support their active lifestyle. Lauren’s degree in Health and Athletic Performance (from Stanford, no less) gave the brains to the recipe building, and Jesse’s blossoming triathlon career gave a solid testing ground. Unlike other real food products, Picky Bars hold a nutritional backbone strong enough to support hard workouts and aid in recovery after, yet still taste good enough for everyday snacking. By avoiding unnatural (and unpronounceable!) ingredients they stand out from sport-specific products that are often weighed down with excessive protein and chemicals. On top of all that they are completely gluten, dairy, soy, and GMO free. Combining fast-acting carbs with long-lasting fats, and a touch of protein for recovery after, we cracked the code to keeping the engine running and happy. With dates acting as the main ingredient throughout the lineup, every flavor holds an energy-packed source of easy-to-convert carbs, a consistent chewy texture, and a touch of sweetness with minimal added sugars. A variety of nut and seed butters, dried fruits, and brown rice protein combine in perfect harmony to round out the 200 calorie profile. Picky Bars is still privately owned and operated out of Jesse’s hometown and outdoor mecca of Bend, Oregon.

05/12/2025

Turns out she wasn’t racing for the finish line… mom was racing to upgrade his chew toy. ❤️

05/06/2025

🌵 Sorry for being a prick, I was hangry mid hike.

04/23/2025

🌱 It’s giving photosynthesis for athletes. Sunshine + real food + spring marathons = blooming energy.

04/02/2025

New ‘Sand & Sea Salt’ flavor, made with real beach sand for that extra crunc… WAIT that’s just literal sand we’re chewing on from the half eaten bar thrown back into our beach bag. Regrets? Absolutely none. Stay fueled, stay adventurous friends 😎 🌊.

03/18/2025

On our way! We’ll be there in a pinch 🍀

03/08/2025

Strong? Fast? Relentless? Oh, just another average day for our Picky Ambadassador women. 💪🏽🏃‍♀️ On International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the sheer willpower, sweat-fueled determination, and ‘try and stop me’ attitude of the ladies who push limits, chase finish lines, and make it all look way too easy. Keep breaking barriers (and PRs). 🚀 ”

02/24/2025

Trails, tails and tasty treats (treats for human).

02/20/2025

The ultimate doubles team: chocolate & mint 🏆🍫.

02/18/2025

Balanced energy for unbalanced weather. ❄️ ⛷️

02/09/2025

It takes some balls to keep going in these conditions . We know you have what it takes! See ya out there ✌️

01/25/2025

Shuts laptop. Fuels up. Time to go to work 💪🚴🏼🏃‍♂️.

01/22/2025

💪 Up in the gym, just workin’ on our fitness. We’re peanut butterlicious, it’s delicious. 🎶

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Bend, OR

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http://pickybars.com/

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