High-Calorie Bars | Phoenix Bars

Phoenix Bars are specialised high-calorie nutrition bars designed for extreme endurance activities, expeditions, and situations where maintaining adequate calorie intake is difficult. Each compact, lightweight bar delivers up to 557 calories, making Phoenix Bars a calorie-dense food option for athletes, adventurers, and individuals experiencing reduced appetite or unintended weight loss. In these situations, a calorie-dense food option like Phoenix Bars can help increase calorie intake without relying on large meals. Phoenix Bars are also available to customers across Europe and Canada, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Germany.

Up to 557 Calories Per Bar:

A calorie-dense energy bar, each Phoenix Bar delivers up to a substantial 557 calories per bar.

Highly Compact, Lightweight & Portable:

Minimal bulk, maximum energy. Designed to help you save weight and space whilst trekking, mountaineering and during ultra-endurance events - where every gram counts.

Up to 66g of Carbohydrates:

Phoenix Bars are high in carbohydrates - delivering a strategic mix of fast- and slow-release carbs to power multi-day adventures, trail ultras, and high-altitude expeditions.

Can Be Made into Porridge or Smoothie:

Add water or milk (hot or cold) to turn your bar into a nutritious warm porridge or quick recovery smoothie. This approach can be particularly useful during endurance activities and expeditions, where compact, calorie-dense nutrition is important and eating full meals may be impractical.

Easily Digestible:

100% vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-free. Built for easy digestion in high-output scenarios and at altitude, with gut-friendly ingredients that minimise risk of digestive issues - essential for ultra runners and expedition enthusiasts alike.

Easy-To-Eat & Open:

Soft texture that melts in your mouth - easy to eat even with gloves or in sub-zero conditions.

Tasty Without Being Sickly Sweet:

Six delicious, neutral flavour options - preventing flavour and palate fatigue. Ideal for ultrasoffshore sailing, multi-day adventures, or continuous efforts when over-sweetened snacks become unappealing.

Natural Ingredients:

Made from real, whole ingredients like gluten-free oats, coconut oil, pea and soy protein, and plant-based nutrients.

Climate-Resilient:

Won’t freeze in sub-zero temperatures or melt in extreme heat. Built for polar regions, ski touring, ski mountaineering, desert crossings, and jungle heat — a climate-proof energy bar for every type of extreme environment.

Up to 19g of Protein:

Supports muscle maintenance and recovery during and after high-output efforts. Essential for ultra-endurance races, military personnel and multi-day expeditions.

Chopped into Chunks:

Each bar can be chopped into bite-sized pieces for convenient snacking. Perfect for trail ultras, climbing and fastpacking.

8 Vitamins & Minerals:

Packed with 8 essential, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals — including iron, manganese, phosphorus, and B vitamins — plus MCTs from coconut oil for steady, sustained energy.

Altitude Optimised:

Formulated with nutrients that support performance at high-altitude climbing and mountaineering, including iron, vitamin E, B1, and B7 — helping oxygen delivery and energy regulation in thin air.

Sustainable:

Vegan, palm oil-free, and ethically produced with biodegradable packaging and eco-conscious shipping options — perfect for the sustainably-minded adventurer or eco-conscious ultra runners.

Gluten-Free & Vegan:

Ideal for coeliacs, plant-based athletes, and mixed dietary groups — no compromises on performance or inclusivity.

Robust:

Built tough for real-world use. Comes in water-resistant packaging that won’t crush or tear. Made for ultras, mountains, the arctic and everything in between.

Ready to Eat:

No prep, no waiting. Just open and fuel. Perfect for race-day nutrition, emergency scenarios, or when you simply need calories fast.

Long Shelf Life:

Up to 2-year best-before date — great for expedition planning, ultra race drops, or emergency kits.

Made in the UK:

Hand-crafted by an expereinced manufacturer to meet the highest standards in quality, food safety, and performance nutritiontrusted by ultra athletes, mountaineers, and expedition enthusiasts worldwide.

 

Phoenix Bars Subscription Benefits:

  • Simplify your routine with automatic, reliable Phoenix Bar deliveries
  • Have direct input on new flavours
  • Receive exclusive samples of new flavours
  • Enjoy special gifts
  • Get priority shipping on every order
  • Receive complimentary invitations to events 

 

Nutritional Information

Typical Values (Cherry Bakewell Flavour)

Per 100g / Per Bar (120g)

Energy: 464kcal / 557kcal

Fat: 22.1g / 26.5g

of which saturates: 10.0g / 12.0g

Carbohydrate: 50.1g / 60.1g

of which sugars: 16.2g / 18.2g

Fibre: 3.6g / 4.4g

Protein: 15.2g / 18.2g

Salt: 0.14g / 0.17g

Vitamins & Minerals (%RI*)

(per 100g / per 120g)

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol equiv.): 4.3mg (36%) / 5.2mg (43%)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.3mg (27%) / 0.4mg (33%)

Vitamin B7 (Biotin): 8.3µg (17%) / 9.9µg (20%)

Phosphorus: 253mg (36%) / 303mg (43%)

Iron: 2.7mg (19%) / 3.2mg (23%)

Zinc: 1.6mg (16%) / 1.9mg (19%)

Copper: 0.3mg (30%) / 0.4mg (36%)

Manganese: 1.7mg (85%) / 2.0mg (102%)

 

***For nutritional information of other flavours, please contact us or refer to the images below***

Our Natural Ingredients

Vanilla: Gluten Free Oats (32%), Glucose Syrup (Sulphites), Sugar, Coconut Oil, Soya Protein Isolate (7%), Pea Protein Crisp (6%) [Pea Protein, Rice Flour], Rapeseed Oil, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Emulsifier: Glycerol; Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Natural Vanilla Flavouring (1.3%), Antioxidant: Tocopherol-Rich Extract.

Cherry Bakewell: Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Coconut Oil, SOY Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Crisps [Pea protein, Rice flour], Rapeseed Oil, ALMONDS, Glycerine, Plain Caramel [Glucose syrup, Water, Sugar], Cherry Flavouring (1%), Natural Flavouring (0.5%), Antioxidant: Tocopherols

Ginger: Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Glucose Syrup, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Sugar, Coconut Oil, SOY Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Crisps [Pea protein, Rice flour], Rapeseed Oil, Glycerine, Plain Caramel [Glucose syrup, Water, Sugar],  Natural Vanilla Flavouring (1%), Ground Ginger (1%), Antioxidant: Tocopherols

Salted Caramel: Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Coconut Oil, SOY Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Crisps [Pea protein, Rice flour], Rapeseed Oil, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Glycerine, Plain Caramel [Glucose syrup, Water, Sugar], Natural Flavouring (0.5%), Sea Salt [0.4%), Antioxidant: Tocopherols

Chocolate: Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Coconut Oil, SOY Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Crisps [Pea protein, Rice flour], Rapeseed Oil, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Dark Chocolate Drops (5%) [cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, fat-reduced cocoa powder, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin], Glycerine, Cocoa Powder (3.7%) [Acidity regulator: Potassium Carbonate], Natural Vanilla Flavouring, thickener: xanthan gum; acidity regulator: citric acid; preservative: potassium sorbate], Antioxidant: Tocopherols

Apple & Cinnamon: Gluten Free Rolled Oats, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Coconut Oil, SOY Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Crisps [Pea protein, Rice flour], Rapeseed Oil, GF Oat Flour, Glycerine, Dried Apple Pieces (4%) [Naturally occurring SULPHITES present], Plain Caramel [Glucose syrup, Water, Sugar], Cinnamon (0.6%), Antioxidant: Tocopherols

Allergy Advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain nuts, eggs, sesame, peanuts and milk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Phoenix Bars?

Phoenix Bars are high-calorie nutrition bars designed to provide a compact, energy-dense food option for extreme endurance activities, expeditions, and situations where maintaining adequate calorie intake can be difficult.

How many calories are in a Phoenix Bar?

Each Phoenix Bar delivers up to 557 calories per bar, making it significantly more calorie-dense than standard energy bars or snacks.

Who are Phoenix Bars designed for?

Phoenix Bars are designed for ultra-endurance athletes, expedition teams, mountaineers and individuals seeking a high-calorie food option during periods of reduced appetite or unintended weight loss.

Are Phoenix Bars suitable for people with reduced appetite?

Phoenix Bars can be suitable for individuals looking to increase calorie intake when appetite is reduced, as they provide a large amount of energy in a small, soft, and easy-to-eat format. Our guide on high-calorie food when eating is difficult explains why calorie density matters when appetite is limited.

Can I order Phoenix Bars in the Netherlands, France, or elsewhere in the EU?

Yes. Phoenix Bars can be ordered from Europe and Canada, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Germany. International orders may be processed by local customs, and you may be asked to pay import VAT or handling fees before delivery.