With the wide variety of energy bars on the market, here are a few of the best, listed by different nutritional needs:
Everyday Snack: KIND Nuts and Spices Bar:
low in sugar ( only 5 g) very clean, low processed with natural ingredients. high source of fiber (7 g). 200 calories, 7 g protein
Protein:Rise Protein Bar:
high in protein 15-20 g with both whey and vegan protein. no artificial sweetners, preservatives or gluten.
Gluten free: Larabar Uber Bar:
Gluten free but also very clean, low in sugar, least processed
Paleo: EPIC Bar
Made with 100% grass fed animal protein
Meal Replacement: VegaOne Bar
Made from whole ingredients like chia and hemp seeds; 12 g protein, contains one serving of greens, 260 calories 12 g protein
CLEAN: Lara Bars
Minimally processed
Low Calorie: Health Warrior Chia Bars
lots of nutrients in 100 calories, 4 g fiber and 3 g protein
Low Carb: Quest Bar
high protein,high fiber, low sugar; 200 calories 13-18 g fiber, 20 g protein
Organic: Bumble Bar
210 calories 7 g protein
Preworkout bar: Pro Bar
higher carb content, eat an hour before workout; 160 calories 33 g carbs 3 g protein
Post workout bar: Hammer bar
balance of protein and carbs need for a recovery after a long strenuous workout 330 calories 20 g protein, 25 g carbs
Estelle L. Benoit, RDN, LDN
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