Creator: Dr. Sruthi M., MBBS
Published: 8/25/2022

Healthy Granola Bars
- 15 of the healthiest granola bars
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- What are the health benefits of granola bars?

Here are 15 healthy granola bars that are made from whole, minimally processed ingredients

Granola bars are convenient snacks that can be eaten as a pre-workout boost of energy or simply to keep hunger at bay between meals.

However, many granola bars are high in sugar and other unhealthy additives.

Here are 15 healthy granola bars that are made from whole, minimally processed ingredients.

15 of the healthiest granola bars

1. Kate’s Real Food Lemon Coconut Bivy Bars

Made with organic, non-genetically modified (GMO), and gluten-free ingredients
Main ingredients
- Gluten-free oats
- Brown rice crisps
- Honey
- Lemon extract
- Coconut
- Almond butter
- Ground ginger
- Sea salt
Nutritional value per serving (31 grams)
- Calories: 150
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Total sugars: 7 grams
- Added sugars: 6 grams

2. Carrot Cake Phyter Bars

Plant-based snack bars that are low in sugar and high in protein, packed with organic pureed vegetables
Main ingredients
- Sweet potato
- Pumpkin seeds
- Kale
- Nut butter
Nutritional value per serving (50 grams)
- Calories: 210
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Total sugars: 9 grams
- Added sugars: 5 grams

3. Health Warrior Apple Cinnamon Chia Bars

Vegan and gluten-free
Packed with antioxidants, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber
Main ingredients
- Rolled oats
- White chia seeds
- Cashew butter
- Dried apples
- Organic brown rice crisps
- Ground cinnamon
Nutritional value per serving (25 grams)
- Calories: 100
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Total sugars: 3 grams
- Added sugars: 2 grams

4. Clif Bar Thins Snack Bars, White Chocolate Macadamia

Thin, baked cookies with white chocolate and macadamia nuts
Low in sugar
Main ingredients
- Rolled oats
- Brown rice syrup
- Macadamia nuts
- Soy flour
- Cocoa butter
Nutritional value per serving (22 grams)
- Calories: 100
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Total sugars: 5 grams
- Added sugars: 5 grams

5. Bob's Red Mill Peanut Butter Jelly & Oats Bob's Bar

Gluten-free, non-GMO, and high-fiber
Main ingredients
- Whole grain oats
- Peanuts
- Cranberry juice
- Organic tapioca syrup
Nutritional value per serving (42 grams)
- Calories: 180
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Total sugars: 9 grams
- Added sugars: 8 grams

6. Perfect Bar Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Bar

Organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO
Should be stored in the refrigerator
Contains over 20 organic superfoods
Main ingredients
- Coconut
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Dried whole egg powder
- Kale powder
- Ground flaxseed
- Papaya powder
- Orange powder
- Celery powder
- Apple powder
- Kelp powder
- Carrot powder
- Sunflower oil
- Sunflower lecithin
- Nonfat dry milk
- Rice protein
Nutritional value per serving (71 grams)
- Calories: 350
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 16 grams
- Total sugars: 19 grams
- Added sugars: 12 grams

7. Apple + Blueberry 100% Natural Real Fruit Bar

Plant-based, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and kosher
Main ingredients
- Dried apples
- Dried blueberries
Nutritional value per serving (35 grams)
- Calories: 100
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Total sugars: 14 grams
- Added sugars: 0 grams

8. Cinnamon Maple Seed + Oat Bar From 88 Acres

Plant-based, allergen-free
Main ingredients
- Gluten-free oats
- Brown rice syrup
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Ground flaxseeds
- Organic cinnamon
Nutritional value per serving (45 grams)
- Calories: 200
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Total sugars: 7 grams
- Added sugars: 6 grams

9. Kashi Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Chewy Granola Bar

Vegan, fiber-rich, sweet, and salty
Main ingredients
- Whole grain oats
- Brown rice syrup
- Almonds
- Cane sugar
- Semisweet chocolate
- Cocoa butter
- Soy lecithin
- Chia seeds
- Sunflower oil
Nutritional value per serving (35 grams)
- Calories: 130
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Total sugars: 7 grams
- Added sugars: 7 grams

10. Gratisfied Oat Bar

Made with simple ingredients and low-sugar sweeteners
Main ingredients
- Sunflower seed butter
- Organic gluten-free rolled oats
- Organic honey
- Organic sunflower seeds
- Organic unsweetened shredded coconut
- Avocado oil
- Organic coconut sugar
- Organic cinnamon
Nutritional value per serving (45 grams)
- Calories: 210
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Total sugars: 5 grams
- Added sugars: 5 grams

11. Justin’s Dark Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Protein Bar

Plant-based, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO
Main ingredients
- Dry roasted almonds
- Pea protein
- Dark chocolate chips
- Organic honey
- Organic brown rice syrup
- Organic coconut oil
- Organic sunflower lecithin
Nutritional value per serving (40 grams)
- Calories: 230
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Total sugars: 6 grams
- Added sugars: 6 grams

12. KIND Breakfast Probiotic Bars, Orange Cranberry

Main ingredients
- Oats
- Brown rice flour
- Cranberry
- Honey
- Orange
- Millet
- Buckwheat
- Quinoa
- Cinnamon
- Raisin paste
Nutritional value per serving two bars (50 grams)
- Calories: 200
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Total sugars: 10 grams
- Added sugars: 8 grams

13. Thunderbird Paleo and Vegan Hiking Food Snacks—Real Food Energy Paleo Bar

Contain real fruit
Free of grains, dairy, and added sugars
Main ingredients
- Hazelnut coffee maca
- Classic mix
- Chocolate mix
- Pecan goji pistachio
- Texas maple pecan
- Chocolate almond butter sea salt
- Chocolate coconut cashew
- Cashew fig carrot
- Almond apricot vanilla
- Cherry hemp turmeric
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Apple pie
- Fruit punch
Nutritional value per serving (48 grams), hazelnut coffee maca
- Calories: 148
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Total sugars: 9 grams
- Added sugars: 0 grams

14. Natural Valley Almond Crunch Roasted Nut Crunch Bars

Crunchy, gluten-free bars
Main ingredients
- Almonds
- Roasted peanuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Corn oil
- Yellow corn flour
Nutritional value per serving (35 grams)
- Calories: 190
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Total sugars: 6 grams

15. LUNA BAR- Nutz Over Chocolate

Gluten-free, non-GMO
Main ingredients
- Cocoa
- Organic peanuts
- Organic oats
Nutritional value per serving (48 grams)
- Calories: 210
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Total sugars: 7 grams
- Added sugars: 6 grams

What are the health benefits of granola bars?

Boosts energy: Healthy granola bars can provide you with a boost of energy without overloading your body with sugars. They are especially good as a post-workout snack after bursts of intense activity, such as high-intensity interval training or swimming.
Lowers cholesterol: The soluble fiber in granola bars can help lower bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) and prevent them from building up on the walls of blood vessels.
Prevents anemia: Anemia occurs when your red blood cells are deficient in iron. Anemia can cause fatigue, persistent weakness, poor energy, and other problems. Fortified granola bars can help prevent and relieve symptoms of anemia.
Aids weight loss: Granola bars that are rich in fiber and protein can help suppress hunger and keep you fuller for longer, reducing your overall calorie intake.

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References

Image Source: Getty image

Products in Granola Bars. https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/products/?category=Bars+-+Granola+Bars

Health Benefits of Granola. https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-of-granola

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