Granola bars began life when some ingenious soul thought to combine granola with honey. That extra adhesion meant the granola could be molded into shape and packaged individually, giving rise to what became the quintessential snack food for decades. Unfortunately, many of these bars morphed into bundles of sugars, trans-fats and GMO ingredients, changing the granola bar into a glorified cookie. Thankfully, those dark days are behind us as there are now dozens if not hundreds of organic and healthy bars to choose from. We’ve picked some of the best and organized a go-to list below.
Go Raw Sprouted Pumpkin Seed Bar
This power house is certified organic, wheat/gluten-free, nut-free, vegan and non-GMO. The live sprouted pumpkin seeds are packed with omega 3s and held together by yummy dates and agave nectar. The limited ingredient list makes this suitable for a large majority of specialty diets.
GoMacro Organic Peanut Protein Bar
Sporting 18 grams of protein each, these bars are perfect for post workout, or when you’re looking for something a little more substantial. On top of being organic, gluten-free and vegan, they’re also macrobiotic and help support a healthy immune system.
PURE Organic Ancient Grains Bar
These tasty bars are made from PURE’s ancient grain blend of quinoa, brown rice, flax seed, amaranth and hemp. Available in vanilla almond, peanut butter and chocolate chunk, you’re sure to find a blend that will suit both your diet and taste buds.
CLIF ZBar Organic Energy Bars
CLIF has been in the energy bar business since 1986 and knows a thing or two about what flavors work, and what don’t. Their Zbar line offers a range of kid-approved varieties from iced oatmeal cookie to chocolate brownie and they’re all 100% organic. This particular package includes 18 bars making the current price just $0.63 a bar
Skout Blueberry Almond Energy Bar
Amazingly, this bar has a list of ingredients you might actually be able to memorize. At a mere 6 ingredients Skout’s blueberry almond bar is suitable for vegan, paleo, kosher, gluten/soy/grain/dairy free diets. The Oregon grown blueberries and pumpkin seeds are held together by potassium rich dates, lemon and sunflower oil.
Rise Energy Bar – Coconut Acai
Every Rise bar is mixed daily in their California kitchen using only vegan, organic, non-GMO, soy-free, and gluten-free ingredients. To avoid using artificial sweeteners, they add sweet superfoods like acai, coconut, raisins and brown rice syrup.
Simple Squares Chili Pepper Nutrition Bar
The capsaicin in chili pepper offers many health benefits including anti-carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties. That, combined with organic nuts, honey and coconut give this bar a healthy kick. If chili pepper isn’t your thing Simple Squares come in other unique flavors like cinnamon, rosemary and sage.
Amazing Grass Green Superfood Bar
Grass, amazing you say? Don’t worry, this isn’t your backyard variety. Organic barley and wheat grass combine forces with five other greens like chlorella and spirulina to really give this bar a wallop. The veggies are offset with fruits including raspberries, pineapple and cranberries to give it a balanced flavor. “Superfood” is thrown around a lot lately, but this snack has earned the title.
Soul Sprout Gojiberry Triple Yum-Yum Bar
Made by Two Moms in the Raw (not literally, but maybe) these granola bars feature sprouted ingredients like millet, flax seeds and almonds. Sprouted products are shown to have more enzymes, amino acids, phytonutrients and vitamins that help your body absorb and break down nutrients. Paired with the power of gojiberries Soul Sprout is also gluten free, vegan, kosher and soy free.
Don’t Go Nuts Nut-Free Snack Bar
“Don’t go nuts” might be a mental mantra you repeat to yourself, but for some people avoiding nuts is a major priority. Many health foods rely on peanuts and other nuts for their protein, but for those with allergies the options are limited, especially if you also want organic. Luckily, Don’t Go Nuts changes that with their line of 100% nut-free snack bars that are also certified organic and non-GMO. The Boogie Board Bash flavor has a honey graham base with a scrumptious white chocolate drizzle.
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