Energy Bars - Top 5 Great Tasting & Healthy Energy Bars

Are Energy Bars Healthy?

Not all energy bars are created equal. Many bars that are out on the market today carry more fat, calories and processed sugars than some popular candy bars. Choosing the right type of energy bar determines how healthy it can be for your body. It’s a good idea to read the label on any bar that you are looking to try and find out if it really is as good for you as the creative packaging may lead you to believe. Focus on the fat content and how much of the overall energy in the bar is coming from portions or sugars.

Because a lot of people go in for taste when it comes to energy bars instead of nutrient value, the majority of the bars that have risen in popularity are the ones that are the least good for you. Here we are going to take a look at the top five healthiest and best tasting energy bars, so you don’t have to sacrifice your taste buds in the process of eating better for your body.

Five Tasty & Healthy Energy Bars

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1. Kashi GOLEAN® Roll! in Caramel Peanut. This bar provides twenty-five percent of your daily fiber needs and contains 12 grams of organic protein. The bar also has the benefit of slow release carbohydrates to balance blood sugar because it was created to be an OptimizedGlycemic Response food.

Part of this bar’s tastiness comes from a center of peanut butter, lightly surrounded by caramel and then rolled in whole grains, peanuts and crisps. Each bar is 190 calories.

2. Boundless OATMEGA-3 bar in Dark Chocolate Mint. Coming in at only 190 calories, this organic energy bar contains omega-3 fatty acids and green tea. Created from the Boundless company’s own formula for being a Time Release Protein food to help ensure a stable energy balance throughout the day, the bar also includes organic chocolateliquor, cocoa butter and chicory root fibers.

3. Luna bar in Chai Tea. This bar contains thirty-five percent of your recommended daily calcium, as well as thirty percent of the

recommended daily iron. A combination of organic cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom bring the creamyChai tea flavor to this bar. Like the above two bars, this one only comes in at 190 calories.

4. Luna bar in Lemon Zest. This bar brings that little extra zing to the taste buds with organic lemon zest blended into the bar along with organicflaxmeal and organic toasted almonds. Created to provide energy and flavor, this bar provides the body with combination B vitamins with B6,B12 and B3. Calorie wise this bar only comes in at 180 calories.

5. Kashi _TLC_® Fruit & Grain Bars in Dark Chocolate Coconut. This bar is part of the Kashi TLC product family and contains 4 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein at only 120 calories. Soft fruit is combined with nuts and organic anti-oxidant rich dark chocolate to make this bar naturally sweet and healthy.

For more information on other great ways to stay healthy, check out Healthy Alternatives to Snack Food and Healthy Grocery Shopping on a Budget.

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