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Reader Favorites: What is Your Favorite Nutrition Bar
There are so many nutrition/ snack bars out there - just check out our extensive list of reviews, but lets hear What's your FAVORITE Nutrition Bar?
UPDATE: Congratulations to Lena!!! I'm buying the winner a 5 bar Sampler pack, which includes the following varieties: Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Raisin (my favorite), Chocolate Brownie, Orange Cranberry and Banana Walnut. Gnu Bars have almost 50% of the daily value of fiber, is totally natural and has there are only 130 - 150 calories (depending on the flavor). Comments
Mon: August 11, 2008
Janet said: Snickers Marathon Low Carb- Lifestyle Energy bar (Chocolate Fudge Brownie) which have 170 calories, 15G protein 8G fiber
Mon: August 11, 2008
Tanya said: @Kasey The Luna Bar Cherry Pie flavor is one of my favorites! @Janet, I was pleasantly surprised by the Snickers Low Carb bar - it's pretty big too.
Mon: August 11, 2008
sir jorge said: I like Kashi's TLC chewy granola bars, they usually have 4 grams of fiber to 5 grams of sugar, and that's a lot better than anything else on the market. I don't like how high protein, high fiber bars usually have 3 times the sugar than fiber, or have a high fiber than a lot of sugar by comparison.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Mary said: Any of the "pie" flavored LaraBars. Yum!! Plus no added sugar or any kind. For a chocolate craving, second would be Luna Nuts over Chocolate.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Beth said: Odwalla berries go-mega or banana bread. Such great nutrition and fiber, a little higher in calories but low in sugar and fat. Also i adore the Cliff Z Bar - that's right, their kids bars! If you have a sweet tooth they are a great afternoon snack that's actually incredibly healthy. Thanks!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Emily said: Luna bars are delicious and dense, but I also like nutty KIND bars.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Tina said: The Kashi Crunch bars make a perfect snack or mini meal and are delicious! I particularly like the coffee cake flavor!
Mon: August 11, 2008
PastaQueen said: I like the Target brand Strawberry yogurt bars. They're cheap, but tasty, and fairly nutritious. I can't buy more than one at a time though, or else I eat them all at once.
Mon: August 11, 2008
jude said: I love clif bars!.. the ones with chocolate and pb. so yummy and sweet!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Fit Bottomed Girl said: My faves are Clif bars and the Kashi chewy dark chocolate cherry. Can't go wrong there!
Mon: August 11, 2008
AG said: Is that free as in 'free speech' or free beer? Sorry couldn't resist..
Mon: August 11, 2008
ARPL said: Kashi GoLean Chewy Malted Milk bars. Flavour and texture are unreal. The tragic thing is I'm from Canada and have to cross the border to stock up.
Mon: August 11, 2008
holl said: i'm a zone bar fanatic. everyday during the week for lunch it's dark chocolate & almond or blueberry zone bars!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Megan said: I have to admit, I've never tried Gnu bars. Might have to seek those out. My faves are Clif bars. Little higher in calorie, but not terrible, and a great solid snack or light meal in an emergency (i.e. when I don't want to eat fast food and have no other options)
Mon: August 11, 2008
Laura said: I love Larabars, especially for running, because they're so tiny that they don't sit in my stomach and make me feel sick.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Michelle said: I love the new Clif Bar Minis--perfect for a pre-workout snack! I also love the Gnu (Cinnamon Raisin is the best flavor!) bar for a snack in the afternoon--it helps to keep me satisfied until dinner.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Rachael said: I second the vote for the Snickers Marathon Low-Carb bars---how they fit all of the yumminess into a 170-calorie, good-for-you bar is beyond comprehension.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Carrie said: I've never tried Gnu bars before, but I think I'll have to look for them soon! I really like Luna bars, especially the Lemon Zest for its tang. The Zone Perfect bars in Fudge Graham and Cinnamon Roll are also good.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Laura said: Clif bars! They are not glorified candy bars. The nutrition is right on w/ respect to protein, carbs, fiber and respectable amount of sugar. They flavors are wholesome and delicious!!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Laura said: I am also a big fan of Gnu Bars. But at 1.69 a piece at TJ's, I rarely buy them. I'm a sucker for high-fiber ANYTHING. I've been buying Target's version of Fiber One bars for $1.75 on sale. Gnu bars are a lot better though, since they don't give me the farts.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Dulcie said: I absolutely love Gnu bars. I have one every single day for my afternoon snack. I love all the flavors except peanut butter. My favorites are definitely orange cranberry & cinnamon raisin =] im going to college soon & Gnu bars will be the perfect healthy snack in between classes!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Natalie said: I love Balance Bars! My fav for the moment are the Chocolate Almond Sweet & Salty Nut...yum!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Jackie said: i also love balance bars! there are so many types and they even have some fiber, 3 grams. also another favorite is the Special K meal bar at either 170 or 180 calories and i believe 5 grams fiber! :) yum! yum! yum!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Jackie said: i also love balance bars! there are so many types and they even have some fiber, 3 grams. also another favorite is the Special K meal bar at either 170 or 180 calories and i believe 5 grams fiber! :) yum! yum! yum!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Jill - GlossyVeneer said: I love Luna and Lara bars. They're full of good ingredients. The Lara bars are great to throw in my bag to eat after my long Saturday runs, since I usually have to drive back home after the run.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Aimee said: Powerbar Peanut Butter - they are the only ones that satisfy me after one bar - most others I crave more!
Mon: August 11, 2008
Starlina said: I enjoy South Beach Diets Sweet Nut Creations bars. Or the peanut butter bars. A box of five bars is usually on sale for $3.00 at your local Safeway/Ralphs store. The nut medley bars are 150 calories, 7g sugar, 3g fiber, and 6g protein. They also make cereal bars in peanut butter (the best in my opinion), chocolate, maple, and cranberry, and cinnamon/raisen (tastes like a cinnamon roll, i swear!) The cereal bars are 10 calories less, and are pretty close in nutritional value to the nut medley bars. I haven't been able to find any other type of cereal bar on the market that has that high of protein, fiber, and such low calories and sugar. They are small, portable, and make a great snack in between meals.
Mon: August 11, 2008
emily Borenstein said: I love lunas and odwallas. especially the lemon luna and the spirulina odwalla, can't remember what it's called, because it tastes healthy.
Mon: August 11, 2008
emily Borenstein said: I love lunas and odwallas. especially the lemon luna and the spirulina odwalla, can't remember what it's called, because it tastes healthy.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Kim R said: Love the caramel FiberOne bar. And chocolate chip ClifZ bars (marketed as a "kids" bar, but oh so good.)
Mon: August 11, 2008
Anon said: I also love (most) Luna bars--in fact, the variety clinches it for me. Close runners-up are the Clif Mojo mountain mix and Kashi Crunch in chocolate almond.
Mon: August 11, 2008
Katie Moeller said: Larabars are amazing! They have a stellar ingredient list (short list & all ingredients are recognizable), plus they taste great. My current favorite is the peanut butter cookie. Yum!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Verena said: Mmm, there are too many to choose from. I like the Luna Bars in S'mores, Lemon Crisp and Chocolate Raspberry, the Kashi GoLean Crunchy Bar in Chocolate Caramel, and Clif Z Bars in Honey Graham and Chocolate Brownie. :P
Tue: August 12, 2008
Sara said: I love Luna Bars, but my recent favorites have been the Fiber One bars :) So tasty!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Maggie said: Luna bars in chocolate pecan pie, smores, and cookies and creme.. but I love the chocolate fiber one bars too!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Melissa said: Definitely Odwalla Carrot-raisin bars. They may be small, but they are DELICIOUS!!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Melissa said: Kashi Go Lean Crunchy Chocolate Caramel. Moderate in calories and keep you going forever!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Kathy said: South Beach 100 calorie peanut butter chocolate chip bars. I so WW and at 2 pts they make a good snack.
Tue: August 12, 2008
Heather said: Quaker Chewy Granola bars, especially the chocolate chip flavor--just 100 calories each! I get a 48-pack at Sam's Club, and it doesn't last too long.
Tue: August 12, 2008
superblondgirl said: The Luna Dulce De Leche flavor - they're so good for you and so utterly sweet and decadent. Love them!
Tue: August 12, 2008
ljgs said: Do Vitatops count as bars? They have loads of fiber and some protein, plus are 100 calories or less. I love them!
Tue: August 12, 2008
FatFighter said: My favorites are Odwalla and the Kashi rolls (can't remember exact name!!).
Tue: August 12, 2008
Kelly said: My favorite are Kashi Chewy Oatmeal Raisin bars...they're amazing and don't taste gritty or have anything bad about them!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Marion Gimbel said: My favorite bar to snack on is a GNU bar, my favorite healthy in pinch meal repalcement is a LaraBar.
Tue: August 12, 2008
Marion Gimbel said: Favorite for snacking is Gnu bar. Favorite for meal replacement in a pinch is LaraBar
Tue: August 12, 2008
Katie said: I love the Kashi TLC chewy dark chocolate cherry. It is delicious with protein and fiber!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Lena said: Mmmm I love Luna Bars! My favorite flavors are caramel nut brownie, cookies and cream, iced oatmeal raisin, and pb cookie!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Kate said: Lara Bars and Jocolat; no contest. The ingredients are simple and minimal, and the flavors are just as pure - no isolates and fructose here! The Cashew Cookie and Banana ones are to die for.
Tue: August 12, 2008
Leslie said: I recently tried the Gnu bars and LOVE them. They are high in fiber and they are very very filling. (banana walnut is great!) However if I am craving something sweet, there is NOTHING like a chocolate raspberry LUNA Bar!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Leslie said: I recently tried the Gnu bars and LOVE them. They are high in fiber and they are very very filling. (banana walnut is great!) However if I am craving something sweet, there is NOTHING like a chocolate raspberry LUNA Bar!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Lauren said: Zone dark chocolate and almond bars. They are delicious and quite filling!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Kelly L. said: Cliff Z Bars! Healthy brownie/cookie bar. Does it get any better? I think not.
Tue: August 12, 2008
Tracey Pollack said: Somehow, someway, the noshing gurus at Kashi created a delicious, chewy, crunchy, craveworthy treat that keeps you full from the fiber and protein while keeping you happy with chewy granola, crunchy nuts, perfect sweetness and no mystery ingredients! I think I'll go have one now...
Tue: August 12, 2008
Eileen said: I adore chocolate brownie cliff bars for a dessert-type treat and ANY flavor fiber one bar for an emergency pick-me-up when I'm around town.
Tue: August 12, 2008
Julia said: I am head over heals inlove with Snicker's Marathon Nutrition Bars, the honey almond flavor preferably. These bars are not only low-cal compared to their protein conterparts, but they taste amazing. Any food product with the word "Snickers" in it claiming to be healthy will turn my head. The bars themselves actually taste like a Snicker's bar, too! The base is a granola/sticky type texture, while the bottom is coated in luscious chocolate. Also, there's a goodly amount of almonds dispearsed throughout the bar. Each of these nutrtional lifesavors weighs in at 150 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 7 grams of fiber, and 11 grams of protein. Even better, these bars are fortified to the max with vitamins and minerals, including an astounding 60% of your daily calcium needs! So to say the least, these are my favorite nutrition bars by a long shot. Although South Beach Diet bars would finish second place, followed by Pure Protein bars. I'm dying to try Cliff Z bars though!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Eileen said: I adore chocolate brownie cliff bars for a dessert-type treat and ANY flavor fiber one bar for an emergency pick-me-up when I'm around town.
Tue: August 12, 2008
Jess said: Kashi honey almond flax are awesome. They are super filling! And the nutrition cn't be beat, 7g protein and like 5g fiber for only 150 calories. Yes please!
Tue: August 12, 2008
Pearl said: Larabar key lime pie or cocoa mole. Heavy on the calories but gives me plenty of energy.
Wed: August 13, 2008
Hannah said: Toss up between Clif bar in Carrot Cake and Larabar in Cocoa Mole!
Wed: August 13, 2008
Barb A. said: Gnu bar, chocolate brownie!! They are awesome, jam packed with fiber, chewing, chocolaty, but without being overly sweet. You cannot beat these if you're looking for more fiber.
Fri: August 29, 2008
tori said: I like RenewLife Lemon Zest or Ginger Spice bars. They're about 180 calories, but have very little fat, are loaded with fiber and have no preservatives or additives.
Wed: September 3, 2008
Paula said: Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bars. Only 140 calories,3 grams of fat, 9 grams of fiber, and only 2 WW points. Very filling and very good.
Wed: September 3, 2008
Paula said: Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bars. Only 140 calories,3 grams of fat, 9 grams of fiber, and only 2 WW points. Very filling and very good.
Sun: September 14, 2008
rob said: GNU and Lara are great bars, but have you tried the Kardea bars. Two are vegan, all four vegetarian, 150 calories, 7g protein, 7g fiber, 1g plant sterols, all four vegetarian, two vegan, lower glycemic sweetening approach (agave and brown rice syrup)....and formulated to better enable heart healthy and a cholesterol management life style. If interested, I would be glad to send you a taste sample. Let me know at rleighton@kardeanutrition.com
Sun: October 12, 2008
Anto86 said: I love my mid-day snack, especially in between classes so I had to find the right one that was tasty and nutritious. My new all-time favorite is the Organic Fiber Bars by Renew Life. The Cranberry craze flavor is my favorite, they contain 14grams of fiber!! That's over half (56%) the daily RDA of fiber plus they're non-dairy and non-soy, as well as GMO and gluten-free. I have a sweet tooth and that bar definately cures it, it's so filling- I eat it piece by piece so I can finish the whole thing. Such a yummy treat and my favorite part is that it's so healthy! :) |
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Kasey Clark said:
Luna Bars! They're usually under 200 calories, have fiber and protein, come in delicious flavors, are easy to find, and are vegan.