Let’s face it, when we are trying to be healthy it can be a difficult balance so I do indulge in the protein bar/snack bar on a fairly regular basis. I know that eating whole foods – fruits and veggies is best, but being a mom, working and blogging I just don’t have the discipline to always have fruits and veggies with me. Plus, truth be told, sometimes I just don’t feel like eating a fruit or a veggie and want something with some chocolate in it!
A few things I look for in my bars is that it be tasty , healthy, have a decent amount of fiber, some protein (the more, the better) and be under or right around 200 calories. So here are my favorites:
1. Kind Bars: These bars are all natural, gluten free, wheat free and have a low glycemic index. While all flavors are tasty, my absolute favorites are:
Dark Chocolate and Cherry with Cashews + Protein: 180 calories, 9 g. fat, 4 g. protein, 22 g. carbs and 3 g. fiber
Almond and Coconut (if you aren’t a coconut lover, you will HATE these): 190 calories, 14 g. fat, 4 g. protein, 14 g. carbs and 4 g. fiber
2. Cliff Bar Kidz: These are as the name implies designed for kids, but I love the brownie flavor and so do my boys.
Chocolate Brownie: 120 calories, 3 g. fat, 3 g. protein, 22 g. carbs and 3 g. fiber
3. thinkThin Bites 100 Calorie Bars: These are the perfect little snack when you are trying to lose weight and are craving something sweet to hold you over. Sugar and gluten free, these are the perfect little bar to keep in your desk drawer or purse.
Toffee Nut: 100 calories, 4 g. fat, 6 g. protein, 12 g. carbs and 1 g. fiber
4. Lara Bar: This bar is all natural and when I am trying to eat clean this one is my go to. Unlike the other bars, the ingredient list on this one is minimal. My favorite flavor, peanut butter & chocolate chip only has 4 ingredients – dates, peanuts, chocolate chips (ok, there is more ingredient in here) and salt. The taste is delicious, although not like a peanut butter and chocolate cookie you will be extremely satisfied after eating this one.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip: 230 calories, 12 g. fat, 5 g. protein, 26 g. carbs and 4 g. fiber
I hope you enjoy this, please share your favorites with me – I am always on the hunt for something yummy!
Take care!
Catherine
