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Easy Guide to Energy Bars

Confused by all the "energy bar" choices? Here's a quick guide to choosing the right quick "pick-me-up" for you:

  • Choose a bar that has approximately 200 calories
  • Aim for a ratio of 1 gram of protein for every 4 grams of carbohydrates.
  • Look for fiber-rich whole foods like oats, nuts and fruit. These foods foods provide a more steady release of energy and help prevent the "sugar crash" that may come with some bars.
 
What's in it? almond butter, date paste, agave nectar, raisins, flaxseed sprouts, brown rice dates, raisins, oats, whey protein, cashews, blueberries date, almonds, unsweetened cherries brown rice, syrup, soy, oats, evaporated cane juice, peanut butter
Where can you find it? natural-foods stores; organicfoodbar.com thebraingarden.com

natural food stores;

larabar.com

just about anywhere; clifbar.com
What does it taste like? the inside of a fig newton (in a good way!) a blueberry muffin with an aftertaste cherry pie filling; you'll want it à la mode. a chewy, not-too-sweet peanut butter cookie
Bonus points! 100% organic, vegan 24 whole food ingredients; grown pesticide free 100% raw; vegan 70% organic; environment friendly packaging