Next-generation granola bars!

With my busy lifestyle, granola bars are a staple in my diet. I usually eat granola bars during rush-hour traffic, to tide me over during my workout (before dinner). I had been eating Kashi Chewy granola bars, which have ~140 calories, 5 grams of fat, 4 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein (good pre-workout snack, in my opinion). There are a variety of flavors to choose from (trail mix, cherry dark chocolate, honey almond flax, and peanut peanut butter). My favorites are the cherry dark chocolate and peanut peanut butter.

However, a coworker introduced me to Fiber One chewy granola bars recently, and I’m hooked! These granola bars come in Oats and Chocolate (my favorite) or Oats and Peanut Butter varieties. Although they only contain 2 grams of protein, they contain 9 grams of fiber, 140 calories, and 4 grams of fat. Although the Kashi bar is higher in protein and better for a pre- or post-workout snack, the Fiber One bars pack in more fiber, which can also keep you feeling full, lower your cholesterol, and keep you regular. It’s great that cereal companies are looking to give us more fiber and more protein for our overall health without skimping on flavor!!

My dilemma in the morning when I pack my treats for the day now is which granola bar to choose: cherry dark chocolate or oats and chocolate! I love that I can get my chocolate fix while eating low fat and high fiber!!!

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