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Back in the day, snack bars took up approximately ten inches of supermarket aisle space. And choosing one was easy, because you didn't have many choices. Nowadays, there are shelves and shelves stocked with every kind of snack bar imaginable. HG has chewed through gazillions of bars and is here with the scoop on some faves...
Low-Calorie Snack - Special K Cereal Bars
Stats: 1 bar, 23g = 90 calories, 1.5 - 2g fat, 85 - 110mg sodium, 16 - 18g carbs, <1g fiber, 7 - 9g sugars, 1 - 2g protein
Flavors: Honey Nut, Strawberry, Blueberry, Peaches & Berries, Vanilla Crisp, Chocolately Drizzle
Why They Rock: You really can't beat these 90-calorie, soft-yet-crunchy, sweet and flavorful cereal bars for a low-calorie bar treat. They come in oodles of flavors, from fruity ones to a decadent chocolate one and everything in between. HG's pick? The Honey Nut one -- it's like the love child of Honey Nut Cheerios and Rice Krispies Treats (yum!). Also, the Vanilla Crisp on is FANTASTIC!
Meal Replacement - South Beach Diet Meal Replacement Bars
Stats: 1 bar, 60g = 210 - 220 calories, 6 - 7g fat, 340 - 360mg sodium, 26g carbs, 5 - 6g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 19g protein
Flavors: Chocolate Crisp, Caramel Peanut Crisp, Vanilla Creme, Cinnamon Creme, Chocolate Peanut Butter
Why They Rock: Not only are these bars huge, they're also super-satisfying. They're PACKED with fiber and protein, yet have hardly any sugar (some have none at all). An added bonus? Each one contains 23 vitamins and minerals (not too shabby, South Beach!). Best of all, they're completely reasonable in the calorie and fat departments (unlike some excessively fatty bars we've seen), and they taste delicious!
Candy Bar Craving-Killer - Fiber One Chewy Bars
Stats: 1 bar, 40g = 140 - 150 calories, 4 - 4.5g fat, 90 - 105mg sodium, 28 - 29g carbs, 9g fiber, 9 - 10g sugars, 2 - 3g protein
Flavors: Oats & Chocolate, Oats & Peanut Butter
Why They Rock: These things may not come in a zillion flavors like some other snack bars, but they don't need to. The chocolate and the peanut butter ones are both so perfect, there's simply no need for any others. The things are ooey-gooey, super-sticky (in the best way possible) cereal bars that taste just like candy bars. The kicker? 9 grams of fiber! Yes!!!
All-Natural Option - Gnu Bars
Stats: 1 bar, 40g = 130 - 140 calories, 3g fat, 30 - 55mg sodium, 30 - 32g carbs, 12g fiber, 8 - 9g sugars, 3 - 4g protein
Flavors: Banana Walnut, Cinnamon Raisin, Orange Cranberry, Chocolate Brownie
Why They Rock: If you're under the impression that "all-natural" equals "earthy" and unappetizing, prepare to be wowed. These are actually the least bar-like bars on the list -- they're baked, super-soft and chewy... more like a rectangular soft cookie or a squished muffin, really! This is another fiber-slingin' bar brand, so you can count on getting 50% of your daily needs from one of these. BTW, if these haven't hit the shelves of your corner store yet, try Whole Foods or another health food store, or click here to order 'em online or track 'em down locally.
Energy Eats - Slim-Fast Protein Snack Bars
Stats: 1 bar, 28g = 110 calories, 3.5g fat, 100 - 120mg sodium, 16g carbs, 0g fiber, 7g sugars, 5g protein
Flavors: Whipped Chocolate Nougat, Whipped Peanut Nougat, Whipped Caramel Nougat
Why They Rock: These milky chocolate bars are perfect for when you need a zap of protein in a small, low-calorie package. When we first swallowed one of Slim-Fast's new protein snack bars, we had our doubts. But soon after we chomped one down, we noticed a sudden burst in our energy levels and we were sold. And their whipped texture reminds us of Milky Way's airy insides. Mmmmmmm!
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