In saying this, the bars have relatively low saturated fat contents, so may be an ideal choice for those on low fat diets. But for some reason I loved those bars……until I realized they are pretty processed and full of sugar. Take caution when increasing fiber rapidly, 16 g of added fiber is quite a bit and can cause gas and bloating, especially if you are not used to eating this much fiber in one sitting. Keeping snacks to about 250 calories or less can help to prevent weight gain and keep your metabolism revved up.

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There were four varieties initially (rye, corn, barley, and wheat); later these were reduced to corn and wheat, and finally the corn line was completely discontinued. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes, then carefully transfer the bars to a glass container with a lid, layering them between pieces of parchment paper. Verdict: Coco Pops - loved by kids and adults - is available as a bar, but how does it rank in our healthy cereal bars list?

When your blood sugar is low (less than 70mg/dL) or when you are feeling symptomatic (shaky, sweaty, confused, or increased heartbeat), it's important to test your sugar and treat it right away with a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as 4 ounces of juice, 5 hard sugar candies, or 6 ounces of regular soda. I asked my patients and peer certified diabetes educators to tell me their favorite snack bars based on flavor and blood sugar results. Mina also confirms these are both high in fibre and protein - perfect for those on a high-protein plan. Snack bars may be convenient, but nutritionally, they may more closely resemble a standard candy bar rather than a health food.

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In her spare time, Emily can be found eating her way around London, swimming at her local Lido or curled up on the sofa binging the next best Netflix show. However, not all cereal bars are healthy, with some popular branded bars containing sugar and refined carbs which are calorific and will contribute to a 'sugar rush'. She reveals that these Biscuit Moments Strawberry bars are actually packed with sugar, containing more than Coco Pops and Rice Krispies bars. Which is why I raced through it and graduated early, went to the local college and did what I needed to do and said “See ya”! Verdict: Cadbury Brunch Bars, containing raisins and chocolate, unsurprisingly contain really high amounts of sugar.

Although, I was inside half the time cooking, but I would have been doing that anywhere, no matter what the weather was. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Anyway, I was thinking these bars would be the perfect thing to pack in lunches or to have as after school snacks.