Healthy Eating Best Healthy Foods 8 Better For You Breakfast Bars Keep a box of these healthy bars on hand for busy mornings. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 24, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Squeezing in a workout or dashing out the door in the morning? You shouldn't miss out on good nutrition because you're short on time. Breakfast jump-starts energy levels and is important for including the nutrients you need. Instead of skipping the morning meal, reach for one of these healthy breakfast bars. This array has something for everyone, including grain-free, low-sugar and protein-packed choices so you can stay energized throughout the morning. Reach for one of these eight bars when you need a quick breakfast. The Only Formula You Need to Make the Best Healthy Homemade Granola Bars Kashi Grain Free Coconut Almond Chewy Granola Bar 200 calories, 5g protein, 3g fiber, 5g sugar Sliced almonds, large coconut flakes and sunflower seeds come together in a soft, lightly sweetened and grain- and gluten-free choice. Bob's Red Mill Peanut Butter Coconut & Oats Bob's Bar 230 calories, 7g protein, 4g fiber, 9g sugar The ingredient list is short but there's still plenty of tantalizing flavor from this nutty gluten-free bar made with whole grains. EPIC Beef Apple Bacon Bar 140 calories, 8g protein, 1g fiber, 3g sugar For a savory start, choose this bar made with 100% grass-fed beef and enhanced with bacon and apples for a morning-meal feel. 88 Acres Blueberry Lemon Seed + Oat Bar 190 calories, 6g protein, 1g fiber, 10g sugar With its bright, lemony taste, this certified vegan bar will wake up your taste buds while supplying a mixture of organic seeds, such as pumpkins, sunflower and flax. Kind Breakfast Protein Almond Butter Bar 220 calories, 8g protein, 3g fiber, 9g sugar Almond butter fans rejoice—whole grains, seeds and nuts are mixed with a generous serving of the stuff for a chewy bar with crunchy bits mixed in. Super Team Everything Bagel Bar 230 calories, 18g protein, 7g fiber, 1g sugar If you're looking for a more substantial, savory bar, this one's for you. It's also free of nuts, soy, and gluten. Clif Nut Butter Bar Chocolate and Peanut Butter 230 calories, 7g protein, 3g fiber, 9g sugar This chewy on the outside, creamy on the inside bar is loaded with a favorite flavor combination. Evolve Almond Cherry Fuel Bar 220 calories, 10g protein, 2g fiber, 12g sugar Cherries and almonds go together like PB&J. This satisfying bar relies mostly on pea protein for its amped-up protein content. This story originally appeared in EatingWell Magazine June 2020. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit