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on July 7, 2011
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The Best New Energy Bars

Need a healthy snack in a pinch? Here are our picks for the best-tasting, best-for-you bars of the bunch.

Best Nutty Bar: Bumble Bar Original Flavor with Hazelnut

These organic, vegan and gluten-free bars are subtly crispy and very satisfying. The ingredient list is short and simple: sesame seeds, brown rice syrup, flaxseeds, cane juice and hazelnuts. Most of the 12 grams of fat are the healthy kind in nuts and seeds. Nutrition breakdown: 230 calories, 12 grams fat, 5 grams fiber, 6 grams protein, 17 grams carbohydrates

Best Non-Bar Bar: Honey Stinger Organic Stinger Waffle

Designed to mimic “stroopwafels,” cookies enjoyed by energy-hungry European cyclists, Stinger Waffles bring a delicious twist to the bar world. Two thin waffles sandwich a spread of energy-rich organic honey for a natural sidekick on long rides, hikes and runs. Nutrition breakdown: 160 calories, 7 grams fat, 1 gram fiber, 0 grams protein, 21 grams carbohydrates

Best Candy Bar Impersonator: LUNA Protein Mint Chocolate Chip

If you love the ice cream by the same name, you’ll be a big fan of this gluten-free, protein-rich bar. It sports 12 grams of protein to keep you energized and an impressive cache of vitamins and minerals (one bar has 25 percent of your daily calcium needs). Nutrition breakdown: 170 calories, 6 grams fat, 3 grams fiber, 12 grams protein, 21 grams carbohydrates

Best Sweet-Tooth Satisfier: PROBAR HALO S'Mores

This bar is the middle ground for health-conscious people with a sugar craving. Made with organic brown rice syrup, oats, chocolate chips, marshmallows and flaxseeds, the bar’s ingredient list is free of processed, fake-y foods. Nutrition breakdown: 150 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, 25 grams carbohydrates

Best Protein-Packed Bar: Smart for Life All Natural Chocolate Protein Bar

For a high-protein punch, we like Smart for Life’s concoction of soy and milk proteins, rice crisps and dark chocolate. Keep it in your gym bag for a post-workout protein boost. Nutrition breakdown: 190 calories, 2 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 18 grams protein, 22 grams carbohydrates

Best Sweet-Tooth Satisfier: PROBAR HALO S'Mores

This bar is the middle ground for health-conscious people with a sugar craving. Made with organic brown rice syrup, oats, chocolate chips, marshmallows and flaxseeds, the bar’s ingredient list is free of processed, fake-y foods. Nutrition breakdown: 150 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, 25 grams carbohydrates

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