5 Tasty Nut-Free Granola Bars

There was a time when you could have come to my house, opened the cabinet, and found twenty boxes of Nutri-Grain cereal bars inside. I love these little bars, not just because they taste good and they're not overly sweet, but because of the texture! I'm always on the lookout for foods/snacks I can throw in my bag when I'm in a rush and eat on the go, but I simply can't stand the texture of most granola/cereal bars. Discovering this product was amazing. I love how smooth the outside is and how chewy the inside is, and I love that I don't feel like I'm chewing chalk or bark. It's easy to eat and surprisingly filling for such a little thing. I use it as a snack, as dessert, and even as a meal replacement if I don't have the time for a proper meal. It's delicious! And convenient! And did I mention that it has absolutely no high fructose corn syrup?

This tastes just like a big chewy granola bar. The oats have an apple cinnamon flavor giving it much of the sweetness. There is a chocolate chip in almost every bite. I like that it has rice crispies to give it more texture. There is a little bit of chalky dryness, but it doesn't take away from it flavor-wise. The chalkiness lingers a while later. I like that it is made with mostly organic ingredients, but it is still not certified. It keeps me full for a number of hours. It claims to be an energy bar, but not sure how substantial that is since I'm not a regular consumer of those products. This is a good product to keep with you in case you get hungry.