Snack bars made for kids

by Nicole Weston, Posted Feb 15th 2006 @ 12:10PM

Snack bars are still growing in popularity for active adults who either need an energy boost or are simply too busy to sit down to a full meal, but there are a lot of busy kids who have the same activity levels. Between school, sports and other off campus activities, many kids don't sit down to a healthy meal or snack when they're hungry. Instead, they reach for candy bars and other fatty snacks that are well within reach at schools and parks. There are several companies with new snack bars for kids that provide a healthier alternative to candy, while still giving kids a taste of something more exciting than an apple or banana.

Can Do Kids Nutrition Bars are all natural snack bars and made of 70% organic ingredients. Available in Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Crunch, the bars contain 9 grams of protein and are fortified with 17 vitamins and minerals. With only 170 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving, parents can definately feel good about giving these to their kids. Clif Bar also makes an organic nutrition bar for kids, Clif ZBaR. The bars are certified 95% organic, fortified with 12 vitamins and minerals and come in three flavors, Caramel Apple, Fudge Brownie and Peanut Butter.

I may not be in the target age range (3-14) for either product, nor have I had the opportunity to taste all of the above-mentioned flavors, but I can attest to the fact that the ZBaR Fudge Brownie is quite good and tastes more like a sweet than a good-for-you snack bar. These bars might be scaled slightly small than adult bars, but they still make a handy snack for kids-at-heart as well as actual children.

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