Key Takeaway: Discover the top 5 granola bars favored by Teuko Families for lunchboxes. From gut-friendly Welo Probiotic Bars to allergy-friendly MadeGood, explore these delicious and nutritious snack options.

Granola bars are very convenient and yummy snacks, easy to add to kids’ lunch boxes. Whether recess time is too short, or your kids need an extra energy boost before a test or a P.E. session, granola bars are easy to grab, not messy, and fast to eat, and their sweetness delights our kids.

What are the best granola bars for the lunchbox? It is likely that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of granola bar brands in the USA. The snack bar market is diverse and constantly evolving, with new brands emerging and established brands expanding their product lines. We looked at the 5 granola bars most popular among the Teuko Families to help you navigate the snack aisle. Enjoy the variety of lunch ideas: you may find below your next favorite lunch or snack!

1. The Gut-Friendly Welo Probiotic Bars

Many of our Canadian friends, like Kidscantwaitforlunch, @learningandlovingtolunch, and The Organic French Mom on Teuko.com show the Welo Probiotic bars in their kids’ lunch boxes. these bars are manufactured by Welo, a Canadian company founded in 2016, and they are available for purchase online and in select retail locations, both in Canada and the USA.

Welo Probiotic Bars are a type of snack bar that contains probiotics, which are live microorganisms that provide health benefits to the body. The bars are made with natural and organic ingredients and are free from gluten, soy, and dairy. They are also vegan-friendly. As you can see with the different packaging colors on the photos of kids’ lunchbox ideas we’ are featuring, Welo Probiotic Bars come in various flavors, including Peanut Butter Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, and Lemon Raspberry. Each bar contains about 10 billion CFUs (colony-forming units) of probiotics, which are intended to support digestive and immune health. In addition to the probiotics, Welo Probiotic Bars also contain prebiotic fiber, which helps to feed the probiotics in the gut. They are sweetened with organic honey, and some flavors also contain organic dates for added sweetness.

2. The Allergy-Friendly Madegood Granola Bars

MadeGood Granola Bars are a type of snack bar that is marketed as being allergy-friendly and containing nutritious ingredients. The bars are free from the most common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, egg, and gluten. In addition to being allergy-friendly and nutritious, MadeGood Granola Bars are also produced in a facility that is free from common allergens, which minimizes the risk of cross-contamination. Lastly, they are also certified organic and Non-GMO Project verified.

The parents who added MadeGood Granola Bars in their kids’ bento lunchboxes, like Exhaustedmomma, mheow_04, and Blaxzig, chose different flavors, including Chocolate Chip, Mixed Berry, and Apple Cinnamon. They are made with whole grain oats, and each bar contains a serving of vegetables, which is derived from a vegetable powder blend that includes spinach, broccoli, and carrots. In addition to granola bars, Madegood offers other snack options, such as granola bites and crispy squares.

3. The Chewy Organic Granola Bars by Annie’s

Annie’s was founded in 1989 in Hampton, Connecticut, USA. The company began as a small, home-based business producing natural macaroni and cheese, and later expanded to include other organic and natural food products. In 1999, Annie’s moved its headquarters to Napa, California, where it remains today. That’s the reason why it’s very popular in the Bay Area and may partly explain why the kids of our co-founder, Jessica, are fond of these granola bars.

What Jessica and other Teuko Families like about Annie’s Granola Bars is that the bars are free from artificial flavors, synthetic colors, and preservatives. They are made with whole-grain oats and contain ingredients such as honey, brown rice syrup, and sunflower oil. Annie’s Granola Bars come in various flavors, including Chocolate Chips, Oatmeal Cookies, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips. Some flavors also include nuts or seeds, such as almonds or chia seeds.

4. The Whole Grain Oats Quaker Granola Bars

One of the things that make the Quaker granola bars special is that they are made with whole-grain oats and they are a good source of fiber. After all, it is not surprising since the Quaker Oats Company was founded in 1901 and is one of the largest producers of oat-based products in the world. In addition to granola bars, indeed, the company produces oatmeal, breakfast cereals, and other snack foods.

The Quaker granola bars are available in a variety of flavors, including Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, and S’mores, and we noticed that our Teuko Friends pinterest_mom_wannabe, @lunch.making.mama, and ABunchofLunches tend to prefer the Chewy versions for their kids’ lunch boxes.

5. The Fruity Nature’s Bakery Granola Bars

Nature’s Bakery Granola Bars are made with stone-ground whole wheat flour and are sweetened with fruit juice instead of refined sugar. One of the unique features of Nature’s Bakery Granola Bars is their use of figs as a primary ingredient. The company, founded in 2010 in Reno, Nevada, sources figs from the Mediterranean and uses them in many of its products, including its Fig Bars. Like our Teuko Friends @learningandlovingtolunch, thishouseofthree, and Metchosinmomsmenu, you can choose from different flavors, including Blueberry, Fig, and Raspberry.

Bonus! More Granola Bars Ideas From the Teuko Lunchbox Community.

If we had a top 10, we would also add the following brands popular among the Teuko Lunchbox Community:

• The socially responsible Kind granola bars
• The eco-friendly Kashi granola bars
• The 100% whole grain oats Nature Valley granola bars
• The organic Cliff Kid Z Bars
• and the nutritious and sustainable Cascadian Farm granola bars.

What are the granola bars you will try next? Let us know in the comments, or, even better, share with us by uploading your lunchbox ideas to Teuko.com! If you’re looking for more healthy snack ideas for kids, read what the experts say in our article “How to make your kid’s snack part of a healthy lifestyle“. You’ll learn all about the simple core elements of a healthy snack and how to reinvent snacking in your house!

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