9. Made Good Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars Variety Pack (30 Count)
BEST ORGANIC GRANOLA BARS
PROS
- USDA Organic, Certified Vegan and Certified Gluten-Free
- Good sources of vitamins C and D
- Made in a dedicated facility free from common allergens
CONS
- Only one gram of fiber per bar
Made in a dedicated facility free from common allergens, these fun granola bars come in three delicious flavors and are all USDA organic. They are even a good source of vitamin C and D and suitable for serious vegans and those requiring a gluten-free diet since they are both Certified Vegan and Certified Gluten-Free.
Parents and our registered dietitians liked that the bars pack in a variety of vegetables extracts, but say that you would never know based on the great taste. Picky eaters loved them and parents appreciated that the bars are a school-safe offering. “No cardboard taste!” said one reviewer, which our panel of testers agreed with.
10. Enjoy Life Foods Chewy Bars, Cocoa Loco (30 Bars)
BEST CHEWY GRANOLA BARS
PROS
- Certified Gluten-Free and Non-GMO Project Verified
- Available in a variety of flavors
- Free from 14 common allergens
CONS
- Bars are on the smaller side
Chewy bars get a serious upgrade with this lower-sugar option from Enjoy Life. Available in a variety of fun flavors including cocoa loco and caramel apple, the bars are made in a dedicated nut-free and gluten-free facility and are free from 14 allergens.
The bars themselves are on the smaller side but meet our criteria of under 8 grams of added sugar. The Certified Gluten-Free offering is also Non-GMO Project Verified, and parents appreciated that the bars come in at just under a dollar for a cost-effective solution to add to any lunch box. Our nutrition pros point out that the bars are low in saturated fat and sodium too, and meet our added sugar threshold with only 7 grams per bar.