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trcy
01-08-2014, 08:39 AM
These are becoming a goto breakfast on weekday mornings. I would prefer something similar with less sugar and a good source of fiber. I am open to making something myself, as long as it isn't too hard to make. I am a terrible cook. TIA!

ETA: It would be for DD, not me.

mikala
01-08-2014, 10:33 AM
My kids like Larabars. Short ingredient list, lots of protein. You can also make them yourself from recipes online.

http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/07/01/recipe-homemade-larabars-4-ways-including-nut-free/

♥ms.pacman♥
01-08-2014, 10:46 AM
we have started doing the Larabars too.

And i hear you on the Nutrigrain bars. used to give them to my kids a lot, and DH likes them but i cringe over the ingredient list and all the sugar.

i noticed Sprouts has these Raspberry vanilla bars that are individually packaged and seemed more fresh (they are in that bulk packaging), so we buy those.

BabyBearsMom
01-08-2014, 10:51 AM
If you are talking about for yourself, I would get a good quality protein bar. I like the Pure Protein brand ones for me. They keep me going for several hours and I like them a lot. Or what about something like this: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/baked-oatmeal-with-blueberries-and.html

hillview
01-08-2014, 01:08 PM
BBM is right Pure is awesome! We moved from Larabars to Pure about 3 months ago and LOVE them (we=me and DH)

Kindra178
01-08-2014, 04:04 PM
Whole foods 365 Cereal Bars have better ingredients than Nutrigrain Bars. Same type of thing.

YouAreTheFocus
01-08-2014, 04:30 PM
My 4 yo has eaten the Clif Kid Z Bar, Earth's Best cereal bar, Plum Organics Grammy Sammy, Happy Baby Super Toddler Bar. We are somewhat limited by having to avoid nuts/seeds. If your DD can have those, you might try 18 Rabbits Jr, they have a good ingredient list.