AND WHOLE GRAINS. IN THEIR TESTING, CR FOUND WINNERS AND DUDS IN EVERY CATEGORY FOR FRUIT AND NUT BARS. THIS POWDER BAR STOOD OUT WITH ITS COMPLEX FLAVOR AND CHEWY TEXTURE, AND CONTAINED MORE ...

For the healthiest picks, look for bars made mostly from unprocessed foods, such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, says Amy Keating, RD, the CR dietitian who oversaw our testing.

The company (now rebranded Kellanova) was already making Pop-Tarts, but wanted a more nutritious bar, using whole grains in the crust and real fruit inside. The trick, it turned out, was balancing ...

Consumer Reports tests reveal that some popular energy bars contain surprising amounts of added sugars, making them less healthy than they appear.