Top 5 Paleo Bars
Almost every trip to the grocery store, I'll take a few minutes and check out the energy bar aisle. Man, oh man! Do we love convenience or what?? I think we are obsessed with these things. There are so many, it can be overwhelming. I understand the need for convenience, so I went through them all for you! Here are my top 5 recommendations. Real Food only! (ALWAYS READ THE LABEL before you buy any type of bar.)
1. EPIC Bar
Grass-fed beef and bison
Excellent source of quality protein
Softer than jerky, but same idea. Some people don't like the texture, but I love it.
Small amount of sugar added
Cool branding, in my opinion
2. Tanka
Bison (currently using 75% grass fed, working towards 100%)
Nicely balanced flavors. Slightly different texture from Epic bars
Small amount of sugar added
Good balance of protein and carbs (from the cranberries)
3. Yamp
No sugar added, sweetened with dates only
Nuts and seeds, majority are organic
Good source of quality fat
Good balance of fat, carbs, and protein
4. Exo
Super sustainable source of protein
Has added sugar (honey)
Please note that the Peanut Butter and Jelly flavor is not paleo (contains oats and peanut butter)
Fairly good balance of macros, higher in carbs
Worked with world renowned chef
5. Gather
No added sugars, sweetened with dates only
Good source of quality fats, including omega 3s
The texture can be a little tough, but I really like the unique flavors
Use Himalayan pink salt or Bolivian rose salt
Some organic ingredients
Compostable packaging
Honorable mentions
I love these for their unique flavors, like sage
Added sugar, honey
All organic
Taste fantastic
I like their packaging
No added sugars, sweetened with dates
Added egg whites for protein
Higher in carbs
Texture is pretty dense, which is the main reason it's not a top 5
Please note that the peanut butter one is not paleo