By Jim RomanoffWhole-grain cereal & peanut bars ADVERTISEMENT Start to finish: 35 minutes (15 minutes active) Servings: 15 6 ounces caramels, cut in half (about 22 caramels) 2 tablespoons skim ...

Lunch box friendly snacks can be healthy with the right combination of carbs, proteins and good fats like in Whole-grain Cereal and Peanut Bars, shown in this July 26 photo. AP Photo / Larry Crowe.

You can find healthy and more indulgent alternatives for each. However, the big difference with homemade bars is that you’ll see exactly what goes into them and be able to decide for yourself.

No Bake Blueberry Energy Bites Makes approximately 12 1-inch balls 1/2 cup oat flour 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional) A pinch sea salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon raw sugar or ...

Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then use the overhanging parchment paper to lift them out of the pan. On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut 16 pieces.

Consumer Reports nutrition experts looked at 17 popular kids' snack bars to find out which are truly healthy snacks and which are just dressed up in healthy-looking packages. Some were “just” OK.

Breakfast cereal can be a healthy morning meal or candy in a bowl depending on what's in the box. The crunchy flakes can deliver nutrients, but also sugar and artificial colors.

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