5 Ingredient Nut Bars Recipe – Homemade KIND Bars! (2024)

FAQs

Are kind nut bars healthy? ›

What is this? In 2015 KIND got a warning from the FDA to remove the word “healthy” from its labeling, as it didn't meet their standard for healthy. The FDA claimed that because the bars had more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving, they couldn't be classified as "healthy."

They are also high in fibre and the fats are usually from nuts, which contain healthier unsaturated fats, unlike the saturated fats found in chocolate, cakes and biscuits. They are quite filling so can be good if you are hungry and it's a long time until your next meal, or if you're doing something active.

But this bar still has way too much sugar for anyone to be consuming at once, even if the sugars are from fruit. Not only will this bar send your blood sugar levels through the roof, but it can also cause you to crash shortly after and leave you craving more sweets and carbs.

While certain KIND bar varieties contain almost no added sugar, other varieties can contain as much as 8 grams. That's one-third the daily AHA limit for women and nearly a quarter the daily AHA limit for men, so it is certainly not a insignificant amount.

Definitely no! Kind Bars are high in sugar and calories and could cause problems with your blood sugar. They are not safe for diabetics. There are too many other safe bar options to roll the dice.

Some of the protein in the bar comes from soy protein isolate, a highly processed ingredient. Kind bars carry a "good source of fiber" claim.

Brazil nuts, cashews and macadamia nuts are higher in saturated fat. Too much of this can contribute to raised cholesterol levels, so only eat them occasionally. Chestnuts are an exception – they're lower in all types of fats and higher in starchy carbohydrate than other nuts.

Most nuts appear to be generally healthy. But some may have more heart-healthy nutrients than others. For example, walnuts contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also appear to be quite heart healthy.

How long do homemade bars last? ›

In general, most homemade granola bar recipes will last up to a week when stored in an airtight container. However, you must pay close attention to the recipe's ingredients and check for any special notes on storing the bars.

Most protein bars will suffice as a meal replacement because they tend to have at least 15 to 20 grams of protein per bar. Because protein suppresses hunger hormones and is digested slowly, you should be full until your next meal. However, most protein bars lack the amount of fiber recommended for a meal.

Granola bars are a convenient, flavorful, and portable snack. Still, many prepackaged varieties are high in sugar, calories, and ingredients that may harm your health. Studying ingredient lists carefully or choosing to make your own granola bars can ensure that your snack is both nutritious and delicious.

Larabars can be a healthy choice as an occasional energy bar or snack when they are part of a balanced, healthy diet. While they should not be used as a meal replacement, they can be a good nutritional choice as long as consuming the natural sugars and calories in the bars is safe for you.

We've maintained a longstanding commitment to creating snacks with as little sugar as possible without using artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

We don't use high fructose corn syrup and you'll never find artificial sweeteners or added sugar alcohols in our snacks, since they go against our philosophy of using premium, better-for-you ingredients that are KIND® to your body.