A snack that won’t trick you into eating candy
HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS are a healthier, customizable alternative to store-bought options that often contain unhealthy oils, sugars, and artificial ingredients, despite their marketed image as nutritious snacks; by controlling ingredients like nuts, oats, fruits and natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, you ensure a nourishing, fresh, and tasty treat perfect for breakfast, snacks or lunchboxes, all while avoiding the junk food masquerading as health food in many commercial products. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO
Granola bars are supposed to be healthy, right? That’s not always the case. I remember in years past when a product hit the shelves that was marketed as a nutritious snack, resembling a granola bar, but it was covered in milk chocolate and studded with tiny, colorful candies. I wondered how this passed as a healthy treat when it was merely a candy bar. While some manufacturer...
