Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, post-workout or at your desk, there are plenty of options that will leave you feeling (and maybe even looking!) good. Marine collagen-infused “beauty food” bars, for example, can offer an inside-out approach to skincare thanks to nutrient-rich superfoods that have known anti-aging benefits. If savory snacks are more your thing, there are adaptogenic nuts and crisps that are sure to fit your fancy or infused coconut butters that can be enjoyed any which way. And many have a hunger-curbing benefit since fiber- and protein-packed delights will keep you fuller longer. Keep scrolling to see our favorites!
May 22, 2020
US WEEKLY- 7 Beauty and Wellness Bars and Snacks That Taste Good and Are Good for You
You’ve heard the sayings a million times: Beauty comes from within. You are what you eat. But, let’s be honest, that 3 p.m. chocolate craving is real and making good eating decisions while at work or on-the-go is not always easy. Fortunately, there is a whole new crop of wellness-oriented bars and snacks that taste great, aren’t overloaded with added sugar and pack a beautifying punch.
Kalumi Beauty Food Collagen Protein Bar
Started by two models who were looking for convenient, nourishing foods after dealing with chronic health issues and struggling to eat well on set, each uniquely flavored bar (we’re fans of the Lemon Love) combines 12-grams of skin-boosting marine-collagen with 15-grams of protein and superfoods (like sustainable yacon syrup from Peru and sweet potatoes) that are believed to have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits. $6 each, urbanoutfitters.comto purchase at Demistore
Moon Juice Cosmic Provision Collection
A feast for the eyes and palette, Amanda Chantal Bacon’s California-based wellness mecca may be known for its adaptogenic dusts, but it also has a selection of nutrient-dense raw crisps, nuts and fruits (think: cumin and chard crackers, vinegar-soaked almonds and dried mango) that range from savory to sweet — but are always satisfying. Buy your favorites individually or get a taste for them all with this sampler pack. $56, moonjuiceshop.comto purchase at Demistore
Olly Protein + Super Foods Bar
The brand behind our favorite gummy vitamins (seriously, they’re amazing) is now innovating the protein bar space with five fresh offerings that all contain at least 10 grams of plant (i.e. pea and soy) protein and less than 10 grams of sugar. We are particularly partial to the Super Berry Crunch bar because it is also packed with antioxidant-rich superfoods like acai, pomegranate and blueberry. $7.99 for four, target.comto purchase at Demistore
F-Factor Chocolate Brownie Fiber/Protein Bar
Dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot’s fiber-focused eating plan that still allows room for alcohol and carbs has earned her a legion of Hollywood fans (Olivia Culpo, Megyn Kelly and Dylan Lauren to name a few), and now she’s out with two protein- *and* fiber-based bars that will at least have you eating like the former Miss Universe. Meant to keep you fuller longer, the fudgy-tasting delight contains 20-grams of fiber (that’s more than half the daily recommended amount!), 15-grams of protein and no added sugar. $34.99 for 12 bars, ffactor.com
CAP Beauty Coconut Butters
Not a bar person? The NYC wellness destination just updated its coconut butter offerings to include the OG (above), plus three rainbow-colored alternatives. The Japanese ceremonial-grade Matcha mix delivers a dose of energy; the unicorn-inspired Blue Majik is packed with nutrient-dense algae; and the Berry is chock-full of antioxidants — in addition to all the well-documented benefits of coconut butter. Enjoy a spoonful, add a dollop to your favorite smoothie or top-off toasts, rice cakes or crackers — the options are endless. from $26, capbeauty.comto purchase at Demistore
Sakara Bar Collection
A bar for every mood, the celeb-fave clean eating brand makes two protein-packed bars that are meant to keep you full and focused. The vanilla- and coconut-flavored Detox Bar contains 10-grams of plant protein plus antioxidant-rich blue spirulina to help eliminate toxins. The chocolatey cacao-based Energy Bar, meanwhile, boasts 10-grams of protein and has a caffeine-like impact (minus the side effects) thanks to vitamin B12 and the brain-boosting animo acid L-theanine. $56 for 12 bars, sakara.com
Juice Press Almond Cacao Energy Bar
While many bars are full of refined sugars and preservatives, this crowd-pleaser has just a three-week shelf-life, is sweetened with mesquite powder and tastes like a healthy Snickers thanks to good-for-you ingredients like almonds, dates, coconut, hemp protein, raw chocolate, cacao and chia. $40 for 12 bars, juicepress.com
