Granola bars have slipped under the radar for decades, masquerading pretty successfully as a "health food." The reality couldn't be further from the truth and most people still don't know that granola bars are anything but healthy. Sugar, high fructose corn syrup, gluten, soybean oil, other unhealthy oils, and occasionally chocolate chips are just some of the main ingredients inside this popular snack.
BHT, which is a cancer-causing carcinogen, is also a common ingredient in granola bars. How can you steer clear of all this while still enjoying a similar kind of snack? Try nut-based bars with no sugar or other shady ingredients instead. Nuts, honey, and other healthy seeds, such as quinoa or flaxseed are good ingredients to look out for. If all else fails, enjoy a handful of almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts.