September 2013

“Best Breakfast Bar”

Posted to Family Circle in 2013 “These fruit juice–sweetened bars are only 130 calories and provide 12 g of filling fiber.”

“Don’t forget to stash some under 200-calorie health bars in your luggage for when you arrive (we like Gnu bars – they’re delicious and loaded with fiber).”

“Deliciously moist…should keep you satiated long after you finish eating”

“We crunched the numbers––and the bars––to discover the absolute best grab-and-go nutrition for every situation. Runner-up for best bar: Gnu Foods Flavor & Fiber Peanut Butter Bar.”

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