"The abundance of bars has made "granola bar" more of an umbrella term than a descriptor of particular ingredients. There are cereal bars and fruit and nut bars, bars with protein and Bars for Girls. Some say they're for "nutrition," while others tout protein or energy or fiber as their main draw. But there is something to be said for the classic granola bar, an amalgamation of grains and fruits and chocolate held together by the barest hint of sugar glue."
"Given how many bars are out there, for the purposes of this taste test, I tried to adhere closely to what I think separates granola bars from those whose goals are meal replacement or jacking you up with protein. Granola, to me, is a well-rounded snack to keep you going, not the nutritional equivalent of an extruded chicken breast. There should be some sort of grain or nut base, and a variety of textures and visible ingredients."
Camping can be sustained entirely on bars. Granola bars function as an umbrella term covering cereal, fruit-and-nut, protein, and novelty bars. Classic granola bars combine grains, fruits, chocolate, and a light sugar binder for balance. The defining qualities of a granola bar include a grain or nut base, visible ingredients, varied textures, and flavors that taste like their components. Chewy bars should avoid mushiness; crunchy bars should snap. Granola bars are intended as well-rounded snacks rather than meal replacements or concentrated protein sources. Texture and ingredient clarity guide bar quality evaluations.
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