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Delicious and perfectly portable, granola bars can be a convenient snack when you're in a pinch. Typically made with a mixture of whole grains, nuts and dried fruit, they are a shelf-stable option that can be incredibly nutritious. But, granola bars aren't always synonymous with healthy. In fact, some varieties can have even more sugar than a candy bar.

That's why our team of registered dietitians at the Good Housekeeping Institute evaluated dozens of granola bars on the market, zoning in on ingredients, nutrition facts and flavor profiles.

"Here at Healthline, we take product selection seriously. Our team vets all items and brands included in our articles to make sure they match up with our medical and business standards, along with our general approach to well-being. Here are Healthline's picks for the 10 best healthy finds on Amazon."

"If you need a bar that keeps you full, tastes great, and gives you energy these are for you. With all organic whole food ingredients, fiber, protein, and less than 8 grams of sugar these are perfect for breakfast on the run or to fuel you before a workout. Obviously, the peanut butter dark chocolate bars are our favorite but really we love them all!"

"Energy bars are a staple for running, backpacking, and skiing, providing essential calories and nutrients in a portable format. With the help of a team of outdoor enthusiasts who eat energy bars regularly, both during activities and to fulfill daily caloric needs, we taste-tested 25 products across 12 brands. We primarily considered flavor and texture to figure out which bars were the most delicious, while also factoring in portability: the size of the bar and its ability to withstand different temperatures--and some minor squishing--in a backpack."

“When looking for the healthiest options for protein bars, I always prioritize ingredients and ensure the ingredients are simple and natural,” Kayla Barnes, certified brain health coach and nutrition expert, told the New York Post. “You should be able to pronounce or have heard of the ingredients before. Avoid bars with pro-inflammatory oils like canola and soybean and artificial ingredients.”

"Granola bars are convenient snacks that can be eaten as a pre-workout boost of energy or simply to keep hunger at bay between meals.

However, many granola bars are high in sugar and other unhealthy additives."

"Energy bars are a staple for many hikers, backpackers, runners, and skiers, providing essential calories and nutrients in a portable format. But when you’re getting your heart rate up on a hike, run, or ride, it can be hard to motivate yourself to eat, even when you need food the most. So, it helps to bring tasty snacks that you actually want to eat."

Starting in August, customers in all cabins will enjoy Lemon Coconut bars from Kate’s Real Food; Delta currently offers their Dark Chocolate Cherry and Almond bar. Kate’s Real Food is a woman-founded company that makes delicious, whole-food, USDA-certified organic bars that are perfect for travelers on the go.

“Kate’s Real Food elevates the typical energy bar with its own brand of organic, non-GMO, all-natural snack bars that taste great too. (Editor's note: The Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is out of this world!)”

“Like a Pringles can or ice cream pint, we just can’t stop once we’re halfway through. Don’t get us wrong, though—this bar is filling. We also feasted on the Dark Chocolate Cherry & Almond bar, but the “clean, pleasantly sweet, and aromatic” Lemon Coconut & Ginger made us feel like we were eating a classier, grown-up version of a Rice Krispie Treat.”

Lightly sweetened with honey, this gluten-free bar is a perfect breakfast treat with a crunchy texture from brown rice crisps. 

Kate’s Real Food bars deliver everything we expect in a high-quality energy bar. They’re well-balanced, nutrient-dense, and 100% organic to boot. Plus, they taste great without the weird artificial aftertaste found in lesser bars.