The 25 Best Breakfast Bars to Fuel Busy Mornings (2024)

Kashi hasone of the only bars we've seen withcashew butter as a first ingredient, making it a hearty, mineral-rich alternative to others on the market. Add extra cashew butter on your own to make this 150-calorie bar a heartier breakfast, or chop itinto smaller pieces to sprinkle inoatmeal or yogurt.

It's all in the name. These bars include just one mango and one apple apiece, so you canpack an extratwo servings of fruit into your diet without any sneaky extra ingredients.

Kale?!In a breakfast bar?!Believe it or not, these fruit- and veggie-packed treats taste just like tropical smoothies.

The combo of pistachios and cranberries means you get both protein and fiber in one snack-size serving.

The double chocolate RBar is made from chopped pecans, dates, and cocoa powder, making it a hearty and wholesome treat post-meal or as a better-for-you pastry swap at breakfast.

This nutrient-packed protein bar reminded our taste testers of a Reese's peanut butter cup. The combo of wholegrains and filling fiber is ideal for staving off afternoon snack cravings!

These 100% whole-grain breakfast bars are a perfect vehicle for toppings! We love them smeared with a tablespoon of peanut butter or dipped into 2/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt for a delicious,hearty granola swap.

For just 130 calories, theLarabar Fruit + Greens bar combines nutrient-packed strawberries and spinach for healthy dose of fiber in the morning.Stash these in your bag when you're craving a smoothie.

Breakfast andcoffee in one?! Yes, please. KIND's dark chocolatebar tastes like drinking a frothy mocha with the crispiness of almonds and chocolate chips. While we usually limit saturated fat to 2g per bar, the plant-based protein and fiber combo makes this a hearty, filling choice.

Thesecrunchy barsmade from nuts and seedspack just the right cinnamon-toast flavor that reminds us of waffles doused in syrup.

A favorite among GH staffers, the RxBars are made from a deliciously chewy combo of dates, egg whites, nuts, and fruit — setting them apart from other similar options on supermarket shelves these days! We love their unique texture that's bursting with apple-cinnamon flavor, plus theyclock in at 12g protein a pop.

Peanut buttery with just the right amountof chocolate chips will only set you back about 6 grams of added sugar —making these a great alternative to traditional options. For a heartier breakfast, top with a tablespoon of nut butter or tahini and grab a piece of fruit when you're on on the go.

The baklava flavor of these nutty bars makes them reminiscent of the traditional Greek dessert—and they pack a whopping 9 grams of protein! Make ita heartier breakfast by adding yogurt, cottage cheeseand fresh (or dried) figs, dates, ora handful of chopped pistachios.

The light berry flavor in these bars is extra delicious topped with peanut or almond butter. Plus, the added chia seedsboost the protein and fiber content (4 grams each) which will help fill you up and boost energy throughout the morning. Word to the wise: There's 9 grams sugar in two biscuits—more than we'd recommend at breakfast—but since they're more substantialthan most, we give themour thumbs up for building a bigger, better breakfast.

The simple ingredients in this tried and true classic are unbeatable (rolled oats, sugar, sunflower oil, peanut butter,and salt are the main ones). With 3 gramsfiber and 4 gramsprotein for about 200 calories, we recommend adding more PB or tossing in your tote with an apple.

Add any topping you like to this crunchy and hearty bar. Itprovides just a slight hint of pumpkin and cinnamon in flavor (but for a filling 4 grams of protein and fiber each) per serving. Mix with Greek yogurt or skyr and 1/3 cup canned, unsweetened pumpkin puree for a hearty breakfast that's potassium- and fiber-packed.

These indulgent-tasting, coconut-y bars are filled with flavor and packed with protein. We love 'em chopped into smaller pieces and tossed with other trail-mix ingredients (pistachios, unsweetened tart-cherries, and some extra chocolate chips!) for a dessert-like breakfast to-go.

These fiber-filled breakfast bars are sure to keep you full until lunchtime. We love that they're deliciously pastry-like without the subsequent blood sugar crash that come with sweeter options! Take it to go with a two hard boiled eggs to boost protein and make it a heartier morning meal.

This new bar from snack stars Sahale is an exciting tropical flavor combo of chocolate, pecan, and banana—making it the perfect better-for-you swap for a banana nut muffin at breakfast. Add extra protein with a handful of pecans, a hard-boiled egg, a tablespoon of nut butter, or a 1/2cup of yogurt for a filling morning meal.

We love the combo of crunchy and chewy textures in this bar: It's energizing, satisfying, and hearty (without being too dense). Choose this nut-based bar in place of almond croissants or sugary granola to stave off sweet cravings at breakfast time.