Granola bars are a convenient snack option when you’re on the go. However, finding safe packaged snacks while managing food allergies can be a challenge.Thankfully, more and more food companies are creating granola bars free from nuts and other priority food allergens.
In this roundup, I’m sharing the nut-free granola bar brands currently available. Whether you have a nut allergy or attend a nut-free facility for school or work, you don’t have to miss out on the convenience of packaged granola bars with these safe options.
Note: product ingredient formulations may change. Always check the product label for up-to-date ingredient and allergen information.
What is a granola bar?
Before diving into the options for nut-free snacking, let’s define what a granola bar is. There are so many snack bars on the market with varying protein, calorie, and overall nutrient content. These fall into the general categories of granola bars, protein bars, and energy bars.
Granola bars are often smaller in size and contain fewer calories compared to protein and energy bars. They also tend to contain a larger percentage of carbohydrates with minimal protein (typically less than 5g) and fats. For this reason, I suggest pairing your granola bar with a source of healthy fats and/or protein for a balanced and more satiating snack.
Nut-Free Granola Bar Brands
1. Healthy Crunch School Approved Granola Bars
Healthy Crunch School Approved bars are the lowest sugar nut-free granola bar with only 2g of sugar per bar. They are also free from all priority allergens, making them a safe choice for those with multiple allergies.
2. Kashi Seven Grain with Quinoa
Kashi Seven Grain with Quinoa Bars are peanut-free. They are a good source of fibre with 3g per serving. While they appear high in sugar, with 9g per package, they are almost double the size of most nut-free options.
3. Prana Chewy Granola Bars
Prana Chewy Bars are free from priority allergens, including nuts. They are small in size and contain a low amount of sugar, with 5-6g of sugar per bar.
4. Made Good bars
Made Good bars are free from priority allergens. They contain a moderate amount of sugar, with 6g per bar.
5. Quaker Chewy Bars (Canadian version only)
Quaker chewy bars are baked in a peanut-free facility (note: this is in the Canadian version only. The American version may contain traces of nuts). They are small in size and contain a moderate amount of sugar, with 6g per bar.
6. Free Yumm Soft Baked Bars
Free Yumm bars are free from priority allergens and sized for little hands. They are moderate in sugar with 6-8g per bar.
7. Annie’s Chocolate Dipped Granola Bars
Annie’s Dipped Granola Bars are made in a peanut-free facility. They are small in size and contain a moderate amount of sugar, with 7g per bar.
8. Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars
Nature’s Bakery Fig bars are nut-free and dairy-free. They contain a high amount of sugar, with 19g per bar.
9. Nature Valley Lunch Box Bars
These Nature Valley Lunch Box bars are made in a peanut-free facility. They are high in fibre and contain a low-moderate amount of sugar, with 4-7g per bar, depending on the flavour.
