<p>“So many energy and <a href="https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/g22498705/best-protein-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:meal replacement bars" class="link ">meal replacement bars</a> are in actuality fancy candy bars marketed as healthy,” Fisher says.</p><p>While some are crafted from real food, there are hundreds of scary nutrition facts panels hiding in the energy bar aisle. </p><p>“Read the labels and avoid highly processed options. Go for granola or energy bars that contain less than five grams of sugar per serving,” Fisher says. “I prefer bars that have few ingredients and are mainly nut-based for an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.”</p>