If you don't like chewy granola bars then you've probably already discovered the Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars. For years I've seen the "variety" box available with three different flavors. The times I've bought them for camping trips or marathon dance competition weekends, I always tried to grab one of the peanut butter packs before they were all gone - they are definitely my favorite flavor. I like that they aren't too sweet but have a wonderful peanut butter and toasted oat flavor.

Well, the other day at Target I actually came across a whole box of the peanut butter flavor! These crunchy granola bars have a nice peanut butter flavor and a crunchy (bordering on crumbly) texture. There are two granola bars in one pack (6 packs per box) and most people eat both in one serving.

This adds up to 180 calories and 11 grams of sugar, 30 grams of carbohydrate, 7 grams fat, 1-gram saturated fat, 5-gram protein, and 190 mg sodium. Both bars only contribute 2 grams of fiber, however, even though whole grain oats is the first ingredient.

The first four ingredients are:

Whole grain rolled oats
Sugar
Canola oil
Peanut butter

Nature Valley products are not impacted in any way by the recent peanut butter recall. Their website states, "Nature Valley does not source peanut butter from the plant that has been implicated."

If you have a favorite granola bar, tell us about it!

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Labels: granola bar, peanut butter, snacks, Taste Test Tuesday