We all know the famous Snickers tagline, but it's a granola bar that will truly satisfy. "The granola bar, made with whole grain oats, will have more healthful nutrients and filling fiber," Jones says. A Nature Valley apple crisp granola bar has 80 calories, just 3 grams of fat and 1.5 grams of protein. (Keep in mind this is for one serving, and these often come in packs of two.) A regular Snickers bar has 280 calories and 14 grams of fat—plus 30 grams of sure-to-wipe-you-out-later sugar.
The vending machine may offer lots of tempting options, but as you know, not many of them are going to win the Healthiest Snack in the World Award. When you're stuck, Jones says, "Always look for anything made with real fruit and whole grains."
