Healthy Alternatives to Snickers Bar
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2 healthier swaps
#1
Barebells
Protein Bar - Caramel Cashew
Tastes like a candy bar, reads like a protein shake: 20g protein, 2g sugar.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Snickers Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20g | 4g |
| Sugar | 2g | 27g |
| Calories | 200 | 250 |
- caramel + nuts + chocolate
- 20g protein vs 4g
- 2g sugar vs 27g
#2
Quest Nutrition
Protein Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cookie-dough chew carrying 21g of protein and 14g of fiber under the hood.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Snickers Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21g | 4g |
| Sugar | 1g | 27g |
| Calories | 200 | 250 |
- candy-bar chew
- 21g protein
- 1g sugar vs 27g
Or make it yourself
DIY25 min
Frozen Snickers Dates
Ingredients
- 6 dates
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate
- peanuts
Steps
- Pit and fill dates with PB
- Press peanuts on top
- Drizzle melted chocolate
- Freeze 20 min
Frequently asked
- Is Snickers Bar healthy?
- A Snickers is candy doing its job well: 250 calories, 27g of sugar, and enough fat to feel genuinely satisfying. The peanuts contribute a little protein, but not enough to call it fuel. Fine as a treat, but a poor everyday answer to 'you're not you when you're hungry.'
- What is a healthier alternative to Snickers Bar?
- Our top swaps are Barebells Protein Bar - Caramel Cashew, Quest Nutrition Protein Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, all with more protein or less sugar than Snickers Bar.