Muesli Bar

A muesli bar, also known as a granola bar, is a convenient, portable snack made from a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, often bound together with a sweetener like honey or syrup. Originating from the health food movement in Europe and North America, it's designed as a quick, energy-boosting bite for on-the-go consumption.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Typically high in carbohydrates for quick energy, with moderate fat from nuts and seeds, and some protein depending on the ingredients. A standard bar provides key nutrients like fiber, iron, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of roughly 150-250 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg

Per 1 bar (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, muesli bars represent the fusion of traditional Swiss muesli (a breakfast cereal) with modern snack convenience, becoming a staple in school lunches and hiking packs. Nutritionally, they're unique for balancing whole-food ingredients with shelf stability, though many commercial versions can be high in added sugars.