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Organic Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Protein Bar, 1.76 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Protein Bar, 1.76 OZ

Truvani
Available at Whole Foods
230
Calories
5g
Protein
16g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bar in the natural foods or snack aisle, or pull it from your bag for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up after a hike or at your desk. It gives a nostalgic banana-bread-meets-chocolate-chip vibe — familiar and indulgent but marketed as a wholesome, organic snack. The ingredient list and formed-bar texture point to a processed, hand-crafted style product (pressed and dried into a bar) made from whole ingredients rather than containing industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 12
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars16g
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, ALMONDS, ORGANIC, DATES, ORGANIC, SEMI-SWEET, CHOCOLATE, (ORGANIC, COCONUT, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, CHOCOLATE,, ORGANIC, COCOA, BUTTER), ORGANIC, MAPLE, SYRUP, ORGANIC, BANANA, POWDER, ORGANIC, CINNAMON, ORGANIC, BOURBON, VANILLA, POWDER, (ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, VANILLA, BEAN, EXTRACTIVES), SEA, SALT..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The bar is made primarily from recognizable organic whole foods (almonds, dates, maple syrup, banana powder) with no obvious industrial additives or protein isolates, so it fits NOVA 3 (processed). It is nonetheless a packaged, formulated product (pressed/produced into a ready-to-eat bar), which differentiates it from unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Protein Bar, 1.76 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This bar is made from wholesome ingredients like organic almonds, dates, and banana powder, so it’s definitely a step up from many sugary snacks. It’s high in fiber and has no added sugars or preservatives, making it a good option for a snack or on-the-go treat, especially if you’re looking for something more nutritious than a candy bar.

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.69
per package