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Nothing says Colorado like “natural.” In true Colorado fashion, both consumers and retailers are getting back to nutritional basics, seeking out unprocessed, quality food products. As one of the healthiest populations in the U.S, it is no surprise a few of its own are working to develop wholesome nutrition bars for those on-the-go.
Convenient for traveling or grabbing a snack on the run, locally-made nutrition bars now pack a loaded punch of whole foods and hearty nutrition. Check out our favorite Colorado-made nutrition bars found at retailers across the state:
Made from scratch with non-GMO, organic ingredients, Bobo’s Oat Bars are a family recipe that began as a mother-daughter baking tradition. Today, these delicious snacks come in ten original flavors and four new gluten-free options. These already wholesome grab-and-go snacks are also Kosher certified from Earth Kosher. Bobo’s Oat Bars can be found in grocery stores, specialty markets and coffee shops across the country. And, with a move to a new larger facility this year, the opportunities for growth are endless.
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Full of nutrient-dense ingredients such as almonds, sunflower seeds, pomegranates and more, Nudefood products pack a loaded punch of vitamins and minerals in each serving. Try a Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk NudeFood Bar, or kick start your morning with a Spirulina Ultra-Dense Breakfast Boost to spruce up your oatmeal. NudeFood products are all gluten, dairy and soy-free, and are made with organic and kosher ingredients.
Learn where Nude Food got its catchy name in our question and answer session with Luis Barandiaran.
Breeze Bars (Boulder, Colorado)
Developed by Breeze Brown, a registered dietitian, Breeze Bars were engineered for her younger sister who had been recently diagnosed with Celiac disease. Gluten-free, dairy-free and wheat-free, they accommodate a variety of dietary needs. In addition, all of the protein in Breeze Bars comes from whole nuts, whole seeds or NON-GMO roasted soy beans. The company is even working towards NON-GMO certification with the NON-GMO Project.
Braaap Nutrition & The Paleo Diet Bar (Fort Collins, Colorado)
Braaap: the sound of acceleration or to jumpstart a journey. The perfect name for nutrition bars geared toward active individuals and adrenaline junkies. Gluten, soy and preservative free, Braaap Nutrition Bars get back to the basics, rather than rely on foods altered by science. Their sister company, Paleo Diet Foods, even offers a dairy-free product, the Paleo Diet Bar, which contains egg white protein – a source of all nine branch chain amino acids.
Inca Bar Quinoa (Fort Collins, Colorado)
Growing up in the altiplano of Peru, Betto Diaz has a true appreciation for the ancient ingredients which comprise his quinoa-based nutrition bars. Made with Incan superfoods Maca and Sacha Inchi, these bars are a source of both antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids. Gluten free, soy free and vegan, Inca Bars contain no added vitamins, minerals, or processed proteins, only whole-foods and supergrains of the highest quality.
Read more about Inca Bar’s roots in ancient Peruvian traditions in our Q/A Session: