Low Carb Snack Bars

Low carb snack bars solve the problem nobody warns you about: what to eat at 3pm when you're out, hungry, and every option nearby is sugar. These are lighter than the meal-sized protein bars, and most are built around healthy fats and fibre rather than a big protein number.

Keto Wise fat bombs from HealthSmart Foods hit a strict keto macro split, with MCT oil in every piece. Love Good Fats bars lean on coconut oil and nut butters for a softer, chewier texture. Atkins Snack Bars and Extend anytime bars are lighter still, and GluteNull Bakery's vegan energy bars are the moderate carb option.

Compare net carbs per bar, and look at the fat source; the better ones use coconut, nuts and cocoa butter. Fibre runs high in several of these, so start with one. A box at home and two in the bag covers most days.