Breakfast bars are heavily marketed as healthy, convenient alternatives to traditional breakfast foods, but many are surprisingly high in sugar, often derived from various syrups, honey, and artificial sweeteners. They also tend to be disappointingly low in protein content and beneficial nutrients. Carefully check labels and deliberately choose bars with significantly less sugar and more whole, recognizable ingredients, or thoughtfully pair them with milk or a high-quality dairy alternative for more balanced nutrition that will sustain you throughout the morning.