Nature Valley's protein bars
Searches for ‘smoothie recipes’ soar in January as people look to up their protein intake, according to Google Trends. But there’s a lot involved in making a smoothie, with a variety of ingredients and a blender coming into play.
Next year, General Mills is making it easier to grab a smoothie and go, with the Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Bars. Made from classic smoothie ingredients like yoghurt and dried fruit, plus Nature Valley’s signature oats and nuts, all dipped in yogurt for 10g of protein in a convenient bar.
Rolling out in January at Kroger, ADUSA and Albertsons’s for an RRP of $5.99 for 5ct.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, the Double Chocolate Chip Soft-Baked Muffin Bars or Cocoa Puff Soft Baked Oat Bars are a must-try. With 8g of whole grain per serving, the muffin bars are the perfect treat for those who can’t get enough chocolate in their snack at breakfast (RRP for $5.29 for 5ct and $7.89 for 10ct at Kroger), while the cereal-inspired line up of soft baked oat bars also offer a combination of whole grain oats & wheat (RRP of $4.75 for 6ct from Albertson’s, Safeway and Giant Foods).
The brand is also expanding its lineup of savoury bar options, including Smoky BBQ and Everything Bagel flavours that turns your favourite chip flavours into a more convenient bar.
Available at retailers nationwide now and in convenience stores in January for an RRP of $1.69 per bar.