This whole-wheat snack gets a power boost from protein powder and high-fiber oat bran. Chopped dried fruit such as raisins, cherries, blueberries and apricots adds a rich pop of color.

Kick-start your day with one of these invigorating breakfast bars. Ellie Krieger makes them by pulsing rolled oats, sunflower seeds and a variety of dried fruit in a food processor before adding eggs and maple syrup. Once baked, the hearty mixture turns into a crispy yet chewy energy bar.

A chunky, chewy texture makes these energy bars extra satisfying. Not only are they packed with fiber, but they're also fragrant and spicy, thanks to cinnamon and ground ginger.

These bars made with oatmeal, brown rice cereal and dried fruit are the perfect combination of salty, sweet and crunchy, and make a healthy on-the-go snack. The all-natural peanut butter is extremely satisfying, but you can substitute any nut butter of your choosing (such as almond butter or hazelnut butter).

The rolled oats, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds and wheat germ in Alton Brown's heart-healthy granola bars will power you through your morning. The recipe calls for just a little bit of honey, unsalted butter and brown sugar to bind the ingredients together. When stored in an airtight container, these bars will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the pantry.