Grab-and-Go Granola Bars and Giveaway

You know how some people get so busy that they forget to eat? While that happens all the time to my husband Andrew and our 13-year-old son Solomon, I dont think its ever once happened to me or our 11-year-old daughter Celia. Maybe its a low blood sugar thing, but when we get hungry, we simply must eat before we can do anything else! Consequently, I keep snacks everywhere; in my purse, my briefcase, the glove compartment of the car, and of course, on our snack shelf at home. When hunger strikes, granola bars are the perfect on-the-go antidote, especially bars that have enough fiber and protein to keep us energized. One way to be sure that the snacks were eating are wholesome is to make our own. Thats why I love this recipe for easy, healthy and delicious homemade granola bars from the Meal Makeover Moms, Liz Weiss and Janice Newell Bissex. Liz and Janice are registered dietitians and busy moms like us, so they know their recipes have to be simple to make and child-friendly. Each of these bars, from their brand new cookbook, No Whine with Dinner, has just 200 calories, plus 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein, making them ideal for on-the-go snacks, a quick breakfast, or even a healthy dessert. (To win a copy of the book, see details below.) To win a copy of No Whine with Dinner by the Meal Makeover Moms, leave a comment below by Thursday, January 6th at 11:59 p.m. PST telling us your favorite healthy grab-and-go snack. On Friday, January 7th, we will pick one winner from the entries below using random.org. While youre at it, subscribe to Kitchen Explorers by email to you dont miss any of the delicious recipes and fabulous giveaways. Contest is open to anyone with a US mailing address. One entry per person, please. CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, DEANNA, AS SELECTED BY RANDOM.ORG.