Hi Christine–most granola bars have a fair amount of sugar. Perhaps you might try making your own?

I read your info about some suggestions for granola bars. Anything specific for a protein bar/something that will keep me full/boost my energy when that 3 pm lull hits or before a workout? I’m looking for something low in sugar and fodmaps- I tried to see how my body would react with one of the new “Think Thin Lean Protein & Fiber bars” but I think it’s too much for my stomach. Agh!

Thanks!

Mary–peppermint oil–enteric coated can be a great supplement to help with abdominal pain. OF course…speak w/ your daughter’s doctor to see if that may be suitable for her.
Evap cane sugar is okay. And you can find all the spices and seasonings on the Monash app–a worthwhile purchase if you have an iPad or smart phone. Pectin is not a FODMAP. It can cause gas in some people–but small amounts should be okay. Worth a try perhaps?!

Is evaporated cane sugar allowed?

What about allowed seasonings – basil, cinnamon, rosemary, oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper, …… Is there a list for seasonings?

She already doesn’t eat dairy so she likes sorbet but is pectin a problem? If it doesn’t mention the source, like apple pectin, how are we to know if acceptable.

I think the Pumpkin Flax would be a reasonable option. Has some molasses–but at the end of the ingredient list.

Hi Nikki,
IMO fiber should be okay–though it’s a rather new added fiber ingredient so not sure how it will fair in people with IBS. In theory it should not be a source of major GI distress. I am not a fan of sucralose–which in animal studies showed to alter healthy gut bacteria populations. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that appears to absorbed well in humans–but one study revealed that when combined fructose and erythritol together cause GI upset. So…all in all-I would not choose this product for my clients. I think there are better options such as some of the go macro bars.

glad to see this article, been having trouble finding some bars that are FODMAP friendly so I really appreciate this article.

A favorite bar of my were Quest bars, a list of base ingredients is found here

http://www.questproteinbar.com/ingredients

Would these bars be FODMAP friendly? IMO Fiber, Lo Han Guo, Erythritol, Sucralose. Stevia. Are the ingredients I wonder about. I’ve found mixed information on Erythritol and Stevia being FODMAP friendly.

THanks

Michael—I wonder what they use for banana (fresh or dried)–dried fruit may have different fodmap content than the fresh variety. But in general –this seems like a cool site with seemingly many low FODMAP ingredients.