The Comfort Snack I Rely On When I’m Just *Going Through It*

Recently, when my beloved son was mid-meltdown in his car seat, I found myself standing in my driveway for 20 minutes strategizing my next move. Option one would be to take the gentle parenting route and talk to him in a soothing tone, logically and simply explaining that his big feelings were valid and firmly telling him that we’ll talk when he calmed down. Option two would be to wrestle him out of his car seat and into the house so we could continue our respective meltdowns in privacy. And dear reader, I have no shame in telling you that I went with option two.

Once both of us were inside, I redirected my meltdown-quelling efforts toward the in-case-of-emergency tactic employed by moms for generations: snacks.

We all know the powerful effect snacks have on our kids (my son miraculously calmed down once he had a bar in his hand), but let’s not forget that parents get hangry, too — especially post-meltdown management. It’s in these moments especially that my snack of choice needs to be something I can grab quickly, that doesn’t make a mess, and isn’t terrible for me. Enter JUNKLESS Chewy Granola Bars, a wise choice for ingredient-conscious shoppers like moms who just want a tasty snack they can depend on. Here’s why they deserve a coveted spot in your snack cupboard:

JUNKLESS Bars Are Made With Real Ingredients

JUNKLESS bars are all about the real stuff and are made with 100% whole grain oats and contain 34% less sugar than the leading kids’ granola bar. But what really makes these bars special is exactly what the name suggests: they don’t contain any junk. JUNKLESS bars are gluten-free, Non-GMO Project verified, and are made without fake stuff like artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and also don’t contain high-fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. For those keeping score at home, this is what we call a win-win.

You’ll Actually Like All Of Their Flavors

When I need a snack, I don’t want a razzleberry-sunflower-matcha flavored bar baked with artisanal oats. I want something simple, tasty, and cravable, which is another thing I love about the JUNKLESS flavor lineup. They’ve got the classics like chocolate chip or strawberry, and the cinnamon roll flavor is worthy of icon status. And let’s not forget the universally beloved peanut butter chocolate chip, which is a worthy addition to the bottom of each and every one of your purses, work totes, and gym bags.

They’re @bigtimeadulting Approved

Need we say more? Caitlin Murray of @bigtimeadulting is a fan of the brand and even recently posted a video with some very apt parenting advice:

Whether or not you’re planning a ski trip, go ahead and stock up on your family’s favorite JUNKLESS bar flavors. For those moments when you, too, are succumbing to the forces of hangriness, you’ll be glad to have the junk-free (get it?) bars to help bring you back down to reality, and you won’t need to worry about stress-eating something you might regret later. Oh, and word to the wise: You might want to stock up on a few boxes, because your kids are definitely going to love these snacks as much as you do.