Known for putting plant-based omega-3 nutrition into convenient brain-health snacks, Omega 3 Nutrition makes granola bars and cereal bites in the United States. Its school-focused products are tree-nut-free and are used by nearly 1,000 schools nationwide, with formats designed for cafeteria service and USDA meal-pattern requirements.
TerraNutFamily-run TerraNut makes portable, cold-pressed snack bars from raw nuts and seeds at its West Babylon, New York operation. Its Nut Punch line follows a minimalist formula with no binding agents or artificial ingredients, while the broader range remains vegan and free of gluten and soy. TerraNut also sells skinless popcorn and banana bites, bringing the same plant-based snack focus beyond its original bars.WEST BABYLON, NY
Be Free BarRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Helen Agresti founded Be Free Bar in Erie, Pennsylvania, after seeing clients struggle to find genuinely nourishing snacks. The company makes plant-based protein bars for people seeking convenient energy between meals, using real ingredients rather than artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols. Two of its bars, Blondie Coffee and Blueberry Burst, received Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Award.722515ERIE, PA
Junkless FoodsJunkless Foods is a snack brand built around a simple promise: indulgent flavor without the “junk” families would rather avoid. Its gluten-free granola and protein bars use simple ingredients with less sugar, giving everyday snackers a more straightforward alternative to conventional treats.
NuGo NutritionNuGo Nutrition makes nutrition bars and related snacks, including its signature bars coated in real dark chocolate. Founded in 2001, the independent company says it has sold more than one billion bars and has developed nutrition products for different lifestyles, including vegan and gluten-free options.PITTSBURGH, PA