05/30/2026
We often forget how nutrition can impact our financial health. Saving money can also hugely incentivize people to lean more into their health.
With this financial health lens in mind, I compared an Rxbar ‘Oat & Honey bar” to some homemade peanut butter oat bars made with oats, peanut butter, honey, eggs, chia, and chia seeds.
Here’s why the homemade version stands out. Yes the Rxbar can be a convenient grab and go option. But here’s the catch.
The homemade bars came out to about: $0.42–$0.47 per bar
Compared to: $1.70–$2.50 per Rxbar
Is that convenience worth over an additional $2.00 per bar?? That’s an extra $20 per batch 🥴
You will only spend a small portion of one day making your homemade bars and you still have the convenience of a healthy, delicious bar to grab on the go! So turn on some music and make it happen!
Beyond being about 1/4 the cost, the homemade version has:
- More fiber for fullness and digestion
- Lower sodium
- Less processed ingredients
- Healthy fats and omega-3s from chia
- Great for meal prep
- STILL portable and convenient
This is one of my favorite examples of realistic nutrition:
Not perfection. Just simple habits that save money, improve nutrition, and make healthy eating easier during a busy week.
Contact me today to learn how I can help you apply this method to your own nutrition!
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