Energy bars and truffles can be made with popcorn

FALLBROOK – A day filled with work, school, family, volunteering, social commitments and outside interests means people are on the go and probably skipping meals, but they still need nutrients and energy to power through the night.

Quick, ready-to-eat, nutrient dense energy bars help fill that need. They also help people who are looking for a snack to boost them during workouts or other physical activities.

While energy bars should not become a daily meal replacement, they are great for adding energy before a workout or when stuck in the office during lunchtime. And they beat other high fat or...