CARMAN’S PROTEIN BARS PEANUT BUTTER
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$6.00 for 4 bars (was $7.50) | $1.50 per bar
Where to Buy
Major supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“Carman’s has gone back to basics with this one – and it works! Just 7 simple ingredients with dates and peanuts doing all the heavy lifting. No glucose syrup in sight! With 30% peanut butter plus extra roasted peanuts, you’re getting real food protein (14g) and healthy fats. Yes, it’s 27.8g of sugar from the dates, but at least it’s wholefood sugar with fibre attached. The addition of buckwheat is clever – adds nutrition without the gluten. My only gripe? Those vague ‘natural flavours’. But compared to most protein bars drowning in artificial ingredients, this is refreshingly simple.“
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Only 7 ingredients
- High peanut content (30%+ combined)
- Good protein (14g/100g)
- No added syrups or refined sugars
- Moderate fibre (5.6g/100g)
- Wholefood based
- High natural sugar (27.8g/100g)
- Natural flavours added
- Moderate sodium (207mg/100g)
- Lower fibre than expected
- Calorie dense
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Processed sugars: brown rice syrup and sugar
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids (high energy hit)
- Teens (great for sports)
- Adults (watch portions)
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Contains peanuts
BETTER OPTIONS
- Fresh dates with peanut butter
- Homemade peanut protein balls
- Trail mix with peanuts
- Apple slices with PB
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
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THE VERDICT
This is Carman’s showing they can do simple and wholesome when they want to. With dates providing natural sweetness and peanuts delivering protein and satiety, it’s a solid option for those seeking real food energy. The 14g protein hits that sweet spot for a snack, and the ingredient list is mercifully short. Proof that protein bars don’t need a chemistry degree to understand!
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