COLES MUESLI BARS STRAWBERRY YOGHURT TOP
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$3.00 (8 pack/248g) | $1.21 per 100g
Where to Buy
Coles Supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“Coles’ budget offering follows the predictable formula: decent wholegrains (46%) undermined by ultra-processing. The ‘yoghurt compound’ coating tells the real story – it’s 17% sugar and palm oil masquerading as dairy. With glucose as ingredient #2, followed by sugar in the coating, invert syrup, and more sugar, we’re looking at classic sugar-stacking that totals 24g/100g. The ‘strawberry’ comes from elderberry concentrate and flavouring, not actual fruit. It’s cheap for a reason – this is confectionery pretending to be a wholesome snack.“
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- 46% wholegrains (oats and wheat)
- Moderate fibre (7.42g/100g)
- Low sodium (74.2mg/100g)
- Budget-friendly price
- Very high sugar (24g/100g)
- Four different sugars (sugar stacking)
- 'Yoghurt' coating is palm oil and sugar
- High saturated fat (7.74g/100g)
- Natural flavouring, no real fruit
- Contains palm oil
- Humectant additives
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Natural colours (not artificial)
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
- Teens (limit)
- Adults (emergency snack only)
- Contains gluten
- Contains dairy
- Contains soy
- Not suitable for vegans
BETTER OPTIONS
- Homemade muesli slice with real yoghurt
- Plain oats with fresh strawberries
- Wholegrain crackers with ricotta and berries
- Trail mix with dried strawberries
- Fresh fruit with plain yoghurt
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Strawberry Muesli Bars
Introducing my delightful and nutritious Strawberry Muesli Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and sweetened naturally with honey, these
Watch the Reel
THE VERDICT
This earns the same 2.5 stars as Uncle Tobys bars – and for similar reasons. Despite wholegrains, the ultra-processed coating, multiple sugars, and lack of real fruit keep it firmly in “limit” territory. At least the price reflects the quality. Save your money for real food.
APP COMING SOON...
Want detailed ingredients, pros and cons, rating breakdown, nutrition panels, and instant supermarket swaps?
Download the Real Food Rating app! (Coming soon)